Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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April 2025
Monday
April
14
Nonmotorized Recreation And Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Date: 04/14/2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
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.
Published on
2025-04-14T11:00:00 - 2025-04-14T14:00:00
Tuesday
April
15
Joint Public Hearing On Permanent Rules DG-03-23 And DG-04-23
Date: 04/15/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Bob Gundrum, Robert.Gundrum@wisconsin.gov or 920-946-1149
Details
This is a joint public hearing on permanent rules DG-03-23 and DG-04-23. DG-03-23 affects ch. NR 812 and is related to updating, correcting and clarifying existing code requirements and adding requirements for new pump installations and water treatment and other specified code requirements affecting small businesses. DG-04-23 affects ch. NR 146 and is related to water well driller, heat exchange driller, pump installer licensing and registration; and drilling rig operator registration affecting small business.
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, either use the Zoom link before the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and email it to Robert.Gundrum@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the proposed rules must be received on or before April 22, 2025. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, email or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. View the hearing notices, proposed rules and hearing appearance form.
Published on
2025-04-15T10:00:00 - 2025-04-15T11:00:08
Wednesday
April
16
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 04/16/2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Bayfield DNR Office 141 South Third Street Bayfield, WI 54814
Contact
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
Details
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will meet in person at 5 p.m. on April 16, 2025. The board will hold position elections, discuss the 2024 commercial season and receive updates on current and upcoming changes to reporting and licensing programs.
The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the board's webpage under the "Meetings" tab.
This meeting will be held at the Wisconsin DNR Bayfield office (141 S. 3rd Street, Bayfield, WI 54814).
Published on
2025-04-16T17:00:00 - 2025-04-16T18:00:00
Friday
April
18
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Date: 04/18/2025
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 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 18, 2025.
Agenda items include updates on rulemaking, legislative actions, state budget 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 on the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage.
Published on
2025-04-18T11:00:00 - 2025-04-18T13:30:00
Tuesday
April
22
Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Quarterly Meeting
Date: 04/22/2025
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 (quarterly) meeting of the Laboratory Certification Standard Review Council. The agenda can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources webpage.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 089 847 045; Passcode: xc2QL3dA
Join via phone: 608-571-2209; Conference ID: 846 648 555#
Join in person:
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
2nd floor fishbowl conference room
2601 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53718
Published on
2025-04-22T09:00:00 - 2025-04-22T10:00:00
Tuesday
April
22
Joint Snowmobile and ORV Council Meeting
Date: 04/22/2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
Details
This joint meeting of the Governor’s Snowmobile Council and Governor’s ORV Council will convene at 3 p.m. on April 22 via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting will be to review cost increase requests from open grant projects awarded in previous years. Agendas will be posted on the DNR website.
Join this meeting via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 876 5221 3398; Passcode: 214186
Join by phone: 833-928-4610
Published on
2025-04-22T15:00:00 - 2025-04-22T16:00:00
Friday
April
25
Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (WM-17-24) Relating To The 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
Date: 04/25/2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Karel, Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
Details
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WM-17-24, relating to ch. NR 10 and the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing rule.
Preregistration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the DNR's fillable Hearing Appearance Form and send it to Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
You may also send written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2025. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing notice, proposed rule and hearing appearance form on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, 625915976#
Published on
2025-04-25T14:00:00 - 2025-04-25T15:00:00
Monday
April
28
NR 809 Lead And Copper Stakeholder Meeting
Date: 04/28/2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Natalia Hernandez, Natalia.Hernandez@wisconsin.gov
Details
The stakeholder committee will meet to discuss the proposed revisions to ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm, Code, related to control of lead and copper in public drinking water.
Join online via Microsoft Teams
Dial by phone: 608-571-2209
Phone Conference ID: 829 773 570#
Join in person:
Wisconsin State Natural Resources Building
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53703, Room G09
Published on
2025-04-28T12:30:00 - 2025-04-28T15:00:00
Tuesday
April
29
Breunig Lakeside Enterprises Contested Case Hearing
Date: 04/29/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Green Lake County Government Center
Contact
State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals, 608-266-2447
Details
In the Matter of the Denial of Breunig Lakeside Enterprises, LLC’s After-the-Fact Permit Application IP-NE-2023-24-02961 to Place a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County; and
Nuisance Abatement Action on Motion of the Department of Natural Resources for Removal of a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Green Lake County Government Center, Second Floor – Courtroom 2, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, Wisconsin on April 29, 2025 and continuing if necessary on April 30 and May 1, 2025, commencing at 9 a.m. each day. Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the end of the presentation of evidence. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about the hearing may be found at the DNR website and can also be requested from Susan Burns at 608-266-3865. Please monitor the DNR website for updates.
The hearing is a Class 2 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 2 will be followed. Said procedures will closely resemble those that are normally followed at a trial in State circuit court. All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the contested case hearing.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please call the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-3865 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
Published on
2025-04-29T09:00:00 - 2025-04-29T10:00:00
May 2025
Thursday
May
1
Waste And Materials Management Study Group
Date: 05/01/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kate Strom Hiorns, Kathrynm.StromHiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
Details
The Study Group agenda can be found online. The group will discuss Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) process efficiency ideas, organics management updates and rulemaking updates.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone: 608-571-2209, Meeting ID 838 164 94#
Published on
2025-05-01T09:00:00 - 2025-05-01T12:00:00
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