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 | |
Monday, January 23CONNECTCONNECT 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DNR Sturgeon Team UW-Stevens Point - Trainer Natural Resources Building, 800 Reserve St., Room: 110 Stevens Point, WI , Wisconsin 54481 (Portage County) View map of location Contact: Ryan Koenigs, 920-303-5450
Detailed information: The agenda for the meeting is to update team members on management activities since our last meeting and to discuss updating the DNR's Sturgeon Management Plan. | |
Tuesday, January 24CONNECTCONNECT 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Public Lands Management Specialist Team Wausau DNR Service Center, 5301 Rib Mountain Dr. Wausau, Wisconsin 54401 (Marathon County) View map of location Contact: Nick Morehouse, 608-355-4475 Detailed information: The group will be discussing public land management policy and handbook updates. CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Recreation Opportunity Analysis Meeting Wyndham Garden Fitchburg, 2969 Cahill Main Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Cameron Bump, 715-839-2786 Detailed information: Recreation representatives will discuss statewide recreation goals and begin to develop a process to best gather public input so that the Department can analyze recreation opportunities across the state. Recreation opportunities analysis News release | |
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 | |
Thursday, January 26CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Air Management Study Group - Permit Streamlining Workgroup Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: 713 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kristin Hart, 608-266-6876 Detailed information: The agenda and additional information is available on the Air Management Study Group page. CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wisconsin Council on Forestry Westwood Conference Center, 1800 Westwood Center Blvd. Wausau, Wisconsin (Marathon County) View map of location Contact: Kelsey Pickart, 608-264-8851 Detailed information: Wisconsin Council on Forestry agenda is forthcoming. To RSVP or have questions regarding meeting logistics email Kelsey Pickart at Kelsey.pickart@wisconsin.gov. CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stewardship Advisory Council State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Pam Foster Felt, 608-266-0868 Detailed information: The Stewardship Advisory Council agenda topics will include: Stewardship grant program updates; review of draft project evaluation/ranking criteria; and new member nominations. CONNECTCONNECT 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Education Committee State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St. , Room: 708 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Tara Bergeson, 608-264-6043 Detailed information: The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's Education Committee will meet to discuss ongoing educational efforts including the 2017 Invader Crusader Awards, Invasive Species Awareness Month video competition, outreach to selected audiences and ongoing program updates. Agenda [PDF]. CONNECTCONNECT 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lake Michigan Lake Trout Rule Development Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Ave., Room: Lake Michigan Conference Room Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015 (Manitowoc County) View map of location Contact: Brad Eggold, 414-382-7921 Detailed information: The DNR is moving quickly to develop an emergency rule to increase fishing opportunities for lake trout in Lake Michigan. A scoping statement for the emergency rule and a possible permanent rule were approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board in December. The DNR will use angler feedback gathered at this January meeting to develop specific language for an emergency rule. Stakeholders also can submit comments until Feb. 8 via DNRLAKEMICHIGANPLAN@wisconsin.gov. CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum Meeting Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Ave., Room: Lake Michigan Conference Room Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015 (Manitowoc County) View map of location Contact: Todd Kalish, 608-266-5285
Detailed information: The Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum will convene to discuss Lake Michigan brown trout stocking plans for 2017. The meeting will be used to gauge angler preferences and maximize the benefits of continued brown trout stocking. | |
Friday, January 27CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lower Fox River/Green Bay Area of Concern Update Meeting
Green Bay DNR Service Center, 2984 Shawano Ave., Room: Lake Michigan Room Green Bay, Wisconsin 54313 (Brown County) View map of location Contact: Megan O'Shea, 920-662-5465 Detailed information: DNR and stakeholder discussion of the draft 2016 Remedial Action Plan Update for the Lower Fox River/Green Bay Area of Concern. Agenda [PDF] | |
Monday, January 30CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sheboygan River Area of Concern Technical Advisory Committee Glas Coffee House, 924 N. 14th St., Room: Suite A Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081 (Sheboygan County) View map of location Contact: Eric Evensen, 920-893-8527 Detailed information: The Sheboygan River Area of Concern (AOC) Technical Advisory Committee provides input and technical assistance on projects and reporting duties within the Sheboygan River Area of Concern. Agenda items include Area of Concern updates, discussion on the Fish and Wildlife Restoration Plan and discussion on the 2016 Remedial Action Plan. CONNECTCONNECT 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Air Management Study Group - 2015 Ozone Workgroup Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Gail Good, 608-264-8537 Detailed information: This work group of the Air Management Study Group, along with other stakeholders, will be considering implementation of the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. | |
February 2017 | |
Thursday, February 2CONNECTCONNECT 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sporting Heritage Council State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Keith Warnke, 608 576 5243
Detailed information: The Sporting Heritage Council will discuss DNR strategic alignment, fish and wildlife account report and other issues. Agenda [PDF]. CONNECTCONNECT 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Totogatic Wildlife Area Master Planning Town Hall Hayward High School, 10320 N. Greenwood Ln., Room: Auditorium Hayward, Wisconsin 54843 (Sawyer County) View map of location Contact: Shelley Warwick, 608-266-2698 Detailed information: Department of Natural Resources staff will be in attendance to kick-off the master planning process for the Totogatic Wildlife Area, share timelines and information on the property's existing uses and gather information regarding desired future management. A second public meeting will be held later in 2017. News release | |
