Hearings and Meetings Calendar

Fisheries Management |

Overview Of The Status And Management Of Walleye In Northwest Wisconsin

Start Date: 02/26/2026

End Date: 02/26/2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Aaron Cole, Aaron.Cole@wisconsin.gov or 715-418-0897

This presentation will provide an overview of the status and management of walleye in northwest Wisconsin. We will share what makes for good walleye habitat and the types of waterbodies where walleye do well and discuss walleye stocking strategies.  

This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.

Presenters: Kyle Broadway, Craig Roberts, Nate Thomas and Max Wolter, DNR fisheries biologists

Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 221 904 954 539 7; Passcode: ZU7Fk3KD

Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 86675640#

Contested Case Hearing For Farmer License Exemption Eligibility For Grant McDonough

Start Date: 03/19/2026

End Date: 03/19/2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Marathon County Public Library Central Library, 300 First St.

Division of Hearings and Appeals, 608-266-7709

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 Wausau Headquarters of the Marathon County Public Library 300 N. First St., Wausau, Wis. in the Wausau Community Room commencing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Administrative Law Judge Benjamin Jones shall preside.

The hearing in this matter concerns the Farmer License Exemption under Wis. Stat. § 281.48(3)(d), which had previously been issued to Grant McDonough before it was terminated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in an Oct. 18, 2024, letter. The issue for hearing was identified in the DNR’s letter to Mr. McDonough dated Dec. 3, 2025. The sole issue for hearing is:

1. Does Mr. McDonough qualify for the Farmer License Exemption under s. 281.48(3)(d), Wis. Stat., because his holding tank meets the definition of “septic tank” under s. 281.48(2)(e), Wis. Stat.?

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 hearing. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Public comments may be limited in scope to the issue for hearing and limited to five minutes or less to accommodate all interested persons. Information about the hearing can 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 contact the undersigned Administrative Law Judge at Benjamin.Jones1@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2447 with specific information on your request on or before March 1, 2026.

Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council |

Nonmotorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council Meeting

Start Date: 04/24/2026

End Date: 04/24/2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information

Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172

The Nonmotorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council Quarterly meeting.

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 this meeting in person at: 
Wisconsin Healthy Communities Summit
Hilton Gardens Inn
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401

Join virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 228 164 755 534 56; Passcode: oi3Jt7gB

Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Conference ID: 311 235 098#