Hearings and Meetings Calendar
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call the contact person listed for the meeting or hearing with specific information on your request before the date of the scheduled hearing.
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.
April 2025
Friday
April
25
Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (WM-17-24) Relating To The 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
Date: 04/25/2025
Time: 2:00 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 a proposed rule, Board Order WM-17-24, relating to ch. NR 10 and the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing rule.
Preregistration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the DNR's fillable Hearing Appearance Form and send it to Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
You may also send written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2025. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing notice, proposed rule and hearing appearance form on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, 625915976#
Published on
2025-04-25T14:00:00 - 2025-04-25T15:00:00
Monday
April
28
NR 809 Lead And Copper Stakeholder Meeting
Date: 04/28/2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Natalia Hernandez, Natalia.Hernandez@wisconsin.gov
Details
The stakeholder committee will meet to discuss the proposed revisions to ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm, Code, related to control of lead and copper in public drinking water.
Join online via Microsoft Teams
Dial by phone: 608-571-2209
Phone Conference ID: 829 773 570#
Join in person:
Wisconsin State Natural Resources Building
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53703, Room G09
Published on
2025-04-28T12:30:00 - 2025-04-28T15:00:00
Tuesday
April
29
Breunig Lakeside Enterprises Contested Case Hearing
Date: 04/29/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Green Lake County Government Center
Contact
State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals, 608-266-2447
Details
In the Matter of the Denial of Breunig Lakeside Enterprises, LLC’s After-the-Fact Permit Application IP-NE-2023-24-02961 to Place a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County; and
Nuisance Abatement Action on Motion of the Department of Natural Resources for Removal of a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Green Lake County Government Center, Second Floor – Courtroom 2, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, Wisconsin on April 29, 2025 and continuing if necessary on April 30 and May 1, 2025, commencing at 9 a.m. each day. Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the end of the presentation of evidence. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about the hearing may be found at the DNR website and can also be requested from Susan Burns at 608-266-3865. Please monitor the DNR website for updates.
The hearing is a Class 2 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code 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.
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) 266-3865 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
Published on
2025-04-29T09:00:00 - 2025-04-29T10:00:00
May 2025
Thursday
May
1
Waste And Materials Management Study Group
Date: 05/01/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kate Strom Hiorns, Kathrynm.StromHiorns@wisconsin.gov or 608-294-8663
Details
The Study Group agenda can be found online. The group will discuss Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) process efficiency ideas, organics management updates and rulemaking updates.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone: 608-571-2209, Meeting ID 838 164 94#
Published on
2025-05-01T09:00:00 - 2025-05-01T12:00:00
Friday
May
2
Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Meeting And Training Series
Date: 05/02/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Coreen Fallat, CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
Details
Information on the process for identifying, investigating and cleaning up contamination will be presented in the morning. The RR EAG will meet in the afternoon. The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.
The meeting is open to the public, and the DNR invites consultants and others who work with the NR process to attend both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Agenda
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Training Series: Identifying & Reporting Contamination
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - RR EAG Meeting
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for a full meeting agenda, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.
Attend In-Person Or Virtually
This meeting will be simulcast in Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay. Attend in person at the following locations:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S Webster St.
Madison, WI
Wisconsin DNR – Milwaukee Service Center
1027 West St. Paul Ave.
Harbor Room, Rm 107
Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin DNR – Green Bay Service Center
Lake Michigan Room
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI
In-person attendees should RSVP by April 29 to Coreen Fallat at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581.
To attend virtually, register for this meeting via Zoom.
Published on
2025-05-02T09:30:00 - 2025-05-02T14:30:00
Tuesday
May
6
Public Hearing On Riverside Energy Center Air Pollution Control Permit
Date: 05/06/2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Dave Minkey, David.Minkey@wisconsin.gov or 920-585-0277
Details
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to s. 285.13(1), Wis. Stats., the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the air pollution control permit application for the construction of seven natural gas-fired engines and several natural gas-fired building heating units and modification of best available control technology requirements for four existing combustion turbines and a dew point heater for WPL - Riverside Energy Center.
Air Pollution Control Construction Permit No. 24-PSD-168
WPL - Riverside Energy Center
1401 WBR Townline Road
Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin
FID 154099880
Register to join this hearing via Zoom.
Join by phone at 646-931-3860; Phone Conference ID: 873 4411 7690#.
Published on
2025-05-06T13:30:00 - 2025-05-06T14:00:00
Friday
May
9
Snowmobile Council SNARS Audit Ad Hoc
Date: 05/09/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jillian Steffes, Jillian.Steffes@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-4911
Details
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling in Wisconsin. It also makes recommendations to the DNR regarding funding grant applications.
The Snowmobile Recreation Council will meet to discuss topics related to the program and make recommendations to the DNR. The public is invited to join the meeting via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link, agenda and other meeting materials are available on the Snowmobile Recreation Council webpage.
Join online via Zoom or dial 833-928-4610.
Meeting ID: 883 7453 6286
Published on
2025-05-09T09:00:00 - 2025-05-09T10:00:00
Friday
May
9
Groundwater Coordinating Council Meeting
Date: 05/09/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Carla Romano, Carla.Romano1@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-3458
Details
The Groundwater Coordination Council (GCC) meets quarterly to discuss issues of interest and make decisions regarding groundwater issues of concern.
Join in-person: TBD
Join online via Zoom.
Join via phone:
305-224-1968; Meeting ID: 844 5911 4144
Published on
2025-05-09T10:00:00 - 2025-05-09T12:00:00
Wednesday
May
14
Standards Oversight Council – DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
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
Published on
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
Published on
2025-05-14T09:30:00 - 2025-05-14T12:30:00
Need an expert?
- The Office of Communications connects journalists with DNR experts on a wide range of topics. For the fastest response, please email DNRPress@Wisconsin.gov and the first available public information officer will respond to you.