Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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June 2026
Wednesday
June
3
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting
Start Date: 06/03/2026
End Date: 06/03/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Mackenzie Manicki, Mackenzie.Manicki@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-4561
Details
The Invasive Species Council will hear updates on the NR 40 rule revision and a presentation regarding ongoing work by the Midwest Invasive Plant Network to develop a cultivar screening tool.
Meeting agenda.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 255 694 005 862 1
Passcode: wu2Cq7jy
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 54602761#
Join in-person:
Mequon Nature Preserve
8200 W. County Line Rd.
Mequon, WI 53097
Published on
2026-06-03T10:00:00 - 2026-06-03T12:00:00
Wednesday
June
3
Silviculture Guidance Team meeting
Start Date: 06/03/2026
End Date: 06/04/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Kori Schroeder, Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Silviculture Guidance Team will meet to discuss the following topics:
- Work plan update
- WSG Table 21.1 Natural Regeneration Methods by Forest Cover Type for Wisconsin revision
- Review of proposed SGT cover type working groups and chapter revision process
- Old growth handbook
- Wisconsin specific site index charts
- New forest habitat type classification data collection forms
- WSG Ch. 32 Red Pine omission
Day 1 will consist of an in-person field tour. Day 2 will be held at the Black River Falls Ranger Station (910 WI-54, Black River Falls).
Published on
2026-06-03T13:00:00 - 2026-06-04T12:00:00
Friday
June
5
Council On Recycling Meeting
Start Date: 06/05/2026
End Date: 06/05/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Jennifer Semrau, Jennifer.Semrau@wisconsin.gov or 608-381-0960
Details
Agenda topics for the council include DNR and legislative updates, non-landfill solid waste and electronics recycling rule revision updates, Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant update, current economics of plastics recycling from the Association of Plastic Recyclers, overview of Sibelco's glass recycling operations and more. A complete agenda can be found on the DNR website.
Following the business meeting, a tour of Sibelco will be provided. Tour participants must wear long pants, work boots/safety shoes (steel-toe not required), safety glasses, high-vis vest and cut-resistant gloves. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own PPE if available; some PPE will also be available on-site. Completion of a visitor access agreement will be required.
RSVP for in-person attendance by 3 p.m. on June 3 by contacting Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste reduction and diversion coordinator, at 608-381-0960 or Jennifer.Semrau@wisconsin.gov or with any questions.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID 727 369 273#
Join in person:
Sibelco (formerly Strategic Materials, Inc.)
1849 Hobbs Dr.
Delavan, WI
Published on
2026-06-05T10:00:00 - 2026-06-05T11:00:00
Monday
June
8
Waterways Statewide General Permit Public Hearing
Start Date: 06/08/2026
End Date: 06/08/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Allissa Reynolds, Allissa.Reynolds@wisconsin.gov or 608 572-5190
Details
Virtual public hearing to receive public comments on Statewide General Permit Updates to GP5 – Dredging Activities, GP10 – Wetland Impacts from Dam Repair and Maintenance, GP11 – Wetland Impacts from Municipal Development projects and GP14 – USDA Forest Service Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Waterway and Wetland Impacts.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 219 789 975 143 095
Passcode: af2zS6N3
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 865874992#
Published on
2026-06-08T13:00:00 - 2026-06-08T14:00:00
Tuesday
June
9
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Start Date: 06/09/2026
End Date: 06/09/2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Dave Minkey, David.Minkey@wisconsin.gov or 920-585-0277
Details
Wisconsin Power and Light (WPL) - Riverside Energy Center, located at 1401 WBR Townline Road, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, FID 154099880, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-MIN-036.
Register to attend the meeting online via Zoom.
Join by phone at 301-715-8592; Conference ID: 863-698-192-74#
Published on
2026-06-09T13:30:00 - 2026-06-09T14:00:00
Wednesday
June
10
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Start Date: 06/10/2026
End Date: 06/10/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Keith Marquardt, KeithA.Marquardt@Wisconsin.gov
Details
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load. This meeting will take place virtually via Teams and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with the Lower Fox TMDL.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 123063963#
Published on
2026-06-10T09:00:00 - 2026-06-10T10:30:00
Wednesday
June
10
Public Hearing On Emergency Rule EmR2602 (WM-16-25(E)) To Amend Ch. NR 10, Relating To Administering The Elk Hunting License Drawing
Start Date: 06/10/2026
End Date: 06/10/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Karel, Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608 206-0222
Details
This is a public hearing on an emergency rule EmR2602 (WM-16-25(E)) to amend ch. NR 10, relating to administering the elk hunting license drawing.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance Form. Pre-registration is also available and is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance Form and email the completed form as an attachment to Scott Karel at Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the emergency rule must be received on or before June 10, 2026. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, email or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. View the hearing notice, emergency rule and hearing appearance form online.
Published on
2026-06-10T13:00:00 - 2026-06-10T14:00:00
Wednesday
June
10
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Start Date: 06/10/2026
End Date: 06/10/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Beth Perk, Beth.Perk@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0573
Details
We Energies Port Washington Generating Station, located at 146 S. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, FID 246004000, submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for construction and operation of four combined cycle combustion turbines to upgrade turbine technology.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-MIN-093.
Join online via Zoom.
Participants are encouraged to register for the hearing in advance using the Zoom meeting’s registration link.
Join via phone:
305-224-1968
Meeting ID: 836 4457 3997
Published on
2026-06-10T13:00:00 - 2026-06-10T14:00:00
Wednesday
June
24
Using Monitored Natural Attenuation In Cleanup Of Contamination
Start Date: 06/24/2026
End Date: 06/24/2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Coreen Fallat, CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
Details
The session will highlight the newly published Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance (RR-0156) and considerations when selecting and using monitored natural attenuation (MNA) as a remedial option for cleaning up contamination. As part of the session, presenters will highlight the responsibilities of consultants and others and highlight available tools to support informed decision-making that considers the regulatory framework, site investigation components, and lines of evidence.
Join online via Zoom.
Published on
2026-06-24T11:30:00 - 2026-06-24T13:00:00
Friday
June
26
Wisconsin Private Forestry Advisory Committee
Start Date: 06/26/2026
End Date: 06/26/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Contact
Ron Gropp, Ron.Gropp@wisconsin.gov or 715-281-6253
Details
The Wisconsin Private Forestry Advisory Committee advises the state forester on the implementation and program delivery of Wisconsin's cooperative private forestry assistance programs.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams
Published on
2026-06-26T09:00:00 - 2026-06-26T12:00:00
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