On December 10, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board met on the following agenda: ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS CONSENT Approval of brief of action from Oct. 22, 2025 Acknowledgment of Donations Request Authorizations DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEMS Adoption: Proposed Rules Scope Statements Other Approvals OPEN FORUM […]
On December 3, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bear Advisory Committee held their annual meeting on the following agenda items: Public Comments Updates from UWSP Stephens Family Foundation WI Black Bear Research Project Administrative Rule Housekeeping DNR Bear Research Updates Review 2025 conflict and harvest data Develop 2026 bear season recommendations
On November 20, 2025, Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation addressing water contaminants, lead lateral replacements, and well-testing for communities. Speakers include: Rep. Lori Palmeri Rep. Vincent Miresse Sen. Mark Spreitzer Ray Reser, Portage County Board Chair
On November 19, 2025, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 160 Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway Senate Bill 400 Relating to: use restrictions on state and local government electronic devices Senate Bill 451 Relating to: the conditions under which a school […]
On November 14, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Shutdown Ends Hemp Products Banned School Report Cards Trump Pardons State of the Judiciary Legislative Roundup – Knowles Nelson, School Consolidation, Elections WisPolitics Stock Picks
On November 14, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Shutdown Ends Hemp Products Banned School Report Cards Trump Pardons State of the Judiciary Legislative Roundup – Knowles Nelson, School Consolidation, Elections WisPolitics Stock Picks
On November 14, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) met on the following agenda: 10:00 am Introductions, agenda repair, and consideration of Aug 15, 2025 meeting minutes 10:05 am FY 2027 Joint Solicitation RFP update – Jen Hauxwell (UWS) 10:10 am Technical Presentation: Characterization of disperse PFAS sources to groundwater […]
Each year, agricultural producers consider how to make the most of their land and other resources in order to optimize farm yields, profits, and sustainability. Many factors influence how farmers determine their crop mix, whether to plant cover or perennial crops, and what the most productive uses are for manure and agricultural residues, which can […]
On November 6, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group met on the following agenda: 9:30 a.m. Welcome 9:35 a.m. 2024 Annual Drinking Water Report Highlights – Beth Goldowitz, Public Water, WI DNR 9:50 a.m. Groundwater Coordinating Council Report Highlights – Carla Romano, Groundwater Section Manager, WI DNR […]
On October 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board met on the following agenda: 1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS Calling the roll Secretary’s Remarks Approval of agenda for Oct. 22, 2025 2. CONSENT Approval of brief of action from Sept. 24, 2025 Acknowledgement of Donations Request that the Board authorize a preliminary public hearing and […]
On October 20, 2025, a diverse coalition of trade associations, nonprofit organizations, state agencies, and academic partners hosted a special event featuring a panel conversation, Why Forestry and Forest Products Matter to Wisconsin. Industry leaders discussed the sector’s impact on the state’s economy, communities, and environment, as well as the importance of sustainable forest management […]