River Alliance of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To protect and restore Wisconsin's river systems. We represent anglers, paddlers, recreation-oriented businesses, Wis. citizens; financial support also comes from foundation grants.

Lobbying Interests:
State legislation and administrative rules relative to the use, management and protection of Wisconsin's rivers and streams.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
DC
Denny Caneff
306 E Wilson St Ste 2W
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-2424
(608) 260-9799
dcaneff@wisconsinrivers.org
www.wisconsinrivers.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 228
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 445
Assembly Bill 445
relating to: regulating piers and boat shelters and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 480
Assembly Bill 480
relating to: bonding authority for the stewardship program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 486
Assembly Bill 486
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 506
Assembly Bill 506
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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 514
Assembly Bill 514
relating to: determinations concerning the navigability of bodies of water; determinations as to whether bodies of waters are lakes or streams; procedures, requirements, and exemptions that apply to granting, modifying, and denying permits, contracts, and ...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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 530
Assembly Bill 530
relating to: suspending the Department of Natural Resources rule related to limits on bridges over wild rivers.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 248

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 615
Assembly Bill 615
relating to: operating certain vehicles with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/1/2003
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 926
Assembly Bill 926
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 310

For
Notification Date
3/26/2004
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 11
Senate Bill 11
relating to: creation of an Ethics and Elections Accountability and Control Board and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 100
Senate Bill 100
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 145

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 215
Senate Bill 215
relating to: the formula used for calculating the estimated motorboat gas tax payment; implementation of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program; implementation of county land and water resource management plans; and making appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 244
Senate Bill 244
relating to: the regulation of drill holes, water quality, and water systems, related licensing and certification, creating the Council on Well Drilling and Pump Installing, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 246
Senate Bill 246
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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 313
Senate Bill 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/1/2003
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 524
Senate Bill 524
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/26/2004
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Control of mercury air emissions.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Control of mercury air emissions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 542 (2/15/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 01-081
For
Notification Date
9/26/2003
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

Funding for nonpoint pollution program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for nonpoint pollution program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/23/2004
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.

DNR emergency rule draft under Act 118
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR emergency rule draft under Act 118

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/26/2004
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.

Legislation regarding the definition of "navigable waters" and "navigable waterway" and declarations of "navigability."
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation regarding the definition of "navigable waters" and "navigable waterway" and declarations of "navigability."

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/23/2003
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.

Legislation regulating groundwater withdrawals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation regulating groundwater withdrawals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/23/2003
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.

NR302 - State Wild Rivers rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR302 - State Wild Rivers rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
9/23/2003
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.

NR115 shoreland zoning
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR115 shoreland zoning

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/31/2003
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.

NR353 Wetland restoration program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR353 Wetland restoration program

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/7/2002
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
River Alliance of Wisconsin

waterbodies on DNR impaired waters list (Clean Water Act)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
waterbodies on DNR impaired waters list (Clean Water Act)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/7/2002
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
River Alliance of Wisconsin

NR 445 Regulation of toxic air emissions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 445 Regulation of toxic air emissions

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/1/2002
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
River Alliance of Wisconsin

Motor boat gas tax allocation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Motor boat gas tax allocation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/31/2002
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
River Alliance of Wisconsin

Revisions to chapter NR 102, 104, & 106 related to stream classification
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to chapter NR 102, 104, & 106 related to stream classification

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/31/2002
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
River Alliance of Wisconsin

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$5,197.38
2004
July - December
$3,378.31
Total $8,575.69
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
74.25
2004
July - December
53.00
Total 127.25
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
65.00
2004
July - December
23.00
Total 88.00

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

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
3%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
3%
2004
July - December
2%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
6%
Total 5%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
33%
Total 18%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
39%
Total 33%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
50%
2004
July - December
7%
Total 35%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
8%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
2%
Total < 1%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures