Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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February 2025
Wednesday
February
19
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
Wednesday
February
19
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
Thursday
February
20
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
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2025-02-20T17:00:00 - 2025-02-20T18:45:00
Friday
February
21
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.
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2025-02-21T11:00:00 - 2025-02-21T13:30:00
Wednesday
February
26
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
March 2025
Monday
March
3
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
Tuesday
March
4
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 Wisconsin–Stevens 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
10
Habitat Management Of Central Wisconsin Trout Streams
Date: 03/10/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Shawn Sullivan, Shawn.Sullivan@wisconsin.gov
Details
Learn about habitat management in central Wisconsin trout streams from Shawn Sullivan, DNR fisheries habitat specialist.
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: 264 518 533 682; Passcode: yh7Em6bb
Join in-person:
Waushara WWII Veterans Memorial
440 W Main Street
Wautoma, WI 54982
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2025-03-10T18:00:00 - 2025-03-10T20:00:00
April 2025
Thursday
April
3
State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting
Date: 04/03/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Contact
Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The State Trails Council (STC) provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. The council represents trail users in Wisconsin, which includes more than half of the state's residents. The council is also responsible for providing counsel in administering Federal Recreational Trails Program funds.
A draft agenda will be posted to the STC website prior to the meeting. Near the end of the meeting, a portion of the agenda will allow for in-person public comments.
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2025-04-03T10:00:00 - 2025-04-03T15:00:00
Wednesday
April
16
Nonmotorized Recreation And Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Date: 04/16/2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
Location and meeting info TBD.
Published on
2025-04-16T11:00:00 - 2025-04-16T14:00:00
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