Monday, February 6CONNECTCONNECT 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Open house meeting for the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program at the Devil's Lake State Park Devil's Lake State Park, S5975 Park Road, Room: Park Headquarters Baraboo, Wisconsin (Sauk County) View map of location Contact: Jonah Moline, property manager, 608-356-2185, or Bill McNee, forest health specialist, 920-893-8543 Detailed information: Aerial spraying to control gypsy moth caterpillars is planned for 246 acres at Devil's Lake State Park this spring. The spraying will be done in order to reduce gypsy moth populations and prevent the caterpillars from defoliating trees in the treatment area. The spraying will occur sometime between the middle of May and early June, depending on weather conditions and caterpillar development. News release | |
Tuesday, February 7CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Waste and Materials Management Study Group - Recycling Innovations Subgroup Phone in (see detailed information), (Conference Call County) Contact: Casey Lamensky, 608-267-7574 Detailed information: The Recycling Innovations subgroup of the WMM Study Group will meet to discuss the criteria for recycling innovation including measurement metrics and goals. For call in information please contact Jennifer Semrau at 608-267-7550. | |
Wednesday, February 8CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contaminated Sediments External Advisory Group (Subgroups 1-3) State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: 513 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kristin DuFresne, 920-662-5443 Detailed information: Subgroups 1-3 of the Contaminated Sediments External Advisory Group will meet from 9 a.m.to noon according to the schedule below. A detailed agenda will be posted on the group's Contaminated Sediments External Advisory Group page of the DNR website. (Advisory subgroup tab) soon. Subgroup 1 (Site Specific Standard Development) and Subgroup 2 (Default or "Baseline" Standard Development) will meet together, beginning at 9 a.m. Subgroup 3 (Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM)/Transition Zone Issues) will meet at 11 a.m. or sooner if the first two groups wrap up early. To join via Skype, please contact Kristin DuFresne. | |
Thursday, February 9CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. | |
Thursday, February 16CONNECTCONNECT 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Air Management Study Group - 2015 Ozone Workgroup Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Gail Good, 608-264-8537 Detailed information: This work group of the Air Management Study Group, along with other stakeholders, will be considering implementation of the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. CONNECTCONNECT 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. | |
Wednesday, February 22CONNECTCONNECT 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mead Wildlife Area annual public meeting to discuss the experience of hunters and visitors during the 2015 waterfowl season Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center, George W. Mead Wildlife Area, S2148 County Highway S Milladore, Wisconsin 54454 (Wood County) View map of location Contact: Patrice Eyers, 715-457-6771 Detailed information: This meeting has been held annually for several years, and is a great opportunity for property users to learn more about the property and its unique public use opportunities. Beginning with the 2010 waterfowl season, these grassroots efforts resulted in the implementation of a series of special waterfowl hunting season regulations designed to improve waterfowl hunter experience at the Mead Wildlife Area.Topics to be discussed at this year's meeting include: 2016 waterfowl season overview; feedback regarding existing shooting hour and season regulations; McMillan Wildlife Area season overview; canoe tie-up areas; and wetland management plans for Mead and McMillan Marsh Wildlife Areas. | |
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. | |
March 2017 | |
Friday, March 10CONNECTCONNECT 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Air Management Study Group - 2015 Ozone Workgroup Meeting State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St., Room: G09 Madison, Wisconsin 53703 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Gail Good, 608-264-8537 Detailed information: This work group of the Air Management Study Group, along with other stakeholders, will be considering implementation of the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. | |
Thursday, March 23CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Sun Prairie Municipal Building, 300 E. Main St. Sun Prairie , Wisconsin 53590 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. | |
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. | |
May 2017 | |
Thursday, May 4CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. | |
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. | |
Thursday, June 15CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Dane County UW Extension, 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Room: Room 121 Madison, Wisconsin 53718 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. | |
July 2017 | |
Thursday, July 27CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative City of Madison Engineering Division, 1600 Emil St. Madison , Wisconsin 53713 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. | |
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. | |
September 2017 | |
Thursday, September 7CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Fitchburg DNR Service Center, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. | |
October 2017 | |
Thursday, October 19CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. | |
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. | |
December 2017 | |
Thursday, December 7CONNECTCONNECT 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative Sun Prairie Municipal Building, 300 E. Main St. Sun Prairie , Wisconsin 53590 (Dane County) View map of location Contact: Kim McCutcheon, 608-275-3208 Detailed information: The Green Tier Clear Waters Initiative group will be discussing the signatories' reports, updates in storm water, erosion control and other related issues. |
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.