Environmental Protection
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Greater Prairie-Chicken Management Plan; Virtual Open House Jan. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the first draft of the state's greater prairie-chicken management plan. The deadline to submit comments is Feb. 18, 2022.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer Harvested In Monroe County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms two wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Monroe County during the fall 2021 hunting season. The two deer were adult bucks harvested in the towns of Ridgeville and Glendale. These are the first confirmed wild positive cases of CWD in Monroe County.
- Hearing/Meeting
Monroe County CWD Public Information Meeting
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff and the Monroe County Deer Advisory Council will host a public meeting regarding the status of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and a response plan for sampling wild deer in Monroe County.
- Hearing/Meeting
Oconto and Shawano County CWD Public Information Meeting
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff and the County Deer Advisory Councils of Oconto and Shawano counties will host a public meeting regarding the status of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and a response plan for sampling wild deer in…
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Lake Management Tools
The Wisconsin Lake Modeling Suite (WiLMS) model is a lake water quality-planning tool. The WiLMS model structure is organized into four principal parts: front-end, phosphorus prediction, internal loading and trophic response. Models WiLMS 3.3.18 (…
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order WY-29-19, to revise chs. NR 1, 107, 109, 150, 193, 329 and 345, relating to aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, aquatic habitat protection, and surface water grants
This is a public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order WY-29-19, to revise chs. NR 1, 107, 109, 150, 193, 329 and 345, relating to aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, aquatic habitat protection, and…
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Wisconsin CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting 6
Over the course of upcoming meetings, the committee will develop and provide input on the plan’s implementation and actions to consider as it completes this second five-year review.
- Hearing/Meeting
January WI Council on Forestry Meeting
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry will be convening virtually to discuss a number of agenda items.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wetland Study Council
The Wetland Study Council will meet to discuss the wetland delineator program, wetland mitigation and stormwater and wetland policy.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.