Hearings and Meetings Archive
History and Status of Brown Trout on Green Bay
Date: 02/26/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Tammie Paoli, Tammie.Paoli@wisconsin.gov
Learn about the history and status of brown trout on Green Bay from DNR senior fisheries biologist Tammie Paoli.
This meeting is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northeast Wisconsin.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 280 582 718 256; Passcode: UC96yK6R
Join in-person:
Peshtigo DNR Field Office
101 N Ogden Road
Peshtigo, WI 54157
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DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Date: 02/21/2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Meaghan Cibarich, MeaghanE.Cibarich@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-4166
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2025.
Agenda items include updates and discussion on recent and anticipated PFAS actions, a presentation from a guest speaker with a global perspective about fish consumption advisories and PFAS and updates from working groups.
This is a working meeting of the EAG. While the public is invited to attend, there may not be opportunities to engage in the discussion. Questions may be submitted in advance to DNRPFASInquiries@wisconsin.gov. More information about this meeting, including an agenda, will be available on the PFAS External Advisory Group webpage.
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Sunset Hike & 90% Habitat Restoration Design Public Meeting
Date: 02/20/2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Angela Vickio, Angela.Vickio@wisconsin.gov or 414-27-0232
Curious about future habitat improvement at Havenwoods? We want to hear from you!
Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the habitat design consultants for a brief sunset hike, followed by hot cocoa and a public information meeting.
This initiative aims to improve native habitats and expand wetlands through large-scale habitat restoration work.
The presentation from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. is additionally offered virtually.
Havenwoods State Forest
6141 N Hopkins St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
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Where Do Fish Go, the Peshtigo River Array and High Falls Walleye Movement Projects
Date: 02/19/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Chip Long, Christopher.Long@wisconsin.gov
Learn about where fish go, the Peshtigo River array and High Falls walleye movement projects from DNR senior fisheries biologist Chip Long.
This meeting is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northeast Wisconsin.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 253 489 629 679; Passcode: Hp6TC3At
Join in-person:
Peshtigo DNR Field Office
101 N Ogden Road
Peshtigo, WI 54157
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Silviculture Guidance Team Meeting
Date: 02/19/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Kori Schroeder, Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov or 608-712-3889
The silviculture guidance team will meet in February to discuss the following topics:
1. Status of silviculturist/forest ecologist recruitment.
2. Spruce-fir chapter review.
3. Trial spotlight – ironwood.
4. Feedback from the field.
5. Updates – webinar series and workshops, ASCC and DReAM, SGT June meeting site visit ideas.
The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please email Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov to request the meeting link.
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Ecology And Management Of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area
Date: 02/18/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Carly Lapin, Carly.Lapin@wisconsin.gov or 715-493-0991
Join DNR staff on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Florence, Wisconsin, to learn about the ecology and management of Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area (SNA).
During this meeting, DNR staff will discuss the history, ecology and current planning and management of the SNA.
Register for the meeting on Zoom.
Join in-person:
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive
Florence, WI 54121
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Groundwater Coordinating Council Meeting
Date: 02/14/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Carla Romano, Carla.Romano1@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-3458
The Groundwater Coordination Council (GCC) meets quarterly to discuss issues of interest and make decisions regarding groundwater issues of concern.
Join in-person:
Prairie Oak State Office Building DATCP Board Room
2811 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
Join online via Zoom.
Join via phone:
305-224-1968; Meeting ID: 850 1176 0973
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Rib Mountain State Park Trail Plan Discussion
Date: 02/13/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Missy VanLanduyt, Melissa.VanLanduyt@wisconsin.gov or 608-515-6006
Sarah Pearson, Sarah.Pearson@wisconsin.gov or 715-892-0694
Bayli Christorf, bByli.Christorf@wisconsin.gov or 715-842-2522
Meeting to discuss a trail network concept plan for Rib Mountain State Park. The trail plan includes concepts for a multi-use community path, shared-use trail, hiking trail refinements, bike-optimized trail, ski terrain expansion and snowmobile trail realignment.
Northcentral Technical College
1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401
Professional Conference Center 1004A/B
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Preliminary Public Hearing On A Statement Of Scope SS 114-24 (FH-21-24)
Date: 02/13/2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Kari Lee-Zimmermann, Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov or 608-316-0080
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 114-24 (Board Order FH-21-24), which affects chs. NR 20 and 25, relating to establishing a Lake Michigan lake trout commercial harvest and associated regulations.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance if they plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To register, save and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and submit it to Kari Lee-Zimmermann at Kari.LeeZimmermann@wisconsin.gov. You may also submit written comments on the scope statement to Kari Lee-Zimmermann by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 13, 2025. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing appearance form, notice of preliminary hearing and scope statement on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Rules webpage.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Join this meeting by phone at 608-571-2209; phone conference ID: 673 959 666#.
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Shawano Lake Walleye Movement & Survey Results of 2024 Area Surveys
Date: 02/11/2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Elliot Hoffman, Elliot.Hoffman@wisconsin.gov
Learn about Shawano Lake walleye movement and results of 2024 area surveys from DNR senior fisheries biologist Elliot Hoffman.
This meeting is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northeast Wisconsin.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 280 488 419 100; Passcode: dg3cF9wf
Join in-person:
Shawano Middle School
1050 South Union Street
LGI Room
Shawano, WI 54166
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