Hearings and Meetings Archive
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Date: 04/18/2025
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. to 1:30 p.m. on April 18, 2025.
Agenda items include updates on rulemaking, legislative actions, state budget and 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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Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
Date: 04/16/2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Bayfield DNR Office 141 South Third Street Bayfield, WI 54814
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will meet in person at 5 p.m. on April 16, 2025. The board will hold position elections, discuss the 2024 commercial season and receive updates on current and upcoming changes to reporting and licensing programs.
The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the board's webpage under the "Meetings" tab.
This meeting will be held at the Wisconsin DNR Bayfield office (141 S. 3rd Street, Bayfield, WI 54814).
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Joint Public Hearing On Permanent Rules DG-03-23 And DG-04-23
Date: 04/15/2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Bob Gundrum, Robert.Gundrum@wisconsin.gov or 920-946-1149
This is a joint public hearing on permanent rules DG-03-23 and DG-04-23. DG-03-23 affects ch. NR 812 and is related to updating, correcting and clarifying existing code requirements and adding requirements for new pump installations and water treatment and other specified code requirements affecting small businesses. DG-04-23 affects ch. NR 146 and is related to water well driller, heat exchange driller, pump installer licensing and registration; and drilling rig operator registration affecting small business.
The public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, either use the Zoom link before the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form and email it to Robert.Gundrum@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the proposed rules must be received on or before April 22, 2025. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, email or through the Internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing. View the hearing notices, proposed rules and hearing appearance form.
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Nonmotorized Recreation And Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Date: 04/14/2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
The Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
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2025 Spring Elk Advisory Commitee Meeting
Date: 04/10/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon
Christina Kizewski, Christina.Kizewski@wisconsin.gov or 715-896-3882
This is the 2025 spring elk advisory committee meeting. Topics include the annual workplan & 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan implementation timeline, winter trapping updates, elk abatement and diversion field plans. View the agenda, which is subject to changes.
Join in-person:
Hilton Garden Inn- Conference Center: Salon C2
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401
*Please enter from the Conference Center Entrance along the main parking lot
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Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Date: 04/09/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jordan Munson, Jordan.Munson@wisconsin.gov or 608-733-0174
We Energies-Oak Creek Power Plant, located at 11060 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, FID 241007690, submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for revision of 24100769A-P37 for operation of a Electric Power Generation facility; and the construction and operation of: five simple cycle combustion turbine electric generating units (CTGs) with a total electric generating capacity of approximately 1,200 MW; a 2.0 billion standard cubic foot Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) storage facility; and other equipment required to support this new generation. This project will also increase the use of natural gas in the Elm Road Generating Station Units 1 and 2 to the full rated capacity of these units.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 24-JAM-065. Air pollution control operation permit no. 24100769A-P43.
Participants can join the hearing via Zoom and are encouraged to register in advance.
Join the hearing via Zoom; Meeting ID: 811 8838 8277
Join by phone: 929 205 6099; Conference ID: 811 8838 8277#
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Standards Oversight Council – DNR 1013 Enhanced Settling And Phosphorus Removal
Date: 04/09/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
This is a public meeting of the team developing the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Technical Standard 1013: Flow-Weighted Coagulant Dosing of Storm Water Wet Detention Ponds, and Technical Standard 1014: Episodic Aluminum-Based Coagulant Dosing for Maintenance of Storm Water Wet Detention Ponds. View the meeting agenda and details on this process.
Join in-person:
3911 Fish Hatchery Rd., Glacier's Edge Room
Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
Date: 04/09/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Keith Marquardt, KeithA.Marquardt@Wisconsin.gov
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agriculture Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load. This meeting will take place virtually via Teams and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with the Lower Fox TMDL.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 123063963#
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Wisconsin Waterways Commission Funding Meeting
Date: 04/08/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Bobbi Winebar, Roberta.Winebar@wisconsin.gov or 920-461-2595
The Wisconsin Waterways Commission will discuss and approve requests for financial aid for the Recreational Boating Facilities (RBF) grant program. The agenda, budget and project rating sheet are posted on the Waterways Commission webpage under the Waterways tab.
Join this meeting via Teams.
Meeting ID: 270 707 902 64; Passcode: QX9cG3WG
Dial in by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 630 888 310#.
Join in-person:
Rib Mountain Town Hall, Conference Room
3700 North Mountain Road
Wausau, WI 54401
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Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Date: 04/07/2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Dave Minkey, David.Minkey@wisconsin.gov or 920-585-0277
We Energies Paris Rice Generating Station, to be located at 13605 1st Street, Paris, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, FID 252304470, submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the construction of seven natural gas-fired reciprocating internal combustion engine electrical generating units, an emergency generator, a natural gas heater and other miscellaneous emission units and operation of an electric generation facility.
Air pollution control construction permit no. 24-DMM-064
Air pollution control operation permit no. 25230447A-P01
This hearing will be held virtually. Participants can join the hearing via Zoom and are encouraged to register in advance.
Meeting ID: 883-1701-6677
You can also join this hearing via phone: 312-626-6799; Conference ID: 883-1701-6677#
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