The DNR holds many meetings that are open to the public. Unlike public hearings, comments and participation at these meetings are not usually "on the record."
January 2017 | |
Wednesday, January 4CONNECTCONNECT 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Alternative Practices workgroup Kewaunee County Land and Water Conservation Department, 625 Third St. Luxemburg, Wisconsin 54217 (Kewaunee County) View map of location Contact: Russ Rasmussen, 608-264-6278 Detailed information: The subject of the meeting is as follows: Identify and investigate alternative technologies and practices that may be applied to further reduce the risk of groundwater contamination in sensitive areas of Kewaunee county and the state - focusing on karst geology overlain by shallow soils; continue discussions regarding issues raised in the Sensitive Areas / Best Management Practices Work Group that were not resolved;evaluate the effectiveness of practices being applied in sensitive areas and suggest alternatives if necessary; and evaluate and suggest additional research that may be warranted to better derive effective solutions to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination in sensitive areas. | |
Thursday, January 5CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Waste and Materials Management (WMM) Study Group - Recycling Innovations Subgroup Phone in (see detailed information), (Conference Call County) Contact: Jennifer Semrau, 608 267-7550 Detailed information: The Recycling Innovation subgroup meeting will focus on clarifying the group's goals, criteria for innovation, defining a more sustainable recycling system and discussing the different definitions of recycling. For call-in information, please contact Jennifer Semrau at jennifer.semrau@wisconsin.gov. | |
Monday, January 9CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wisconsin State Trails Council Phone in (see detailed information), (Conference Call County) Contact: Dan Buckler, 608-261-4933 Detailed information: The State Trails Council provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. | |
Tuesday, January 10CONNECTCONNECT 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wisconsin Waterways Commission Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road, Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Bobbi Winebar, 920-662-5175 Detailed information: The Wisconsin Waterways Commission (click on Waterways tab) will review and recommend funding of projects for the recreational boating facilities grant program. Agenda [PDF]. CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Outagamie CountyGreenville Elementary School, N2468 Learning Way Portage CountyStevens Point City Hall, 1515 Strongs Ave., Room: Conference Room D Price CountyPrice County Courthouse, 126 Cherry St., Room: County Board Room, Room 101 Sawyer CountyHayward Service Center, 10220N State Hwy 27 Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Columbia CountyMacKenzie Center, W7303 County Highway CS, Room: Badger Den Room The MacKenzie Center, just 25 miles north of Madison, is one of the most diverse education centers in Wisconsin. With interpretive trails, exhibits, museums and programming available for school and youth groups, MacKenzie is a wonderful place to visit and learn about the natural world. The State Game Farm is connected to the MacKenzie Center and is adjacent to the arboretum on the western half of the property. Forest CountyForest County Court House, 200 E. Madison St., Room: Board Room Locations: Columbia County | Forest County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Buffalo CountyBuffalo County Courthouse, 407 S. Second St., Room: 3rd Floor County Boardroom Door CountyDoor County Government Center, 421 Nebraska St. Grant CountyLancaster High School , 808 E. Elm St., Room: Auditorium Jackson CountyJackson Electric Cooperative, N6868 County Road F Jefferson CountyUW-Extension Office, 864 Collins Road, Room: 9 Juneau CountyMauston Library, 111 W. State St., Room: Community Room Shawano CountyShawano Middle School, 1050 S. Union St., Room: LGI Room Taylor CountyMedford High School, 1015 W. Broadway Ave. Locations: Buffalo County | Door County | Grant County | Jackson County | Jefferson County | Juneau County | Monroe County | Shawano County | Taylor County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. | |
Wednesday, January 11CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dunn CountyDunn County Fish and Game Club, 1600 Pine Ave. Eau Claire CountyEau Claire DNR Service Center, 1300 W. Clairemont Ave., Manitowoc CountyViking Bow and Gun Club, 13431 Rusch Road Rock CountyJanesville DNR Service Center, 2514 Morse St., Room: DNR Conference Room Sauk CountySauk County Human Services, 505 Broadway St., Room: West Square Building Vernon CountyKickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center, S3661 S. 131 Waupaca CountyLittle Wolf Junior/Senior High School, 515 East Fourth Street Locations: Dunn County | Eau Claire County | Manitowoc County | Rock County | Sauk County | Vernon County | Waupaca County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 6:30 p.m. to end of agenda Richard Bong State Recreation Area - 2017 Special Use Zone - Special Event Scheduling Meeting
Richard Bong Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Road, Room: Bong Visitor Center Kansasville, Wisconsin 531239 (Kenosha County) View map of location Contact: Andrew Starch, 262-878-5600
Detailed information: Public Meeting to determine 2017 reservation dates/times for special events in the Richard Bong State Recreation Area special use zone for individuals, groups, and organizations. CONNECTCONNECT 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ozaukee CountyRiveredge Nature Center, 4458 County Highway Y Locations: Ashland County | Ozaukee County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. La Crosse CountyLa Crosse DNR Service Center, 3550 Mormon Coulee Road Richland CountyUW-Richland, 1200 Hwy. 14 West, Room: East Hall, Room 713 Waukesha CountyWaukesha DNR Service Center, Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building, Room: Room 151, 141 NW Barstow St. Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. | |
