Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin citizens interested in the protection, restoration, and management of wetland resources.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin. Wetlands conservation. Natural resources policy and state budgets.
Wisconsin citizens interested in the protection, restoration, and management of wetland resources.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin. Wetlands conservation. Natural resources policy and state budgets.
Contact
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Tracy Hames
214 N. Hamilton St, Ste 201
Madison, WI 53703
608-250-9971
tracy.hames@wisconsinwetlands.org
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org
214 N. Hamilton St, Ste 201
Madison, WI 53703
608-250-9971
tracy.hames@wisconsinwetlands.org
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 118
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Managed grazing in marginal areas can be beneficial to both agricultural production and wetlands and offers farmers another tool for managing wetlands in working landscapes without compromising profits.
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Managed grazing in marginal areas can be beneficial to both agricultural production and wetlands and offers farmers another tool for managing wetlands in working landscapes without compromising profits.
Senate Bill 113
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Managed grazing in marginal areas can be beneficial to both agricultural production and wetlands and offers farmers another tool for managing wetlands in working landscapes without compromising profits.
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Managed grazing in marginal areas can be beneficial to both agricultural production and wetlands and offers farmers another tool for managing wetlands in working landscapes without compromising profits.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services
Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services
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.
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Notification Date
3/3/2025
First Communication Date
3/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
3/3/2025
First Communication Date
3/1/2025
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Continuation of the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant program
Continuation of the Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Grant program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/23/2025
First Communication Date
1/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/23/2025
First Communication Date
1/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restoration within FEMA-mapped floodplains
Restoration within FEMA-mapped floodplains
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2024
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
12/19/2024
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
Legislation establishing a state revolving loan fund for hazard mitigation
Legislation establishing a state revolving loan fund for hazard mitigation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2024
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
12/19/2024
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: a wetland delineation professional assurance program and granting rule-making authority
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to: a wetland delineation professional assurance program and granting rule-making authority
relating to: a wetland delineation professional assurance program and granting rule-making authority
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2024
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
12/19/2024
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
Restoring natural Infrastructure to reduce flood risks and damages.
Restoring natural Infrastructure to reduce flood risks and damages.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2024
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
12/19/2024
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
Siting Wetland Mitigation, Wetland Mitigation Banks
Siting Wetland Mitigation, Wetland Mitigation Banks
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2024
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
12/19/2024
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.
Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2024
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
12/19/2024
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
Groundwater management
Groundwater management
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2024
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
12/19/2024
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
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $5,427.83 |
Total $5,427.83 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 64.50 |
Total 64.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 40.50 |
Total 40.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 3% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 3% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 50% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 50% |
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.