Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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October 2026
Wednesday
October
7
Wild Rice Stewardship Council - Fall Summit
Start Date: 10/07/2026
End Date: 10/07/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Tina L. Davis, TinaL.Davis@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Wild Rice Stewardship Council will convene to discuss the goals and priorities of the newly established Council.
Agenda:
- 9 – 9:10 a.m.: Welcome and Invocation – Chairman Robert Van Zile
- 9:10 – 9:20 a.m.: Introductions of Wild Rice Stewardship Council (WRSC) members - All
- 9:20 – 9:40 a.m.: Cultural Teaching
- 9:45 – 11:45 a.m.: Tour - All
- Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch
- 1 – 1:30 p.m.: Wild Rice Week (comms, education, outreach, other) – Round Robin Report-out - All
- 1:30 – 1:40 p.m.: Update from the State/Tribal Technical Committee – Kathy Smith (GLIFWC)/Sam Pankratz (DNR)
- 1:40 – 2:30 p.m.: Revisit priorities list from May 2026 meeting and consensus-based decision making - All
- 2:30 – 2:45 p.m.: Big Picture Partners – Identifying partners to progress and support the work of the WRSC – All
- 2:45 – 3 p.m.: Wrap-up and Reflections
Join in person:
Mole Lake Casino Lodge Event Center
3084 WI-55
Crandon, WI 54520
Register to join this meeting via Zoom.
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2026-10-07T09:00:00 - 2026-10-07T15:00:00
Thursday
October
8
Greater Prairie-chicken Advisory Committee |
Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/08/2026
End Date: 10/08/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Lesa Kardash, Lesa.Kardash@wisconsin.gov or 715-340-5034
Details
This is a committee meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Progress Report and Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and share updates from advisory committee members and partners.
Join this meeting via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 883 9176 4572
One tap mobile: +13017158592; 88391764572# or +13052241968; 88391764572#
Join in person:
Sandhill Wildlife Area Skills Center
1715 County Highway X
Babcock, WI 54413
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2026-10-08T09:00:00 - 2026-10-08T10:00:00
Thursday
October
8
Waste and Materials Management Program | Events |
2026 Solid Waste Interested Parties (SWIP) Meeting
Start Date: 10/08/2026
End Date: 10/08/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Casey Krausensky, Casey.Krausensky@wisconsin.gov or 608-577-3643
Details
The meeting will focus on Waste and Materials Management Program finances, the statewide annual recycling data report and a a summary of the nonlandfill proposed rule changes.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
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2026-10-08T13:00:00 - 2026-10-08T14:00:00
Friday
October
9
Wisconsin Council on Forestry | Events | Forest Management
Oct. 9 Wisconsin Council On Forestry Sound Forestry And Policy Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/09/2026
End Date: 10/09/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Dr. Adena Rissman, Adena.Rissman@wisc.edu
Details
The committee will discuss forestry needs related to the former Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program.
Join virtually via Zoom.
Or call 1-646-931-3860; Meeting ID: 604 995 6795; Passcode: 2022.
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2026-10-09T09:00:00 - 2026-10-09T10:00:00
Monday
October
12
Deer Advisory Committee | Events | Hunt
DNR Deer Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/12/2026
End Date: 10/12/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Steve Burns, Steven.Burns@wisconsin.gov or 920-412-6895
Details
This is a public meeting of the Deer Advisory Committee.
Agenda:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of rule change proposals
3. Review of upcoming CDAC process
4. EHD Update
5. Current Issues
6. Members Matters
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 262 902 597 601 586
Passcode: hP3QE6wR
Dial in by phone:
+1 608-571-2209,,137075325# United States, Madison
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 137 075 325#
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2026-10-12T13:00:00 - 2026-10-12T16:00:00
Monday
October
12
Department of Natural Resources | Events |
Turkey Management Plan Open House
Start Date: 10/12/2026
End Date: 10/12/2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Taylor Finger, Taylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or 608-212-7923
Details
Open house for the public to receive information on the update to the statewide Turkey Management Plan. Information will be shared on updates to the management plan goals, objectives and strategies that will guide turkey management for the next 10 years in Wisconsin. Feedback and input from the public regarding the proposed updates to the Turkey Management Plan are requested and welcome.
