On January 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group will meet on the following agenda: DNR Updates Update on lab method for PFAS Public input opportunities Action Items Approval: 2025 EAG Meeting Strategy Approval to finalize: White Paper: RR Program Fees and Funding Sustainability Approval to finalize: White […]
On January 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. Agenda includes the following: Organizational Matters: Calling the roll; Secretary’s remarks; Approval of agenda for Jan. 22, 2025 Consent: Approval of brief of action from Dec. 11, 2024; Natural Resources […]
On January 14, 2025, Midwest Environmental Advocates held a news conference following Supreme Court oral arguments in Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. At issue is the state’s ability to regulate PFAS and other hazardous substances under Wisconsin’s Spills Law. Speakers include: Tony Wilkin Gibart – Executive Director Midwest Environmental […]
On January 14, 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Case Number 22AP718. This is a review of a decision by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II (headquartered in Waukesha), affirming a Waukesha County Circuit Court order, Judge Michael O. Bohren presiding, […]
On January 8, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a virtual public hearing for a draft rule that would rework portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries. Generally, the draft rule proposes a return to habitat-based deer management units in the Northern Forest Zone and adjusts a portion of the Central […]
On January 3, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon 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: Madison Uncounted Ballots Investigation Look Ahead to 2025 Legislative Session Brandtjen’s New Role New DNR Appointee Gableman’s Legal Fees Wikler Endorsement for DNC Chair
On January 3, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon 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: Madison Uncounted Ballots Investigation Look Ahead to 2025 Legislative Session Brandtjen’s New Role New DNR Appointee Gableman’s Legal Fees Wikler Endorsement for DNC Chair
On December 17, 2024, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing and an executive session on the following: Department of Natural Resources – Chapter NR 20, Fishing: Inland Waters; Outlying Waters, Wisconsin Administrative Code The Committee heard testimony and review the rules of the Department of Natural Resources relating to […]
The Annual Stakeholder meeting of the Nonmetallic Mine Advisory Committee (NMAC) was held on December 16, 2024. The committee serves to advise the Department on the administration of nonmetallic mine reclamation.
On December 11, 2024, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board met on the following agenda: Organizational Matters Consent: Approval of brief of action from Oct. 23, 2024 Acceptance of Donation – The National Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Acknowledgement of Donation – Wyalusing State Park Request authorization – Board Order WY-09-24 Discussion and Possible Action Concerning Items […]
On December 10, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes met on the following agenda: Discussion of committee assignment, including: Summary of findings Conclusions LRB-0604/P3, relating to sandhill crane damage reimbursement program and making an appropriation LRB-0591/P4, relating to hunting of sandhill cranes, wildlife damage abatement assistance and claim payments for damage caused […]
