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Hearings and Meetings Archive

Below is an archive of hearings and meetings that have already occurred. A list of upcoming events is available on the department's Hearings and Meetings calendar.
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October 2021
Monday October 25

Monitoring | Regulations | Environmental Protection | Waterways

Second public hearing on permanent rule CR 19-094 (Board Order WY-23-13) to revise chs. NR 102 and 217 relating to processes for waterbody assessments and impaired waters listing

Date: 10/25/2021

Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Kristi Minahan, Kristi.Minahan@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-7055 ​​​​

Details 

This is the second public hearing on permanent rule CR 19-094 (Board Order WY-23-13) to revise chs. NR 102 and 217 relating to processes for waterbody assessments and impaired waters listing, biological thresholds for water quality standards, and biological confirmation of phosphorus impairments.

The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place while logging into the virtual hearing or by completing a Hearing Appearance form. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, either use the Zoom link prior to the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and send it to Kristi.Minahan@wisconsin.gov.

Hearing Appearance Form: https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf

Public Hearing Notice: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/sites/default/files/topic/Rules/WY2313PublicHearing.pdf

Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.html

Join this meeting by Zoom.

Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 884 2299 1103

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2021-10-25T10:00:00 - 2021-10-25T12:00:00
Thursday October 21

Industry | Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Fishing

Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting

Date: 10/21/2021

Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Brad Ray, Bradley.Ray@Wisconsin.gov or 715-779-4036 ​​​​

Details 

This is a Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting.

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call Present

Also present

3. Meeting posting

4. Agenda Approval

5. 05192021 Meeting Minutes Approval

6. Chairman & Board Member Communications

7. Public Comment

8. General Business Discussion

8.1 Old Business

8.1.1 Discussion: Trap Net Study update by LSCFB

8.2 New Business

8.2.1 Potential Action: Transfer of License

8.2.2 Informational: CARES Act Update

8.2.3 Informational: EFHRS rule timeline and implementation

8.2.4 Discussion: LSCFB agenda items for next meeting

9. Set Next Meeting date: Tentative Wednesday, January 19, 2021 5:00 p.m. @ TBD

10. Adjournment

Join this meeting by Zoom.

Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 815 2962 4016

 

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2021-10-21T17:00:00 - 2021-10-21T18:00:00
Thursday October 21

Environmental Protection | Recreation | Hunt

Wolf Management Plan Committee Meeting

Date: 10/21/2021

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Randy Johnson, randy.johnson@wisconsin.gov or 715-499-0010

Details 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold the last of four scheduled Wolf Management Plan Committee meetings on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The meeting will be held virtually and the public is invited to attend and observe the proceedings. No pre-registration required.

Use this link to join a livestream of the meeting.

The Wolf Management Plan Committee has been formed to discuss important issues related to wolf management in Wisconsin and to provide input as the department updates the state’s wolf management plan. More information on the wolf management plan update process and timeline, including the formation, membership and work to date of this committee, is available on the DNR wolf management plan web page.

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2021-10-21T09:00:00 - 2021-10-21T15:00:00
Wednesday October 20

Public Health | Monitoring | Safety | PFAS

DNR Listening Session #16 Regarding PFAS in Marinette-Peshtigo Area

Date: 10/20/2021

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Bridget Kelly, BridgetB.Kelly@wisconsin.gov or 608-440-0448

Details 

PFAS contamination has been detected in the Marinette and Peshtigo area in soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, private drinking water wells and biosolids. The DNR has scheduled a series of listening sessions to ensure that the public receives timely information about this contamination. Community members are encouraged to participate to ask questions and discuss concerns with the DNR.

Join this meeting by Zoom.

Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 822 9180 9472

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2021-10-20T18:00:00 - 2021-10-20T19:30:00
Wednesday October 20

Regulations | Monitoring | Environmental Protection | Waste

Recovery & Diversion Subgroup Meeting

Date: 10/20/2021

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Jennifer Semrau, Jennifer.semrau@wisconsin.gov or 608-381-0960 ​​​

Details 

The Recovery and Diversion subgroup of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group will meet via Zoom to discuss battery recycling and other emerging issues, as well as any other timely recycling program updates.

