Hearings and Meetings Archive
Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Meeting
Date: 08/31/2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov 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 to the department. The public will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom or in person at Dale’s Weston Lanes and Mountain Bay Conference Center, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston WI. The Zoom meeting link, agenda, and other meeting materials are available on the ORV Council webpage.
Join the meeting on Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; 846 7313 0956
Join in-person:
Dale’s Weston Lanes and Mountain Bay Conference Center
5902 Schofield Ave.
Weston WI
Published on
Public Meeting On Proposed Modifications For Disposal Of Dredged Materials In Brown County
Date: 08/30/2023
Time: 4:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jackie Marciulionis, jacqueline.marciulionis@wisconsin.gov or 920-591-1547
Brown County Port and Resource Recovery Department has requested to modify an existing approval that allows them to dispose of dredged material at Bay Port. Bay Port is located along the shoreline of the bay of Green Bay (Bay), northeast of I-43 and east of Military Ave., in the city of Green Bay. The facility is primarily used for the disposal of dredged material from the navigational channel of the Fox River and Bay generated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Brown County Port and Resource Recovery Department also accepts dredged material from areas outside the navigational channel generated by other entities.
The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment on Brown County Port and Resource Recovery Department’s proposal and answer questions on the proposal. There will be a brief presentation starting at 4:15 p.m. given by the DNR and Brown County Port and Resource Recovery Department representatives, followed by time for questions and comments. The DNR will consider all public comments in its decision on the proposal. A recording of the meeting will be available on the DNR’s website following the meeting.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 530 769 663#
Join in-person:
DNR Green Bay Service Center
Lake Michigan Conference Room
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI
The public is encouraged to submit comments by Sept. 12, 2023 to Jackie Marciulionis, DNR Hydrogeologist, at jacqueline.marciulionis@wisconsin.gov or 920-591-1547.
Written comments may be mailed to:
Wisconsin DNR
C/O Jackie Marciulionis, DNR Hydrogeologist
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Published on
Governor's Snowmobile Council Meeting
Date: 08/30/2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jillian Steffes, jillian.steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program at DNR or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling in Wisconsin, and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources about funding grant applications.
The Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics about the program and make funding recommendations to the department. The public will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom or in person. The Zoom meeting link, agenda, and other meeting materials are available on the Snowmobile Recreation Council webpage.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 822 6479 1120
Join in-person:
Dale’s Weston Lanes & Mountain Bay Conference Center
5902 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI
Published on
Snowmobile Recreation Council - Committee Meetings
Date: 08/29/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jillian Steffes, jillian.steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program at DNR or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling in Wisconsin, and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources about funding grant applications.
The Finance Committee, Infrastructure Committee, Law Enforcement and Safety Committee and Tourism Committee members of the Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics about their committee and make recommendations to the department. The public will be invited to join the meeting via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link, agenda, and other materials are available on the Snowmobile Recreation Council web page.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 896 8626 1286
Join in-person:
Dale’s Weston Lanes & Mountain Bay Conference Center
5902 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI
Published on
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 08/28/2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Nick Legler, Nicholas.Legler@wisconsin.gov or 920-559-0767
This is a public meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.
Agenda
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Organizational Matters
•Call to Order
2. Action Item
•Approval of 07/10/2023 meeting minutes
3. Discussion Items – (public comments welcomed)
a) Report on NRB meeting 8/9 – Brad Eggold
i. Lake Whitefish TAC implementation timeline
ii. Latent mortality study update
iii. Lake trout commercial harvest timeline update
iv. Lake whitefish trawling rule update
b) Update of LMCFB priority list
c) Trap net nights discussion – Ryan Propson / Brad Eggold
d) EFHRS trap net Instructions – Brad Eggold
4. Old Business
• economic study
• additional info to DNR website including pertinent studies
• update on historical perspective
• other
6. Board Member’s Concerns – Informational
• WCC Great Lakes study committee meeting 8/26
• any additional
7. Adjourn
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 282 967 871 150; Passcode: WeTHbF
Published on
Preliminary public hearing on statement of scope SS 040-23 (Board Order FR-06-23(E)) for revisions to ch. NR 47 related to federal funding for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
Date: 08/21/2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Laura Buntrock, laura.buntrock@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-0253
This is a preliminary hearing on SS 040-23 (Board Order FR-06-23(E)) for revisions to ch. NR 47 related to federal funding for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. 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 laura.buntrock@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2023. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing. View the hearing notice, scope statement, and hearing appearance form.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; phone conference ID 4681127#
Published on
Standards oversight council Team Meeting - DNR Dry Storm Water Basins
Date: 08/18/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
E. Dan Bekta, P.E., eugene.bekta@wisconsin.gov or 608-333-6579
This is a meeting of the team developing a DNR Technical Standard 1011 Vegetated Dry Detention Basins and 1012 Enhanced Dry Treatment System. The meeting agenda and other materials about this project are on the website.
Published on
Landfill and Solid Waste Fees Rulemaking Advisory Committee
Date: 08/16/2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Kate Strom Hiorns, kathrynm.stromhiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
The Advisory Committee meeting agenda includes an overview of the state's Environmental Management Account and Waste Program funding, review of draft edits, focusing on NR 506 and 520, and open time for public comments. Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting, but because of time constraints, public participation in discussions will be limited, and priority will be given to Advisory Committee members and the DNR. Additional public comments are welcome before or after the meeting and may be provided to committee members or to Kate Strom Hiorns, Recycling and Solid Waste Section Chief, at kathrynm.stromhiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 83934487236#
Published on
Town of Stella Public Meeting
Date: 08/15/2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Oneida
The Town of Stella, Oneida County, invited Department of Natural Resources staff to provide updates about work to protect public health from PFAS contamination in the Town of Stella. The DNR staff will discuss possible long-term water solutions for households that are PFAS-impacted, and state resources community members may be eligible to receive to address it. After the formal meeting, attendees may discuss their unique circumstances with DNR staff. Local, licensed drinking water well and treatment professionals have also been invited to attend and may be available to connect with community members individually. This meeting will be held fully in-person with no option for attending virtually. If unable to attend, questions may be submitted to DNRStellaPFAS@wisconsin.gov or by calling 888-626-0605.
Join in-person at:
Stella Town Hall
2496 CTH C
Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
Published on
WI Council on Forestry Sound Forestry & Policy Committee Meeting
Date: 08/15/2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Prof. Adena Rissman, adena.rissman@wisc.edu or 608-263-4356
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry's Sound Forestry & Policy Committee will meet to discuss forest health, specifically preventing and responding to insect and pathogen outbreaks.
Agenda:
• overview of current problems and emerging concerns
• needs and opportunities (including for spongy moth and hemlock woody adelgid)
• discussion and next steps
This is a Zoom meeting. Please contact the committee chair, Adena Rissman, for the Zoom information: adena.rissman@wisc.edu
Published on