Thursday, January 12CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. DNR water quality meeting on proposed rule packages updating Wisconsin's water quality standards Wisconsin Department of Administration Building, 101 E. Wilson St., Room: Wisconsin Room Madison, Wisconsin 53707 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kristi Minahan, 608-266-7055 Detailed information: The proposed rules address designated uses, biological criteria, and phosphorus site-specific criteria. At the meeting, DNR staff will present its initial work on an economic impact analysis for these rule packages. CONNECTCONNECT 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adams CountyAdams County Community Center, 569 N. Cedar St. Burnett CountyCrex Meadows Education and Visitor Center, 102 E. Crex Ave. Sheboygan CountyCamp Y-Koda, W3340 Sunset Road Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. | |
Tuesday, January 17CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Waste and Materials Management (WMM) Study Group - Organics Subgroup Location: (see detailed information below for more information) Contact: Casey Lamensky, 608-267-7574 Detailed information: The Organics Subgroup of the WMM Study Group will meet by webinar to develop and refine the focus of their work. For call-in information, please contact Casey Lamensky at 608-267-7574 or casey.lamensky@wisconsin.gov. CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wisconsin Geographic Names Council State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S Webster St, Room: 313 Madison, Wisconsin 53707 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Dave Winston, 608-266-3476 Detailed information: The Wisconsin Geographic Names Council is responsible for reviewing and deciding upon proposals to officially name or change the name of geographic features within the State of Wisconsin. CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pepin CountyPepin County Government Center, 740 7th Ave. West, Room: County Board Room Locations: Iron County | Pepin County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Prairie Du Chien City Hall , 214 E. Blackhawk Ave., Room: Community Room Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin 53821 (Crawford County) View map of location Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Barron CountyBarron County Government Center, 335 E. Monroe Ave., Room: First Floor Auditorium Dane CountyFitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Room: Gathering Waters Conference Room Dodge CountyHoricon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy. 28, Room: Lower Level Auditorium Fond du lac CountyFond du Lac County Governance Building, 160 South Macy Street, Room: G & H Lafayette CountyDarlington Elementary School, 11630 Center Hill Road Marathon CountyMarathon County Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, 212 River Dr. Marquette CountyMarquette County Service Center, 480 Underwood Ave. Oconto CountyGillett Library Community Center, 204 East Main St. Racine CountySturtevant DNR Satellite Center, 9531 Rayne Road, Room: Conference Room St. Croix CountyBaldwin DNR Service Center, 890 Spruce St. Locations: Barron County | Brown County | Dane County | Dodge County | Fond du lac County | Lafayette County | Marathon County | Marquette County | Oconto County | Racine County | Rusk County | St. Croix County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. | |
Wednesday, January 18CONNECTCONNECT 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wisconsin Council on Recycling UW-Stevens Point - Lee S. Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Room: Room 378 Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 (Portage County) View map of location Contact: Angela Carey, 608-266-6965 Detailed information: The council will discuss the selection of priority issues and strategy development. A complete agenda with location details can be found on the council's webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting - Douglas County Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave. Superior, Wisconsin 54880 (Douglas County) View map of location Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Oneida CountyOneida County Airport, 3375 Airport Road, Room: Lower Level Polk CountyPolk County Government Center , 100 Polk Couty Plaza, Room: East Conference Room Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting - Menominee County Menominee County Courthouse , W3269 Courthouse Ln., Room: Lower Level Boardroom Keshena, Wisconsin 54135 (Menominee County) View map of location Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bayfield CountyBayfield County Courthouse, 117 E. Fifth St. Chippewa CountyChippewa County Court House, 711 N. Bridge St. Florence CountyFlorence Natural Resources Center, 5631 Foresty Dr. Kenosha CountyRichard Bong Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Road, Room: Bong Visitor Center Kewaunee CountyMuskrat City Sportsmans Club, E4879 First Road Marinette CountyCrivitz Village Hall, 800 Henriette Ave. Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee DNR Service Center, 2300 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Pierce CountyEllsworth High School IMC, 323 W. Hillcrest St. Trempealeau CountyIndependence City Hall Opera House, 23688 Adams St. Vilas CountyBoulder Junction Community Center, 5392 Park St. (HWY M) Washington CountyDaniel Boone Conservation League, 4694 Hwy.167, Room: Main Hall Wood CountySand Hill Wildlife Area Skills Center, 1715 County Hwy X Locations: Bayfield County | Chippewa County | Florence County | Kenosha County | Kewaunee County | Marinette County | Milwaukee County | Pierce County | Trempealeau County | Vilas County | Washington County | Winnebago County | Wood County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 7:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting - Waushara County Waushara County Courthouse, 209 S. Saint Marie St., Room: Board Room 263 Wautoma, Wisconsin 54982 (Waushara County) View map of location Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. | |
