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January 2021 | |
Tuesday, January 26Mitigation Banking Webinars Session 6: Developing Hydrology Monitoring Plans Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Tom Nedland, 920-286-3739 Detailed information: This webinar will focus on developing hydrology monitoring plans for wetland mitigation banks. This event will be held remotely via webex and requires registration in advance. After you register, you should receive an email with a link from webex to join the meeting at the designated time. Register now [exit DNR]. Published: 8/10/2020 2:53:03 PM Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Time: 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meeting Type: Phone in (see detailed information) Contact: Amanda Kamps, 608-712-5280 Detailed information: The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council will meet by conference call. The council: will be given updates on SARS-CoV-2 in animals and bat, felid, and mustelid rehabilitation; will review the deer rehabilitation policy, licensing forms, and Keep Wildlife Wild updates. For more information contact Amanda Kamps 608-712-5280 or amanda.kamps@wisconsin.gov. Published: 1/20/2021 4:15:02 PM Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan Virtual Meeting - Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, Winnebago counties Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Max Wolter, 715-634-7429 Detailed information: The department will begin updating Wisconsin's Walleye Management Plan [PDF] through regional public meetings and surveys. The updating process will include a review of the existing plan, an analysis of available data and trends and significant public input on angling and management preferences. Individuals from Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie and Winnebago counties who would like to participate in this virtual public meeting should contact Max Wolter at Max.Wolter@wisconsin.gov or 715-634-7429. Pre-registration is required. Published: 10/6/2020 1:17:29 PM | |
Wednesday, January 27Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m. to end of agenda Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Laurie Ross, 608-267-7420 Detailed information: The Natural Resources Board will consider: proposed rules related to nonferrous metallic mining activities; consider a request for approval of recommendations for the 2021 bear harvest quotas; hear an information item on the 2020 deer hunting season; and other items. In light of COVID-19, the board will be meeting via eConference. Members of the public can submit written comments by the posted deadline date for board consideration. Only remote testimony (no face-to-face appearances) will be offered at the meeting. You must be pre-registered to testify. OPEN FORUM: Testimony that pertains to topics not on the meeting agenda) - at approximately 10:15 a.m. or following break. Please refer to pages 4-5 of agenda [PDf] for required pre-registration information and protocol. Public Participation Deadline: NRB Liaison receipt to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. The public is encouraged to watch the meeting via Zoom Webinar [exit DNR]. If the Zoom Webinar is at capacity and you cannot join, please view the simulcast at https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/db651fe9c22c478d8023916d1540af491d. Published: 1/19/2021 12:38:22 PM Wisconsin Invasive Species Council - Woody Ornamental Species Assessment Group Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meeting Type: Phone in (see detailed information) Contact: Bernadette Williams, 608-444-6948 Detailed information: The Wisconsin Invasive Species Council's Woody Ornamental Species Assessment Group (SAG) will meet to review and makes recommendations on species currently regulated under Wisconsin's Invasive Species Rule (Ch. NR 40). The group will meet every Wednesday in January from 9-11 a.m. The agenda and more details are available from Bernadette Williams. Published: 1/12/2021 2:18:09 PM Trout Team Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Justin Haglund, 608-341-9465 Detailed information: The DNR trout team will discuss trout stocking guidance, genetics, and PIT tagging. Join online via Skype link or by phone at 1-866-715-6499, passcode 901 947 8478#. Published: 1/22/2021 1:37:42 PM Non-motorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Drew Hanson, 608-977-0400 Detailed information: The Non-motorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council will hold a special meeting to learn more about and discuss the Blue Mounds State Park draft master plan and the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail draft trail plan. The Council may provide consultation to the DNR. This meeting will take place virtually via Zoom with a phone-in option. The Council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, DNR and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management. If you would like to attend this virtual meeting, contact Drew Hanson to receive connection information. Public comment may be received in writing by emailing Drew Hanson before 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Published: 1/13/2021 2:50:41 PM Big Muskego Lake Northern Pike Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. to end of agenda Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Ben Heussner, 414-303-0109 Detailed information: The topic of this meeting is Big Muskego Lake northern pike fishing regulations and habitat management. This meeting will be held virtually and will include a presentation on recent fisheries management netting survey results, current and upcoming regulation change proposals and fisheries management goals. Pre-registration is required; register via Zoom to receive a confirmation email and link to the meeting. Published: 1/22/2021 1:54:47 PM | |
Thursday, January 28Elk Advisory Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Scott Roepke, 715-284-1403 Detailed information: The Elk Advisory Committee will meet virtually via Zoom. Join Zoom meeting [exit DNR] Published: 1/6/2021 1:58:52 PM | |
February 2021 | |
Tuesday, February 2Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan Virtual Meeting - Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan counties Date: Tuesday, February 02, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Max Wolter, 715-634-7429 Detailed information: The department will begin updating Wisconsin's Walleye Management Plan [PDF] through regional public meetings and surveys. The updating process will include a review of the existing plan, an analysis of available data and trends and significant public input on angling and management preferences. Individuals from Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties who would like to participate in this virtual public meeting should contact Max Wolter at Max.Wolter@wisconsin.gov or 715-634-7429. Pre-registration is required. Published: 10/6/2020 1:17:29 PM | |
Thursday, February 4Air Management Study Group Meeting Date: Thursday, February 04, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to end of agenda Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Craig Czarnecki, 608-267-3137 Detailed information: The AM Study Group is a stakeholder working group that addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Air Management Program. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. And agenda and connection information will be available on the Study Group webpage at least one week prior to the meeting. Published: 1/14/2021 11:50:41 AM | |
Monday, February 8Standards Oversight Council (SOC) Representatives Meeting Date: Monday, February 08, 2021 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Amy Minser, 608-266-4359 Detailed information: The Standards Oversight Council (SOC) was created to promote a team approach in developing technical standards used for soil and water conservation in Wisconsin. This meeting will take place virtually via Zoom and will consist of representatives from cooperating agencies and organizations who are involved with developing technical standards and the delivery of soil and water conservation programs. Agenda [PDF] Join Zoom Meeting [exit DNR] Published: 1/19/2021 2:51:17 PM | |
Tuesday, February 16Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan Virtual Meeting - Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha counties Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Max Wolter, 715-634-7429 Detailed information: The department will begin updating Wisconsin's Walleye Management Plan [PDF] through regional public meetings and surveys. The updating process will include a review of the existing plan, an analysis of available data and trends and significant public input on angling and management preferences. Individuals from Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties who would like to participate in this virtual public meeting should contact Max Wolter at Max.Wolter@wisconsin.gov or 715-634-7429. Pre-registration is required. Published: 10/6/2020 1:17:29 PM | |
Tuesday, February 23Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan Virtual Meeting - Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson, Rock counties Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meeting Type: Online and/or Conference Call (see detailed information) Contact: Max Wolter, 715-634-7429 Detailed information: The department will begin updating Wisconsin's Walleye Management Plan [PDF] through regional public meetings and surveys. The updating process will include a review of the existing plan, an analysis of available data and trends and significant public input on angling and management preferences. Individuals from Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson and Rock counties who would like to participate in this virtual public meeting should contact Max Wolter at Max.Wolter@wisconsin.gov or 715-634-7429. Pre-registration is required. Published: 10/6/2020 1:17:29 PM | |
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