Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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May 2026
Wednesday
May
6
Wisconsin Outdoor Consortium
Start Date: 05/06/2026
End Date: 05/06/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Eric Lobner, Eric.Lobner@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Wisconsin Outdoor Consortium is a meeting of statewide outdoors-focused organizations. This group meets to discuss statewide topics relevant to a wide variety of outdoor activities including wildlife, fisheries, natural community conservation and outdoor recreation.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Join in person:
Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center Auditorium
N7725 State Road 28
Horicon, WI 53032
Published on
2026-05-06T13:00:00 - 2026-05-06T15:30:00
Thursday
May
7
Snowmobile Recreational Council Meeting
Start Date: 05/07/2026
End Date: 05/07/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
Details
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program at DNR or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling in Wisconsin, and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources with regard to funding grant applications.
The Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics pertaining to the program, and make funding recommendations to the Department. The public will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom or in person. The Zoom meeting link, agenda, and other meeting materials are available on the Snowmobile Recreation Council webpage.
Join online via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 839 3878 0322; Passcode: 152028
Published on
2026-05-07T09:00:00 - 2026-05-07T10:00:00
Thursday
May
7
Waste And Materials Management Study Group Meeting
Start Date: 05/07/2026
End Date: 05/07/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah Murray, Sarah.Murray@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-0533
Details
This is the quarterly meeting of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group. Topic include proposed solid waste facility fee increases, updates on recent PFAS and battery legislation and an overview of state-level food waste policy options.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
608-571-2209, passcode 397911145#
Published on
2026-05-07T09:00:00 - 2026-05-07T12:00:00
Monday
May
11
DNR Deer Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 05/11/2026
End Date: 05/11/2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wiscosnin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
This is a public meeting of the Deer Advisory Committee.
Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- WM Funding Update
- Spring Hearing Rule Proposal Results
- Public Comment Period
- 2025 Harvest and Population Estimate Overview
- 2026 CDAC Season Recommendations Review
- 2027-2030 CDAC Plans
- Members Matters
- Adjourn
Join in person at: George W. Mead Wildlife Area
201517 County Road S,
Milladore, WI 54454
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 216 864 901 382 5
Passcode: tc3qT2Vs
Dial in by phone
+1 608-571-2209,,549699958# United States, Madison
Phone conference ID: 549 699 958#
Published on
2026-05-11T09:30:00 - 2026-05-11T15:00:00
Tuesday
May
12
Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 05/12/2026
End Date: 05/12/2026
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
Agenda items will include Greater Prairie-chicken monitoring, research, outreach/education, review of the fiscal year 2026 progress report and proposed fiscal year 2027 work plan, and partner updates.
Join in person:
Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center: Classroom
201517 County Highway S
Milladore, WI 54454
Join virtually via Zoom.
ID: 852 2676 1251
Join via phone:
312-626-6799;85226761251#
Published on
2026-05-12T09:00:00 - 2026-05-12T10:00:00
Tuesday
May
12
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Start Date: 05/12/2026
End Date: 05/12/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Hanna Moscho, Hanna.Moscho@wisconsin.gov or 920-841-1619
Details
Abet USA - Johnson Creek, located at 1000 Abet Way, Johnson Creek, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, FID 128140870, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for initial construction and operation of a new paper coating and wood lamination facility.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-MIN-136.
Air pollution control initial operation permit no. 12814087A-F01.
The Wisconsin DNR issues Air Pollution Control Operation Permits for sources of emissions, as required by chapter NR 407, Wis. Adm. Code, and Title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). The draft operation permit may contain revisions to Title I conditions.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 222 204 457 925 81, Passcode: iU35Bz7g
Join via phone:
608-571-2209
Enter 259424830 followed by #
Published on
2026-05-12T10:00:00 - 2026-05-12T11:00:00
Tuesday
May
12
Wellness, Inclusion, Support And Engagement (WISE) Team
Start Date: 05/12/2026
End Date: 05/12/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Carrie Wilson, CarrieB.Wilson@wisconsin.gov or 608-416-3143
Details
This is a monthly meeting of the WISE Team.
Agenda:
- 1 - 2 p.m. - Project Group Updates: Shared knowledge of key WISE team and agency work related to wellness, inclusion, support and engagement
- 2 - 2:15 p.m. - Connection Activity: Getting to know your colleagues
- 2:15 - 2:40 p.m. - Employee Resource Groups: understanding employee resource groups at the DNR
- 2:40 - 2:50 p.m. - Break
- 2:50 - 3:05 p.m. - Retention and Recruitment Plan Goals: Review goals from last meeting's brainstorming discussion.
- 3:05 - 3:55 p.m. - AEILI Facilitation and Schedule: Review facilitation or lunch and learns and the book club meetings, discuss expectations as a facilitator and review the year's schedule.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 452 791 334 81; Passcode: UJ7Q5nJ6
Published on
2026-05-12T13:00:00 - 2026-05-12T16:00:00
Thursday
May
14
Wetland Study Council Meeting
Start Date: 05/14/2026
End Date: 05/14/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Allissa.Reynolds@wisconsin.gov or 608-572-5190
Details
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss wetland policy and permitting topics.
Join in person:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Room 313
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707
Published on
2026-05-14T10:00:00 - 2026-05-14T12:00:00
Thursday
May
14
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Start Date: 05/14/2026
End Date: 05/14/2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Details
Superior Refining Company LLC, located at 2407 Stinson Ave, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, FID 816009590, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for revision of 81600959A-P21 for operation of a petroleum refining facility; and a construction permit for reevaluation of the NOx BACT limit for the fluid catalytic cracking unit.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-PSD-058.
Air pollution control Part 70 source operation permit revision no. 81600959A-P23.
Join online via Zoom.
Join via phone:
312-626-6799; enter 84428766147 followed by #
Published on
2026-05-14T11:00:00 - 2026-05-14T12:00:00
Monday
May
18
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Advisory Committee
Start Date: 05/18/2026
End Date: 05/18/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Bob Hanson, Robert.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 715-225-8597
Details
The Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee agenda includes:
- 2026 Lek Surveys
- 2026 Harvest Season Discussion
- New Harvest Units and Conservation Congress Advisory Question
- Research Update
Join in person:
Spooner Fish Hatchery
951 West Maple Street
Spooner, WI 54801
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 259 858 436 629 665; Passcode: Jt76GR25
Join via phone: 608-571-2209; Conference ID: 489 862 714#
Published on
2026-05-18T13:00:00 - 2026-05-18T15:30:00
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