Hearings and Meetings Archive
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 04/10/2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Allen Blizel, Allen.Blizel@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-8701
This is a public meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.
Agenda
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Organizational Matters – Call to Order
- Action Item
a) Approval of February 20, 2023 meeting minutes - Discussion Items – (Public comments welcomed)
a) Lake Trout Stakeholder group update – Brad E./Nick L
b) Review of Proposed Whitefish Quota Numbers – Brad E./Nick L
c) Economic Value update on the Commercial Fishing Industry – Dr. Winden
d) Trawl Rule update – Meredith Penthorn
e) NR 25 Housekeeping Rule update – Meredith Penthorn - Action Items
a) LMCFB Recommendation on the Whitefish Distribution by Zone
b) LMCFB Recommendation on the Whitefish Rule Timeline - Old Business – None
- Board Members’ Matters – Informational – None
- Adjournment
Join by phone: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 856 5992 0549#; Passcode: 443049
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Public Hearing on a Permanent Rule (FH-16-20) Relating to the Reorganization of ch. NR 25
Date: 04/06/2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FH-16-20, relating to the reorganization of ch. NR 25.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the fillable appearance slip and submit it to Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on April 14, 2023. 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 here.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 250 180 058 941 Passcode: xf3cPN
Join by Phone: 608-571-2209,725456552#; Phone Conference ID: 725 456 552#
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WI KBB HCP Yearly Partner Meeting
Date: 04/06/2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Becky Roth, Rebecca.Roth@Wisconsin.gov or 608-220-6209
This public meeting is to update Wisconsin Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) and Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) partners on the federal permit.
Join on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 840 5758 6400, One tap mobile: 646-931-3860
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State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting
Date: 04/06/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Mikayla Ness, Mikayla.Ness@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-1185
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.
Topics are expected to include a discussion of the State Trails Network and an orientation from the cross-country ski trail user group. 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 public comments.
Location: Ariens Nordic Center at 1111 Round Lake Rd, Brillion, WI 54110
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 870 3785 0189
Contact Mikayla Ness by April 5 for more information.
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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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