Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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March 2026
Monday
March
30
Lake Superior Whitefish Management Meeting
Start Date: 03/30/2026
End Date: 03/30/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Bradley Ray, Bradley.Ray@wisconsin.gov or 715-779-4036
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, to discuss the recreational lake whitefish fishery in Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.
The popularity of angling for lake whitefish in the Chequamegon Bay region has increased in recent years, both through the ice and from a boat. During the development of the 2020-2029 Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan, the advisory panel identified lake whitefish angling in this region as a specific topic of interest, and the DNR has spent the years since collecting additional data from the fishery during creel surveys and with independent monitoring on the R/V Hack Noyes.
The data collected thus far has provided the DNR with a wide variety of information, shedding light on important metrics such as abundance and harvest levels, sizes of fish available and harvested, growth rates and survival, angler participation, angling effort and harvest efficiency. The findings of this work will be discussed by DNR staff at the meeting.
More information on Lake Superior fisheries management is available on the DNR’s Fisheries Webpage.
Join the meeting in-person:
Vaughn Public Library, Community Room (3rd floor)
502 Main St. W
Ashland, WI
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2026-03-30T18:00:00 - 2026-03-30T18:07:00
April 2026
Wednesday
April
1
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/01/2026
End Date: 04/01/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Mackenzie Manicki, Mackenzie.Manicki@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-4561
Details
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will meet to hear updates on the rule revision concerning ch. NR40, Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule, and updates from the department's Organisms in Trade Coordinator concerning invasive species in trade. View the agenda.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 277 686 489 216 9
Passcode: cg6nc9Gb
+1 608-571-2209,,590580158#
Phone conference ID: 590 580 158#
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2026-04-01T09:00:00 - 2026-04-01T12:00:00
Thursday
April
2
State Trails Council
Start Date: 04/02/2026
End Date: 04/02/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The State Trails 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.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 298 287 670 118 43; Passcode: BE3xx6Z4
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 995802156#
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2026-04-02T10:00:00 - 2026-04-02T12:00:00
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.
Join virtually 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
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
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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
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
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
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
Crawford 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: Crawford
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Crawford 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:
Prairie du Chien Fire Department
720 East Blackhawk Avenue
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Published on
2026-04-20T18:00:00 - 2026-04-20T21:00:00
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