Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter, The
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To protect Wisconsin's native plants, animals and natural commlunity.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting protection of Wisconsin's native plants, animalsand natural communities, including DNR budget, DOR, DOT, PSC, DATCP and DOC initiatives.
Title:
Government Relations Coordinator
To protect Wisconsin's native plants, animals and natural commlunity.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting protection of Wisconsin's native plants, animalsand natural communities, including DNR budget, DOR, DOT, PSC, DATCP and DOC initiatives.
Title:
Government Relations Coordinator
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 303
relating to: requirements, prohibitions, and procedures relating to land acquisition under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 program; acquisitions of land and interests of land by the Department of Natural Resources; and aid in lieu of pro...
Bill Text and History
11/5/2003
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.
relating to: requirements, prohibitions, and procedures relating to land acquisition under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 program; acquisitions of land and interests of land by the Department of Natural Resources; and aid in lieu of pro...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/5/2003
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 323
relating to: the Managed Forest Land Program, providing funding for grants for land acquisition for outdoor recreation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 228
2/24/2004
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.
relating to: the Managed Forest Land Program, providing funding for grants for land acquisition for outdoor recreation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 228
None
Notification Date2/24/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 435
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
11/5/2003
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.
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/5/2003
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
relating to: bonding authority for the stewardship program.
Bill Text and History
11/5/2003
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.
relating to: bonding authority for the stewardship program.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/5/2003
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
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.
Bill Text and History
11/5/2003
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.
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/5/2003
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 607
relating to: limiting the numbers of acres under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
11/5/2003
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.
relating to: limiting the numbers of acres under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/5/2003
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 608
relating to: making changes to the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 233
11/5/2003
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.
relating to: making changes to the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 233
For
Notification Date11/5/2003
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 618
relating to: creation of the stewardship 2000 trust fund and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/24/2004
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.
relating to: creation of the stewardship 2000 trust fund and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/24/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 655
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
2003 Wisconsin Act 118
1/7/2004
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.
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
2003 Wisconsin Act 118
Other
Notification Date1/7/2004
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 394
relating to: information about real property purchased with stewardship money and public access to that property.
Bill Text and History
2/24/2004
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.
relating to: information about real property purchased with stewardship money and public access to that property.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/24/2004
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/30/2003
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.
Comments
Stewardship debt service
4/30/2003
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.
Comments
Stewardship debt service
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Notification Date
4/30/2003
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.
Comments
The Stewardship Fund
4/30/2003
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.
Comments
The Stewardship Fund
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Notification Date
4/30/2003
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.
Comments
The Stewardship Fund
4/30/2003
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.
Comments
The Stewardship Fund
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-065
7/26/2004
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.
Comments
Rules created as a result of passage of AB 655
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-065
Other
Notification Date7/26/2004
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.
Comments
Rules created as a result of passage of AB 655
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the creation of tax incentives for the donation of conservation land or easements
Relating to the creation of tax incentives for the donation of conservation land or easements
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/28/2005
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
1/28/2005
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
Relating to the reauthorization of the Stewardship Fund
Relating to the reauthorization of the Stewardship Fund
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/28/2005
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
1/28/2005
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
Rules related to navigable waters pusuant to 2004 ACT 118
Rules related to navigable waters pusuant to 2004 ACT 118
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/26/2004
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/26/2004
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $1,578.46 |
2004 July - December $1,578.46 |
Total $3,156.92 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 7.50 |
2004 July - December 10.00 |
Total 17.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 26.50 |
2004 July - December 26.00 |
Total 52.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
| 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 |
Total 4% |
relating to: creation of the stewardship 2000 trust fund and making an appropriation.
| 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 |
Total 4% |
relating to: limiting the numbers of acres under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 15% |
2004 July - December |
Total 7% |
relating to: information about real property purchased with stewardship money and public access to that property.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 25% |
2004 July - December |
Total 13% |
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 materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; and granting rule-making authority.
| 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 |
Total 14% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 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 30% |
Total 16% |
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 |
2004 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
| 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 10% |
Total 5% |
| 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 10% |
Total 5% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication