Hearings and Meetings Archive
Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Meeting
Date: 03/30/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jillian Steffes, Jillian Steffes or 715-210-4911
This is a public meeting of the Off-Road Vehicle Council. The Off-Road Vehicle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the DNR, the Department of Transportation, the Governor and the legislature on all matters relating to all-terrain vehicle trails and routes, and requests for funding.
The main focus of this meeting is to review grant applications and make funding recommendations. The agenda and other meeting materials are available on the ORV Council webpage.
Meeting ID: 897 7063 0025; Passcode: 035241
Join by phone: 305-224-1968 or 877-853-5257 (Toll-free)
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Public Meeting for Using Dredge Material at the DLS Landfill
Date: 03/23/2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Sonny Zentner, Sonny.Zentner@Wisconsin.gov or 715-579-5361
The DNR Waste and Materials Management Program will hold a public meeting to solicit public comment and answer questions about using dredged material at the Demolition Landfill Solutions, LLC (DLS) Landfill in accordance with the statutory requirements of s. 289.54, Wis. Stats.
Department staff and representatives from DLS Landfill will provide information on the request to use dredged material from Perch Lake, Minnesota, in the rooting zone and topsoil layers of the final cover at the landfill. Following the presentation, the meeting will be opened for questions and comments. All public comments will be considered by the DNR when making a decision on the proposal. Comments will be accepted until March 31, 2023.
For more information, contact Sonny Zentner, Waste Management Engineer, at Sonny.Zentner@Wisconsin.gov or 715-579-5361.
Join this meeting on Teams.
Meeting ID: 273 073 773 524, Passcode: MBD3cQ
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 637 119 381#
Join in-person:
Superior Public Library, classroom conference room
1530 Tower Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
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Prehearing on Approval of Howard Bros. Inc.’s Application of Septage on the Plummer 7 Lot, in the Town of Lac du Flambeau
Date: 03/23/2023
Time: 1:30 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Division of Hearings and Appeals, 4822 Madison Yards Way - S148
Adam Lindsey, adam.lindsey@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-0767
On September 29, 2022, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a license to Howard Bros. Inc. (Howard Bros.), approving Howard Bros.’ request to engage in the spreading of septage to land (on a parcel of land referred to as the Plummer 7 Lot) located in the Town of Lac du Flambeau, County of Vilas, State of Wisconsin. Mr. Kyle Howard prepared the license application on behalf of Howard Bros., which is located at 11548 Lemma Creek Road, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, 54568. On October 27, 2022, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (Petitioner) submitted a petition for a contested case hearing to review the approval and, on November 16, 2022, the DNR granted the request for a contested case hearing only as to the following issue:
Whether the Department lawfully approved Howard Bros. Inc.’s application to land spread septage on the Plummer 7 lot, under Wis. Stat. § 281.48 and ch. NR 113, Wis. Admin. Code.
On January 20, 2023, the DNR submitted a request for a hearing to the Division of Hearings and Appeals, along with the Petitioner’s contested case hearing request and other associated documents.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold an in-person prehearing conference in the above captioned case, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08(5), and Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.12, at 1:30 PM on March 23, 2023, at the offices of the Division of Hearings and Appeals, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Room S149, Madison, Wisconsin.
Any person, organization, or governmental unit wishing to become a party to this proceeding must attend the prehearing conference in-person or by an authorized representative who appears in-person. The purpose of the prehearing conference will be to conclusively identify the parties to the proceeding, simplify or clarify the issues which may be contested at the hearing, identify witnesses, discuss the exchange of exhibits, address any other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action, and schedule the contested case hearing. No testimony will be heard at the prehearing conference.
All parties are advised that they have the right to seek the aid and assistance of legal counsel and to be represented by legal counsel at the prehearing conference.
Pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made to any qualified individual upon request. Please call the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-3865 with specific information on your request prior to the date of the scheduled prehearing or hearing.
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Public Hearing for the Sale of 1.41 Acres of Land Located in the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest
Date: 03/23/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Town of Stephenson Town Hall, Meeting Room, W11280 County Road X, Crivitz, Wisconsin
Kelly Raleigh Moses, Kelly.RaleighMoses@wisconsin.com or 920-622-5138
The DNR will hold a hearing on the proposed sale of 1.41 acres of land located in the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest, Marinette County, at 1:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Town of Stephenson Town Hall, W11280 County Road X, Crivitz, Wisconsin. The purpose of the meeting is to answer questions and collect feedback regarding the proposal.
