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Aquatic Plant Management Rules

The following rules all relate to Aquatic Plant Management (APM).

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.

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.

Title2025 DatesMaterials and/or Recordings
DNR APM Industry MeetingJan. 21APM DNR Industry Meeting - Feedback on Draft Rule
Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention - APM Rule WorkshopMarch 26APM Rule Workshop - Participant Feedback Summary
APM Rule Technical Advisory Committee MeetingApril 11APM Technical Advisory Committee -  Member Feedback Summary
APM Rule General Advisory Committee MeetingMay 15APM General Advisory Committee - Member Feedback Summary

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.   

TitleLocationDate and Time
APM Rule Public Input SessionUW Extension - Oshkosh
625 E. County Road Y, Ste 600
Oshkosh, WI 54901
June 4, 4 p.m.
APM Rule Public Input SessionOconomowoc Public Library - Lyke Meeting Room
200 W. South St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
June 5, 4 p.m.
APM Rule Public Input SessionHayward High School - Auditorium
10320 N. Greenwood Ln.
Hayward, WI 54843
June 10, 4 p.m.
APM Rule Public Input SessionNicolet College - Northwoods Center Conference Space
5350 College Dr.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
June 11, 4 p.m.