Hearings and Meetings Archive
State Trails Council quarterly meeting
Date: 07/23/2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Chateau, north shore of Devils Lake State Park
Drew Hanson, Andrew.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0400
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. A portion of the agenda near the end of the meeting will allow for in-person public comments.
The location of the meeting is not conducive for remote attendance. If attending in person, please follow social distancing recommendations and wear a mask if not fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Contact Drew Hanson by July 21 for more information.
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Snowmobile Recreation Council – Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Date: 07/23/2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program at the DNR or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling in Wisconsin, and makes recommendations to the DNR with regard to funding grant applications.
The Infrastructure Committee of members of the Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to review grant applications and discuss other business. The public will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link, agenda, and other meeting materials are available on the Snowmobile Recreation Council web page.
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Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group
Date: 07/22/2021
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Carly Marty, Carlyn.marty@wisconsin.gov
Quarterly Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group meeting https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/DrinkingWater/StudyGroup.html
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 977 2194 4258
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Wolf Management Plan Committee Meeting
Date: 07/22/2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Randy Johnson, randy.johnson@wisconsin.gov or 715-499-0010
This is the first of four scheduled meetings of the DNR Wolf Management Plan Committee. This committee has been formed to discuss important issues related to wolf management in Wisconsin and provide input as the DNR updates the state wolf management plan. More information on the wolf management plan update, including the formation, membership and work of this committee, is available on the DNR wolf management plan webpage.
Watch via the DNR's Youtube channel here.
NOTE: Updated call-in information:
Join by phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 893 0289 2966
Event Agenda:
Time Item
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome and project overview (Randy Johnson)
9:15 – 9:35 a.m. - Introductions – Committee members (30 seconds each)
9:35 – 9:50 a.m. - WMPC timeline; Plan for the day (Raj Kamal)
9:50 – 10:20 a.m. - Summary of public input – presentation, Q&A (Ben Beardmore)
10:20 – 10:30 a.m. - Break
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Overview of the current wolf management program (Randy Johnson)
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. - Review prework #1 (Raj Kamal)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Brainstorming – issues and concerns (WMPC)
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. - Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. - Continue Brainstorming
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. - Break
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. - Continue Brainstorming
2:30 – 2:50 p.m. - Reflections on how the day went (WMPC)
2:50 – 3:00 p.m. - Conclusion and next steps – pre-work, next meeting (Randy Johnson)
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Council on Forestry Meeting - Day 2
Date: 07/22/2021
Time: 8:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Faye Bokelman, FayeA.Bokelman@wisconsin.gov or 608-438-0229
The Council on Forestry will continue using two days of meetings - the first day for presentations and the second for a full Council meeting.
July 21, 2021: Presentations – starting at 1:30 p.m.
Agenda topics: Prescribed Fire in Wisconsin, Forest Health in Wisconsin
July 22, 2021: Council Meeting – starting at 8 a.m.
Agenda topics: Maine’s Experience Building a Forest Opportunity Roadmap, REDS Summit Update, Silviculture Guidance Team: Climate Chapter, Legislator Updates: State Budget & Bills, Northern Hardwoods Conference
Join by phone: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 978 3126 5187
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DNR Listening Session #15
Date: 07/21/2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Bridget Kelly, BridgetB.Kelly@Wisconsin.gov or 608-440-0448
The DNR will host two online Listening Sessions regarding the PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities. The online sessions will be conducted via Zoom at noon and 6 p.m. Participants are strongly encouraged to submit questions in advance by email to DNRJCIPFAS@wisconsin.gov or by telephone at 888-626-3244.
An agenda and additional information for these sessions will be posted on the Marinette and Peshtigo PFAS webpage. Representatives from several DNR programs will participate in these sessions to answer questions and hear concerns from community members regarding the PFAS cleanup and investigation.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 826 6979 2625
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Council on Forestry Meeting - Day 1
Date: 07/21/2021
Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Faye Bokelman, FayeA.Bokelman@wisconsin.gov or 608-438-0229
The Council on Forestry will continue using two days of meetings - the first day for presentations and the second for a full Council meeting.
July 21, 2021: Presentations – starting at 1:30 p.m.
Agenda topics: Prescribed Fire in Wisconsin, Forest Health in Wisconsin
July 22, 2021: Council Meeting – starting at 8 a.m.
Agenda topics: Maine’s Experience Building a Forest Opportunity Roadmap, REDS Summit Update, Silviculture Guidance Team: Climate Chapter, Legislator Updates: State Budget & Bills, Northern Hardwoods Conference
Join by phone: 929-205-6099; Meeting ID: 975 1117 4545
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DNR Listening Session #15
Date: 07/21/2021
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Bridget Kelly, BridgetB.Kelly@Wisconsin.gov or 608-440-0448
The DNR will host two online Listening Sessions regarding the PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities. The online sessions will be conducted via Zoom at noon and 6 p.m. Participants are strongly encouraged to submit questions in advance by email to DNRJCIPFAS@wisconsin.gov or by telephone at 888-626-3244.
An agenda and additional information for these sessions will be posted on the Marinette and Peshtigo PFAS webpage. Representatives from several DNR programs will participate in these sessions to answer questions and hear concerns from community members regarding the PFAS cleanup and investigation.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 826 6979 2625
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Recovery & Diversion Subgroup meeting
Date: 07/20/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Jennifer Semrau, jennifer.semrau@wisconsin.gov or 608-381-0960
The Recovery & Diversion subgroup of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group will be further discussing and preparing more formalized recommendations to the full Study Group regarding the State’s Recycling Grant Formula.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Waste/StudyGroup.html
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 847 8288 7926
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Wisconsin PFAS Action Council
Date: 07/15/2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
AnnaKay Kruger, annakathryn.kruger@wisconsin.gov
The Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC) was created in response to Governor Evers’ Executive Order #40, which directed that the DNR would lead a coordinating council of state agencies to address PFAS in Wisconsin. WisPAC meets regularly to discuss and put forth initiatives toward addressing PFAS contamination, including the implementation of the PFAS Action Plan released in December 2020.
There will be time allotted at the end of this meeting for the public to provide comments or ask questions. Written comments also may be submitted by e-mailing DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. Questions in advance of the meeting may also be submitted to DNRPFASInquiries@Wisconsin.gov. The PFAS Action Plan is available to view online.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 895 7912 7720
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