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Joint public hearing on emergency rule DG-07-22(E) and permanent rule DG-08-22 to revise ch. NR 812, relating to the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and affecting small business
Date: 03/22/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Frank Fetter, DNRNR812PublicComments@wisconsin.gov or 608-264-6139
This is a joint public hearing on emergency rule DG-07-22(E) and permanent rule DG-08-22 to revise ch. NR 812, relating the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and 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 above prior to the day of the hearing or download and complete the fillable hearing appearance form (https://dnr.wi.gov/files/pdf/forms/8300/8300-014.pdf) and send it to DNRNR812PublicComments@wisconsin.gov.
Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before March 29, 2023. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing.
Join this meeting by Zoom.
Join by phone: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 897 7705 9777
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WI Geographic Names Council Meeting
Date: 03/21/2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Carroll Schaal, Carroll.Schaal@wisconsin.gov or 608-630-3098
The Council will review and make recommendations on 20 proposals for creating or renaming official geographic feature names used in public maps and databases. The agenda and links to proposals can be found here.
Join in-person:
Natural Resources Building, Room 313
101 S. Webster Street, Madison WI
Join this meeting on Teams.
Meeting ID: 242 356 004 886; Passcode: ncKsKg
Video Conference ID: 112 546 845 2
Or call in (audio only): 608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 337862695
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March Council on Forestry Meeting
Date: 03/21/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Julie Church, Julie.Church@wisconisn.gov or 715-493-0664
The Council on Forestry will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the State Department of Natural Resources Building (GEF2), Room G09, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI.
Topics will include:
• Open Forum for Council Members
• Profile Committee Update
• Sustainable Forest Committee – Farm Bill Discussion
• Statewide Forest Action Plan and Integration with Council on Forestry Priorities
• Biennial Budget: Next Steps in Process
• Strategic Plan and Roadmap
• Ecological Landscape Planning
• Mature and Old Growth Forests
• Legislative Updates
• State Forester & Federal Forest Updates
For more information, visit: https://councilonforestry.wi.gov/Pages/home.aspx
Join in-person:
GEF2, Room G09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI
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Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group Meeting
Date: 03/20/2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Brad Eggold, Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138
The DNR is hosting four public meetings to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. The Lake Michigan lake trout commercial harvest stakeholder group, which consists of commercial fishers, anglers, charter fishers, wholesale fish dealers, restaurants and others interested in the Lake Michigan fishery, will be in attendance at each public meeting.
This second meeting will focus on Lake Trout Mass Marking.
Additional opportunities to provide input on and learn about Lake Michigan’s lake trout population will take place at Lakeshore Technical College’s Lake Michigan conference room on:
- Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6 p.m. focused on Lake Trout Population and Forecast Models
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. focused on Working Group Discussion and Input
Join in-person at Lakeshore Technical College or online via Zoom. More meeting information can be found on the DNR’s Lake Michigan Fisheries webpage.
Join in person at:
Lakeshore Technical College
Lake Michigan Room
1290 North Ave.
Cleveland, WI 53015
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SOC Team Meeting - DNR Enhanced Dry Treatment System
Date: 03/17/2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
E. Dan Bekta, Eugene.Bekta@Wisconsin.gov or 608-333-6579
This is a routine meeting of the team developing the DNR Technical Standard 1011 Dry Storm Water Basins and 1012 Enhanced Dry Treatment System. For the meeting agenda and details on the team process.
Audio will be via computer, but you may also dial in at 312-626 6799, Meeting ID: 822 2462 2512
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NR 320 Technical Advisory Committee
Date: 03/16/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Tom Pearce, thomas.pearce@wisconsin.gov or 608-800-1643
The NR 320 rulemaking committee will meet to discuss draft language for shoreline erosion control structures on Great Lakes.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Meeting ID: 766 109 773#
Join in-person:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF II), Room 413
101 S Webster St.
Madison, WI 53703
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