Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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November 2026
Tuesday
November
10
Wisconsin Council on Forestry |
Wisconsin Council on Forestry Budget Committee Meeting
Start Date: 11/10/2026
End Date: 11/10/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Abby Widell, Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov
Details
The committee will discuss forestry-related priorities for the 2027-29 Biennial Budget.
Register to join this meeting via Zoom.
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2026-11-10T09:00:00 - 2026-11-10T10:00:00
Tuesday
November
10
Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Start Date: 11/10/2026
End Date: 11/10/2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Hanna Moscho, Hanna.Moscho@wisconsin.gov or 920-841-1619
Details
Foundry Ridge Energy Center LLC, located at North Road and Creek Road (primary site) and State Highway 14 and Creek Road (alternate site), Darien, Walworth County, Wisconsin, FID 265200320 (primary site) and 265200430 (alternate site), submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the initial construction and operation of an electric generating peaking facility.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 25-MIN-107 (alternate site) and 25-MIN-099 (primary site)
The DNR issues Air Pollution Control Operation Permits for sources of emissions, as required by chapter NR 407, Wis. Adm. Code, and Title V of the Clean Air Act (Act). The draft operation permit may contain revisions to Title I conditions.
Participants are encouraged to register for the hearing in advance using the Zoom meeting’s registration link.
Join by phone: 1-309-205-3325; Meeting ID: 875 3097 0372
Published on
2026-11-10T10:30:00 - 2026-11-10T11:30:00
Tuesday
November
10
WISE Team November Meeting
Start Date: 11/10/2026
End Date: 11/10/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Emma Cleveland, Emma.Cleveland@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0806
Details
Monthly meeting of the Wellness, Inclusion, Support and Engagement Team (WISE) Team.
Agenda:
1-2 p.m.: Project group and agency updates
2-2:15 p.m.: Connection activity
2:15-2:30 p.m.: Break
2:30-3 p.m.: R&R Culture, provide feedback and input
3-3:15 p.m.: 2027 projects and assignment
3:15-3:30 p.m.: Customer service email survey next steps
3:30-3:35 p.m.: Meeting wrap up
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 291 452 791 334 81; Passcode: UJ7Q5nJ6
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 942 555 510#
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2026-11-10T13:00:00 - 2026-11-10T16:00:00
Tuesday
November
10
Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council - Q4 2026
Start Date: 11/10/2026
End Date: 11/10/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Carl Wepking, Carl@wisconsinlandwater.org
Details
This meeting will discuss the operation of the Wisconsin Standard Oversight Council.
Join in person:
Wisconsin Land + Water Office
301 S Blount Street
Unit 302
Madison, WI 53703
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2026-11-10T13:00:00 - 2026-11-10T16:00:00
Tuesday
November
10
Environmental Analysis and Sustainability/Integration Services | Events |
2026 Annual Nonmetallic Mine Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 11/10/2026
End Date: 11/10/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Roberta Walls, Roberta.Walls@Wisconsin.gov or 608-797-8510
Details
This meeting is the annual meeting of the nonmetallic mining advisory committee to review nonmetallic mining reclamation activity over the past 12 months.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join via phone:
608-571-2209
Passcode: 359 626 484#
Published on
2026-11-10T13:00:00 - 2026-11-10T16:00:00
Thursday
November
12
Wetland Study Council
Start Date: 11/12/2026
End Date: 11/12/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Allissa Reynolds, Allissa.Reynolds@wisconsin.gov or 608-572-5190
Details
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss wetland policy and permitting topics.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 242 949 916 143 71; Passcode: f2xD37cT
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; 587475815#
Join in person:
Hill Farms State Office Building
Room S107
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705
Published on
2026-11-12T10:00:00 - 2026-11-12T12:00:00
Friday
November
13
Wisconsin Power & Light – Riverside Energy Center Air Pollution Control Permit Public Hearing
Start Date: 11/13/2026
End Date: 11/13/2026
Time: 1:00 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 ss. 285.13(1) and 285.61(7), Wis. Stats., the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the air pollution control permit application for the modification of permit requirements for seven reciprocating internal combustion engines for:
Wisconsin Power & Light - Riverside Energy Center
1401 WBR Townline Road
Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin
FID 154099880
This hearing will be held virtually. Participants can join the hearing via Zoom Remote Conferencing.
Participants are encouraged to register for the hearing in advance.
Join by phone: 309-205-3325; Meeting ID: 860 5992 8098
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2026-11-13T13:00:00 - 2026-11-13T14:00:00
Monday
November
16
Contested Case Hearing In the Matter of the Individual Permit to Dredge on the Yahara River, Town of Dunn, Dane County, IP-SC-2025-13-00201
Start Date: 11/16/2026
End Date: 11/16/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way
Contact
Susan Burns, Susan.Burns2@wisconsin.gov
Details
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. The hearing has been rescheduled and will commence at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, and continue, as necessary, every day through Friday, Nov. 20, 2026. The hearing will be held in person in Room S148 at the Hill Farms State Office Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705. Administrative Law Judge Benjamin Jones shall preside.
The issues for hearing are: 1. Whether the Department and permit applicant complied with applicable procedural requirements in Wis. Stat. § 30.208 and Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 300; and 2. Whether the public interest standard for issuing the permit is met, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 30.20(2)(c) and applicable administrative code rules, including Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 103.
The hearing in this matter is a Class 1 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the fair play provisions of Wis. Stat. Ch. 227 will apply.
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 beginning of the first day of hearing prior to the parties’ presentation of evidence. 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 on the DNR website and can also be requested from Susan Burns at 608-266-3865. Please monitor the DNR website for updates.
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
2026-11-16T09:00:00 - 2026-11-16T10:00:00
Tuesday
November
17
Wisconsin Council on Forestry | Events |
November Wisconsin Council On Forestry Meeting
Start Date: 11/17/2026
End Date: 11/17/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Abby Widell, Abby.Widell@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry will meet to discuss:
- WI Forests FIRST Update
- Forest Certification Assessment
- Biomass Harvesting Guidelines Review
- Multiagency Approach to Restoring Forests in Minnesota
- State Biennial Budget Update; Action Item
- Public Funding for Forest Stewardship Priorities; Potential Action Item
- State Forester and National Forest Updates
- Legislative Updates
Published on
2026-11-17T09:00:00 - 2026-11-17T15:00:00
Tuesday
November
17
Parks and Recreation Management | Events |
MacKenzie Center State Recreation Area Public Hearing
Start Date: 11/17/2026
End Date: 11/17/2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
For questions about the proposed property designation, contact René Buys: ReneJ.Buys@wisconsin.gov or 608-982-1688. For questions about the public hearing process, contact Brigit Brown: Brigit.Brown@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-1295.
Details
Public hearing on a proposal to designate a state recreation area in Columbia County, as required by s. 23.091 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Attendees, including those who wish to provide testimony, must pre-register at the URL provided and will receive a link for the hearing in the registration confirmation.
The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a brief overview of the proceedings, followed by a presentation about the state recreation area designation proposal and a short overview of master planning. Additional topics related to the MacKenzie Center will be contemplated as part of the regional master planning effort for DNR lands that includes this property (Central Sand Hills Regional Master Plan). More information about master planning can be found on the DNR website.
Register and join online via Zoom.
Published on
2026-11-17T17:30:00 - 2026-11-17T18:30:00
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