Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2024
Contact: DNR Office of Communications
DNRPress@wisconsin.gov

Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 10

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, originating from public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF2), 101 S. Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7 as listed on the agenda.

The public is encouraged to watch the April board meeting on the DNR’s YouTube channel.

The deadline to register for public appearance requests and to submit written comments is 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Remote testimony from the public via Zoom may be accepted. In-person public appearances are also welcome.

During the April meeting, several items the Board will be considering include:

• Request that the Board approve the statement of scope for Board Order WM-18-23, and conditionally approve the public hearing notice for Board Order number WM-18-23 and notice of submittal of proposed rules to the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse for proposed rules affecting chapter NR 10 related to the Deer Management Assistance Program.
• Request that the Board approve the Statement of Scope for Emergency Board Order FH-03-24 (E) for proposed rules affecting chapter NR 20 related to Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations.
• Request approval of department recommendations for the FY 2025 Laboratory Accreditation Program Fee Adjustment.
• Request approval of the Wisconsin Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan 2024.

The complete April NRB meeting agenda is available on the DNR website.

In addition to being encouraged to watch the upcoming meeting, there are opportunities for the public to testify and to submit written comments about issues that come before the NRB. More information regarding public participation at Board meetings is available on the DNR website.