On August 4, 2023, the Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation held a meeting. Agenda: Welcome and Roll Call Commissioner Interview Review Guiding Principles: Methodology Guiding Principles: Small Groups Guiding Principles: Drafting Guiding Principles: Alignment Adjourn
On August 3, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Drinking Water and Ground Water Study Group held their quarterly meeting. Agenda: Welcome and Agenda Review New DG Program Guidance Water Use Section Updates Break Member Roundtable Internal Updates
On July 14, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Drinking Water and Groundwater Program hosted the NR 140 Rulemaking Stakeholder meeting. This meeting allowed stakeholders to obtain information on proposed NR 140 groundwater quality standards for PFOA and PFOS and provide input on the rule draft Economic Impact Analysis (EIA).
On July 10, 2023, the Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation met. Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #195 to create the Commission to advise on the state’s first-ever Green Innovation Fund with the goal to ensure all electricity consumed within the state is 100 percent carbon-free by 2050, as outlined by Gov. Evers in Executive […]
On June 20, 2023, Representative Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) held a news conference to celebrate Pollinator Week (June 19-25, 2023) with the introduction of the Pollinator Protection Package. Advocates and legislators unveil seven pieces of legislation aimed at protecting and encouraging the health of our pollinators, from the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bees to butterflies, bats, birds […]
On June 15, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Environment held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 157: Department of Natural Resources habitat work plan Assembly Bill 171: eligibility for local wildlife control grants Assembly Bill 253: public access to wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram Public Hearing: […]
On June 13, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 320: permits for constructing or enlarging artificial water bodies for the purpose of nonmetallic mining reclamation and modifying administrative rules promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.
On June 5, 2023, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 312: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
On May 18, 2023, the Joint Committee on Finance held an executive session on the 2023-25 biennial budget. The Committee took action on the following sections of the budget: Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Environmental Improvement Fund Natural Resources
On May 10, 2023, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 159: Department of Natural Resources habitat work plan Senate Bill 220: funding for the Fenwood Creek watershed pilot project Senate Bill 239: software, communications equipment, and maps for nonprofit organizations that promote the operation […]
On May 4, 2023, the Joint Committee on Finance met in executive session on the 2023-25 biennial budget to take action on the following sections of the budget: Secretary of State Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board Board of Commissioners of Public Lands Legislature Employment Relations Commission Ethics Commission […]