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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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March 2025
Tuesday March 4

Forest Fire

Fire Department Advisory Council Spring Meeting

Date: 03/04/2025

Time: 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: UW-Stevens Point - Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Dr.

Contact 

Ron Schneider, Ron.Schneider@wisconsin.gov or 608-438-6528

Details 

The Fire Department Advisory Council spring meeting includes discussions of funds allocated to fire departments through the Forest Fire Protection Grant, grant eligibility items, fire department training, DNR and forestry employee updates and more.

Join this meeting in-person: 
University of WisconsinStevens Point 
Schmeekle Reserve Visitor Center
2419 North Point Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

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2025-03-04T09:15:00 - 2025-03-04T15:30:00
Monday March 3

Fisheries Management | Recreation | Fishing

Green Bay Walleye And Muskellunge Management

Date: 03/03/2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Contact 

Jason Breeggemann, Jason.Breeggemann@wisconsin.gov 

Details 

Learn about walleye and muskellunge management in Green Bay from Jason Breeggemann, DNR senior fisheries biologist. 

This meeting is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northeast Wisconsin. 

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 219 283 067 374; Passcode: Z4xM2cF6

Join in-person:
Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313

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2025-03-03T18:00:00 - 2025-03-03T20:00:00
February 2025
Wednesday February 26

Fisheries Management | Recreation | Fishing

History and Status of Brown Trout on Green Bay

Date: 02/26/2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Contact 

Tammie Paoli, Tammie.Paoli@wisconsin.gov

Details 

Learn about the history and status of brown trout on Green Bay from DNR senior fisheries biologist Tammie Paoli.

This meeting is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northeast Wisconsin.

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 280 582 718 256; Passcode: UC96yK6R 

Join in-person:
Peshtigo DNR Field Office 
101 N Ogden Road 
Peshtigo, WI 54157

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2025-02-26T18:00:00 - 2025-02-26T20:00:00
Friday February 21

Office of Emerging Contaminants | Events | Environmental Contamination & Cleanup

DNR PFAS External Advisory Group

Date: 02/21/2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166

Details 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2025.

Agenda items include updates and discussion on recent and anticipated PFAS actions, a presentation from a guest speaker with a global perspective about fish consumption advisories and PFAS and updates from working groups.

This is a working meeting of the EAG. While the public is invited to attend, there may not be opportunities to engage in the discussion. Questions may be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information about this meeting, including an agenda, will be available on the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage.

Join online via Zoom

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2025-02-21T11:00:00 - 2025-02-21T13:30:00
Thursday February 20

Havenwoods State Forest | Events | About

Sunset Hike & 90% Habitat Restoration Design Public Meeting

Date: 02/20/2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

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

Contact 

Angela Vickio, Angela.Vickio@wisconsin.gov or 414-27-0232

Details 

Curious about future habitat improvement at Havenwoods? We want to hear from you! 

Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the habitat design consultants for a brief sunset hike, followed by hot cocoa and a public information meeting. 

This initiative aims to improve native habitats and expand wetlands through large-scale habitat restoration work. 

The presentation from 5:45  – 6:45 p.m. is additionally offered virtually.

Havenwoods State Forest
6141 N Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209

Virtual option.

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2025-02-20T17:00:00 - 2025-02-20T18:45:00
Wednesday February 19

Fisheries Management | Recreation | Fishing

Where Do Fish Go, the Peshtigo River Array and High Falls Walleye Movement Projects

Date: 02/19/2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Contact 

Chip Long, Christopher.Long@wisconsin.gov

Details 

Learn about where fish go, the Peshtigo River array and High Falls walleye movement projects from DNR senior fisheries biologist Chip Long.

This meeting is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northeast Wisconsin.

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 253 489 629 679; Passcode: Hp6TC3At 

Join in-person:
Peshtigo DNR Field Office 
101 N Ogden Road 
Peshtigo, WI 54157

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2025-02-19T18:00:00 - 2025-02-19T20:00:00
Wednesday February 19

Division of Forestry | Events | Forests

Silviculture Guidance Team Meeting

Date: 02/19/2025

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

Location: Virtual

Contact 

Kori Schroeder, Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov or 608-712-3889

Details 

The silviculture guidance team will meet in February to discuss the following topics:

1. Status of silviculturist/forest ecologist recruitment.

2. Spruce-fir chapter review.

3. Trial spotlight – ironwood.

4. Feedback from the field.

5. Updates – webinar series and workshops, ASCC and DReAM, SGT June meeting site visit ideas.

The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please email Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov to request the meeting link.

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2025-02-19T09:00:00 - 2025-02-19T12:00:00
Tuesday February 18

Ecology And Management Of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area

Date: 02/18/2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Contact 

Carly Lapin, Carly.Lapin@wisconsin.gov or 715-493-0991

Details 

Join DNR staff on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, Wisconsin, to learn about the ecology and management of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area (SNA).

During this meeting, DNR staff will discuss the history, ecology and current planning and management of the SNA.

Register for the meeting on Zoom.

Join in-person:
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive
Florence, WI 54121

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2025-02-18T18:00:00 - 2025-02-18T20:00:00
Friday February 14

Groundwater Coordinating Council | Events | Groundwater

Groundwater Coordinating Council Meeting

Date: 02/14/2025

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

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

Contact 

Carla Romano, Carla.Romano1@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-3458

Details 

The Groundwater Coordination Council (GCC) meets quarterly to discuss issues of interest and make decisions regarding groundwater issues of concern.

Join in-person:
Prairie Oak State Office Building DATCP Board Room
2811 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718

Join online via Zoom.

Join via phone:
305-224-1968; Meeting ID: 850 1176 0973

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2025-02-14T10:00:00 - 2025-02-14T12:00:00
Thursday February 13

DNR – Parks and Recreation | Events | Parks

Rib Mountain State Park Trail Plan Discussion

Date: 02/13/2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: In-Person; See Details for Information

Contact 

Missy VanLanduyt, Melissa.VanLanduyt@wisconsin.gov or 608-515-6006
Sarah Pearson, Sarah.Pearson@wisconsin.gov or 715-892-0694
Bayli Christorf, bByli.Christorf@wisconsin.gov or 715-842-2522

Details 

Meeting to discuss a trail network concept plan for Rib Mountain State Park. The trail plan includes concepts for a multi-use community path, shared-use trail, hiking trail refinements, bike-optimized trail, ski terrain expansion and snowmobile trail realignment.

Northcentral Technical College
1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401
Professional Conference Center 1004A/B

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2025-02-13T18:00:00 - 2025-02-13T19:00:00