Hearings and Meetings Archive
Richard Bong State Recreation Area – 2026 Special Use Zone Calendar Meeting
Date: 01/15/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Bart Tucker, Bart.Tucker@wisconsin.gov or 262-224-1871
This is a public meeting to discuss and establish the 2026 Special Use Zone (SUZ) calendar for Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Representatives from user groups looking to reserve space for events in the SUZ should attend this meeting.
Contact Bart Tucker to view the agenda.
Join in-person:
Molinaro Visitor Center, Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
262-878-5600
Join via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 286 449 343 724 10
Passcode: 79Nv6sX2
Join by phone:
608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 795 374 110#
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Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council - Urban Soil Health Tech Standard Team
Date: 01/15/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 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:
Fitchburg DNR Service Center
3911 Fish Hatchery Road,
Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Beaver Management Listening Session
Date: 01/14/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
A public listening session hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to gather public input on the state's Beaver Management Plan. DNR staff will provide a brief overview of the steps being taken to revise the current beaver management plan. Members of the public will then be provided the opportunity to share their thoughts on issues, concerns or solutions relating to beaver management. Input collected during listening sessions will be considered during plan development.
Attend in person:
Hayward Holiday Inn Express and Suites
15586 County Road B
Hayward, WI 54843
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Walleye Movement Study In The Winnebago System And Upper Fox River (Acoustic Telemetry) And Changes To Lake Sturgeon Movement
Date: 01/14/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Angelo Cozzola, Angelo.Cozzola@wisconsin.gov or 920-410-9170
The Winnebago System is home to one of the state's premier walleye fisheries. The walleye population of the system is known for its spawning migrations on the Wolf and Upper Fox rivers. In 2021, local fisheries staff started a walleye movement study to gain insight on spawning migration patterns, quantification of spawning ground use and general movement trends throughout the year.
This presentation will summarize the movement of over 100 sonic-tagged fish throughout the Winnebago System. Funding that made this project possible was provided by the Fox River Natural Resource Trustee Council, Walleyes for Tomorrow, the Sheboygan Walleye Club, as well as support from the general license sales.
Additionally, while most of the lake sturgeon spawning in the Winnebago system happens on the Wolf River, there is a small contingency that utilize the Little Wolf River. Lake sturgeon have been spawning at the Manawa Dam on the Little Wolf River since the dam was constructed in the 1920s. In 2024, the earthen portion of the Manawa dam collapsed after intense flooding causing a run of river flow and opening a large portion of river upstream for all fish species. But with only a small portion of lake sturgeon using the Little Wolf, it was uncertain how this new flow and area would affect the sturgeon spawning migration and use in the Little Wolf River. Therefore, the DNR has started an acoustic study to better understand sturgeon movement, use, and recruitment by lake sturgeon throughout the Little Wolf River. The second presentation will disclose those changes discovered from this study.
Funding that made this project possible was provided by the Sturgeon for Tomorrow and Winnebago sturgeon spearing license sales.
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: Angelo Cozzola, DNR fisheries biologist, and Margaret Stadig, DNR Winnebago sturgeon biologist
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 219 194 919 387 65; Passcode: mJ9SX73q
Join by phone: 1-608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 723096490#
Join in person:
JP Coughlin Center, Room A
625 E County Road Y
Oshkosh, WI 54901
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Chaudoir's Dock Dredge Disposal At Door County Landfill License #2937
Date: 01/14/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Kevin Bartel, Kevin.Bartel@wisconsin.gov or 920-883-9301
Door County has requested approval from the DNR to stockpile and dispose of sediments dredged from the Chaudoirs Dock County Park Harbor. Upon completion of dredging, the material would be stockpiled and stored at the closed Door County landfill, license #2937, located on Hainesville Road in the town of Nasewaupee. The dredge material would be used for the regrading of the landfill cap. Regrading of the landfill cap is a typical maintenance activity and is done to maintain positive drainage off of the landfill cap.
The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment and answer questions on the proposed disposal. There will be a brief introduction and explanation of the project by representatives from the DNR and the county.
All public comments will be considered by DNR in its decision on the proposal.
Join this meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 264 081 962 254 47; Passcode: XR6c92HG
Join in person:
Door County Government Center, Peninsula Room
421 Nebraska Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI
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WISE Team Monthly Meeting
Date: 01/13/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Terry Asleson, Terry.Asleson@wisconsin.gov or 715-816-4178
This is a public meeting of the Wellness, Inclusion, Support and Engagement (WISE) Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
General Agenda
- Project Group and Agency Updates (1-2 p.m.)
