Wisconsin County Forests Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Public forest and natural resource management interests of counties with county forest lands enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law. Engage in state legislative and policy issues related to public land and natural resource management.

Lobbying Interests:
Forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource management, tourism, and transportation issues that may impact or effect sustainable management of county forests enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law.

Contact
RL
Rebekah Luedtke
801 N Sales Str, Suite 107
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-1097
rebekah@wisconsincountyforests.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 181
Assembly Bill 181
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
04162025_040205_CFA grant eligibilty legislative brief.pdf

Senate Bill 158
Senate Bill 158
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
4/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
04032025_042858_CFA grant eligibilty legislative brief.pdf

Budget Bill Subjects

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Natural Resources: Forestry
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

SB158/ AB181 – modifying and creating administrative rules related to county forest administration grant
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SB158/ AB181 – modifying and creating administrative rules related to county forest administration grant

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/9/2025
First Communication Date
2/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

All matters pertaining to the forest products industry including but not limited to markets, economic impact, state financial and legislative support, strategic roadmaps, planning, etc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to the forest products industry including but not limited to markets, economic impact, state financial and legislative support, strategic roadmaps, planning, etc

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

All matters pertaining to the state budget including but not limited to DNR & DOT
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to the state budget including but not limited to DNR & DOT

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

All matters pertaining to motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation including but not limited to funding, programs, grants, loans, services, limits, etc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation including but not limited to funding, programs, grants, loans, services, limits, etc

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

All matters pertaining to the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program including but not limited to funding and reauthorization.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program including but not limited to funding and reauthorization.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

All matter pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources including but not limited to funding, budgets, staffing, NR code, NRB, etc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matter pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources including but not limited to funding, budgets, staffing, NR code, NRB, etc

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

All matters pertaining to county forests and §28.10 & 28.11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to county forests and §28.10 & 28.11

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

Matters pertaining to general water permitting for county forests
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to general water permitting for county forests

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

Matters pertaining to the county forest administration grant and it's requirements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to the county forest administration grant and it's requirements

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Continuation

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

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

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures