Environmental Review Public Notices
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The Environmental Loans Section welcomes public input on the environmental reviews and potential environmental impacts of water infrastructure projects seeking funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP).
- Environmental reviews available for public input
- Environmental review requirements
- Public comments
- Contact information
- PDF help
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INPUT
To provide feedback on an environmental review (ER), email the SDWLP ER team at DNRCFELEnvironmentalReview@wisconsin.gov.
Posted Feb. 25, 2025
The following table shows the environmental review public notice (ERPN) posted on Feb. 25, 2025, with public comments due by March 11, 2025.
| Public Notice | Local Governmental Unit | Brief Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee ERPN 2025-02-25 | South Milwaukee, city | The project includes replacement of water mains and replacement of lead service lines in the city of South Milwaukee. |
Posted Feb. 24, 2025
The following table shows the environmental review public notices (ERPNs) posted on Feb. 24, 2025, with public comments due by March 10, 2025.
| Public Notice | Local Governmental Unit | Brief Project Description |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman ERPN 2025-02-24 | Coleman, village | The project includes recoating and repairing the elevated storage tank in the village of Coleman. |
| Frederic ERPN 2025-02-24 | Frederic, village | The project includes replacing watermains on Wisconsin Avenue in the village of Frederic. |
| Hustisford ERPN 2025-02-24 | Hustisford, village | The project includes replacing watermains on South Lake Steet Alley, Highland and Tweedy Street in the village of Hustisford. |
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
A local governmental unit can apply for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for a project to improve its public drinking water system. Following the SDWLP federal requirement 40 CFR 35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding the project.
Per chapter NR 166.10(2)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, the DNR must, if applicable to the scored SDWLP project, comply with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA) requirements pursuant to the procedures in ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, prior to executing a financial assistance agreement (FAA, AKA loan) for the project.
For environmental review details, including how to comply, read the SDWLP Environmental Review Guide (PUB-CF-60).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding the DNR's decision and the potential environmental impacts of a project. Based on the comments received, the SDWLP may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the funding process. The analysis would summarize the DNR's consideration of the project's impacts and reasonable alternatives.
Contact Information
Direct general questions about the SDWLP environmental review process to the SDWLP ER team at DNRCFELEnvironmentalReview@wisconsin.gov.
Direct project specific questions to the assigned DNR loan project manager.
Mailing address
We encourage you to submit your comments on an environmental review via email, however, you may also submit your comments via mail. Please note that any response to mail may be slow because most staff are teleworking a couple of days during the week.
For United States Postal Service (USPS):
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL LOANS SECTION CF/2
101 S WEBSTER ST
PO BOX 7921
MADISON WI 53707-7921For all other carriers:
WI DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
ATTN ENVIRONMENTAL LOANS SECTION CF/2
2421 DARWIN RD
MADISON WI 53704