Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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Note: Actual end times may be earlier or later than scheduled. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. Please verify meeting dates and times prior to attendance.
May 2025
Tuesday
May
13
Greater Prairie-Chicken Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 05/13/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Wisconsin Rapids DNR Satellite Center, 473 Griffith Ave.
Contact
Lesa Kardash, Lesa.Kardash@wisconsin.gov or 715-340-5034
Details
The meeting agenda will include a review of the progress made towards implementing the 2022-2032 Greater Prairie-Chicken Management plan, updates from committee members and invited guests and a review of the committee charter.
Join in-person:
473 Griffith Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
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2025-05-13T09:00:00 - 2025-05-13T10:00:00
Tuesday
May
13
DNR Diversity Team Meeting
Date: 05/13/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Autumn Luedke, Autumn.Luedke@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-8696
Details
This is a public meeting of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Diversity Team, which will be meeting to discuss ongoing projects.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone:
608-571-2209;179958491#
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2025-05-13T13:00:00 - 2025-05-13T16:00:00
Tuesday
May
13
Q2 2025 SOC Council Meeting
Date: 05/13/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Contact
Carl Wepking, Carl@wisconsinlandwater.org
Details
This meeting will discuss the operation of the Wisconsin Standard Oversight Council.
The agenda is available online.
Join in person:
Fitchburg DNR Service Center
3911 Fish Hatchery R.
Fitchburg, WI 53711
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2025-05-13T13:00:00 - 2025-05-13T15:30:00
Wednesday
May
14
Standards Oversight Council – DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
CANCELED
Date: 05/14/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
Details
This is a public meeting of the team developing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Technical Standard 1013: Flow-Weighted Coagulant Dosing of Storm Water Wet Detention Ponds, and Technical Standard 1014: Episodic Aluminum-Based Coagulant Dosing for Maintenance of Storm Water Wet Detention Ponds. View the meeting agenda and details on this process.
Join in-person:
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd., Glacier's Edge Room
Fitchburg, WI 53711
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2025-05-14T09:00:00 - 2025-05-14T14:30:00
Wednesday
May
14
Private Water Advisory Meeting
RESCHEDULED TO
Date: 05/14/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Marty Nessman, Martin.Nessmin@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-2449
Details
The Private Water Advisory Council was established by the DNR's Private Drinking Water section of the Drinking Water and Groundwater program.
The group serves as a forum to provide an avenue for communication with the well drilling industry.
Meetings are open to the public.
Join this meeting via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 819 8782 7203
Join by phone: 929-205-6099
Join in-person:
Clean Water Testing
1990 Prospect Court
Appleton, WI 54914
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2025-05-14T09:30:00 - 2025-05-14T12:30:00
Wednesday
May
14
County Deer Advisory Council Meeting: Unit 113
Date: 05/14/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jeff Pritzl, Jeffrey.Pritzl@wisconsin.gov or 920-366-3450
Details
A follow-up meeting is required to reconcile recommendations for Units 116 and 120 in the Northern Forest, whereas counties that share the DMU have made significantly different recommendations.
The County Deer Advisory Councils within Unit 113 (Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer and Price) will make final recommendations for this shared unit.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 248 020 283 676 9; Passcode: eJ96gJ6h
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 199 708 676#
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2025-05-14T18:00:00 - 2025-05-14T19:00:00
Thursday
May
15
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Advisory Committee
Date: 05/15/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Robert Hanson, Robert.Hanson@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0866
Details
We have a few agenda items:
• Review: Lek survey results.
• Decision: Harvest season or zero quota for 2025?
• Discussion: New hunting zones rule change, old deer zones are in place for now.
Join via Microsoft Teams.
Join in person:
DNR Spooner Fish Hatchery
951 W. Maple St.
Spooner, WI 54801
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2025-05-15T13:00:00 - 2025-05-15T15:00:00
Thursday
May
15
County Deer Advisory Council Meeting: Unit 116
Date: 05/15/2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jeff Pritzl, Jeffrey.Pritzl@wisconsin.gov or 920-366-3450
Details
A follow-up meeting is required to reconcile recommendations for Unit 116 in the Northern Forest, whereas counties that share the DMU have made significantly different recommendations.
The County Deer Advisory Councils within Unit 116 (Oneida and Price) will make final recommendations for this shared unit.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 248 844 114 519 8; Passcode: eL7qY3b2
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 716 384 081#
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2025-05-15T15:30:00 - 2025-05-15T16:30:00
Thursday
May
15
Public Hearing On Emergency Rule Emr2504 (WM-11-24(E)) Revising White-Tailed Deer Management Unit Boundaries
Date: 05/15/2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Karel, Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
Details
This is a public hearing on an emergency rule EmR2504 (WM-11-24(E)) related to ch. NR 10 and revising white-tailed deer management unit boundaries.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance Form. Pre-registration is also available and is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance Form and email the completed form as an attachment to Scott Karel.
Comments on the emergency rule must be received on or before May 16, 2025. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, email or online and have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing.
View the hearing notice, emergency rule and hearing appearance form online.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; Conference ID: 173 912 195#
Published on
2025-05-15T17:00:00 - 2025-05-15T18:00:00
Tuesday
May
20
May Council on Forestry Meeting
Date: 05/20/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Details
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry will meet to discuss:
- Red Pine and Oak Reforestation Update
- Biennial Budget Update
- WEDC Update
- Lincoln County Forester Update
- Impact of Cultural Heritage on Forest Management
- NRCS Funding Update
- State Forest Action Plan 5-Year Required Reporting
- White Oak Initiative
- Biennial Report Final Edits; Action Item: Approve Report
- Forest Health Update
Register to attend this meeting via Zoom.
Join in-person:
Lincoln County Service Center
Lincoln County Board Room
801 N. Sales Street
Merrill, WI 54452
If joining in person, please email Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov by Friday, May 16.
Published on
2025-05-20T09:00:00 - 2025-05-20T15:40:00
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