Aquatic Plant Management Rules
The following rules all relate to Aquatic Plant Management (APM).
- NR 107 (Chemical)
- NR 109 (Manual/Mechanical)
- NR 40 (Invasive Species)
- Chapter 30/31 (Waterways)
- Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES)
Rule Revisions
The Aquatic Plant Management program is planning to pursue permanent rule changes to NR 107 and NR 109. Please visit the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage for more information.
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Summary of Feedback Received Rule Drafting
A wide range of stakeholder input opportunities occurred throughout rule drafting. The department collected comments, questions and changes from all stakeholders from January to August 2025. The DNR has two Advisory Committees to provide in depth comments throughout the rulemaking process. A list of Advisory Members can be found here: WY-20-23 Advisory Committee Members List.
During rule drafting, the DNR considered all feedback stakeholders provided.
| Title | 2025 Dates | Materials and/or Recordings |
|---|---|---|
| DNR APM Industry Meeting | Jan. 21 | APM DNR Industry Meeting - Feedback on Draft Rule |
| Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention - APM Rule Workshop | March 26 | APM Rule Workshop - Participant Feedback Summary |
| APM Rule Technical Advisory Committee Meeting | April 11 | APM Technical Advisory Committee - Member Feedback Summary |
| APM Rule General Advisory Committee Meeting | May 15 | APM General Advisory Committee - Member Feedback Summary |
| APM Rule Public Input Sessions | June | APM Draft Rule Public Meeting Feedback Summary |
| APM Rule General Advisory Committee Meeting on the Economic Impact Analysis | August 25 | APM Rule EIA General Advisory Committee Member Feedback Summary |
| APM Rule Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on the Economic Impact Analysis | August 26 | APM Rule EIA Technical Advisory Committee Member Feed Back Summary |
Upcoming Input Opportunities
The APM program is finalizing a draft of the proposed rule and Economic Impact Analysis for public comment.
| Title | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Economic Impact Analysis Public Comment Period | Anticipated January 2026 |