Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Membership is comprised of county supervisors on the land conservation committee and their county land conservation department staff.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues pertaining to county land and water conservation department interests, such as protecting water quality and quantity, soil conservation, wetland protection, invasive species control and mitigation, land use planning, and budget matters related to funding county departments.
Title:
Executive Director
Membership is comprised of county supervisors on the land conservation committee and their county land conservation department staff.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues pertaining to county land and water conservation department interests, such as protecting water quality and quantity, soil conservation, wetland protection, invasive species control and mitigation, land use planning, and budget matters related to funding county departments.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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James VandenBrook
702 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-2677
(608) 441-2676
jim@wlwca.org
http://www.wlwca.org
702 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-2677
(608) 441-2676
jim@wlwca.org
http://www.wlwca.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James VandenBrook | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Curt Pawlisch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Chris Kunkle | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 13
Relating to: methods of providing assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and projects that are eligible for assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: methods of providing assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and projects that are eligible for assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 680
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/30/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLWCA supports the bill with the condition that non-county options under a permittee's variance must follow state conservation standards and provide the same level of reporting that counties must provide
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLWCA supports the bill with the condition that non-county options under a permittee's variance must follow state conservation standards and provide the same level of reporting that counties must provide
Senate Bill 10
Relating to: methods of providing assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and projects that are eligible for assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 7
2/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: methods of providing assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and projects that are eligible for assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 7
For
Notification Date2/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 547
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 378
2/5/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLWCA generally supports the bill but is concerned that proper accountability measure for non-county efforts to implement non-point source reductions are needed. Further, it is unclear the level of county funding to be generated by the proposal
Supporting Documentation
20140205_110337_WLWCA Testimony on Senate 547 2014.docx
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 378
For
Notification Date2/5/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLWCA generally supports the bill but is concerned that proper accountability measure for non-county efforts to implement non-point source reductions are needed. Further, it is unclear the level of county funding to be generated by the proposal
Supporting Documentation
20140205_110337_WLWCA Testimony on Senate 547 2014.docx
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
3/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2015-2017 Biennial Budget
2015-2017 Biennial Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The ATCP 50 Rulemaking Process
The ATCP 50 Rulemaking Process
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to the implementation of adaptive management.
Proposals relating to the implementation of adaptive management.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2013-15 biennial budget: DATCP and DNR issues
2013-15 biennial budget: DATCP and DNR issues
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Legislature's "Right the Rules" Administrative Rule Review Initiative.
The Legislature's "Right the Rules" Administrative Rule Review Initiative.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $23,702.00 |
2013 July - December $2,498.05 |
2014 January - June $5,759.52 |
2014 July - December $3,602.52 |
Total $35,562.09 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 89.80 |
2013 July - December 22.00 |
2014 January - June 21.00 |
2014 July - December 58.50 |
Total 191.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 202.10 |
2013 July - December 44.60 |
2014 January - June 43.60 |
2014 July - December 11.60 |
Total 301.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: methods of providing assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and projects that are eligible for assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: methods of providing assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program and projects that are eligible for assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 20% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 20% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December 20% |
Total 7% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 60% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 20% |
2014 July - December 20% |
Total 41% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December 30% |
Total 10% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 80% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 11% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication