Endangered Resources Review - Utility Projects

The Office of Energy (OE) is responsible for endangered resources review for all utility projects that fall under its authority. These utility projects include:

• Power plants (including water intake structures)
• Electrical transmission lines
• Electrical distribution lines
• Natural gas pipelines
• Oil pipelines
• Telecommunication lines
• Watermain projects regulated by PSC, and
• Wind projects

Endangered Resources Reviews for utility projects not listed above (i.e. sewer and water treatment plants) are still reviewed by the Bureau of Endangered Resources (BER). The OE works closely with the BER to implement the Department’s Endangered Resources protection policies and regulations. The Endangered Resources Program works to conserve Wisconsin's biodiversity for present and future generations. Its goals are to identify, protect and manage native plants, animals and natural communities, from the very common to the critically endangered.

We have made available a list of common questions that pertain to Endangered Resources Review.

• WHAT ARE ENDANGERED RESOURCES (ER)?
• WHAT IS AN ER REVIEW?
• WHAT PROJECTS NEED AN ER REVIEW?
• HOW DO I REQUEST AN ER REVIEW?
• WHAT IS THE TIMELINE AND FEE FOR AN ER REVIEW?
• WHAT IS AN NHI LICENSE AGREEMENT AND HOW DO I OBTAIN ONE?
• IF I HAVE AN NHI LICENSE AGREEMENT, DO I STILL NEED AN ER REVIEW?
• WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I RECEIVE AN ER REVIEW RESPONSE?
• WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

For more information on Endangered Resources review please contact:
Sheri Koslowsky
(608) 261-4382