Hearings and Meetings Archive
Kinnard Farms Permit Application Hearing
Date: 09/09/2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
On March 25, 2022, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a modified Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) Permit, No. WI-0059536-04-2, to Kinnard Farms Inc. The permit was issued to regulate the discharge from a livestock operation located at E2675 County Hwy S, Casco, Wisconsin, which would discharge into unnamed tributaries within the Kewaunee River Watershed, Lake Michigan Drainage Basin, and groundwaters of the state in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions on the management and utilization of manure and process wastewater specified in the permit.
On April 27, 2022, Kinnard Farms Inc. filed a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing with the DNR to review the decision to reissue the modified WPDES permit to Kinnard Farms Inc. pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 283.63.
By letter dated April 29, 2022, the DNR granted the request for contested case hearing and limited the hearing to the following issues:
- Whether the animal unit maximum of 11,369 provided in Section 1.1.1 pf the Permit is reasonable (Petition issue one).
- Whether the requirement to conduct groundwater monitoring at land application sites provided for in Section 2.1.2 of the Permit is reasonable (Petition issue two).
- Whether the frequency for groundwater monitoring at land application sites provided for in Section 2.1.2 of the Permit is reasonable or necessary (Petition issue three).
- Whether monitoring at least two land application sites as provided for in Section 3.10 of the Permit is reasonable or necessary (Petition issue four).
- Whether the deadlines for submitting Phase 1 and Phase 2 groundwater monitoring plans provided for in Section 3.10 are reasonable or necessary (Petition issue five).
On June 24, 2022, the Division of Hearings and Appeals received, for filing, a request for hearing from the DNR. The parties have conferred and agreed to a date for a prehearing conference.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a prehearing conference on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.46(1), Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 203, Wis. Admin. Code §§ NR 2.08(5) and 2.12 at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 9, 2022, via Microsoft Teams. Interested persons may request an email invitation to the Teams Video Conference by contacting the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709. Alternatively, those interested in participating may participate by telephone by calling 608-571-2209 and entering Meeting ID 232 190 194#.
Any person, organization, or governmental unit wishing to become a party to this proceeding must attend the conference personally or by an authorized representative. The purpose of the prehearing conference will be to identify parties to the proceeding, simplify or clarify the issues which may be contested at the hearing, identify witnesses, discuss the exchange of exhibits, establish a discovery schedule, and address any other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action, and schedule a date for the contested case hearing. No testimony will be heard at the prehearing conference. However, a date may be selected for a contested case hearing.
Pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 203.136(d), the DNR may modify the permit if the DNR and the Petitioner enter into a signed stipulation to resolve the contested case hearing and the stipulation specifies a change to the permit term or condition that was the subject of the contested case hearing.
If a contested case hearing is scheduled, it will be a Class 1 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a). The procedures set forth in Wis. Stat. § 283.63(1)(b) and the procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 203 and 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 permits, petitions and other information relating to the petitioner 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 for the applicant may be obtained by writing to the Department of Natural Resources, WPDES Permit Section, 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) 266-7709 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
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Deer Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 09/06/2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Jeff Pritzl, jeffrey.pritzl@wisconsin.gov or 920-366-3450
The Deer Advisory Committee is meeting to review four rule change proposals that may appear on the 2023 annual Spring Hearing for fish and wildlife rule proposals. Three of the four proposals were advanced by the Wisconsin Conservation Congress from their portion of the 2022 Spring Hearing. These include changes to youth antlerless permit authority, replacement permits for CWD-positive deer, and harvest registration timing during the nine-day gun season. The fourth proposal is regarding expanded opportunity during the youth and disabled hunter gun deer seasons.
