Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 25

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, Student Center, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7 as listed on the agenda.

The public is encouraged to watch the June meeting on the DNR’s YouTube channel.

The deadline to register for public appearance requests and to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted. In-person public appearances are also welcome.

During the June meeting, the Board will be considering:

• Request adoption of Board Order WM-17-24, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 10 related to the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
• Request adoption of Board Order FH-10-24, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 20 and 21 relating to changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025 Fisheries Management Spring Hearing rule)

The Board will also receive a report on the 2025 Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing Advisory Question Summary and Convention, an informational briefing on the 125th Anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System, a presentation on Ozone Non-attainment Issues in Southeastern Wisconsin and an overview of the DNR's boating safety program, wake boats and aquatic invasive species considerations.

The complete June NRB meeting agenda is available on the DNR website.

In addition to being encouraged to watch the upcoming meeting, there are opportunities for the public to testify and to submit written comments about issues that come before the NRB. More information regarding public participation at Board meetings is available on the DNR website.