Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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April 2026
Wednesday
April
8
DNR Elk Advisory Committee
Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 04/08/2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Joshua Spiegel, Joshua.Spiegel@wisconsin.gov or 715-558-0648
Details
The Elk Advisory Committee will meet to discuss various topics.
April 8, 2026, Elk Advisory Committee Agenda (subject to change)
- 8:30 a.m. — Welcome & Introductions
- 8:45 a.m. — Elk Program Update
- 9 a.m. — Elk Administrative Update
- 9:45 a.m. — Conflict and Nuisance Discussion: 2025 Damage Program Review, 2026 Abatement Efforts, Diversion Crop Plans, Future Options, Conflict Grants
- 10 a.m. — Break (~5 minutes)
- 10:45 a.m. — Public Comment – Conflict and Nuisance
- 11 a.m. — Research Agenda and Project Updates: research agenda prioritization update, aerial survey update, future research topics
- Noon — Lunch (in-person, provided)
- 12:30 p.m. — Elk Management Updates: 2025/2026 winter trapping, 2026 Calf capture plans, 2025 Harvest season summary, 2026 Approved hunting quotas
- 1 p.m. — Partner Updates and Comments
- 1:30 p.m. — Review and Update Elk Advisory Committee Annual Workplan: Review 2025-2026 Work Plan & Management Plan Implementation Timeline (1–2 year objectives), Identify sub-group needs per management plan action item
- 2 p.m. — Break (~5 minutes)
- 2:45 p.m. — Public Comment - General
- 3 p.m. — Adjourn
Join this meeting via Zoom.
Register in advance to the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join in person:
Hilton Garden Inn, Conference Center
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401
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2026-04-08T08:30:00 - 2026-04-08T15:00:00
Wednesday
April
8
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Start Date: 04/08/2026
End Date: 04/08/2026
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#
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2026-04-08T09:00:00 - 2026-04-08T10:30:00
Monday
April
13
Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Wisconsin DNR Fish & Wildlife Spring Hearings
Start Date: 04/13/2026
End Date: 04/15/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Stephanie M. Schmidt, Stephanie.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-9134
Details
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearing held in their county on April 13, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.
The annual Spring Hearing is an opportunity for the public to learn about resource management across the state and provide input on a wide array of natural resources-related advisory questions presented by the DNR, WCC and the Natural Resources Board. In addition, the public has the opportunity to provide input on resolutions that members of the public in their county previously submitted.
Find the meeting location for each county using the Spring Hearing Locations List online.
An online opportunity for public input will also be available from 6 p.m. on April 13 through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. More information is available on the WCC Spring Hearing webpage.
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2026-04-13T18:00:00 - 2026-04-15T19:00:00
Tuesday
April
14
Wisconsin Waterways Commission Meeting
CANCELED
Start Date: 04/14/2026
End Date: 04/14/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Patrick Anderson, PatrickA.Anderson@wisconsin.gov or 715-416-5020
Details
Meeting of the Wisconsin Waterways Commission to provide updates on the Recreational Boating Facilities grant. The agenda, budget and project rating sheet are posted on the DNR's Waterways Commission webpage under the Waterways tab.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 220 807 871 109 19 Passcode: kG2dq9kG
+1 608-571-2209,,64127685# Phone conference ID: 641 276 85#
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2026-04-14T10:00:00 - 2026-04-14T12:00:00
Tuesday
April
14
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
RESCHEDULED TO
Start Date: 04/14/2026
End Date: 04/14/2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Quinton LeSage, Quinton.LeSage@wisconsin.gov or 920-413-1792
Details
Vantage WI-1, to be located at N43430735 W87861494, Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, FID 246185280, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction and operation of a data center.
Air pollution control construction permit 25-MIN-094 and operation permit 24618528A-F01.
Participants must register for the hearing in advance: register online via Zoom.
After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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2026-04-14T12:00:00 - 2026-04-14T15:00:00
Tuesday
April
14
Wellness, Inclusion, Support And Engagement (WISE) Team
Start Date: 04/14/2026
End Date: 04/14/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Emma Cleveland, Emma.Cleveland@Wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0806
Details
This meeting will cover updates, WISE team bios and the recruitment plan.
Agenda:
-Project Group and Agency Updates: Sharing by each project group on status and guests.
-WISE Team bios update.
-Recruitment and Retention Plan review and planning.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 452 791 334 81
Passcode: UJ7Q5nJ6
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 942555510
Phone conference ID: 942 555 510#
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2026-04-14T13:00:00 - 2026-04-14T16:00:00
Wednesday
April
15
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Start Date: 04/15/2026
End Date: 04/15/2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Bayfield DNR Office 141 South Third Street Bayfield, WI 54814
Contact
Bradley Ray, Bradley.Ray@wisconsin.gov or 715-779-4036
Details
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will hold a meeting on April 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. The meeting will occur in-person at the DNR Office in Bayfield, WI.
Bayfield DNR Office
141 South Third Street
Bayfield, WI 54814
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting Agenda:
1. Establish Quorum:
2. Call to Order:
3. Roll Call Present:
4. Approval of the Agenda:
5. Board member elections
6. Approval of the Minutes from October 14, 2025:
7. Discussion Items - Public comments welcome
(Underlined agenda items are actionable by the Board)
a. Lake Superior Fishing Agreement (Board)
i. October Fishery
ii. Trap Net Removal Time
iii. Law Enforcement Consistency
b. 2025 Commercial Summary (DNR Staff)
c. Go Wild Licensing Check (DNR Staff)
8. Old Business
a. Status of vacant commercial biologist
9. Board Member Concerns
10. Comments and Announcements
a. Commercial Specialist Vacancy
Set Next Meeting date:
11. Adjournment:
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2026-04-15T17:00:00 - 2026-04-15T18:00:00
Thursday
April
16
Council On Forestry Forestry Funding Committee Meeting
Start Date: 04/16/2026
End Date: 04/16/2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jordan Skiff, JS996@sheboyganwi.gov or 920-459-0220
Details
The purpose of this meeting is to develop a draft letter of recommendations for the DNR Secretary for the upcoming FY27-29 state budget. The intent is that this draft letter will be shared with the Council at large for approval at the May 21, 2026 Council meeting.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
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2026-04-16T09:30:00 - 2026-04-16T10:30:00
Friday
April
17
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Start Date: 04/17/2026
End Date: 04/17/2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting virtually from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 17, 2026.
Agenda items include a presentation from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency about PFAS in wastewater and updates from the DNR and working groups.
This is a working meeting of the EAG. While the public is invited to attend, there may not be opportunities to engage in the discussion. Questions may be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information about this meeting, including an agenda, will be available at the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage.
Join virtually via Zoom.
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2026-04-17T11:00:00 - 2026-04-17T13:30:00
Monday
April
20
Fond du Lac Farmland Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/20/2026
End Date: 04/20/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Fond Du Lac
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Fond du Lac Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
Join in person:
Rolling Meadows Golf Course
560 W. Rolling Meadows Drive
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
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2026-04-20T18:00:00 - 2026-04-20T21:00:00
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