Hearings and Meetings Archive
Silviculture Guidance Team Meeting
Date: 04/06/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Andy Stoltman, andrew.stoltman@wisconsin.gov or 715-628-0010
Agenda:
Welcome and Introductions – Andy Stoltman, DNR
Meeting Expections and Updates – All
Building Forest Resilience: The Northern Pike Management Initiative – Jed Meunier, DNR
Bat HCP Update – Heather Kaarakka, DNR
Wisconsin Silviculture Guide and Silviculture Handbook Update – Andy Stoltman, DNR
Fir-Spruce Ad-hoc Update – Greg Edge, DNR
Bottomlands Harwood Update – Brad Hutnik, DNR
SGT Membership – Andy Stoltman, DNR
Other Business – All
Adjourn at noon.
For the Teams meeting information, email Andy Stoltman at andrew.stoltman@wisconsin.gov.
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DNR Diversity Team
Date: 04/05/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Michelle Scott, Michelle.Scott@wisconsin.gov or 920-252-0679
This is a public meeting of the DNR Diversity Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
608-571-2209, 242586703#
Phone Conference ID: 242 586 703#
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Wisconsin DNR Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 04/05/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Joshua Spiegel, Joshua.Spiegel@wisconsin.gov or 715-558-0648
The 2023 Spring Elk Committee Meeting will include Northern and Central Elk Zone herd updates, elk population projections and quota setting discussion, future quota setting and hunter application timelines, application and tag allotment process discussion, as well as updates from partner groups and elk research.
Join in-person:
Hilton Garden Inn - Salon C 2
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401
*Please enter from the Conference Center entrance along the main parking lot.
Join on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 874 6725 0605; Passcode: 578019
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Public Hearing on Nuisance Abatement Action for the Removal of a Fence in Forest County
Date: 04/03/2023
Time: 10:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov or 608 266-3865
On October 2, 2020, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a Notice of Noncompliance to Herbert and Helma Rudolf regarding a roughly 500-foot fence constructed across Mayflower Lake and on the bed of the same and various wetland locations located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 20 and other portions of Section 20 & 17, Township 35 North, Range 14, Town of Laona, Forest County, Wisconsin. The Notice of Noncompliance asserted the construction was completed without required approvals under Wis. Stat. § 30.12(3m) and Wis. Admin. Code § NR 329.02. On January 27, 2023, DNR filed a nuisance abatement action pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 30.03(4)(a) requesting that the Division of Hearings and Appeals hold a hearing and issue an order directing Mr. Rudolf to remove the fence.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a prehearing conference on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.46(1) and Wis. Admin. Code §§ NR 2.08(5) and 2.12, via BlueJeans videoconferencing software on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Interested persons may request an email invitation to the Bluejeans Video Conference by contacting the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709. In the alternative, those interested in participating who do not have access to video conference may participate by telephone by calling (888) 240-2560 and entering Meeting ID 239 873 455.
Any person, organization, or governmental unit wishing to become a party to this proceeding must attend the conference personally or by an authorized representative. The purpose of the prehearing conference will be to identify parties to the proceeding, to simplify or clarify the issues which may be contested at the hearing, identify witnesses, discuss the exchange of exhibits, establish a discovery schedule, address any other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action, and confirm the date for the contested case hearing. No testimony will be heard at the prehearing conference.
This is a Class 2 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(b) and Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.065(2), and the fair play provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 2 will be followed. These procedures closely resemble those normally followed at a trial in State circuit court. All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the contested case hearing.
The Notice of Noncompliance and other information relating to the petitioner are on file and may be inspected and copied at the offices of the Department of Natural Resources, 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. Copies of materials may be obtained by writing to the Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin, 53707-7921. Reasonable costs will be charged for copies of all information excluding public notices and fact sheets.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please call the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
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Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern Eutrophication Meeting
Date: 03/30/2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Rae-Ann Eifert, Lake Michigan Sediment and Monitoring Coordinator
Raeann.Eifert@wisconsin.gov or 414-531-0129
This public meeting will discuss plans for addressing the Eutrophication or Undesirable Algae impairment in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern (AOC). The Milwaukee Estuary AOC was historically considered excessively eutrophic due to high nutrient loads to the waterways. High levels of nutrients can lead to algal blooms and oxygen depletion and negatively impact environmental health. Since the AOC designation in 1987, many efforts have been implemented and are underway to improve water quality within the AOC and the surrounding landscape. During this meeting, we will share more about the history of this impairment in the Milwaukee Estuary AOC, present a proposed path forward for addressing this impairment, and have an open discussion with participants about this proposal.
Join in-person:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Milwaukee Office
1027 W. St. Paul Avenue, Room 107
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Join online:
For more information and to receive a link to join the meeting online, please contact Rae-Ann Eifert (formerly MacLellan-Hurd) at Raeann.Eifert@wisconsin.gov or 414-531-0129.
