Hearings and Meetings Calendar
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call the contact person listed for the meeting or hearing with specific information on your request before the date of the scheduled hearing.
Note: Actual end times may be earlier or later than scheduled. Hearing dates and times are subject to change. Please verify meeting dates and times prior to attendance.
April 2025
Wednesday
April
9
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
Contact
Amy Minser, Amy.Minser@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-0913
Details
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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2025-04-09T09:00:00 - 2025-04-09T14:30:00
Wednesday
April
9
Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review
Date: 04/09/2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Jordan Munson, Jordan.Munson@wisconsin.gov or 608-733-0174
Details
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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2025-04-09T13:00:00 - 2025-04-09T14:00:00
Thursday
April
10
2025 Spring Elk Advisory Commitee Meeting
Date: 04/10/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Marathon
Contact
Christina Kizewski, Christina.Kizewski@wisconsin.gov or 715-896-3882
Details
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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2025-04-10T09:00:00 - 2025-04-10T15:00:00
Monday
April
14
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
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The 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.
Location and meeting info TBD.
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2025-04-14T11:00:00 - 2025-04-14T14:00:00
Tuesday
April
15
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
Contact
Emma Esch, Emma.Esch@wisconsin.gov
Details
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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2025-04-15T10:00:00 - 2025-04-15T11:00:08
Wednesday
April
16
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
Contact
Miranda Westphal, Miranda.Westphal@wisconsin.gov or 920-493-7593
Details
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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2025-04-16T17:00:00 - 2025-04-16T18:00:00
Friday
April
25
Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (WM-17-24) Relating To The 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing Rule
Date: 04/25/2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Scott Karel, Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222
Details
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order WM-17-24, relating to ch. NR 10 and the 2025 Wildlife Management Spring Hearing rule.
Preregistration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please save and complete the DNR's fillable Hearing Appearance Form and send it to Scottr.Karel@wisconsin.gov.
You may also send written comments on the rule to DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on April 25, 2025. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing notice, proposed rule and hearing appearance form on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules webpage.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, 625915976#
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2025-04-25T14:00:00 - 2025-04-25T15:00:00
Monday
April
28
NR 809 Lead And Copper Stakeholder Meeting
Date: 04/28/2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Natalia Hernandez, Natalia.Hernandez@wisconsin.gov
Details
The stakeholder committee will meet to discuss the proposed revisions to ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm, Code, related to control of lead and copper in public drinking water.
Join online via Microsoft Teams
Dial by phone: 608-571-2209
Phone Conference ID: 829 773 570#
Join in person:
Wisconsin State Natural Resources Building
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI 53703, Room G09
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2025-04-28T12:30:00 - 2025-04-28T15:00:00
Tuesday
April
29
Breunig Lakeside Enterprises Contested Case Hearing
Date: 04/29/2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Green Lake County Government Center
Contact
State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals, 608-266-2447
Details
In the Matter of the Denial of Breunig Lakeside Enterprises, LLC’s After-the-Fact Permit Application IP-NE-2023-24-02961 to Place a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County; and
Nuisance Abatement Action on Motion of the Department of Natural Resources for Removal of a 550 Linear-Foot Vertical Concrete Jersey Barrier Wall Below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a Channel Off Lake Puckaway in the Village of Marquette, Green Lake County.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a contested case hearing on the above-captioned matter pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.44, Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.13 and Wis. Admin. Code § HA 1.12 at the Green Lake County Government Center, Second Floor – Courtroom 2, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, Wisconsin on April 29, 2025 and continuing if necessary on April 30 and May 1, 2025, commencing at 9 a.m. each day. Members of the public desiring to participate in this hearing pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § NR 2.08 will be allowed the opportunity to do so at the end of the presentation of evidence. Such interested persons must enter an appearance either prior to or at the commencement of the contested case hearing. Information about the hearing may be found at the DNR website and can also be requested from Susan Burns at 608-266-3865. Please monitor the DNR website for updates.
The hearing is a Class 2 contested case pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 227.01(3)(a), and the provisions of Wis. Stat. ch. 227 will apply. The procedures relating to contested cases set forth in Wis. Admin. Code ch. NR 2 will be followed. Said procedures will closely resemble those that are normally followed at a trial in State circuit court. 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 contested case hearing.
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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2025-04-29T09:00:00 - 2025-04-29T10:00:00
May 2025
Friday
May
2
Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Meeting And Training Series
Date: 05/02/2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Coreen Fallat, CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581
Details
Information on the process for identifying, investigating and cleaning up contamination will be presented in the morning. The RR EAG will meet in the afternoon. The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.
The meeting is open to the public, and the DNR invites consultants and others who work with the NR process to attend both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Agenda
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Training Series: Identifying & Reporting Contamination
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - RR EAG Meeting
Visit the DNR's RR EAG webpage for a full meeting agenda, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.
Attend In-Person Or Virtually
This meeting will be simulcast in Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay. Attend in person at the following locations:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09
101 S Webster St.
Madison, WI
Wisconsin DNR – Milwaukee Service Center
1027 West St. Paul Ave.
Harbor Room, Rm 107
Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin DNR – Green Bay Service Center
Lake Michigan Room
2984 Shawano Ave.
Green Bay, WI
In-person attendees should RSVP by April 29 to Coreen Fallat at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov or 608-910-0581.
To attend virtually, register for this meeting via Zoom.
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2025-05-02T09:30:00 - 2025-05-02T14:30:00
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