Hearings and Meetings Archive
Ruffed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 04/02/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Alaina Roth, Alaina.Roth@wisconsin.gov or 715-892-5361
The DNR Ruffed Grouse Committee will be discussing the progress of the Management Plan, recent survey results, relevant habitat management projects being conducted statewide, partner updates and the potential to extend the season dates in Zone A.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 268 143 075 040 52; Passcode: d4aT6D89
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 857071492#
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State Trails Council
Date: 04/02/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
The State Trails Council represents trail users in Wisconsin, which includes more than half of the state's residents. The council is also responsible for providing counsel in administering Federal Recreational Trails Program funds. The council serves as Wisconsin's state recreational trail advisory committee for the Recreational Trails Program, necessary for Wisconsin to participate in the program.
The council is an independent forum for finding solutions to trail problems for both motorized and nonmotorized groups and is a statewide advocate for public/private cooperation in funding and management of trail systems. Wisconsin is a national leader in creating partnerships that provide for state ownership coupled with county management of trails.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 298 287 670 118 43; Passcode: BE3xx6Z4
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 995802156#
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting
Date: 04/01/2026
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 updates on the rule revision concerning ch. NR40, Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule, and updates from the department's Organisms in Trade Coordinator concerning invasive species in trade. View the agenda.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 277 686 489 216 9
Passcode: cg6nc9Gb
+1 608-571-2209,,590580158#
Phone conference ID: 590 580 158#
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Lake Superior Whitefish Management Meeting
Date: 03/30/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Bradley Ray, Bradley.Ray@wisconsin.gov or 715-779-4036
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informational public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, to discuss the recreational lake whitefish fishery in Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.
The popularity of angling for lake whitefish in the Chequamegon Bay region has increased in recent years, both through the ice and from a boat. During the development of the 2020-2029 Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan, the advisory panel identified lake whitefish angling in this region as a specific topic of interest, and the DNR has spent the years since collecting additional data from the fishery during creel surveys and with independent monitoring on the R/V Hack Noyes.
The data collected thus far has provided the DNR with a wide variety of information, shedding light on important metrics such as abundance and harvest levels, sizes of fish available and harvested, growth rates and survival, angler participation, angling effort and harvest efficiency. The findings of this work will be discussed by DNR staff at the meeting.
More information on Lake Superior fisheries management is available on the DNR’s Fisheries Webpage.
Join the meeting in-person:
Vaughn Public Library, Community Room (3rd floor)
502 Main St. W
Ashland, WI
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Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 03/24/2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
The Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board will meet on March 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to introduce new board members, hold elections for board duties and discuss issues related to commercial fishing on Lake Michigan and Green Bay.
The agenda will be posted on the Meetings tab of the Board's webpage.
Join in person:
DNR Office – Sturgeon Bay
110 S. Neenah Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 268 412 315 568 81
Passcode: Tz9nt9D9
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 56033011#
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Vapor Intrusion Topics
Date: 03/23/2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
The session will offer an overview of information available in the Vapor Intrusion Guidance (RR-800) published in January 2026. The session will also offer information about web-based forms now available to help document building evaluations that can guide you through the assessment of vapor-related concerns at a building and log inspections of vapor mitigation systems after installation and commissioning.
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Disability Advisory Council Spring Meeting
Date: 03/23/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Shannon Holt, Shannon.Holt@wisconsin.gov or 608-279-8735
Disability Advisory Council Meeting: To advise the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all DNR programs and services by persons with disabilities.
Join in person:
Heritage Hill State Historical Park
2640 S. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 495622259
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Urban Forestry Council Meeting
Date: 03/20/2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St.
Jenn Janness, Jennipher.Janness@wisconsin.gov or 920-809-9330
This is a quarterly Urban Forestry Council meeting.
Meeting location:
The Oxbow Hotel,
516 Galloway Street,
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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Fisherman’s Pier Dredge Material Disposal - Fond du Lac
Date: 03/19/2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Fond du Lac City County Government Center, 160 South Macy Street: Rooms D &E Fond du Lac, WI
Kevin Bartel, Kevin.Bartel@wisconsin.gov or 920-883-9301
Fond du Lac (city) has requested approval from the DNR to dispose of sediments dredged from Fisherman’s Pier. Upon completion of dredging the material would be disposed of at Lakeside Park West located in the city of Fond du Lac. The dredge material would be used as fill at Lakeside Park West and approximately 100 cubic yards of dredge material would be mixed with topsoil, reanalyzed for contaminants, and used in general city landscaping projects.
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 DNR and city representatives. All public comments will be considered by DNR in its decision on the proposal.
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Contested Case Hearing For Farmer License Exemption Eligibility For Grant McDonough
Date: 03/19/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Marathon County Public Library Central Library, 300 First St.
Division of Hearings and Appeals, 608-266-7709
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Wausau Headquarters of the Marathon County Public Library 300 N. First St., Wausau, Wis. in the Wausau Community Room commencing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Administrative Law Judge Benjamin Jones shall preside.
The hearing in this matter concerns the Farmer License Exemption under Wis. Stat. § 281.48(3)(d), which had previously been issued to Grant McDonough before it was terminated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in an Oct. 18, 2024, letter. The issue for hearing was identified in the DNR’s letter to Mr. McDonough dated Dec. 3, 2025. The sole issue for hearing is:
Does Mr. McDonough qualify for the Farmer License Exemption under s. 281.48(3)(d), Wis. Stat., because his holding tank meets the definition of “septic tank” under s. 281.48(2)(e), Wis. Stat.?
Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the beginning hearing. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Public comments may be limited in scope to the issue for hearing and limited to five minutes or less to accommodate all interested persons. Information about the hearing can be requested from Susan Burns at 608-266-3865. Please monitor the DNR website for updates.
The hearing is a Class 2 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 2 will be followed. Said procedures will closely resemble those that are normally followed at a trial in State circuit court. All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the contested case hearing.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please contact the undersigned Administrative Law Judge at Benjamin.Jones1@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2447 with specific information on your request on or before March 1, 2026.
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