Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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April 2025
Monday
April
7
DNR Ruffed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 04/07/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rhinelander DNR Service Center, 107 Sutliff Ave.
Contact
Alaina Roth, Alaina.Roth@wisconsin.gov or 715-892-5361
Details
At this meeting, we will discuss progress made on the goals and objectives of the Ruffed Grouse Management plan, relevant research updates, recent survey data and presentations on ruffed grouse habitat projects that have recently been completed in the state. There will also be time for partnership updates to discuss goals completed or planned, related to ruffed grouse management.
Join this meeting in-person:
DNR Rhinelander Service Station
Conference Room 1
107 Sutliff Avenue
Rhinelander WI 54501
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2025-04-07T09:00:00 - 2025-04-07T14:00:00
Monday
April
7
Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Date: 04/07/2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Dave Minkey, David.Minkey@wisconsin.gov or 920-585-0277
Details
We Energies Paris Rice Generating Station, to be located at 13605 1st Street, Paris, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, FID 252304470, submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction of seven natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engine electrical generating units, an emergency generator, a natural gas heater and other miscellaneous emission units and operation of an electric generation facility.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 24-DMM-064
Air pollution control operation permit no. 25230447A-P01
This hearing will be held virtually. Participants can join the hearing via Zoom and are encouraged to register in advance.
Meeting ID: 883-1701-6677
You can also join this hearing via phone: 312-626-6799; Conference ID: 883-1701-6677#
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2025-04-07T14:00:00 - 2025-04-07T15:00:00
Tuesday
April
8
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Funding Meeting
Date: 04/08/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Bobbi Winebar, Roberta.Winebar@wisconsin.gov or 920-461-2595
Details
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve requests for financial aid for the Recreational Boating Facilities (RBF) grant program. The agenda, budget and project rating sheet are posted on the Waterways Commission webpage under the Waterways tab.
Join this meeting via Teams.
Meeting ID: 270 707 902 64; Passcode: QX9cG3WG
Dial in by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 630 888 310#.
Join in-person:
Rib Mountain Town Hall, Conference Room
3700 North Mountain Road
Wausau, WI 54401
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2025-04-08T09:30:00 - 2025-04-08T14:00:00
Wednesday
April
9
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Date: 04/09/2025
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#
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2025-04-09T09:00:00 - 2025-04-09T10:30:00
Wednesday
April
9
Standards Oversight Council – DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
Date: 04/09/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
Details
This is a public meeting of the team developing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Technical Standard 1013: Flow-Weighted Coagulant Dosing of Storm Water Wet Detention Ponds, and Technical Standard 1014: Episodic Aluminum-Based Coagulant Dosing for Maintenance of Storm Water Wet Detention Ponds. View the meeting agenda and details on this process.
Join in-person:
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd., Glacier's Edge Room
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Published on
2025-04-09T09:00:00 - 2025-04-09T14:30:00
Wednesday
April
9
Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Date: 04/09/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jordan Munson, Jordan.Munson@wisconsin.gov or 608-733-0174
Details
We Energies-Oak Creek Power Plant, located at 11060 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, FID 241007690, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for revision of 24100769A-P37 for operation of a Electric Power Generation facility; and the construction and operation of: five simple cycle combustion turbine electric generating units (CTGs) with a total electric generating capacity of approximately 1,200 MW; a 2.0 billion standard cubic foot Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) storage facility; and other equipment required to support this new generation. This project will also increase the use of natural gas in the Elm Road Generating Station Units 1 and 2 to the full rated capacity of these units.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 24-JAM-065. Air pollution control operation permit no. 24100769A-P43.
Participants can join the hearing via Zoom and are encouraged to register in advance.
Join the hearing via Zoom; Meeting ID: 811 8838 8277
Join by phone: 929 205 6099; Conference ID: 811 8838 8277#
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2025-04-09T13:00:00 - 2025-04-09T14:00:00
Thursday
April
10
2025 Spring Elk Advisory Commitee Meeting
Date: 04/10/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon
Contact
Christina Kizewski, Christina.Kizewski@wisconsin.gov or 715-896-3882
Details
This is the 2025 spring elk advisory committee meeting. Topics include the annual workplan & 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan implementation timeline, winter trapping updates, elk abatement and diversion field plans. View the agenda, which is subject to changes.
Join in-person:
Hilton Garden Inn- Conference Center: Salon C2
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401
*Please enter from the Conference Center Entrance along the main parking lot
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2025-04-10T09:00:00 - 2025-04-10T15:00:00
Monday
April
14
Nonmotorized Recreation And Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Date: 04/14/2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
Location and meeting info TBD.
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2025-04-14T11:00:00 - 2025-04-14T14:00:00
Tuesday
April
15
Joint Public Hearing On Permanent Rules DG-03-23 And DG-04-23
Date: 04/15/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Emma Esch, Emma.Esch@wisconsin.gov
Details
This is a joint public hearing on permanent rules DG-03-23 and DG-04-23. DG-03-23 affects ch. NR 812 and is related to updating, correcting and clarifying existing code requirements and adding requirements for new pump installations and water treatment and other specified code requirements affecting small businesses. DG-04-23 affects ch. NR 146 and is related to water well driller, heat exchange driller, pump installer licensing and registration; and drilling rig operator registration affecting small business.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, either use the Zoom link before the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and email it to Robert.Gundrum@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the proposed rules must be received on or before April 22, 2025. 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 notices, proposed rules and hearing appearance form.
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2025-04-15T10:00:00 - 2025-04-15T11:00:08
Wednesday
April
16
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 04/16/2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Bayfield DNR Office 141 South Third Street Bayfield, WI 54814
Contact
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
Details
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will meet in person at 5 p.m. on April 16, 2025. The board will hold position elections, discuss the 2024 commercial season and receive updates on current and upcoming changes to reporting and licensing programs.
The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the board's webpage under the "Meetings" tab.
This meeting will be held at the Wisconsin DNR Bayfield office (141 S. 3rd Street, Bayfield, WI 54814).
Published on
2025-04-16T17:00:00 - 2025-04-16T18:00:00
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