The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held the second meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee on October 16, 2025. The committee discusses policy and technical topics relevant to wolf management. Agenda: Welcome and Review Committee Goals/Timeline Public Comment (In-person or written only) Review and approve Committee Agreements Hopes/Concerns Activity World Café Dialogue Process Harvest […]
On October 13, 2025, members of the Wisconsin State Assembly hosted a news conference to honor Indigenous Peoples Day and introduce “Rights of Nature” Legislation and revive “Prove it First.” Wisconsin’s previously bipartisan “Prove It First” law — requires mining companies to prove their projects won’t harm our water — and recognizes Devil’s Lake’s legal […]
On September 24, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board held a meeting on the following agenda: 1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS A. Calling the roll B. Secretary’s Remarks C. Approval of agenda for Sept. 24, 2025 2. CONSENT A. Approval of brief of action from Aug. 13, 2025 B. – K. Acknowledgement of Donations 3. […]
On September 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 1 including: PFAS Update: Forever Chemicals, Immediate Challenges Panel Discussion Speakers: Eric Wimberger, State Senator, Wisconsin State Legislature; Rebecca J. Roeker, Attorney, Attolles Law, s.c.; Larry Kinsman, Principal, ORIN Technologies Moderator: Alayne Krause, County Administrator, Sheboygan County
On September 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 1 including: County Issues in the Northwoods: Navigating Northern Realities Panel Discussion: Speakers: Mary Felzkowski, State Senator, Wisconsin State Legislature; Kevin Dospoy, Deputy Director, Forward Analytics Moderator: Michael Luckey, County Administrator, Jefferson County
On September 22, 2025, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View) joined local officials, investors, company executives, and representatives from adjacent industries to host a news conference announcing legislation to revitalize Northern Wisconsin’s forestry industry.
On September 11, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wolf Advisory Committee met on the following agenda: Welcome, Purpose & Orientation Who Are We & Appreciative Interviews Charter & Scope Walkthrough Public Comment*. Wolf Monitoring Overview and Population Estimates Co-Creating Working Agreements Gallery Walk – What’s at Stake TRIZ Lite (Theory of Inventive Problem […]
On September 8, 2025, Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) will host an informational briefing on Neonicotinoids, or “Neonics,” and their relationship to pollinator population declines. During this session UW researchers, Extension and public health specialists will provide critical information about the use of neonics in agricultural and non-agricultural settings and the implications for Wisconsin’s agricultural industry, […]
On September 3, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Deer Advisory Committee will meet on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Deer Advisory Committee Charter and Work Plan Approval (decision) 3. Public Comment Period 4. Spring Hearing Rule Proposal Recommendations (decision) Allow CDACs to recommend the January Archery Extension w/o the Holiday […]
On August 26, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 18 Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes Assembly Bill 181 Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 267 Relating […]
On August 26, 2025, Legislative Democrats held a news conference to introduce a bill to keep the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Alive. Speakers include: Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-Stevens Point) Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha)
