Gathering Waters Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non-profit conservation organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Conservation and acquisition of land for public benefit, including natural areas, parks, trails, wildlife habitat and watersheds by non-profit conservation organizations.
Title:
Outreach Policy Coordinator
Non-profit conservation organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Conservation and acquisition of land for public benefit, including natural areas, parks, trails, wildlife habitat and watersheds by non-profit conservation organizations.
Title:
Outreach Policy Coordinator
Contact
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Althea Dotzour
211 S Paterson St Ste 270
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9131
(608) 663-5971
althea@gatheringwaters.org
211 S Paterson St Ste 270
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9131
(608) 663-5971
althea@gatheringwaters.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Elkin | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Althea Dotzour | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Scott Froehlke | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/14/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William P O'Connor | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 187
relating to: information about real property purchased with stewardship money and public access to that property.
Bill Text and History
3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We wholeheartedly support the intent of AB 187 to increase awareness and use of public lands purchased with Stewardship Funds. The land trust community has several concerns with provisions of AB 187.
relating to: information about real property purchased with stewardship money and public access to that property.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We wholeheartedly support the intent of AB 187 to increase awareness and use of public lands purchased with Stewardship Funds. The land trust community has several concerns with provisions of AB 187.
Assembly Bill 265
relating to: the sale of development rights separate from the sale of property.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Property taxes on eased developement rights should not be imposed on non-profit conservation organizations who "hold" the easements. Transfer tax should not be implemented on development rights purchases.
relating to: the sale of development rights separate from the sale of property.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Property taxes on eased developement rights should not be imposed on non-profit conservation organizations who "hold" the easements. Transfer tax should not be implemented on development rights purchases.
Assembly Bill 607
relating to: prohibiting the sale of a product in a plastic container if the container does not consist of a percentage of postconsumer waste by weight and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: prohibiting the sale of a product in a plastic container if the container does not consist of a percentage of postconsumer waste by weight and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 675
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
3/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 679
relating to: eliminating the exemption from yield tax for certain managed forest land, management plans for designating land as managed forest land, and calculating withdrawal tax for certain managed forest land.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 64
9/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: eliminating the exemption from yield tax for certain managed forest land, management plans for designating land as managed forest land, and calculating withdrawal tax for certain managed forest land.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 64
For
Notification Date9/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1012
relating to: sale of public lands and investment of proceeds from the sale of public lands and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to obligate moneys under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program to acquire certain public lands...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 352
2/16/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: sale of public lands and investment of proceeds from the sale of public lands and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to obligate moneys under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program to acquire certain public lands...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 352
For
Notification Date2/16/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
1/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
1/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Notification Date
4/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
4/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Notification Date
4/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
4/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a statewide purchase of development rights program
Development of a statewide purchase of development rights program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/31/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/31/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the creation of a forest legacy program
Relating to the creation of a forest legacy program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the creation of a Managed Forest Law granting program
Relating to the creation of a Managed Forest Law granting program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
natural resources and stewardship
natural resources and stewardship
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/21/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/21/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2006 January - June $2,535.47 |
2006 July - December $4,242.45 |
Total $6,777.92 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2006 January - June 24.50 |
2006 July - December 20.00 |
Total 44.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2006 January - June 16.00 |
2006 July - December 53.40 |
Total 69.40 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December 30% |
Total 23% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 80% |
2006 July - December 60% |
Total 67% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.