- Webpage Biography Update (2:15-2:20 p.m.)
- Communication input for Leadership (2:30-3:15 p.m.)
- Engagement Survey Update (3:15-3:55 p.m.)
- Action Item Review (3:55-4 p.m.)
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 452 791 334 81; Passcode: UJ7Q5nJ6
Join by phone: 608-571-2209
Conference ID: 258 636 666#
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Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council - Standards Oversight Council - Kick off for Grazing Management Conservation Practice Standard
Date: 01/13/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Carl Wepking, Carl@Wisconsinlandwater.org
The first meeting of the tech standard team coordinated through the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council to develop a Wisconsin version of the national-level NRCS Conservation Practice Standard 528 - Grazing Management published in 2025.
Join in person:
Portage County Annex
1462 Strongs Ave.,
Stevens Point, WI
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Public Hearing On Permanent Rule NH-04-25, Relating To Chs. NR 12, 16, 19, 21, 22, 27, 40 and 45, and Amphibian and Reptile Regulations
Date: 01/12/2026
Time: 5:00 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 NH-04-25, relating to chs. NR 12, 16, 19, 21, 22, 27, 40 and 45, and amphibian and reptile regulations. 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 Scott Karel at Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
You may also submit written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 13, 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.
Join this hearing via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 1-608-571-2209; Phone conference ID: 865 933 917#
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Public Hearing On Permanent Rule FWP-22-24, relating to chs. NR 10 and 45, and minor changes to DNR property management regulations (the 2025 property management housekeeping rule).
Date: 01/12/2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-9753
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FWP-22-24, relating to chs. NR 10 and 45, and minor changes to DNR property management regulations (the 2025 property management housekeeping rule).
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 email written comments on the proposed rule to Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2026. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing notice, and proposed rule on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Rules webpage.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 469 770 647#.
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ANR Heartland Project - Waterway & Wetland Permit Public Informational Meeting
Date: 01/08/2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Weston Matthews, Weston.Matthews@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9164
ANR Pipeline Company c/o Melissa Dettling has applied to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a permit to authorize wetland impacts, temporary clear span bridge installation, a permanent waterway (culvert) crossing, the placement of temporary structures in waterways and the removal of bed materials. The project is located in the city of New Berlin, Waukesha County, the towns of Scott, Mitchell, Lyndon and Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, and the town of Pittsfield, Brown County.
The proposed project is a proposal to increase natural gas system supply capacity as requested by Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and Wisconsin Power and Light Company. The project is designed to expand ANR’s system to provide up to 473,000 dekatherms per day of incremental firm transportation capacity by Nov. 1, 2027. The project will involve the replacement and upsizing (18 and 22-inch-diameter to 30-inch-diameter) of approximately 1.5 miles of the existing ANR Line 301 in Waukesha County, the installation of approximately 8.1 miles of a new 12-inch-diameter pipeline loop next to the existing ANR Line 380 in Sheboygan County, the construction of a new compressor station (Pulaski CS) in Brown County as well as modifications at the existing Sheboygan Falls Meter Station (MS) in Sheboygan County. The proposed work will require permits for the following approximate activities: seven temporary clear-span bridges, five open-cut crossings of waterways, one new permanent culvert crossing of a waterway, 5.7 acres of temporary wetland impacts and 0.52 acres of permanent wetland impacts. Final details may be subject to adjustment based on site-specific information. Mitigation is proposed to be fulfilled through bank credits in accordance with the standards in s. 281.36(3r), Wis. Stats. ANR anticipates commencing construction as early as the second half of 2026, subject to the receipt of necessary permits and approvals, and anticipates that all facilities will be placed in service by November 2027.
The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and the public informational hearing. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11, 30.12, 30.123, 30.20 and 30.208, Stats., and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code and ensure that the required mitigation meets the standards in s. 281.36(3r), Stats. if the project impacts wetlands. This project is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and staff at FERC have prepared an environmental assessment (EA) for the project. The DNR participated as a cooperating agency in the preparation of the EA. The EA is only available in electronic format and may be viewed and downloaded from FERC’s website on the natural gas environmental documents page under the EAs tab and the Heartland Project (CP25-79-000).
The virtual public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2026, and will begin promptly at 11 a.m. The hearing will be conducted with a Department hearing examiner. The hearing will be available via audio and or video means through the following link.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 246 267 605 800 63; Passcode: QX7T6r9L
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 425 739 106#
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