Hearings and Meetings Archive
Waterway General Permit Issuances
Date: 01/24/2024
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Tom Pearce, Thomas.Pearce@wisconsin.gov or 608-800-1643
The DNR Waterways Program is holding a public hearing for waterway general permit issuance and reissuance. The program is proposing to reissue three statewide general permits that are expired: GP6 for fish and wildlife habitat structures, GP14 for US Forest Service projects and GP19 for permanent boat shelters.
There are no significant proposed changes to eligibility for these permits. The program is also proposing to issue two new general permits: GP22 for hydrologic restoration projects and GP25 for Areas of Concern projects. Visit the Waterways Permitting Process webpage to review the draft permits and for information for how to submit public comments.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 479 935 560#
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January Council On Forestry Meeting
Date: 01/23/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Julie Church, Julie.Church@wisconsin.gov or 715-493-0664
The Council on Forestry will hold a meeting at the Rhinelander DNR Service Center.
Topics will include:
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Open Forum For Council Members & Committee Updates
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State Forest Harvest Report (Action Item)
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Market Conditions Report
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Industry Initiative Update
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State Forest Action Plan Committee Reports & Next Steps
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COF Website Update
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Legislative Updates
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State Forester & Federal Forest Updates
Register for this meeting on Zoom.
Join in-person:
Rhinelander DNR Service Center
107 Sutliff Ave
Rhinelander, WI
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Wisconsin DNR Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 01/23/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Christina Kizewski, Christina.Kizewski@wisconsin.gov or 715-284-1403
This is the winter DNR Elk Advisory Committee meeting that will discuss population objective strategies for the northern and central elk herds.
Join this meeting on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 885 1800 8916 ; Passcode: 619814
Join by phone: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 885 1800 8916
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Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 01/22/2024
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 convene to discuss issues related to commercial fishing in Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan. Board member elections will also be held at this meeting.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 919535640#
Join in-person:
Wisconsin DNR Office
110 S. Neenah Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
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Air Pollution Control Permit Application Public Hearing for Superior Refining Company LLC
Date: 01/22/2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Beth Perk, Beth.Perk@wisconsin.gov
Superior Refining Company LLC and Superior Refining Company LLC – Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminal, located at 2407 Stinson Ave, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, FID 816009590 and 816005080, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for renewal of 816009590-P01 for operation of a petroleum refining facility; AND renewal of 816005080-P01 for operation of a petroleum bulk stations and terminals facility; AND a construction permit to make revisions to conditions in previously issued construction permits and to incorporate Consent Decree requirements that are not already included in a construction permit.
See the public notice for more information.
Join by phone: 646-931-3860; Meeting ID: 810 9479 7332#
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Standards Oversight Council Team Meeting - DNR Enhanced Dry Treatment System
Date: 01/19/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
E. Dan Bekta, P.E., Eugene.Bekta@Wisconsin.gov or 608-333-6579
This is a meeting of the team developing a Wisconsin DNR Technical Standard 1011 Vegetated Dry Detention Basin and 1012 Enhanced Dry Treatment System. The meeting agenda and other materials about this project are on the website.
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Sound Forestry & Policy Committee Meeting
Date: 01/18/2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Prof. Adena Rissman, Adena.Rissman@wisc.edu or 608-263-4356
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry's Sound Forestry & Policy Committee will meet to examine how the work of the Sound Forestry & Policy Committee and Council on Forestry in the past year advances the State Forest Action Plan.
The committee will also identify priority issues from the Forest Action Plan to focus on this year.
Please get in touch with the committee chair, Adena Rissman, for the Zoom meeting information.
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Public hearing on a proposed rule, board order WA-13-21, relating to chs. NR 500, 502, 520, 542, and 544, and statewide materials recycling and effective recycling programs
Date: 01/17/2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Kate Strom-Hiorns, KathrynM.StromHiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WA-13-21, relating to chs. NR 500, 502, 520, 542, and 544, and statewide materials recycling and effective recycling programs. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing.
To pre-register, please complete the registration form. You may also submit written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2024. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing notice and the proposed rule.
Join by phone: 888-475-4499; Meeting ID 85217487075
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Aquatic Plant Management Annual Meeting
Date: 01/17/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Madi Johanson, Madison.Johansen@wisconsin.gov
The Aquatic Plant Management program holds an annual meeting with industry partners and other interested stakeholders. The DNR provides updates on permit processes and requirements, new research and program initiatives. Stakeholders are encouraged to bring questions and speak up during the meeting.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID 507723019#
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Lake Michigan Net Pen Public Meeting
Date: 01/16/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Cheryl Masterson, Cheryl.Masterson@wisconsin.gov or 414-550-1831
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting to present information and discuss the use of net pens for salmon rearing on Lake Michigan.
DNR staff will present the results of the net pen study. Stakeholders can share ideas and input on the use of net pens.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 873 5972 7304
Join in-person:
Lakeshore Technical College
Manitowoc Room
1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, WI 53015
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