Join in person:
DNR La Crosse Service Center
Rooms B-19 and B-20
3550 Mormon Coulee Rd.
La Crosse, WI 54601
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2026-10-12T17:30:00 - 2026-10-12T20:00:00
Tuesday
October
13
Waste and Materials Management Program | PFAS
PFAS Law Waste Facility Questions Subgroup
Start Date: 10/13/2026
End Date: 10/13/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Drae Rogers, Drae.Rogers@wisconsin.gov, 920-461-0291
Kate Strom Hiorns, Kathrynm.StromHiorns@wisconsin.gov, 608-294-8663
Details
Provide information and feedback to DNR regarding the implementation of liability exemptions and the PFAS community grant program under 2025 WI Act 201, including the following new liability exemptions and PFAS community grant program provisions:
292.11 (9) (g) 2. Subject to subds. 3. and 4., and except as provided in subd. 2. d., all of the following persons are exempt from subs. (3), (4), and (7) (b) and (c) with respect to PFAS contamination:
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f. A municipal waste landfill, as defined in s. 289.01 (22), that disposed of PFAS-contaminated leachate at a publicly owned treatment works. This subd. 2. f. applies only if the municipal waste landfill installs and operates department-approved leachate pretreatment to treat all leachate for PFAS no later than Dec. 31, 2032, unless the municipal waste landfill demonstrates that pretreatment technology is not available or if, by Dec. 31, 2032, the municipal waste landfill demonstrates to the department meaningful progress towards installation of leachate pretreatment. A municipal waste landfill may enter into an agreement with another landfill or wastewater treatment facility to provide department-approved pretreatment to treat all leachate for PFAS and shall provide a copy of the agreement to the department. This subd 2. f. does not apply if the PFAS contamination originates from a discharge at the location of the municipal waste landfill.
g. A licensed collection and transportation service or licensed transfer facility that transfers municipal solid waste or disposes of municipal solid waste into a solid waste disposal facility licensed under ch. 289 and in accordance with the solid waste disposal facility plan of operation.
292.74 PFAS community grant program. (2) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. The department shall administer a program to provide financial assistance to municipalities for all of the following activities to address PFAS contamination:
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(g) Sampling for PFAS in leachate, groundwater, or private wells
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2026-10-13T13:00:00 - 2026-10-13T14:30:00
Tuesday
October
13
Department of Natural Resources | Events |
Turkey Management Plan Open House
Start Date: 10/13/2026
End Date: 10/13/2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Taylor Finger, Taylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or 608-212-7923
Details
Open house for the public to receive information on the update to the statewide Turkey Management Plan. Information will be shared on updates to the management plan goals, objectives and strategies that will guide turkey management for the next 10 years in Wisconsin. Feedback and input from the public regarding the proposed updates to the Turkey Management Plan are requested and welcome.
Join in person:
Lincoln County Service Center
County Board Room
801 North Sales Street #201
Merrill, WI 54452
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2026-10-13T17:30:00 - 2026-10-13T20:00:00
Wednesday
October
14
Lower Fox TMDL Agricultural Implementation Committee Meeting
Start Date: 10/14/2026
End Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
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.
Please contact KeithA.Marquardt@wisconsin.gov for the virtual Microsoft Teams link.
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2026-10-14T09:00:00 - 2026-10-14T10:30:00
Wednesday
October
14
Wisconsin State Trails Council | Events | Outdoor Recreation
State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting
Start Date: 10/14/2026
End Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. The council represents trail users in Wisconsin, which includes more than half of the state's residents. The council is also responsible for providing counsel in administering Federal Recreational Trails Program funds. The council serves as Wisconsin's state recreational trail advisory committee for the Recreational Trails Program, necessary for Wisconsin to participate in the program.
The council is an independent forum for finding solutions to trail problems for both motorized and nonmotorized groups and is a statewide advocate for public/private cooperation in funding and management of trail systems. Wisconsin is a national leader in creating partnerships that provide for state ownership coupled with county management of trails.
A draft agenda will be posted to the STC website prior to the meeting. Near the end of the meeting, a portion of the agenda will allow for in-person public comments.
Meeting will be held virtually.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 245 842 329 029 73
Passcode: DV7FU6m6
Dial in by phone:
+1 608-571-2209,,299759761#
Phone conference ID: 299 759 761#
Published on
2026-10-14T10:00:00 - 2026-10-14T12:00:00
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