Join this meeting by Zoom.

Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 833 3700 3198

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2021-10-20T12:30:00 - 2021-10-20T15:00:00
Wednesday October 20

Public Health | Monitoring | Safety | PFAS

DNR Listening Session #16 Regarding PFAS in Marinette-Peshtigo Area

Date: 10/20/2021

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Bridget Kelly, BridgetB.Kelly@wisconsin.gov or 608-440-0448

Details 

PFAS contamination has been detected in the Marinette and Peshtigo area in soil, sediment, groundwater, surface water, private drinking water wells and biosolids. The DNR has scheduled a series of listening sessions to ensure that the public receives timely information about this contamination. Community members are encouraged to participate to ask questions and discuss concerns with the DNR.

Join this meeting by Zoom.

Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 822 9180 9472

 

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2021-10-20T12:00:00 - 2021-10-20T14:00:00
Wednesday October 20

Recreation | Environmental Protection | Outdoor Recreation

State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting

Date: 10/20/2021

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400

Details 

The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. The 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.

A draft agenda will be posted to the STC website prior to the meeting. The new Wisconsin State Parks and Recreation Management Bureau Director will be introduced near the beginning of the meeting. A portion of the agenda near the end of the meeting will allow for public comments.

Join this meeting by Zoom.

Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 880 6063 2161

 

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2021-10-20T10:00:00 - 2021-10-20T12:00:00
Monday October 18

Financial Assistance | Outdoor Recreation

Governor’s Off-Highway Motorcycle Advisory Council Meeting

Date: 10/18/2021

Time: 8:00 p.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911

Details 

The Off-Highway Motorcycle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources, the department of transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to off-highway motorcycle trails, including matters relating to activities conducted on off-highway motorcycle trails and by off-highway motorcycle users, and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources with regard to requests for funding. 

The Off-Highway Motorcycle Council will meet to make funding recommendations to the department. In particular, the Council will review updated information on projects discussed at the previous meeting. The public will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom or in person. The Zoom meeting link, agenda, and other meeting materials are available on the OHM Council webpage.

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2021-10-18T20:00:00 - 2021-10-18T21:00:00
Monday October 18

Monitoring | Environmental Protection | Permits

Public information hearing regarding the proposed reissuance of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the Village of Milladore

Date: 10/18/2021

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

 Phillip Spranger, Phillip.Spranger@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-3700 ​​​​​​

Details 

This is a public information hearing regarding the proposed reissuance of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the Village of Milladore.

The Milladore Wastewater Treatment Plant treats domestic wastewater from the Village of Milladore located at 722 Bradley Ave, Milladore, WI, 54454 with a discharge to Unnamed tributary of Mill Creek in the Mill Creek Watershed of the Upper Wisconsin River Central Sub-Basin in Wood County (NW ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 12, T24N-R6E—Lat: 44.58227° N / Lon: 89.85523° W). The proposed WPDES permit WI-0022381-10-0 includes a variance for Phosphorus.

Join this meeting by Zoom.

Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 843 2847 5397

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2021-10-18T11:00:00 - 2021-10-18T12:00:00
Friday October 15

Public Health | Safety | Regulations | PFAS

DNR PFAS External Advisory Group Meeting

Date: 10/15/2021

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Jason Lowery, Jason.Lowery@Wisconsin.gov or 608-228-4737

Details 

This is a DNR PFAS External Advisory Group Meeting.

Items on the agenda include a discussion of the firefighting foam collection and disposal program, the biosolids management plan and updates from the DNR.

The public is invited to attend and may provide questions and comments at the meeting. Questions may also be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information on this meeting, including a Zoom link and an agenda, can be found on the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage (https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/PFAS/PEAG.html).

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2021-10-15T11:00:00 - 2021-10-15T14:00:00