Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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Note: Actual end times may be earlier or later than scheduled. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. Please verify meeting dates and times prior to attendance.
May 2026
Thursday
May
21
Council on Forestry Meeting
Start Date: 05/21/2026
End Date: 05/21/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Abby Widell, Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry will meet to discuss:
- Budget Priorities; Action Item
- Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
- MN Forest Resources Council Introduction
- WI Forests FIRST Update
- Division of Forestry Strategic Planning
- Reforestation and Red Pine
- State Forester and National Forest Updates
- Legislative Updates
Register for this meeting via Zoom.
Join in person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53707
Please email Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov by May 15 if you plan to attend the meeting in person.
Published on
2026-05-21T09:00:00 - 2026-05-21T16:00:00
Thursday
May
28
Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council - Urban Soil Health Tech Standard Meeting
Start Date: 05/28/2026
End Date: 05/28/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences, 600 E. Greenfield Ave. - Room 3093
Contact
Carl Wepking, Carl@wisconsinlandwater.org
Details
A meeting of the tech standard team working on developing a technical standard focused on improving urban soil health for the purpose of storm water management.
Published on
2026-05-28T09:00:00 - 2026-05-28T14:30:00
Thursday
May
28
Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 05/28/2026
End Date: 05/28/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
Details
The Furbearer Advisory Committee addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' furbearer program.
Join in person:
Mead Wildlife Area Visitor Center
201517 County Rd. S
Milladore, WI 54454
Virtual link available upon request.
Published on
2026-05-28T09:00:00 - 2026-05-28T16:30:00
Thursday
May
28
Public Hearing On Permanent Rule WA-15-24, Relating To Ch. NR 530 And Implementation Of The Electronics Recycling Program Requirements
Start Date: 05/28/2026
End Date: 05/28/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah Murray, Sarah.Murray@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-053
Details
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WA-15-24, relating to ch. NR 530 and the implementation of electronics recycling program requirements. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance using the Teams meeting link if they plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing.
You may also submit written comments on the rule to Sarah.Murray@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2026. 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 website.
Published on
2026-05-28T13:00:00 - 2026-05-28T14:00:00
June 2026
Wednesday
June
3
Silviculture Guidance Team meeting
Start Date: 06/03/2026
End Date: 06/04/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Kori Schroeder, Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Silviculture Guidance Team will meet to discuss the following topics:
- Work plan update
- WSG Table 21.1 Natural Regeneration Methods by Forest Cover Type for Wisconsin revision
- Review of proposed SGT cover type working groups and chapter revision process
- Old growth handbook
- Wisconsin specific site index charts
- New forest habitat type classification data collection forms
- WSG Ch. 32 Red Pine omission
Day 1 will consist of an in-person field tour. Day 2 will be held at the Black River Falls Ranger Station (910 WI-54, Black River Falls).
Published on
2026-06-03T13:00:00 - 2026-06-04T12:00:00
Monday
June
8
Waterways Statewide General Permit Public Hearing
Start Date: 06/08/2026
End Date: 06/08/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Allissa Reynolds, Allissa.Reynolds@wisconsin.gov or 608 572-5190
Details
Virtual public hearing to receive public comments on Statewide General Permit Updates to GP5 – Dredging Activities, GP10 – Wetland Impacts from Dam Repair and Maintenance, GP11 – Wetland Impacts from Municipal Development projects and GP14 – USDA Forest Service Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Waterway and Wetland Impacts.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 219 789 975 143 095
Passcode: af2zS6N3
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 865874992#
Published on
2026-06-08T13:00:00 - 2026-06-08T14:00:00
Tuesday
June
9
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Start Date: 06/09/2026
End Date: 06/09/2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Dave Minkey, David.Minkey@wisconsin.gov or 920-585-0277
Details
Wisconsin Power and Light (WPL) - Riverside Energy Center, located at 1401 WBR Townline Road, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, FID 154099880, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-MIN-036.
Register to attend the meeting online via Zoom.
Join by phone at 301-715-8592; Conference ID: 863-698-192-74#
Published on
2026-06-09T13:30:00 - 2026-06-09T14:00:00
Wednesday
June
10
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Start Date: 06/10/2026
End Date: 06/10/2026
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#
Published on
2026-06-10T09:00:00 - 2026-06-10T10:30:00
Wednesday
June
10
Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Start Date: 06/10/2026
End Date: 06/10/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Beth Perk, Beth.Perk@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0573
Details
We Energies Port Washington Generating Station, located at 146 S. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, FID 246004000, submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for construction and operation of four combined cycle combustion turbines to upgrade turbine technology.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-MIN-093.
Join online via Zoom.
Participants are encouraged to register for the hearing in advance using the Zoom meeting’s registration link.
Join via phone:
305-224-1968
Meeting ID: 836 4457 3997
Published on
2026-06-10T13:00:00 - 2026-06-10T14:00:00
Wednesday
June
10
Public Hearing On Emergency Rule EmR2602 (WM-16-25(E)) To Amend Ch. NR 10, Relating To Administering The Elk Hunting License Drawing
Start Date: 06/10/2026
End Date: 06/10/2026
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 public hearing on an emergency rule EmR2602 (WM-16-25(E)) to amend ch. NR 10, relating to administering the elk hunting license drawing.
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 also available and 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 email the completed form as an attachment to Scott Karel at Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the emergency rule must be received on or before June 10, 2026. 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 notice, emergency rule and hearing appearance form online.
Published on
2026-06-10T13:00:00 - 2026-06-10T14:00:00
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