The committee will also discuss the future presentation of deer metrics to the County Deer Advisory Councils.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 647 141 527#
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Antidegradation Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #3
Date: 09/06/2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Marcia Willhite, marcia.willhite@wisconsin.gov or 920-743-0938
This is the third of four Advisory Committee meetings regarding revising rule language related to the state's antidegradation policy and procedures to maintain surface water quality. Although this is a working committee meeting, the public may observe.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 879 0778 6796
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Council on Recycling meeting
Date: 09/01/2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Jennifer Semrau, jennifer.semrau@wisconsin.gov or 608-381-0960
Council members will conduct their next meeting via conference call and Zoom. Agenda topics for the council include DNR and legislative updates, paper cup recycling, paper markets update, results of DNR's household recycling survey and more. A complete agenda can be found on the council's website.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 850 4050 8299
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Silviculture Guidance Team meeting
Date: 08/31/2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Lewis Wiechmann, lewis.wiechmann@wisconsin.gov or 715-681-1128
Andrew Stoltman, andrew.stoltman@wisconsin.gov or 715-628-0010
This is the Silviculture Guidance Team meeting for August 2022. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components. To attend virtually, contact Lewis Wiechmann (lewis.wiechmann@wisconsin.gov) or Andrew Stoltman (andrew.stoltman@wisconsin.gov). The meeting is preceded by an optional field tour on the previous day. View the agenda here.
Join this meeting in-person:
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center
2419 North Point Dr.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
Date: 08/31/2022
Time: 8:00 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 Off-Road Vehicle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources, the department of transportation, the governor, and the legislature on all matters relating to all-terrain vehicle trails and all-terrain vehicle routes, including matters relating to activities conducted on all-terrain vehicle trails and all-terrain vehicle routes by all-terrain vehicle users and utility terrain vehicle users, and makes recommendations to the DNR about 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.
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Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Meeting
Date: 08/30/2022
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Bradley Eggold, Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138
This meeting will be to gather feedback on the future management of salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. DNR staff will present the latest Lake Michigan survey information and stakeholders will be able to share ideas and input on future fisheries management initiatives.
Those interested in joining the meeting remotely can do so via Zoom. The public is strongly encouraged to pre-register for the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
More information on this meeting, including handouts and presentations, can be found on the DNR’s Lake Michigan Fisheries webpage.
Join this meeting in-person:
Centennial Hall West
Lakeshore Technical College
1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, WI 53015
Click here to view the Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland campus map.
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Cherokee Park Inc. Waterway Withdrawal Irrigation Permit Application - Dane County
Date: 08/30/2022
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Weston Matthews, weston.matthews@wisconsin.gov or 715-460-4089
Cherokee Parks Inc. c/o Dennis Tiziani has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to divert a maximum of 1800 gallons per minute (4.01 CFS) from the unnamed waterbody (WBIC 5574081 or “Pond 4”) connected to the Yahara River up to seventy times per year between April 15 and Oct. 15 of each year for the purpose of irrigating the newly renovated golf course.
The project is proposing to use the water to irrigate 72 tillable acres (69 riparian acres & 3 contiguous acres) on the property using the newly installed upgraded irrigation system that will utilize technology in the equipment and software control system to apply irrigation water when and where needed in a more specific target area thus reducing the over-application of water.
There have been no significant upgrades to the irrigation system since it was originally constructed over 60 years ago. Cherokee Parks Inc.’s proposed withdrawal will be restricted to an annual diversion of no more than 32,788,800 gallons pumped and will be required to keep a record and report the water use to the Department’s Water Use Section.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 823 4896 2889
To help in the planning process, please consider sharing your intention to participate in the hearing here. You are not required to complete this survey to participate, but it will help in the planning process.
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Silviculture Guidance Team field tour
Date: 08/30/2022
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Portage
Lewis Wiechmann, lewis.wiechmann@wisconsin.gov or 715-681-1128
Andrew Stoltman, andrew.stoltman@wisconsin.gov or 715-628-0010
The Silviculture Guidance Team will be having a field tour of several sites that have unique silvicultural prescriptions and goals relating to bird habitat management.
The tour will start at the field site:
Emmons Creek Fishery Area
Waupaca WI 54981
Deans Lake Road
Directions to the site can be found here.
If you are having difficulty navigating to the site please contact Lewis Wiechmann at 715-681-1128.
Sites for tour are elsewhere and will be driven to as a group.
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Snowmobile Recreation Council Meeting
Date: 08/30/2022
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 the DNR or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling in Wisconsin, and makes recommendations to the department of natural resources with regard to funding grant applications.
The Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics pertaining to 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 web page.
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