Hearings and Meetings Archive
Public meeting to discuss modification of wastewater discharge permit for We Energies generating station in Oak Creek
Date: 11/20/2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jason Knutson, Jason.Knutson@wisconsin.gov or 608-977-0713
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek to authorize use of a new wastewater treatment system.
The meeting will take place online via Zoom at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20.
To comply with recent federal regulations, the We Energies Elm Road Generating Station has installed advanced treatment for wastewater from the plant’s flue gas desulfurization system, which is an air scrubber used to remove sulfur dioxide from air emissions. Once operating, this system will provide enhanced removal of contaminants including mercury, arsenic, selenium and nitrate/nitrite before discharge to Lake Michigan.
To monitor compliance with the new federal regulations, on Sept. 12, the DNR proposed to modify the facility’s existing Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to establish a dedicated sampling point for treated flue gas desulfurization wastewater. This proposed permit action does not increase existing limitations for mercury, arsenic or any other pollutants at the final outfall.
The hearing will include an informational presentation and the opportunity to provide comments or ask clarifying questions of DNR staff related to the proposed permit modification.
More information on the proposed modification and hearing is available on the DNR's website at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Wastewater/PublicNotices.html.
Register for the Zoom meeting.
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Waterbody Assessments Public Informational Meeting
Date: 11/20/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Kristi Minahan, Kristi.Minahan@wisconsin.gov or 608-622-2940
The DNR is seeking public comment on revised water condition lists for 2024, including the draft Impaired Waters List. Every two years, the Clean Water Act requires states to publish a list of all waters not meeting water quality standards and an overall report on surface water quality status of all waters in the state. The department is seeking comments and will provide more information at this public meeting.
Register for the Zoom meeting.
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Lake Poygan Breakwall Team Meeting
Date: 11/16/2023
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Josh Jackl, Joshua.Jackl@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-5830
This is a meeting to discuss Lake Poygan Breakwall monitoring, funding and construction.
Join on Microsoft Teams. Meeting ID: 279 966 687 154; Passcode: TDof2U
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 598 374 149#
Join in-person:
Oshkosh DNR Service Center
Conference Room 1&2
625 East County Road Y, Suite 700
Oshkosh, WI 54901
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Wisconsin DNR Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 11/16/2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Joshua Spiegel, Joshua.Spiegel@wisconsin.gov or 715-558-0648
This is a public meeting of the Elk Advisory Committee. The meeting will be informational to clarify questions for the Dec. 12, 2023 Elk Advisory Committee meeting discussion and decisions.
Join by phone: 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 861 7848 8340
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Waterway General Permit Reissuances
Date: 11/15/2023
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Tom Pearce, Thomas.Pearce@wisconsin.gov or 608-800-1643
The DNR is planning to reissue several general permits for activities in navigable waterways, including small scale dredging, dredging to remove plant and animal deposits, riparian navigational dredging and ponds. Key eligibility criteria and standards are not proposed to be changed. The public is invited to attend this public hearing to share comments on the proposed permit reissuances. The public comment period will be open until Nov. 22, 2023. See the Permit Process webpage to review the draft permits and for more information.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 745 686 043#
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Standards Oversight Council Meeting
Date: 11/14/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Barton T. Chapman, P.E., WI DATCP
Barton.Chapman@Wisconsin.gov or 608-224-4608
This is a quarterly meeting of Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council representatives. The agenda is available online.
Join in-person:
DNR, GEF2, 101 S. Webster St, Room 313
Madison, WI
Learn more about the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council.
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Wisconsin Waterways Commission Funding & Policy Meeting
Date: 11/14/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Roberta Winebar, Roberta.Winebar@wisconsin.gov or 920-461-2595
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve funding of projects and policy items for the Recreational Boating Facilities grant program. The agenda is posted on the Waterways Commission webpage under the Waterways tab.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 85988914102#
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November Council on Forestry Meeting
Date: 11/14/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Julie Church, Julie.Church@wisconsin.gov
The Council on Forestry will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov.14 at the Rhinelander DNR Service Center.
Topics will include:
• Open Forum for Council Members & Committee Updates
• State Timber Report (Action Item)
• State Forest Action Plan & COF Committee Tie-in
• State Budget Timeline & Discussion
• WCFA/GLTPA Messaging Campaign
• WI Paper Council/UW-Oshkosh Industry Study
• COF Website Update
• Outcomes from September Strategic Breakout Groups (Action Item)
• Legislative Updates
• State Forester & Federal Forest Updates
Register for the Zoom meeting.
Join in-person:
DNR Service Center
107 Sutliff Ave.
Rhinelander, WI
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Public Listening Session for Phosphorus multi-discharger variance Reauthorization
Date: 11/13/2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Portage County Annex, 1462 Strongs Ave.
Matthew Claucherty, Matthew.Claucherty@wisconsin.gov or 608-400-5596
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), in partnership with the DNR, is undertaking an evaluation of regulatory requirements associated with phosphorus surface water quality standards and economic impacts of the standards to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities and the communities that rely upon them.
The evaluation is required under state statute prior to seeking an extension of the phosphorus multi-discharger variance (MDV) beyond the current term of approval (2017 – 2027). More information about the evaluation, including an informational document download, is available at https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/StatewideMDV.aspx. Public listening sessions are scheduled for mid-November in Madison (with virtual option) and Stevens Point (in-person only).
At the listening sessions, DOA & DNR staff will provide a short presentation of currently available information regarding the MDV. Water quality stakeholders and members of the public are encouraged to provide verbal comments at the meetings.
Join in-person:
Portage County Annex Building, Conference Rooms 1 & 2
1462 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Public Listening Session for Phosphorus multi-discharger variance Reauthorization
Date: 11/10/2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Matthew Claucherty, Matthew.Claucherty@wisconsin.gov or 608-400-5596
The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), in partnership with the DNR, is undertaking an evaluation of regulatory requirements associated with phosphorus surface water quality standards and economic impacts of the standards to municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities and the communities that rely upon them.
The evaluation is required under state statute prior to seeking an extension of the phosphorus multi-discharger variance (MDV) beyond the current term of approval (2017 – 2027). More information about the evaluation, including an informational document download, is available at https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/StatewideMDV.aspx. Public listening sessions are scheduled for mid-November in Madison (with virtual option) and Stevens Point (in-person only).
At the listening sessions, DOA & DNR staff will provide a short presentation of currently available information regarding the MDV. Water quality stakeholders and members of the public are encouraged to provide verbal comments at the meetings.
Register for the Zoom meeting.
Join in-person:
DNR GEF2 Building - Room G09
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707
(enter through main doors and present photo ID)
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