Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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April 2021
Wednesday
April
14
Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council
Date: 04/14/2021
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
Details
Description: The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails 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. A draft agenda will be posted to the NRTTC website prior to the meeting. Due to Covid19, the meeting will be held via Zoom. You can join the meeting through the meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88282045830
Contact Drew Hanson by April 12 for more information.
Published on March 15, 2021 at 12:10 PM
2021-04-14T11:30:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00
Thursday
April
15
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order WT-02-19, to revise ch. NR 350, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to requirements for wetland mitigation
Date: 04/15/2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Amanda Minks, Amanda.Minks@wisconsin.gov or 608-220-0368
Details
This public hearing will take place virtually via Zoom. 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 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 send it to Amanda.Minks@wisconsin.gov.
Join Zoom online
Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 834 8677 2301
Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules
Published on March 4, 2021 at 1:24 PM
2021-04-15T15:00:00 - 2021-04-15T15:15:00
Thursday
April
15
Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council Meeting
Date: 04/15/2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Amanda Kamps, amanda.kamps@wisconsin.gov or 608-712-5280
Details
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council will meet by conference call. The council will meet to discuss the department’s guidance and criteria for the rehabilitation of wildlife susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection, specifically big brown bats and white-tailed deer. The department will also provide an update on Keep Wildlife Wild outreach for this year.
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 892 7588 1880
Published on April 14, 2021 at 7:57 AM
2021-04-15T15:00:00 - 2021-04-15T16:00:00
Thursday
April
15
Town of Campbell Listening Session
Date: 04/15/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Emily Murdock, Emily.murdock@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Management will host a listening session about PFAS contamination and the provision of emergency water in the Town of Campbell.
The public can ask questions and provide comments at this meeting. Questions may be submitted in advance to DNRCampbellPFAS@wisconsin.gov or by calling 1-866-220-4841. This meeting will be recorded and available to view online. Please find more information about this meeting, including a Zoom link and an agenda, at the DNR’s PFAS Contamination in the Town of Campbell and French Island webpage: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/PFAS/Campbell.html
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 853 7169 3701
Published on April 12, 2021 at 1:09 PM
2021-04-15T18:00:00 - 2021-04-15T19:30:00
Monday
April
19
Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Quarterly Meeting
Date: 04/19/2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Tom Trainor, tom.trainor@wisconsin.gov or 920-412-5970
Details
This is a regular meeting of the Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council. The agenda for the meeting can be found on this webpage:
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/labCert/councilMtgs.html
Join Zoom online
Join by phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 852 2378 2109
Published on April 12, 2021 at 9:36 AM
2021-04-19T09:00:00 - 2021-04-19T09:30:00
Tuesday
April
20
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order WT-09-19, to revise NR 216 relating to storm water discharge permits
Date: 04/20/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-4359
Details
This public hearing will take place virtually via Zoom. 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 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 send it to DNRNR216Revisions@wisconsin.gov.
Join Zoom online
Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 829 8247 3211
Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules
Published on March 4, 2021 at 1:28 PM
2021-04-20T13:00:00 - 2021-04-29T13:15:00
Friday
April
23
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 027-21 relating gray wolf harvest regulations (Board Orders WM-01-21(E), WM-02-21 and WM-03-21)
Date: 04/23/2021
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 statement of scope for a proposed emergency and permanent rules; no rule has yet been drafted. The proposed rule would revise gray wolf harvest regulations.
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 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 send it to ScottR.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
Join by phone: 608-316-6499 (passcode 34579361#)
Hearing Appearance Form - https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf
Public Hearing Notice - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Rules/WM0121E-WM0221-WM0321PPH.pdf
Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html
Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules - https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedEmergency.html
Published on April 14, 2021 at 2:06 PM
2021-04-23T13:00:00 - 2021-04-23T14:00:00
Saturday
April
24
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
Date: 04/24/2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Laurie Ross ,Laurie.Ross@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-7420
Details
The Natural Resources Board will consider: proposed rules related to lake trout harvest and season in Lake Michigan; proposed rules related to gray wolf harvest regulations; proposed rules related to fish harvest in Lake Superior; a request for adoption of proposed emergency rules related to Lake Michigan whitefish management; a request for adoption of proposed emergency rules related to establishing the 2021 migratory bird season framework and regulations; a request for approval of Wisconsin’s Sturgeon Management Plan; a request for approval of the Wisconsin elk management plan; and other topics.
In light of COVID-19, the board will be meeting via eConference. Members of the public can submit written comments by the posted deadline date for board consideration. Only remote testimony (no face-to-face appearances) will be offered at the meeting. You must be pre-registered to testify.
OPEN FORUM: Testimony that pertains to topics not on the meeting agenda) - at approximately 10:15 a.m. or following break. Public Participation Deadline: NRB Liaison receipt to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 20211. Please contact Laurie Ross, NRB Liaison, at 608-267-7420 or by email at laurie.ross@wisconsin.gov to submit written comments or to register to testify at a meeting or listening session.
The public is encouraged to watch the Board meeting via YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/FY5XBkGAJpA
After each meeting, the webcast will be permanently available on demand at
https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Catalog/Full/9da0bb432fd448a69d86756192a62f1721
Published on April 1, 2021 at 10:58 AM
2021-04-24T08:30:00 - 2021-04-24T08:45:00
Wednesday
April
28
Central Sands Lakes Study Public Hearing
Date: 04/28/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Nicki Clayton, DNRDGCentralSands@wisconsin.gov
Details
The DNR will provide a public hearing for the public to comment on the draft Central Sands Lakes Study findings and recommendations. 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, use this link. After pre-registering, you will receive a unique confirmation email containing information about joining the hearing, either through an internet connection or by telephone. Interested persons may submit a registration at any time during the hearing and will be sent a link to join the hearing. Additional instructions will be provided during the hearing.
A draft report of the study findings and DNR recommendations is available on the DNR’s website.
Join this meeting online via Zoom.
Join via phone by calling toll-free at 312-626-6799; meeting ID 867 4094 9147#
Published on April 6, 2021 at 9:57 AM
2021-04-28T18:00:00 - 2021-04-28T18:15:00
May 2021
Monday
May
3
Final Douglas County CDAC Meeting
Date: 05/03/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Wesley Ellarson, Wesley.ellarson@wisconsin.gov or 608-574-8085
Details
This County Deer Advisory Council Meeting is the last in a series of public input opportunities regarding deer management in Douglas County this spring.
Councils will meet to review the public comments on the preliminary recommendations and formulate their final recommendations.
Learn more about your county’s CDAC on the CDAC public search page.
Join this meeting via phone by calling 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 842 3313 0537.
Published on April 13, 2021 at 1:21 PM
2021-05-03T18:00:00 - 2021-05-03T18:15:00
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