DNR Meetings, Jan. 25-31, 2026
Jan. 27
Public Informational Meeting For Proposed Green Tier Participation Contract For Kimberly-Clark Marinette
Time: 9 – 10 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact: Jenni Birkholz, JenniferA.Birkholz@
The DNR will hold a public informational meeting concerning the proposed Green Tier participation contract for Kimberly-Clark Marinette. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about the proposal and offer verbal or written comments for consideration.
Join this meeting on Microsoft Teams.
Join by phone: 608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 376 713 035#
To learn more about Green Tier, visit this DNR website.
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Jan. 27
January Wisconsin Council On Forestry Meeting
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact: Abby Widell, Abby.Widell@wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Council on Forestry will meet to discuss the following:
- Operational Guidelines Update; Action Item: Approve Updated Operational Guidelines
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel Update; Potential Action Item
- Red Pine and Oak Initiative Update
- DNR Forestland Inventory and Report
- WisFIRS Introduction
- WI Forests FIRST Update on Steering Committee and Project Manager
- Forestry Program Funding Efforts Update
- Forestry Works Initiative
- State Forester and National Forest Updates
- Legislative Updates
More details, the agenda and any supporting materials can be found on the Council on Forestry webpage. This meeting will be held both in-person and virtually via Zoom.
Join in person:
Lincoln County Service Center
Lincoln County Board Room
801 N Sales Street
Merrill, WI 54452
Join virtually by registering to attend on Zoom.
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Jan. 27
Laboratory Certification Standards Review Council Quarterly Meeting
Time: 9 a.m. – End of Agenda
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact: Tom Trainor, Tom.Trainor@
This is a regular meeting (quarterly) of the Laboratory Certification Standard Review Council. The agenda for this meeting can be found on the DNR website.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 292 672 973 428; Passcode: Pa7VT3xc
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; 542840596
Join in person:
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
2nd floor Fishbowl Conference Room
2601 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
Follow appropriate check-in procedures. Lab Cert staff will be present virtually.
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Jan. 27
Trout Habitat Improvement Evaluations In Florence And Forest Counties
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact: Greg Matzke, Gregory.Matzke@
Ever wonder if trout habitat enhancement projects work? Greg Matzke, DNR fisheries biologist, recently evaluated the impact of a dozen different habitat projects on one of the best systems in his area. At this presentation, we will walk through them one by one and see if the effort put into these trout streams pays off.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenter: Greg Matzke, DNR fisheries biologist
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 218 338 826 389 45; Passcode: bE6jx294
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 290861488#
Join in person:
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive
Florence, WI 54121
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Jan. 28
Lake Poygan Breakwall Team Meeting
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact: Josh Jackl, Joshua.Jackl@wisconsin.
Meeting to discuss funding updates, contractor contacts/updated costs, DPS entry, and any other items since the November meeting.
Join in person:
Oshkosh DNR Service Center
625 E. County Rd Y, Suite 700,
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
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Jan. 28
Lower Green Bay Area Of Concern Habitat Restoration And Fisheries Monitoring: Year One Updates
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact: Sam Schaick, Samuel.Schaick@
In 1987, Lower Green Bay and the lower 7 miles of the Fox River were listed as a Great Lakes Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA. After toxic sediment cleanup was completed, various habitat projects were planned with the intention of improving habitat for fish, including musky, walleye, yellow perch and others. Starting in March of 2025, the AOC fisheries team began collecting pre-data to evaluate the success of various habitat projects and inform future habitat work. We will be discussing the history of the AOC, upcoming habitat projects and our AOC fisheries monitoring program.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Sam Schaick and Jason Lins, DNR fisheries biologists, Jessica Brandt, DNR Lake Michigan Area of Concern project management specialist, Brie Kupsky, DNR Green Bay program coordinator, and Mandy Sharkey, DNR Lake Michigan Area of Concern project management specialist.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 235 106 148 579 05; Passcode: FK7zg9mz
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 902887969#
Join in person:
Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
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Jan. 28
Beaver Management Listening Session
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact: Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@
A public listening session hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to gather public input on the state’s Beaver Management Plan.
DNR staff will provide a brief overview of the steps being taken to revise the current beaver management plan. Members of the public will then be provided the opportunity to share their thoughts on issues, concerns or solutions relating to beaver management. Input collected during listening sessions will be considered during plan development.
Register to attend this virtual session.
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Jan. 28
Fisheries Management Meeting On Statewide Genetic Management Plan
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact: Aaron Cole, [email protected]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on Jan. 28 to discuss the Fisheries Management Bureau’s statewide genetic management plan.
This meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. in person and via Microsoft Teams. The Fisheries Management Bureau is committed to stocking fish with the greatest potential for survival and has been working over the past several years to update the statewide genetics management plan using the most current data and science.
DNR Fisheries staff will present and discuss the updated statewide genetics management plan and seek public comments and input.
Join in person:
UW-Stevens Point DeBot Dining Center
Room 053-055 (Lower DeBot)
325 Isadore Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 295 497 445 034 47; Passcode: zi9UM29L
Join by phone by dialing 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 187958640#
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HEARINGS
Jan. 25-31, 2026
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Jan. 30
Public Hearing On Permanent Rule FWP-22-24, Relating To Chs. NR 1 And 45 And Minor Changes To DNR Property Management Regulations (The 2025 Property Management Housekeeping Rule)
Time: Noon – End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact: Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@
The department is holding a second public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FWP-22-24 (CR 25-088) relating to chs. NR 1 and 45, and minor changes to DNR property management regulations (the 2025 property management housekeeping rule) to address technical difficulties that occurred during the first hearing on Jan. 12, 2026. Based on public comments received during the initial comment period from Dec. 8, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, the department intends to remove sections 4 and 6 (climbing-related definitions) of the rule from the final version that will go to the Natural Resources Board for consideration. The department intends to address sections 4 and 6 of the current rule and climbing provisions during a future rulemaking effort.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance using the Zoom meeting link if they plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. You may also email written comments on the scope statement to Meredith.Penthorn@
View the hearing notice and proposed rule on the DNR’s Proposed Permanent Rules webpage.
Join the meeting online via Zoom.
Join via phone: 301-715-8592; 840 722 858 46#
Webinar ID: 840 7228 5846
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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please call the contact person listed for the meeting or hearing with specific information on your request before the date of the scheduled hearing.
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