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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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June 2026
Wednesday June 10

Environmental Protection | Industry | Regulations | Regulations

Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee

CANCELED

Date: 06/10/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Keith Marquardt, KeithA.Marquardt@Wisconsin.gov

Details 

The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load. This meeting will take place virtually via Teams and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with the Lower Fox TMDL.

Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 123063963# 

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2026-06-10T09:00:00 - 2026-06-10T10:30:00
Tuesday June 9

Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board | Events |

Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board

Date: 06/09/2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Nick Legler, Nicholas.Legler@wisconsin.gov or 920-559-0767

Details 

The Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board will meet to discuss: 1) Bay of Green Bay yellow perch survey and model updates (presentation by DNR Senior Fisheries Biologist Tammie Paoli), 2) southern Lake Michigan yellow perch survey updates (presentation by DNR Senior Fisheries biologist Aaron Schiller), 3) lake trout scope statement (status update from LMCFB Chairman Todd Stuth), 4) gillnet rule scope statement (status update from DNR and continued discussions) and 5) EFHRS update (status update from DNR and continued discussions on request for modified access to EFHRS with two party authorization sent to two people). 

The full meeting agenda will be posted on the DNR's website

Join online via Microsoft Teams

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2026-06-09T17:30:00 - 2026-06-09T18:30:00
Tuesday June 9

Air Management | Air Permits

Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review

Date: 06/09/2026

Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Dave Minkey, David.Minkey@wisconsin.gov or 920-585-0277

Details 

Wisconsin Power and Light (WPL) - Riverside Energy Center, located at 1401 WBR Townline Road, Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, FID 154099880, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage facility.

Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-MIN-036.

Register to attend the meeting online via Zoom

Join by phone at 301-715-8592; Conference ID: 863-698-192-74#

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2026-06-09T13:30:00 - 2026-06-09T14:00:00
Tuesday June 9

Wellness, Inclusion, Support, and Engagement (WISE) Team Monthly Meeting

Date: 06/09/2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Emma Cleveland, Emma.Cleveland@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0806

Details 

This is a monthly meeting of the WISE Team.

Agenda:

  • 1-2 p.m.: Project Group and Agency Updates - Shared knowledge of key WISE team and agency work related to wellness, inclusion, support,\ and engagement

  • 2-2:15 p.m.: Connection activity

  • 2:15-2:45 p.m.: FWP Supervisor Focus Group Results - Shared understanding. FWP supervisors were surveyed to identify barriers to supervisor effectiveness and potential supervisor training topics. Focus groups were then held to dive deeper into survey comments. The survey and focus group information is now being used to develop a supervisor training series and address potential cultural issues.

  • 2:45-3 p.m.: Break

  • 3-3:20 p.m.: Employee Feedback Channel

  • 3:20-3:30 p.m.: Discuss AEILI renaming to include Wellness

  • 3:30-3:50 p.m.: Small group discussion of reporting back to divisions

  • 3:50-4 p.m.: Close out

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 452 791 334 81; Passcode: UJ7Q5nJ6 

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2026-06-09T13:00:00 - 2026-06-09T16:00:00
Monday June 8

Waterways Program | Events |

Waterways Statewide General Permit Public Hearing

Date: 06/08/2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Allissa Reynolds, Allissa.Reynolds@wisconsin.gov or 608 572-5190

Details 

Virtual public hearing to receive public comments on Statewide General Permit Updates to GP5 – Dredging Activities, GP10 – Wetland Impacts from Dam Repair and Maintenance, GP11 – Wetland Impacts from Municipal Development projects and GP14 – USDA Forest Service Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Waterway and Wetland Impacts.

Join online via Microsoft Teams. 
Meeting ID: 219 789 975 143 095 
Passcode: af2zS6N3 

Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 865874992# 

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2026-06-08T13:00:00 - 2026-06-08T14:00:00
Friday June 5

Council on Recycling |

Council On Recycling Meeting

Date: 06/05/2026

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

Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information

Contact 

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

Details 

Agenda topics for the council include DNR and legislative updates, non-landfill solid waste and electronics recycling rule revision updates, Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant update, current economics of plastics recycling from the Association of Plastic Recyclers, overview of Sibelco's glass recycling operations and more. A complete agenda can be found on the DNR website.

Following the business meeting, a tour of Sibelco will be provided. Tour participants must wear long pants, work boots/safety shoes (steel-toe not required), safety glasses, high-vis vest and cut-resistant gloves. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own PPE if available; some PPE will also be available on-site. Completion of a visitor access agreement will be required.

RSVP for in-person attendance by 3 p.m. on June 3 by contacting Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste reduction and diversion coordinator, at 608-381-0960 or Jennifer.Semrau@wisconsin.gov or with any questions.

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID 727 369 273# 

Join in person:
Sibelco (formerly Strategic Materials, Inc.)
1849 Hobbs Dr.
Delavan, WI

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2026-06-05T10:00:00 - 2026-06-05T11:00:00
Wednesday June 3

Silviculture Guidance Team |

Silviculture Guidance Team meeting

Date: 06/03/2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: In-Person; See Details for Information

Contact 

Kori Schroeder, Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov

Details 

The Silviculture Guidance Team will meet to discuss the following topics:

  • Work plan update
  • WSG Table 21.1 Natural Regeneration Methods by Forest Cover Type for Wisconsin revision
  • Review of proposed SGT cover type working groups and chapter revision process
  • Old growth handbook
  • Wisconsin specific site index charts
  • New forest habitat type classification data collection forms
  • WSG Ch. 32 Red Pine omission

Day 1 will consist of an in-person field tour. Day 2 will be held at the Black River Falls Ranger Station (910 WI-54, Black River Falls).

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2026-06-03T13:00:00 - 2026-06-04T12:00:00
Wednesday June 3

Invasive Species Council | Events |

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting

Date: 06/03/2026

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

Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information

Contact 

Mackenzie Manicki, Mackenzie.Manicki@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-4561

Details 

The Invasive Species Council will hear updates on the NR 40 rule revision and a presentation regarding ongoing work by the Midwest Invasive Plant Network to develop a cultivar screening tool.

Meeting agenda.

Join online via Microsoft Teams. 
Meeting ID: 255 694 005 862 1 
Passcode: wu2Cq7jy 

Join via phone: 
608-571-2209; 54602761# 

Join in-person:
Mequon Nature Preserve
8200 W. County Line Rd.
Mequon, WI 53097

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2026-06-03T10:00:00 - 2026-06-03T12:00:00
May 2026
Thursday May 28

Waste & Materials Management Study Group | Events | Recycling

Public Hearing On Permanent Rule WA-15-24, Relating To Ch. NR 530 And Implementation Of The Electronics Recycling Program Requirements

Date: 05/28/2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Sarah Murray, Sarah.Murray@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-0533

Details 

This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WA-15-24, relating to ch. NR 530 and the implementation of electronics recycling program requirements. 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 submit written comments on the rule to Sarah.Murray@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 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

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2026-05-28T13:00:00 - 2026-05-28T14:00:00
Thursday May 28

Wildlife Management | Events |

Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting

Date: 05/28/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information

Contact 

Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663

Details 

The Furbearer Advisory Committee addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' furbearer program. 

Join in person: 
Mead Wildlife Area Visitor Center
201517 County Rd. S
Milladore, WI 54454

Virtual link available upon request.

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2026-05-28T09:00:00 - 2026-05-28T16:30:00