Hearings and Meetings Archive
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
Scott Karel, Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
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#
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Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan Review Stakeholder Meeting
Date: 04/23/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Erin Larson, Erin.Larson@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-2783
The meeting will include a presentation on the primary results from the DNR's Office of Applied Science Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer and Predator research given by Dr. Daniel Storm.
Join this meeting via Teams.
Meeting ID: 251 633 435 334; Passcode: 2kg7fm7r
Join via phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 299 375 533#
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Joint Snowmobile and ORV Council Meeting
Date: 04/22/2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
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
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Lake Poygan Breakwall Team Meeting
Date: 04/22/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Josh Jackl, Joshua.Jackl@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-5830
This will be a discussion regarding DNR permit amendment of Phase 2 and Phase 3 permit process.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Join in-person:
Oshkosh DNR Service Center
625 E. County Rd Y, Suite 700
Conference Room 1 & 2
Oshkosh, WI 54901
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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
Tom Trainor, Tom.Trainor@wisconsin.gov or 920-412-5970
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
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DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Date: 04/18/2025
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 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.
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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
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
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).
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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
Bob Gundrum, Robert.Gundrum@wisconsin.gov or 920-946-1149
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.
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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
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
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.
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2025 Spring Elk Advisory Commitee Meeting
Date: 04/10/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon
Christina Kizewski, Christina.Kizewski@wisconsin.gov or 715-896-3882
This is the 2025 spring elk advisory committee meeting. Topics include the annual workplan & 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan implementation timeline, winter trapping updates, elk abatement and diversion field plans. View the agenda, which is subject to changes.
Join in-person:
Hilton Garden Inn- Conference Center: Salon C2
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401
*Please enter from the Conference Center Entrance along the main parking lot
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