Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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June 2026
Thursday
June
25
Wolf Advisory Committee | Public Input
DNR Wolf Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 06/25/2026
End Date: 06/25/2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Danielle Deming, Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov or 715-459-8365
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The committee will discuss policy and technical topics relevant to wolf management. This meeting will be open to the public virtually via Zoom.
Public comments related to agenda items and committee business will be accepted. Written comments must be submitted by noon on June 24 and will be shared with committee members prior to the meeting. Please email comments to Danielle.Deming@wisconsin.gov. All comments will be shared in a written format to the committee members prior to the meeting.
There will be no live verbal comments shared for this virtual meeting. Any comments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Agenda
12:30 – 12:35 p.m. Welcome, review committee goals and agreements, meeting timeline
12:35 – 12:40 p.m. Public Comment (written only)
12:40 – 1:00 p.m. Wolf program updates (Johnson, Price Tack)
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Wolf monitoring updates and 2025-26 overwinter population estimates (Deming, Margenau, Johnson)
10 min BREAK
1:55 – 2:30 p.m. Mia Rogers (M.S. student, UW Madison) project on Addressing Wolf Hunting Dog Conflicts in WI (Rogers, Johnson)
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. WAC proposed annual workplan and priorities (Johnson)
3:15-3:30 p.m. Feedback and Adjourn
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2026-06-25T12:30:00 - 2026-06-25T15:30:00
Friday
June
26
Wisconsin Private Forestry Advisory Committee
Start Date: 06/26/2026
End Date: 06/26/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Contact
Ron Gropp, Ron.Gropp@wisconsin.gov or 715-281-6253
Details
The Wisconsin Private Forestry Advisory Committee advises the state forester on the implementation and program delivery of Wisconsin's cooperative private forestry assistance programs.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams
Published on
2026-06-26T09:00:00 - 2026-06-26T12:00:00
Monday
June
29
Migratory Game Bird Committee | Events |
Migratory Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 06/29/2026
End Date: 06/29/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Taylor Finger, Taylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or 608-212-7923
Details
Migratory Advisory Committee meeting will be held virtually to discuss the 2026 spring waterfowl survey results, the 2026-2030 emergency and permanent migratory rule package, updates regarding the Mississippi Flyway and the upcoming 2026 hunting seasons.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 295 826 960 466 261
Passcode: AJ6pX3JX
Published on
2026-06-29T13:00:00 - 2026-06-29T15:00:00
July 2026
Tuesday
July
7
Public Hearing On Emergency Rule EmR2605 (FH-21-25(E)) To Amend Chs. NR 20 and 40
Start Date: 07/07/2026
End Date: 07/07/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov or 608 316-0080
Details
This is a public hearing on an emergency rule EmR2605 (FH-21-25(E)) to amend chs. NR 20 and 40, relating to changes to the bag and possession limit for round goby on Lake Winnebago system area waters and possession and bag limit for other detrimental species on other waters of the state.
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 pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance Form and email the completed form as an attachment to Kari Lee-Zimmermann at Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the emergency rule must be received on or before July 7, 2026. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, email or through the internet and will 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 this hearing via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone conference ID: 269 351 627#
Published on
2026-07-07T13:00:00 - 2026-07-07T14:00:00
Thursday
July
9
Wetland Study Council | Events | Wetlands
Wetland Study Council Meeting
CANCELED
Start Date: 07/09/2026
End Date: 07/09/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Allissa.Reynolds@wisconsin.gov or 608-572-5190
Details
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss wetland policy and permitting topics.
Join in person:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Room 313
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI 53707
Published on
2026-07-09T10:00:00 - 2026-07-09T12:00:00
Monday
July
13
Remediation and Redevelopment Program |
Listening Session Regarding PFAS Contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and Surrounding Communities
Start Date: 07/13/2026
End Date: 07/13/2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Alyssa Sellwood, Alyssa.Sellwood@wisconsin.gov or 608-622-8606
Details
This is a public listening session regarding the PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities. The Wisconsin DNR and the Department of Health Services (DHS) will share updates and concerns from community members regarding the ongoing PFAS cleanup and investigation.
Join by phone: 1-312-626-6799; use Meeting ID: 844 6359 7873
Join in person:
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Room MN 101/102 (Enter at doors closest to Green Gable Road)
1601 University Drive
Marinette, WI 54143
Published on
2026-07-13T16:00:00 - 2026-07-13T18:00:00
Wednesday
July
15
DNR – Parks and Recreation | Events |
The Non-Motorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Start Date: 07/15/2026
End Date: 07/15/2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 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.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 260 883 947 568 47
Passcode: uy9SH2Nv
Join via phone:
608-571-2209; 916908330#
Published on
2026-07-15T11:30:00 - 2026-07-15T13:00:00
Thursday
July
16
Remediation and Redevelopment Program | Events |
Deep Dive Into Vapor Intrusion: Application Of RR-800
Start Date: 07/16/2026
End Date: 07/26/2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Coreen Fallat, CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
Details
Presenters will dive deeper into the steps to address a site with vapor intrusion or the potential for vapor intrusion, with a focus on the publication Vapor Intrusion Guidance (RR-800). The presenters will share scenarios to show how to investigate the vapor intrusion pathway and the considerations and actions needed after vapor intrusion is identified.
Join online via Zoom.
Published on
2026-07-16T11:30:00 - 2026-07-26T13:00:00
Friday
July
17
Wisconsin State Trails Council | Events | Outdoor Recreation
State Trails Council Quarterly Meeting
Start Date: 07/17/2026
End Date: 07/17/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
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. The council serves as Wisconsin's state recreational trail advisory committee for the Recreational Trails Program, necessary for Wisconsin to participate in the program.
The council is an independent forum for finding solutions to trail problems for both motorized and nonmotorized groups and is a statewide advocate for public/private cooperation in funding and management of trail systems. Wisconsin is a national leader in creating partnerships that provide for state ownership coupled with county management of trails.
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.
Meeting will be held virtually.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 262 455 830 750 04
Passcode: dU9Eh6Vs
Published on
2026-07-17T10:00:00 - 2026-07-17T12:00:00
Thursday
July
23
Drinking and Groundwater Program | Events |
Public Hearing On Permanent Rule DG-02-25, Relating To Ch. NR 140 And Numeric Standards For PFAS In Groundwater
Start Date: 07/23/2026
End Date: 07/23/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Dr. Carla Romano, Carla.Romano1@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-3458
Details
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order DG-02-25, relating to ch. NR 140 and setting numeric standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater base on the 2025 DHS recommendations.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance using the Zoom meeting link if they plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. You may also submit written comments on the rule to DNR140GroundwaterQualityStandards@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on July 29, 2026. 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 website.
Join online via Zoom.
Published on
2026-07-23T10:00:00 - 2026-07-23T11:00:00
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