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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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Tuesday April 14

WISE Team | Events |

Wellness, Inclusion, Support And Engagement (WISE) Team

Date: 04/14/2026

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

Location: Virtual

Contact 

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

Details 

This meeting will cover updates, WISE team bios and the recruitment plan. 

Agenda: 

-Project Group and Agency Updates: Sharing by each project group on status and guests.

-WISE Team bios update.

-Recruitment and Retention Plan review and planning.

Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 452 791 334 81 
Passcode: UJ7Q5nJ6 

Join via phone: 
608-571-2209; 942555510 
Phone conference ID: 942 555 510# 
 

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2026-04-14T13:00:00 - 2026-04-14T16:00:00
Tuesday April 14

Air Management | Air Permits

Public Notice Of An Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review

RESCHEDULED TO

Date: 04/14/2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Quinton LeSage, Quinton.LeSage@wisconsin.gov or 920-413-1792

Details 

Vantage WI-1, to be located at N43430735 W87861494, Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, FID 246185280, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction and operation of a data center.

Air pollution control construction permit 25-MIN-094 and operation permit 24618528A-F01.

Participants must register for the hearing in advance: register online via Zoom

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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2026-04-14T12:00:00 - 2026-04-14T15:00:00
Tuesday April 14

Wisconsin Waterways Commission | Waterways

Wisconsin Waterways Commission Meeting

Date: 04/14/2026

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

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Patrick Anderson, PatrickA.Anderson@wisconsin.gov or 715-416-5020

Details 

Meeting of the Wisconsin Waterways Commission to provide updates on the Recreational Boating Facilities grant. The agenda, budget and project rating sheet are posted on the DNR's Waterways Commission webpage under the Waterways tab.

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 220 807 871 109 19; Passcode: kG2dq9kG 

Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone conference ID: 641 276 85# 

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2026-04-14T10:00:00 - 2026-04-14T12:00:00
Monday April 13

Conservation Congress |

Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Wisconsin DNR Fish & Wildlife Spring Hearings

Date: 04/13/2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda

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

Contact 

Stephanie M. Schmidt, Stephanie.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-9134

Details 

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearing held in their county on April 13, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.

The annual Spring Hearing is an opportunity for the public to learn about resource management across the state and provide input on a wide array of natural resources-related advisory questions presented by the DNR, WCC and the Natural Resources Board. In addition, the public has the opportunity to provide input on resolutions that members of the public in their county previously submitted.

Find the meeting location for each county using the Spring Hearing Locations List online.

An online opportunity for public input will also be available from 6 p.m. on April 13 through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. More information is available on the WCC Spring Hearing webpage.

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2026-04-13T18:00:00 - 2026-04-15T19:00:00
Wednesday April 8

Environmental Protection | Industry | Regulations | Regulations

Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee

Date: 04/08/2026

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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2026-04-08T09:00:00 - 2026-04-08T10:30:00
Wednesday April 8

Wisconsin DNR | Events |

DNR Elk Advisory Committee

Date: 04/08/2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

Contact 

Joshua Spiegel, Joshua.Spiegel@wisconsin.gov or 715-558-0648 

Details 

The Elk Advisory Committee will meet to discuss various topics. 

April 8, 2026, Elk Advisory Committee Agenda (subject to change)

  • 8:30 a.m. — Welcome & Introductions
  • 8:45 a.m. — Elk Program Update
  • 9 a.m. — Elk Administrative Update 
  • 9:45 a.m. — Conflict and Nuisance Discussion: 2025 Damage Program Review, 2026 Abatement Efforts, Diversion Crop Plans, Future Options, Conflict Grants
  • 10 a.m. — Break (~5 minutes)
  • 10:45 a.m. — Public Comment – Conflict and Nuisance 
  • 11 a.m. —  Research Agenda and Project Updates: research agenda prioritization update, aerial survey update, future research topics
  • Noon — Lunch (in-person, provided)
  • 12:30 p.m. —    Elk Management Updates: 2025/2026 winter trapping, 2026 Calf capture plans, 2025 Harvest season summary, 2026 Approved hunting quotas
  • 1 p.m. — Partner Updates and Comments
  • 1:30 p.m. — Review and Update Elk Advisory Committee Annual Workplan: Review 2025-2026 Work Plan & Management Plan Implementation Timeline (1–2 year objectives), Identify sub-group needs per management plan action item 
  • 2 p.m. — Break (~5 minutes)
  • 2:45 p.m. — Public Comment - General
  • 3 p.m. — Adjourn

    Join this meeting via Zoom
    Register in advance to the meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

    Join in person: 
    Hilton Garden Inn, Conference Center
    151401 County Road NN
    Wausau, WI 54401

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2026-04-08T08:30:00 - 2026-04-08T15:00:00
Thursday April 2

WI Forests FIRST Steering Committee Meeting

Date: 04/02/2026

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

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Tom Hittle, hittle.tomj@gmail.com

Details 

This meeting will be an initial orientation for the WI Forests FIRST Steering Committee. They will discuss an overview of the forest industry strategic plan and roadmap project and the steering committee's role.

Join this meeting via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 879 9808 3113

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2026-04-02T13:00:00 - 2026-04-02T14:00:00
Thursday April 2

Ruffed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting

Date: 04/02/2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Alaina Roth, Alaina.Roth@wisconsin.gov or 715-892-5361

Details 

The DNR Ruffed Grouse Committee will be discussing the progress of the Management Plan, recent survey results, relevant habitat management projects being conducted statewide, partner updates and the potential to extend the season dates in Zone A.

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 268 143 075 040 52; Passcode: d4aT6D89

Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 857071492# 

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2026-04-02T10:00:00 - 2026-04-02T15:00:00
Thursday April 2

Wisconsin State Trails Council |

State Trails Council

Date: 04/02/2026

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

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172

Details 

The State Trails 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. The council serves as Wisconsin's state recreational trail advisory committee for the Recreational Trails Program, necessary for Wisconsin to participate in the program.

The council is an independent forum for finding solutions to trail problems for both motorized and nonmotorized groups and is a statewide advocate for public/private cooperation in funding and management of trail systems. Wisconsin is a national leader in creating partnerships that provide for state ownership coupled with county management of trails.

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 298 287 670 118 43; Passcode: BE3xx6Z4

Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 995802156#

 

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2026-04-02T10:00:00 - 2026-04-02T12:00:00
Wednesday April 1

Invasive Species Council | Invasives

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting

Date: 04/01/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

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

Details 

The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will meet to hear updates on the rule revision concerning ch. NR40, Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule, and updates from the department's Organisms in Trade Coordinator concerning invasive species in trade. View the agenda

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 277 686 489 216 9 
Passcode: cg6nc9Gb 

+1 608-571-2209,,590580158# 
 
Phone conference ID: 590 580 158# 

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2026-04-01T09:00:00 - 2026-04-01T12:00:00