Hearings and Meetings Archive
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
Sarah Murray, Sarah.Murray@wisconsin.gov or 608-234-0533
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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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
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
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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Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council - Urban Soil Health Tech Standard Meeting
Date: 05/28/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences, 600 E. Greenfield Ave. - Room 3093
Carl Wepking, Carl@wisconsinlandwater.org
A meeting of the tech standard team working on developing a technical standard focused on improving urban soil health for the purpose of storm water management.
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Council on Forestry Meeting
Date: 05/21/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Abby Widell, Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry will meet to discuss:
- Budget Priorities; Action Item
- Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
- MN Forest Resources Council Introduction
- WI Forests FIRST Update
- Division of Forestry Strategic Planning
- Reforestation and Red Pine
- State Forester and National Forest Updates
- Legislative Updates
Register for this meeting via Zoom.
Join in person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53707
Please email Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov by May 15 if you plan to attend the meeting in person.
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Small Business Environmental Council Meeting
Date: 05/20/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Lisa Ashenbrenner Hunt, Lisa.AshenbrennerHunt@wisconsin.gov or 608-371-4367
This is a public meeting of the Small Business Environmental Council, which provides the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with a small business perspective on complying with DNR rules. The agenda can be found on the DNR's Small Business Environmental Council webpage.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 296 833 982 068 102; Passcode: 4E8Ed9nB
Join in person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF2)
Room 613
101 S Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703
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Wild Rice Stewardship Council
Date: 05/20/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Tina Davis, TinaL.Davis@wisconsin.gov or 608-419-1891
The Wild Rice Stewardship Council will convene to discuss the goals and priorities of the newly established Council.
Join this meeting via Zoom.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Join in person:
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
13466 W. Trepania Rd.
Hayward, WI 54843
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse Advisory Committee
Date: 05/18/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Bob Hanson, Robert.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 715-225-8597
The Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee agenda includes:
- 2026 Lek Surveys
- 2026 Harvest Season Discussion
- New Harvest Units and Conservation Congress Advisory Question
- Research Update
Join in person:
Spooner Fish Hatchery
951 West Maple Street
Spooner, WI 54801
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 259 858 436 629 665; Passcode: Jt76GR25
Join via phone: 608-571-2209; Conference ID: 489 862 714#
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Public Hearing to Designate State Recreation Area in Grant County
Date: 05/15/2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Brigit Brown, Brigit.Brown@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-1295
Public hearing on a proposal to designate a state recreation area in Grant County, as required by s. 23.091 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Attendees, including those who wish to provide testimony, may pre-register by sending their name (first and last), organizational affiliation (if any) and if they wish to provide testimony, or fill out and email the hearing appearance slip, to dnrfwpprguidance@wisconsin.gov before 3 p.m. on May 15.
The hearing will begin at 4 p.m. with a brief overview of the proceedings, followed by a presentation about the state recreation area designation proposal and a short overview of master planning and property name proposals. Property name options include Fenley State Recreation Area and Sinnipee Bluffs State Recreation Area and will be contemplated further as part of the regional master planning effort for DNR lands that includes this property. More information about master planning can be found on the DNR website.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 87661726793#
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Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Date: 05/14/2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Beth Perk, Beth.Perk@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0573
Superior Refining Company LLC, located at 2407 Stinson Ave, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, FID 816009590, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for revision of 81600959A-P21 for operation of a petroleum refining facility; and a construction permit for reevaluation of the NOx BACT limit for the fluid catalytic cracking unit.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-PSD-058.
Air pollution control Part 70 source operation permit revision no. 81600959A-P23.
Join online via Zoom.
Join via phone:
312-626-6799; enter 84428766147 followed by #
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Wetland Study Council Meeting
Date: 05/14/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Allissa.Reynolds@wisconsin.gov or 608-572-5190
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss wetland policy and permitting topics.
Join in person:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Room 313
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707
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