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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Rule Drafting
The APM program is in the rule drafting phase of rule development. A preliminary draft of the rule is available for public review. In addition, there is a plain-language presentation which outlines the operational changes proposed in draft rule. Finally, a marked-up copy of current administrative rule is available to show what language is being changed and how.
- APM Rule Change Presentation - May 2025 [Video, 23:09]
- Preliminary Draft of Repealed and Revised NR 107
- Marked up NR 107 and NR 109
Summary of Feedback Opportunities
A wide range of stakeholder input opportunities are occurring throughout rule drafting. The department will collect comments, questions and changes from all stakeholders through the end of June 2025. After that time, the department will consider which changes may be made to the draft rule prior to releasing a first draft of the Board Order with the Economic Impact Analysis for public comment.
The department has two Advisory Committees to provide in-depth comments throughout the rulemaking process. A list of Advisory Members is available: WY-20-23 Advisory Committee Members List.
| 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 |
Upcoming Input Opportunities
The program will host four public input opportunities in June 2025. These will be in-person public meetings. The program will go over the proposed changes then listen to feedback from the public.
| Title | Location | Date and Time |
|---|---|---|
| APM Rule Public Input Session | UW Extension - Oshkosh 625 E. County Road Y, Ste 600 Oshkosh, WI 54901 | June 4, 4 p.m. |
| APM Rule Public Input Session | Oconomowoc Public Library - Lyke Meeting Room 200 W. South St. Oconomowoc, WI 53066 | June 5, 4 p.m. |
| APM Rule Public Input Session | Hayward High School - Auditorium 10320 N. Greenwood Ln. Hayward, WI 54843 | June 10, 4 p.m. |
| APM Rule Public Input Session | Nicolet College - Northwoods Center Conference Space 5350 College Dr. Rhinelander, WI 54501 | June 11, 4 p.m. |