Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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September 2026
Tuesday
September
29
Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Meeting
Start Date: 09/29/2026
End Date: 09/29/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Tom Trainor, Tom.Trainor@wisconsin.gov or 920-412-5970
Details
This is a regular meeting of the Laboratory Certification Standard Review Council. The agenda for this meeting can be found on the DNR website.
Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 263 665 312 602 517; Passcode: nm2Fy29w
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 759746156#
Join in person:
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
2nd floor Fishbowl Conference Room
2601 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
Follow appropriate check-in procedures when attending in-person. Lab Cert staff will be present virtually.
Published on
2026-09-29T09:00:00 - 2026-09-29T10:00:00
Wednesday
September
30
Small Business Environmental Council | Business | Events | Business
Small Business Environmental Council Meeting
Start Date: 09/30/2026
End Date: 09/30/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Lisa Ashenbrenner Hunt, Lisa.AshenbrennerHunt@wisconsin.gov or 608-371-4367
Details
Join the Small Business Environmental Council for a free event
designed for students, entrepreneurs and small business owners
to gain confidence in navigating environmental requirements.
What to expect:
- Meet the Small Business Environmental Council
- Hear from Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne & DNR Secretary Karen Hyun, Ph.D.
- Learn what environmental requirements commonly affect small businesses
- Ask questions of Council members and DNR experts Connect with fellow students, entrepreneurs and small business owners
View the event agenda, learn more and register online.
Published on
2026-09-30T10:00:00 - 2026-09-30T12:00:00
Wednesday
September
30
Waste and Materials Management Program | Events |
PFAS Law Waste Facility Questions Subgroup
Start Date: 09/30/2026
End Date: 09/30/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Drae Rogers, Drae.Rogers@wisconsin.gov or 920-461-0291
Kate Strom Hiorns, Kathrynm.StromHiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
Details
Provide information and feedback to the DNR regarding the implementation of liability exemptions and the PFAS community grant program under 2025 Wisconsin 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:
…
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 December 31, 2032, unless the municipal waste landfill demonstrates that pretreatment technology is not available or if, by December 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:
…
(g) Sampling for PFAS in leachate, groundwater, or private wells
Join online via Zoom.
Published on
2026-09-30T13:00:00 - 2026-09-30T15:00:00
October 2026
Thursday
October
1
Drinking Water & Groundwater Program |
Preliminary Public Hearing on Scope Statement for Groundwater Pesticides (SS 070-26)
Start Date: 10/01/2026
End Date: 10/01/2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Carla Romano, Carla.Romano1@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-3458
Details
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 070-26 (DNR DG-01-26), which affects chapter NR 140 to set numeric standards to minimize the concentration of pesticide substances in groundwater (Cycle 13). The proposed rule will amend add public health-based groundwater standards for several pesticide substances that have been detected or have a reasonable probability of being detected in Wisconsin groundwater. The proposed groundwater standards will be based on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ recommendations. Setting standards will allow for consistent use in state regulatory programs to minimize the concentration of these polluting substances in the groundwater resources of the state.
To view the hearing notice and draft Scope Statement, view DG-01-26 on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage.
Register to join the meeting via Zoom.
Join by phone: +1 312 626 6799; Meeting ID: 847 7865 2878
Published on
2026-10-01T14:00:00 - 2026-10-01T15:00:00
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.
Published on
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
Published on
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.
Published on
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.
Published on
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#
Published on
2026-10-12T13:00:00 - 2026-10-12T16:00:00
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:
…
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:
…
(g) Sampling for PFAS in leachate, groundwater, or private wells
Published on
2026-10-13T13:00:00 - 2026-10-13T14:30:00
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