Thursday, January 19CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. NR 151 Rule Change Technical Advisory Committee State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Mary Anne Lowndes, 608-261-6420 Detailed information: The purpose of this meeting is to make recommendations to the NR 151 rule modification and develop a targeted performance standard to address land spreading of manure on soils in sensitive areas of the state - i.e. where depth to bedrock is shallow and the bedrock is fractured (also described as karst topography). Some of the proposed changes to NR 151 may be based on recommendations in the Groundwater Collaboration Workgroup final report, issued in June 2016. CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting - Iowa County Dodgeville DNR Satellite Center, 1500 N. Johns St. Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53533 (Iowa County) View map of location Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting - Green County Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th St., Room: Lower level conference rooms Monroe, Wisconsin 53566 (Green County) View map of location Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. CONNECTCONNECT 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Green Lake CountyGreen Lake County Courthouse, 571 County Road A, Room: Training Room Lincoln CountyLincoln County Sports Club, Schultz Spur Dr. Locations: Green Lake County | Lincoln County Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: Receive and review public input regarding the five year review of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 15-year response plan. A draft agenda and more information is available on the CDAC webpage. | |
Wednesday, January 25CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to end of agenda State Natural Resources Board State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Laurie Ross, 608-267-7420 Detailed information: The Natural Resources Board will: consider proposed rules related to placement and use of tree stands and hunting blinds on DNR managed lands, hunting hours, and a review of wildlife management related spring hearing advisory questions asked to gauge public opinion; consider proposed rules related to public use of department properties and administration of Stewardship grants; consider proposed rules related to cisco (lake herring) harvest in Lake Superior; and consider bear harvest quotas for the 2017 season; and other items. Agenda | |
February 2017 | |
Thursday, February 16CONNECTCONNECT 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Waste and Materials Management Study Group Meeting Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Room: Gathering Waters Conference Room Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Casey Lamensky, 608-267-7574 Detailed information: The five subcommittees of the WMM Study Group will meet to share updates on organics management, terminating monitoring at closed landfills, construction and demolition waste, responsible unit funding and alternative landfill caps. | |
Thursday, February 23CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Air Management Study Group Quarterly Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Marty Burkholder, 608-264-8855 Detailed information: The study group is a stakeholder working group that addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Air Program. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Study Group page about one week in advance. | |
April 2017 | |
Thursday, April 6CONNECTCONNECT 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Waste and Materials Management Study Group Meeting UW-Stevens Point - Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Dr. Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 (Portage County) View map of location Contact: Casey Lamensky, 608-267-7574 Detailed information: The five committees of the WMM Study Group will meet to share updates on organics management, terminating monitoring at closed landfills, construction and demolition waste, responsible unit funding and alternative landfill caps. | |
Thursday, April 27CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wisconsin State Trails Council Meeting Type: To Be Determined Contact: Dan Buckler, 608-261-4933 Detailed information: The State Trails Council provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. | |
June 2017 | |
Thursday, June 8CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Air Management Study Group Quarterly Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Marty Burkholder, 608-264-8855 Detailed information: The study group is a stakeholder working group that addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Air Program. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Study Group page about one week in advance. | |
August 2017 | |
Friday, August 4CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wisconsin State Trails Council Meeting Type: To Be Determined Contact: Dan Buckler, 608-261-4933 Detailed information: The State Trails Council provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. | |
Thursday, August 24CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Air Management Study Group Quarterly Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Marty Burkholder, 608-264-8855 Detailed information: The study group is a stakeholder working group that addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Air Program. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Study Group page about one week in advance. | |
November 2017 | |
Thursday, November 9CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wisconsin State Trails Council Meeting Type: To Be Determined Contact: Dan Buckler, 608-261-4933 Detailed information: The State Trails Council provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. | |
Thursday, November 30CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Air Management Study Group Quarterly Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Marty Burkholder, 608-264-8855 Detailed information: The study group is a stakeholder working group that addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Air Program. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Study Group page about one week in advance. |
Note: Actual meeting end times may be earlier or later than scheduled. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Please verify meeting dates and times prior to attendance.