Learn more about the Milwaukee Estuary AOC.
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Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Meeting
Date: 03/30/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jillian Steffes, Jillian Steffes or 715-210-4911
This is a public meeting of the Off-Road Vehicle Council. The Off-Road Vehicle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the DNR, the Department of Transportation, the Governor and the legislature on all matters relating to all-terrain vehicle trails and routes, and requests for funding.
The main focus of this meeting is to review grant applications and make funding recommendations. The agenda and other meeting materials are available on the ORV Council webpage.
Meeting ID: 897 7063 0025; Passcode: 035241
Join by phone: 305-224-1968 or 877-853-5257 (Toll-free)
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Public Meeting for Using Dredge Material at the DLS Landfill
Date: 03/23/2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Sonny Zentner, Sonny.Zentner@Wisconsin.gov or 715-579-5361
The DNR Waste and Materials Management Program will hold a public meeting to solicit public comment and answer questions about using dredged material at the Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC (DLS) Landfill in accordance with the statutory requirements of s. 289.54, Wis. Stats.
Department staff and representatives from DLS Landfill will provide information on the request to use dredged material from Perch Lake, Minnesota, in the rooting zone and topsoil layers of the final cover at the landfill. Following the presentation, the meeting will be opened for questions and comments. All public comments will be considered by the DNR when making a decision on the proposal. Comments will be accepted until March 31, 2023.
For more information, contact Sonny Zentner, Waste Management Engineer, at Sonny.Zentner@Wisconsin.gov or 715-579-5361.
Join this meeting on Teams.
Meeting ID: 273 073 773 524, Passcode: MBD3cQ
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 637 119 381#
Join in-person:
Superior Public Library, classroom conference room
1530 Tower Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
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Prehearing on Approval of Howard Bros. Inc.’s Application of Septage on the Plummer 7 Lot, in the Town of Lac du Flambeau
Date: 03/23/2023
Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Division of Hearings and Appeals, 4822 Madison Yards Way - S148
Adam Lindsey, adam.lindsey@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-0767
On September 29, 2022, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a license to Howard Bros. Inc. (Howard Bros.), approving Howard Bros.’ request to engage in the spreading of septage to land (on a parcel of land referred to as the Plummer 7 Lot) located in the Town of Lac du Flambeau, County of Vilas, State of Wisconsin. Mr. Kyle Howard prepared the license application on behalf of Howard Bros., which is located at 11548 Lemma Creek Road, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, 54568. On October 27, 2022, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Petitioner) submitted a petition for a contested case hearing to review the approval and, on November 16, 2022, the DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing only as to the following issue:
Whether the Department lawfully approved Howard Bros. Inc.’s application to land spread septage on the Plummer 7 lot, under Wis. Stat. § 281.48 and ch. NR 113, Wis. Admin. Code.
On January 20, 2023, the DNR submitted a request for a hearing to the Division of Hearings and Appeals, along with the Petitioner’s contested case hearing request and other associated documents.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold an in-person prehearing conference in the above captioned case, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08(5), and Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.12, at 1:30 PM on March 23, 2023, at the offices of the Division of Hearings and Appeals, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Room S149, Madison, Wisconsin.
Any person, organization, or governmental unit wishing to become a party to this proceeding must attend the prehearing conference in-person or by an authorized representative who appears in-person. The purpose of the prehearing conference will be to conclusively identify the parties to the proceeding, simplify or clarify the issues which may be contested at the hearing, identify witnesses, discuss the exchange of exhibits, address any other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action, and schedule the contested case hearing. No testimony will be heard at the prehearing conference.
All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the prehearing conference.
Pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please call the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-3865 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
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Public Hearing for the Sale of 1.41 Acres of Land Located in the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest
Date: 03/23/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Town of Stephenson Town Hall, Meeting Room, W11280 County Road X, Crivitz, Wisconsin
Kelly Raleigh Moses, Kelly.RaleighMoses@wisconsin.com or 920-622-5138
The DNR will hold a hearing on the proposed sale of 1.41 acres of land located in the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest, Marinette County, at 1:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Town of Stephenson Town Hall, W11280 County Road X, Crivitz, Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to answer questions and collect feedback regarding the proposal.
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Joint public hearing on emergency rule DG-07-22(E) and permanent rule DG-08-22 to revise ch. NR 812, relating to the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and affecting small business
Date: 03/22/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Frank Fetter, DNRNR812PublicComments@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-6139
This is a joint public hearing on emergency rule DG-07-22(E) and permanent rule DG-08-22 to revise ch. NR 812, relating the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and affecting small business.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, either use the Zoom link above prior to the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form (https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf) and send it to DNRNR812PublicComments@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before March 29, 2023. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 897 7705 9777
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