Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 27–28

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the June board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, originating from DNR Southeast Region Headquarters, 1027 W. St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7 as listed on the agenda.

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

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will tour and/or receive presentations at the DNR Southeast Region Headquarters, Pulaski Park, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Great Lakes Water Institute / School of Freshwater Sciences, and the Ascent mass timber building. No action will be taken.

The deadline to register for public appearance requests and to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted. In-person public appearances are also welcome.

During the June meeting, several items the Board will be considering include:

• Request adoption of Board Order WY-21-20, proposed rules affecting chapter NR 102 related to site-specific phosphorus criteria for Lac Courte Oreilles.
• Request adoption of Board Order WM-18-22, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 10 and NR 45 related to the 2023 Wildlife Management spring hearing rule.
• Request adoption of Board Order FH-01-22, proposed rules affecting chapters NR 20, 21 and 26 related to changes to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2023 Fisheries Management spring hearing rule).
• Request that the Board approve the Statement of Scope for Emergency Board Order FH‑07-23 (E) and FH-08-23 (E) for proposed rules affecting chapter NR 20 related to Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations.

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 here.