Hearings and Meetings Archive
Diversity Team Meeting
Date: 06/05/2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Jody Irland, Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov or 608-235-7940
This is a public meeting of the DNR Diversity Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 272 201 396 679; Passcode: KzYprW
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 429098209#
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Meeting
Date: 06/05/2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Mackenzie Manicki, Mackenzie.Manicki@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-4561
The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will be meeting to discuss public feedback received during their public information sessions regarding their regulatory recommendations for ch. NR40 (Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule).
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 265 612 195 176; Passcode: gJ8EZg
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 475553152#
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Sharp-tailed Grouse Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 06/05/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 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 is meeting to discuss this year's Lek survey results, approved plan goals, the latest grouse research and potential updates to hunting zones and quota-setting methods.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 254 061 215 072
Passcode: JYeSH
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 534216175#
Join in person:
Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery
Conference Room
951 W Maple St.
Spooner, WI
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Public Meeting On Walleye Management And Rehabilitation On Crescent Lake
Date: 06/04/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Royce Zehr, Royce.Zehr@wisconsin.gov or 715-531-8054
The Wisconsin DNR will host a public informational meeting to discuss a walleye rehabilitation effort on Crescent Lake in Oneida County.
Until recently, Crescent Lake supported a strong, naturally reproducing walleye population. However, levels of natural walleye reproduction and recruitment have declined over time, and there are no simple answers explaining the cause.
The rehabilitation effort, a partnership with the DNR, Sakaogon Chippewa Community (Mole Lake) and Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, aims to restore natural walleye reproduction and recruitment on Crescent Lake through management strategies, such as stocking efforts, stakeholder engagement, habitat assessment and surveys.
Members of the public are strongly encouraged to RSVP or pre-register.
Join in-person:
Rhinelander DNR Service Center
107 Sutliff Ave.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
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Public Hearing On Emergency Rule FH-03-24(E), To Revise Ch. NR 20, Relating To Minocqua Chain Walleye Harvest Regulations
Date: 06/03/2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Scott Loomans, Scott.Loomans@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-5206
This is a public hearing on an emergency rule FH-03-24(E) to revise ch. NR 20, relating to Minocqua Chain Walleye harvest regulations.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance Form. Pre-registration is also available and is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance Form and email the completed form as an attachment to Scott Loomans at Scott.Loomans@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the emergency rule must be received on or before June 3, 2024. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, email or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing.
View the hearing notice, emergency rule and hearing appearance form online. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedEmergency.html
Join on Teams.
Meeting ID: 273 948 134 164
Passcode: 6roH4N
Join by phone: 608-571-2209
Phone conference ID: 467 700 979#
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Contested Case Hearing To Dredge Materials From Lake Beulah in the town of East Troy
CANCELED
Date: 05/30/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Waukesha DNR Service Center, Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building - Room 153
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov
Canceled - Case settled and dismissed.
On Aug. 15, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Department) issued Permit #IP-SE-2022-65-00919 to Susan Guthart to dredge materials from Lake Beulah located in the SW 1/4, NE 1/4., Section 08, Township 04, Range 18E, in the Town of East Troy, Walworth County. On or about Sept. 14, 2023, RE3 Legal, LLC (Petitioner) filed for a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the department pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 30.209.
By letter dated Oct. 16, 2023, the department granted the Petitioner’s request for a contested case hearing on the following issues: (1) whether the department complied with the procedural requirements specified in Wis. Stat. §§ 30.208(3)-(5) prior to issuing the dredging permit; and (2) whether the issuance of the dredging permit was consistent with the public interest in Lake Beulah and therefore met the standard in Wis. Stat. § 30.20(2)(c).
On November 7, 2023, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received, for filing, an original request for hearing from the Department. The hearing was originally scheduled for April 22, 2024. Based on the agreement of the parties, the contested case hearing has been rescheduled.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building, 141 NW Barstow St., Waukesha, Wisconsin on May 30, 2024, in Room 153, and continuing if necessary on May 31, 2024, and June 3, 2024, in Room 151, commencing at 9 a.m. each day. Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the end of the presentation of evidence. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about the hearing may be found at the Department Website (https://dnr.wi.gov/Calendar/Hearings/) and can also be requested from Susan Burns at (608) 266-3865. Please monitor the Department website for updates.
The hearing is a Class 1 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the 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. Said procedures will closely resemble those that are 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 permit application and other information relating to this matter 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 documents on file 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 608-266-3865 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
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Remediation And Redevelopment Rule Advisory Committee
Date: 05/30/2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Molly Schmidt, MollyE.Schmidt@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-2153
The Rule Advisory Committee is advising DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program staff in developing administrative rule changes affecting Wis. Admin. Code chs. NR 700-799.
The DNR and the Rule Advisory Committee will discuss rule changes relating to continuing obligations under the Scope Statement for Board Order RR-14-23, which proposes developing administrative rules that affect chapters NR 700, 708, 714, 722, 724, 725, 726, 727 and 749 related to definitions, notifications, fees, agreements, reports and procedures for interim action and remedial action continuing obligations for environmental contamination.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting (Day 2)
Date: 05/30/2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 will address policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin DNR furbearer program.
A virtual option will be available prior to the meeting. Please contact Shawn Rossler to receive the Microsoft Teams login/registration information.
Join in-person:
Kemp Natural Resources Station
Connor Classroom
9161 Kemp Rd.
Woodruff, WI 54568
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Lake Michigan Lake Whitefish Trawl Rule Meeting
Date: 05/29/2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Ave. - Lake Michigan Conference Room
Brad Eggold, Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum will host a public meeting to learn about the DNR’s onboard camera monitoring efforts over the past four years. The public will be able to discuss and comment on the current rules and any proposed changes being considered for the start of the 2026 fishing season.
An agenda for the meeting can be found on the DNR's Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum webpage.
Join the meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 294 930 549 229
Passcode: 8FPu48
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Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group - Environmental Justice Subgroup
Date: 05/29/2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jody Irland, Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov or 608-982-1780
The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. The DNR has a business need to receive constructive and practical input from, and provide information to, interested parties on a wide variety of regulatory and policy issues.
The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future meetings.
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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