Hearings and Meetings Archive
Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting And Back To Basics Training
Date: 10/29/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Coreen Fallat, CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
Meeting of the Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group in conjunction with the third session of the Back to Basics training series: Back to Basics: Planning for Remediation and Continuing Obligations.
Agenda
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Training Series: Identifying & Reporting Contamination
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - RR EAG Meeting
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for a full meeting agenda, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.
Attend In-Person Or Virtually
This meeting will be simulcast in Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay. Attend in person at the following locations:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S Webster St.
Madison, WI
Wisconsin DNR – Milwaukee Service Center
1027 West St. Paul Ave.
Harbor Room, Rm 107
Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin DNR – Oshkosh Service Center
Conference Room 1
625 E County Road Y, Ste 700
Oshkosh, WI
In-person attendees should RSVP by Oct. 24, 2025 to Coreen Fallat at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov.
To attend virtually, register for this meeting via Zoom.
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2025 Brownfield Redevelopment Learning Sessions For Local Governments
Date: 10/28/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Meeting to share information to support local governments in the redevelopment of brownfield properties.
Contact Thomas.Coogan@wisconsin.gov to register at least 3 days in advance.
Join in person:
Fire Station #1
Training Room
815 S. Main St.
Fond du Lac, WI
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Silviculture Guidance Team (SGT) October Meeting
Date: 10/27/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Kori Schroeder, Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov
The Silviculture Guidance Team will meet to discuss the following topics:
1. FY26 SGT meeting dates
2. Review of FY26 SGT/Silviculture workplan
3. Spruce-fir chapter update
4. Natural regeneration table updates and early feedback
5. Trial Spotlight: Hartman Creek multi-age white pine study
6. Wisconsin Silviculture Guide Climate Guidance
7. Feedback from the field: member open forum
The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please email Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov to request the meeting link.
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Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 10/21/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Lesa Kardash, Lesa.Kardash@wisconsin.gov or 715-340-5034
The Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee will hear about the DNR's Friends Group and Adopt-a-Wildlife Area programs, review and discuss the draft 2025 Committee Progress Report, and receive updates from Advisory Committee members.
Join this meeting via Zoom; Meeting ID: 831 1189 2394
Join this meeting by phone: 309-205-332; Phone ID: 83 111 892 394#
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Fire Department Advisory Council Fall Meeting
Date: 10/21/2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Ron Schneider, FDAC Co-Chair, Ron.Schneider@wisconsin.gov or 608-438-6528
The fall meeting of the Fire Department Advisory Council (FDAC) will include topics discussing funding for the Forest Fire Protection grant, firefighting foam, DNR fire suppression expenses, fire department training and other forest fire-related topics.
Join in person:
Hilton Garden Inn
101 East Hiawatha Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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DNR Wolf Advisory Committee
Date: 10/16/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Danielle Deming, Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov or 715-459-8365
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold the second meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The committee discusses policy and technical topics relevant to wolf management. This meeting will be open to the public in person or virtually via Zoom.
Public comments related to agenda items and committee business will be accepted. Written comments must be submitted by noon on Oct. 14 and will be shared with committee members prior to the meeting. Please email comments to Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov. In-person attendees may instead register to provide a verbal comment during the meeting. Comments are limited to two minutes or less. Please note that registering to attend the Zoom meeting does not mean you have also registered to provide a verbal comment. Email Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov by noon on Oct. 14 to register to speak during the public comment period.
Agenda (subject to change)
- 9 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Review Committee Goals/Timeline
- 9:15 – ~9:30 a.m.: Public Comment (In-person or written only)
- 9:30 – 10 a.m.: Review and approve Committee Agreements
- 10 – 10:20 a.m.: Hopes/Concerns Activity
- 10:20 – 10:35 a.m.: Break
- 10:35 – 11:40 a.m.: World Café Dialogue Process
- 11:40 a.m. – noon: Harvest & Synthesis
- Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch – provided on site for committee members
- 1 – 1:15 p.m.: Wolf Legal Status and Administrative Rule Update
- 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.: Overview of Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan
- 2:15-2:30 p.m.: Feedback and adjourn
Register to join this meeting via Zoom. Please register by noon on Oct. 15.
Join in person:
Bantr Hotel
Grand Pines Room
805 Creske Ave.
Rothschild, WI 54474
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Sturgeon Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 10/15/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Margaret Stadig, Margaret.Stadig@wisconsin.gov or 920-410-8670
Discuss the past year's Winnebago lake sturgeon season, including the spearing and spawning season. Discuss the population status as well as other topics of concern for lake sturgeon throughout the Winnebago system.
Join in person:
James P. Coughlin Center
625 E Cty Rd. Y
Oshkosh, WI 54901
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Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 10/15/2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board will conduct a hybrid meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. This meeting will occur through Microsoft Teams and in person at the Wisconsin DNR office meeting room in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209,,929125965#
Join in-person:
Sturgeon Bay DNR Service Center
110 S Neenah Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Establish Quorum
2. Call to Order
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of the Minutes from June 24, 2025
5. Discussion Items: Public comments welcome
(Underlined agenda items are actionable by the Board)
a. Board Organization & Appointment –
-only one individual approved at this time
-Please direct any interested persons to the application page of the Governor’s website.
Kyla Stephenson
Appointments Director
Office of Governor Tony Evers
608-220-1570
Kyla.Stephenson@wisconsin.gov
b. License Transfer LM-305
c. Whitefish Modeling & Quota Update – Scott Hansen
-Zone 1, 2025 update as it relates to 2026 fishing season & beyond
-Zone 2, 2025 update as it relates to 2026 fishing season & beyond
d. Lake Trout Scope Statement – Removal of Existing and start of “NEW” scope statement
i. Discussion on Management Strategy – Lake Trout, Salmon, Steelhead & Forage Base – WHAT IS THE NARRATIVE?
e. Yellow Perch Discussion
f. EFHRS modification request
g. Priority List
h. Go Wild Licensing Update
i. Spearheading Outreach for the commercial fishing industry – awareness and changing the perception
j. Chain of Command and Communication with the Department of Natural Resources going forward
6. Old Business
7. Board Member Concerns
8. Comments and Announcements
9. Adjourn
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Nonmotorized Recreation And Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Date: 10/15/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC) carries out studies and provides 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 planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 274 031 063 568; Passcode: gB3W2JR3
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 6871352#
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State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting
RESCHEDULED TO
Date: 10/15/2025
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 (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.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 210 912 894 638; Passcode: 58AD97HC
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 885404149#
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