Hearings and Meetings Archive
Lake Superior Fisheries Management Meeting
Date: 12/11/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Ashland
Karson Cisneros, DNR Great Lakes Specialist
608-910-1341 or Karson.Cisneros@wisconsin.gov
The goal of this meeting is to provide the public a summary of the work that has been accomplished towards each of the five goals laid out in the Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to help identify and plan future work to meet the management plan’s goals and objectives.
The meeting will begin with a brief presentation on the progress made toward each of the five main goals, followed by time for questions or comments related to priorities for the remainder of the the 10-year period (2026-2029) or any other Lake Superior fisheries topic.
More information on Lake Superior fisheries management is available on the DNR’s Fisheries Webpage.
Join the meeting in-person:
Northwood Technical College, Room 306
2100 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, WI
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Beaver Management Plan Committee Meeting
Date: 12/10/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
This is the third meeting of the DNR's Beaver Management Plan Committee. The committee will discuss the current beaver management plan and a potential list of issues to be considered in a new plan.
A virtual option is available. Please contact Shawn Rossler for the virtual meeting link.
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Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Date: 12/10/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Keith Marquardt, KeithA.Marquardt@Wisconsin.gov
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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Wisconsin DNR Fall Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 12/10/2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Josh Spiegel, Joshua.Spiegel@wisconsin.gov
Christina Kizewski, Christina.Kizewski@wisconsin.gov
This is the annual fall meeting for the Wisconsin DNR Elk Advisory Committee. The following items will be discussed and elk hunting quota recommendations set:
- Elk Rules and Regulations Update
- Northern and Central Herd Updates (hunting season update, trapping plans, other updates)
- Nuisance and Conflict Updates (w/ public comment period)
- Population Estimate Project Update
- Population Project Review, Drawing Process, and Quota Recommendation(unit specific and bull/antlerless quotas)
- Public Comment Period
- Advisory Committee Tasks and Updates
Join in-person:
Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center
151401 County Rd. NN
Wausau, WI 54401
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Wellness, Inclusion, Support and Engagement Team Meeting
Date: 12/09/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Carrie Wilson, CarrieB.Wilson@wisconsin.gov
This is a public meeting of the Wellness, Inclusion, Support and Engagement (WISE) Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
Agenda:
Team Charter
Working Agreements for the Team
Wellness Overview
Book Club for 2026
Team Leadership
Team Biographies on the Intranet
- Project Assignments for 2026
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 452 791 334 81; Passcode: UJ7Q5nJ6
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 942555510#
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Disability Advisory Council Winter Meeting
Date: 12/05/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Shannon Holt, Shannon.Holt@wisonsin.gov or 608-279-8735
Disability Advisory Council Meeting: To advise the Department of Natural Resources on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all department programs and services by persons with disabilities.
Join online via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 296 787 192 955
Passcode: N9Tz7aC6
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 26447490
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Council On Recycling Meeting
Date: 12/05/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Jennifer Semrau, Jennifer.Semrau@wisconsin.gov 608-381-0960
Agenda topics for the council include DNR and legislative updates, food waste diversion update, reports on 2024 recycling data and 2025 Recycling Excellence Award winners, aerosol cans as universal waste & vapes guidance updates, discussion and possible action on potential battery legislation and more. A complete agenda can be found on the Wisconsin Council on Recycling's webpage.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; Conference ID 735 279 330#
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Air Management Advisory Group Quarterly Meeting
Date: 12/04/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Craig Czarnecki, Craig.Czarnecki@wisconsin.gov or 608-250-0945
This is the Air Management Advisory Group's quarterly meeting.
Join in person:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison Headquarters
Room G09
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone:
608-571-2209;964788112#
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Bear Advisory Committee
Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Kevin Brown, Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov or 715-499-5799
This is the annual winter meeting for the Wisconsin DNR Bear Advisory Committee. The DNR Bear Advisory Committee, a diverse group representing government agencies, non-governmental organizations, tribal interests and conservation groups, meets to discuss issues relating to bear management. The committee advises the DNR Wildlife Leadership Team on a variety of topics, such as hunting regulations, conflict management, surveys and research priorities.
The following items will be discussed, and bear hunting quota recommendations will be set:
- Public Comments
- Updates from UWSP Stephens Family Foundation WI Black Bear Research Project
- Administrative Rule Housekeeping
- DNR Bear Research Updates
- Review 2025 conflict and harvest data
- Develop 2026 bear season recommendations
Join this meeting in person:
Mead Wildlife Education Center
201517 County Rd. S
Milladore, WI 54454
If you are unable to attend but still want to comment, please submit your written, audio or video comments to Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting
Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Mackenzie Manicki, Mackenzie.Manicki@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-4561
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will meet to hear a presentation from Dr. Jake Vander Zanden, Professor and CFL Director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Limnology. The Council will also hear updates on the department's rule revision related to ch. NR 40, Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule. View the agenda.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 282 187 555 011 8; Passcode: 276U2JK2
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 457118195#
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