Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect wetland resources through educational and advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin.
Title:
Executive Director
Protect wetland resources through educational and advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
BA
Becky Abel
222 S Hamilton St, Ste 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
becky.abel@wisconsinwetlands.org
www.wisconsinwetlands.org
222 S Hamilton St, Ste 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
becky.abel@wisconsinwetlands.org
www.wisconsinwetlands.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Abel | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Erin O'Brien | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
8/20/2009
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: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/20/2009
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 818
Relating to: notices concerning construction near or on lakes, streams, or wetlands that are given to applicants for building permits and other construction approvals, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to furnish informational brochures about w...
Bill Text and History
3/24/2010
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: notices concerning construction near or on lakes, streams, or wetlands that are given to applicants for building permits and other construction approvals, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to furnish informational brochures about w...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/24/2010
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 844
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/31/2010
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: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/31/2010
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 852
Relating to: general permits for certain wetland restoration activities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/18/2010
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
This bill is needed to help Wisconsin compete for and spend federal dollars for wetland restoration projects. It will also help increase the number of acres of wetlands restored each year.
Relating to: general permits for certain wetland restoration activities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/18/2010
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
This bill is needed to help Wisconsin compete for and spend federal dollars for wetland restoration projects. It will also help increase the number of acres of wetlands restored each year.
Senate Bill 113
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
8/20/2009
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: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/20/2009
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.
Senate Bill 557
Relating to: notices concerning construction near or on lakes, streams, or wetlands that are given to applicants for building permits and other construction approvals, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to furnish informational brochures about w...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 373
3/12/2010
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
Will protect wetlands and private landowners by helping landowners identify wetlands on their property and avoid accidental violations of wetland regulations.
Relating to: notices concerning construction near or on lakes, streams, or wetlands that are given to applicants for building permits and other construction approvals, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to furnish informational brochures about w...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 373
For
Notification Date3/12/2010
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
Will protect wetlands and private landowners by helping landowners identify wetlands on their property and avoid accidental violations of wetland regulations.
Senate Bill 620
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/18/2010
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: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/18/2010
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
Groundwater protection
Groundwater protection
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/28/2009
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
10/28/2009
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
Wetland property tax concerns
Wetland property tax concerns
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
6/19/2009
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
6/19/2009
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
Wetland restoration policy
Wetland restoration policy
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
6/19/2009
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
6/19/2009
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.
Conservation Lobby Day - A community effort to advance shared conservation priorities related to the stewardship fund, handling of out of state waste, energy efficient schools and Natural resource management integrity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conservation Lobby Day - A community effort to advance shared conservation priorities related to the stewardship fund, handling of out of state waste, energy efficient schools and Natural resource management integrity
Conservation Lobby Day - A community effort to advance shared conservation priorities related to the stewardship fund, handling of out of state waste, energy efficient schools and Natural resource management integrity
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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.
LRB 4047/1 - Continued eligibility for use-value assessment of agricultural lands subject to stream bank protection easements that meet state conservation management requirements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4047/1 - Continued eligibility for use-value assessment of agricultural lands subject to stream bank protection easements that meet state conservation management requirements
LRB 4047/1 - Continued eligibility for use-value assessment of agricultural lands subject to stream bank protection easements that meet state conservation management requirements
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
Wetland disclosure
Wetland disclosure
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
Wetland restoration for flood abatement purposes and general wetland restoration policy.
Wetland restoration for flood abatement purposes and general wetland restoration policy.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
Wetland-related concerns in state budget
Wetland-related concerns in state budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $111.30 |
2009 July - December $848.99 |
2010 January - June $3,230.33 |
2010 July - December $101.40 |
Total $4,292.03 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 0.50 |
2009 July - December 14.40 |
2010 January - June 32.50 |
2010 July - December 2.75 |
Total 50.15 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 2.00 |
2009 July - December 9.25 |
2010 January - June 56.70 |
2010 July - December 1.00 |
Total 68.95 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 9% |
2010 January - June 3% |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: notices concerning construction near or on lakes, streams, or wetlands that are given to applicants for building permits and other construction approvals, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to furnish informational brochures about wetlands laws, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to provide evaluations and statements about whether certain land contains wetlands, and making an appropriation.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 3% |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: notices concerning construction near or on lakes, streams, or wetlands that are given to applicants for building permits and other construction approvals, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to furnish informational brochures about wetlands laws, requiring the Department of Natural Resources to provide evaluations and statements about whether certain land contains wetlands, and making an appropriation.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 4% |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 20% |
2010 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: general permits for certain wetland restoration activities and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 23% |
2010 July - December |
Total 18% |
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 42% |
2010 July - December |
Total 31% |
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 50% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 50% |
2009 July - December 62% |
2010 January - June 4% |
2010 July - December 100% |
Total 20% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 3% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 16% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.