Public Input, Meetings & Rulemaking Efforts

The DNR continues to seek public input on PFAS investigation, contamination and cleanup issues. There are a variety of ways to give public input and public meetings are held throughout the year. You can also subscribe to various GovDelivery topics to stay informed about PFAS in Wisconsin.

• Subscribe to PFAS Contamination in Wisconsin

Public Meetings

All meetings held by the DNR are published on the DNR Public Hearings and Meetings Calendar. Details about specific sites, stakeholder groups and initiatives are available on dedicated webpages.

WisPAC

The Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC), in partnership with other state agencies, hosts public meetings. WisPac is developing and coordinating statewide initiatives to address growing public health and environmental concerns regarding certain PFAS substances. A critical step was the development of a statewide PFAS Action Plan. Meetings are open to the public.

• Subscribe to WisPAC Updates

PFAS External Advisory Group

The PFAS External Advisory Group is a collaborative forum for the DNR to solicit constructive feedback on PFAS initiatives in Wisconsin. This group is staffed by the DNR. Members include stakeholders, community members and interested parties from both private and public sectors. All meetings are open for the public to attend.

• Subscribe to PFAS External Advisory Group Updates

PFAS Technical Group

The PFAS Technical Group is a working group formed in 2021 to present and discuss information related to PFAS in Wisconsin, with an emphasis on presentations from entities outside of DNR. This group does not have an appointed membership; any interested party may attend. Meetings are open to the public.

• Subscribe to PFAS Technical Group Updates

Marinette and Peshtigo Area

Public meetings are being held for PFAS contamination in the Marinette and Peshtigo area.

• Subscribe to Marinette and Peshtigo area PFAS contamination updates

Town of Campbell and French Island

Public meetings are being held for PFAS contamination in the Town of Campbell and French Island.

• Subscribe to Town of Campbell and French Island PFAS contamination updates

Rulemaking Efforts

Numerous rulemaking efforts related to PFAS are underway. The rulemaking process for each rule contains multiple opportunities for public input. Visit each specific rulemaking page for further details.

• NR 105 Surface Water Quality Criteria Changes
• NR 140 Groundwater Quality Standards Update
  • Subscribe to NR 140 Rule Change Updates
• NR 159 Management of Firefighting Foam that Contains PFAS
• NR 809 Safe Drinking Water Standards Update

Additional information can be found on the DNR's Proposed Administrative Rules pages.