Hearings and Meetings Archive
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Date: 02/20/2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166
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 Feb. 20, 2026.
Agenda items include 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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Crown Jewel Of The North – 100 Years Of The Turtle Flambeau Flowage Fishery
Date: 02/19/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Zach Lawson, Zachary.Lawson@wisconsin.gov or 715-492-5276
For the last century, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage has gained notoriety for providing recreators exceptional angling opportunities amidst a wild and scenic setting. The 13,500 acres of water, 195 islands, 200 miles of undeveloped shoreline and 16 flooded lake basins provide a breadth of habitats that underpins a diverse and productive fishery.
In this presentation, we’ll break down the fish community, providing a recent status of major populations, those populations’ historic trends, major management successes and future challenges facing the “Crown Jewel of the North” and the fishery it supports.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenter: Zach Lawson, DNR fisheries biologist
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 253 178 440 981 83; Passcode: Ze66nR99
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 96451522#
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Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 02/16/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Alissa Kakatsch, Alissa.Kakatsch@wisconsin.gov or 608-576-7559
The Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a proposal for a migratory season framework for 2026-2030.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 290 504 594 254 50; Passcode: yg6xD9LQ
Join in person:
George Mead Wildlife Area
201517 County Rd. S,
Milladore, WI 54454
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35 years of Fisheries Management in Wisconsin’s Ceded Territory
Date: 02/12/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
John Kubisiak, John.Kubisiak@wisconsin.gov or 715-360-0888
The rights of Wisconsin Ojibwe tribes to hunt, fish and gather on lands ceded to the federal government were guaranteed in treaties. These treaty rights were reaffirmed in several court decisions during the 1980s. Since that time, the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, six Wisconsin Ojibwe tribes and the Wisconsin DNR have worked cooperatively to conserve and manage fisheries in the ceded territories of northern Wisconsin. We will discuss the management system for walleye and muskellunge, talk about common misconceptions and reflect on over 35 years of cooperative fisheries management.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Lawrence Eslinger and Gene Hatzenbeler, DNR fisheries biologists; Mark Luehring, GLIFWC Inland Fisheries Section leader; Aaron Shultz, GLIFWC climate change inland fisheries biologist; Conrad St. John, St. Croix Tribal Chairman; and Kurt Justice, fishing guide and owner of Kurt’s Island Sports, Minocqua
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 256 142 402 908 95; Passcode: se7Zv35t
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 702516941#
Join in person:
Rhinelander DNR Service Center
107 Sutliff Ave.
Rhinelander, WI
or
Spooner DNR Service Center
810 W Maple St.
Spooner, WI
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Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Date: 02/11/2026
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 Standards Oversight Council - Q1 2026 Meeting
Date: 02/10/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Carl Wepking, Carl@Wisconsinlandwater.org
This meeting will discuss the operation of the Wisconsin Standard Oversight Council. The meeting agenda is available online.
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Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
Date: 02/10/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
The Off-Road Vehicle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to all-terrain vehicle trails and all-terrain vehicle routes. This includes issues relating to activities conducted on all-terrain vehicle trails and all-terrain vehicle routes by all-terrain vehicle users and utility terrain vehicle users, and makes recommendations to the DNR about requests for funding.
The Zoom meeting link, agenda and other meeting materials are available on the ORV Council webpage.
Join in person:
Rhinelander DNR Service Center
107 Sutliff Avenue
Rhinelander, WI
Register to attend this meeting via Zoom.
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Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council - Urban Soil Health Tech Standard Team
Date: 02/09/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Carl Wepking, Carl@Wisconsinlandwater.org
This is the monthly meeting of the Urban Soil Health Tech Standard team, as organized by the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council.
Join in person:
Pewaukee Public Library
210 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072
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Wisconsin Turkey Management Plan Committee Meeting
Date: 02/09/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Alissa Kakatsch, Alissa.Kakatsch@wisconsin.gov or 608-576-7559
This meeting is to review public input and discussion on updating the DNR's Turkey Management Plan.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 285 293 248 904 21; Passcode: G95AY7Bd
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Public Hearing On Permanent Rule FH-19-24, Relating To Chs. NR 8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26 and 104 and the 2025 Fisheries Management Housekeeping Rule
Date: 02/05/2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FH-19-24, relating to chs. NR 8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26 and 104 and minor changes, corrections and clarifications to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management housekeeping rule).
Registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To register, please save and complete the fillable appearance slip and submit it to Kari Lee-Zimmermann at Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 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 website.
Join this hearing via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone conference ID: 703 268 229#
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