Below is PCALR’s comment submitted to the Wisconsin DNR regarding the proposed statewide waterway general permit (GP) for dredging of lakes and streams in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Lakes Policy Report/Action Alert of February 14th:
DNR Holds First of Two Hearing on Proposed Dredging General Permit today in Madison
Second hearing on Thursday in Green Bay
Written comments accepted until March 3
Considerable concern has been raised among lakefront property owners regarding the negative impact of the ease of obtaining authorization to dredge near the shore under a proposed general permit being considered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The following is provided by the UW-Extension Center for Land Use:
The Wisconsin Legislature has made major changes to shoreland zoning in 2015-16.
From Wisconsin Lakes Lake Policy Report March 9, 2016:
The 2015-16 legislative session is nearly, but not quite, over. The Assembly adjourned at the end of February,
Action Alert from Wisconsin Lakes below:
SIGN ONTO LETTER TO GET DREDGING OUT OF AB600 BEFORE WEDNESDAY’S HEARING.
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