Residents of Wisconsin who have vested interests in the region's natural resources are gearing up for the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting set for June 25th. The session, which kicks off at the early hour of 8:30 a.m., will be staged at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, precisely at the Student Center located on the scenic 900 Wood Road in Kenosha. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the agenda for the day is loaded with items directly impacting the state's wildlife and fishery policies.
The upcoming proceedings will be accessible both in person and virtually, with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) providing a live stream via their official YouTube channel. Members of the public who wish to participate or submit written comments must do so by 11 a.m. on June 18, one week before the board convenes. Opportunities to speak will be available both via Zoom and in person.
At the upcoming June meeting, the board will review proposed rule changes related to wildlife management, including amendments outlined in Board Order WM-17-24. They will also examine Board Order FH-10-24, which proposes changes to fishing regulations across inland and boundary waters. Additional agenda items include a presentation of findings from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing Advisory Question Summary and Convention, a historical overview of the 125-year-old Wisconsin State Park System, a report on ongoing ozone non-attainment issues in Southeastern Wisconsin, and updates on boating safety, wake boats, and aquatic invasive species.
The June session of the board will address a broad range of environmental topics, with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encouraging public participation. The meeting is open to all stakeholders interested in environmental policy, with decisions made during the session expected to impact ecosystems, local economies, and communities across the state.
