Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Membership is comprised of Wisconsin county land conservation committee members and 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, nonpoint source pollution, wetland protection, invasive species control and mitigation, land use planning, farmland preservation, and budget matters related to county conservation departments and state departments of agriculture and natural resources.

Contact
MK
Matt Krueger
121 S. Pinckney St. Ste. 420
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-2677
matt@wisconsinlandwater.org
http://wisconsinlandwater.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 64
Assembly Bill 64
Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2023
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 65
Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 5

For
Notification Date
2/24/2023
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 131
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 32

For
Notification Date
3/29/2023
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 133
Assembly Bill 133
Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/2/2023
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 220
Assembly Bill 220
Relating to: funding for the Fenwood Creek watershed pilot project. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2023
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 222
Assembly Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2023
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 312
Assembly Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/18/2023
First Communication Date
7/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Joint Resolution 6
Assembly Joint Resolution 6
Relating to: the appropriation authority of the legislature and the allocation of moneys Wisconsin receives from the federal government (second consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/13/2023
First Communication Date
9/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 58
Senate Bill 58
Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/17/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 59
Senate Bill 59
Relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/17/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 134
Senate Bill 134
Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/24/2023
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 147
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/4/2023
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 220
Senate Bill 220
Relating to: funding for the Fenwood Creek watershed pilot project. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/24/2023
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 222
Senate Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2023
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 312
Senate Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/18/2023
First Communication Date
7/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management

Notification Date
2/21/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/21/2023
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

LRB 2291/1, 4323/1 - relating to eligibility for farmland preservation credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2291/1, 4323/1 - relating to eligibility for farmland preservation credits

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/13/2023
First Communication Date
9/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB 2661-1/4093-1, creating an online interactive carbon calculator for farmers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2661-1/4093-1, creating an online interactive carbon calculator for farmers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/16/2023
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.

Jim VandenBrook Appointment to Natural Resources Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Jim VandenBrook Appointment to Natural Resources Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/18/2023
First Communication Date
7/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-0270/P1 - relating to the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0270/P1 - relating to the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/10/2023
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.

LRB-2396/1, relating to membership in county land conservation committees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2396/1, relating to membership in county land conservation committees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
3/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-0606/P1 - relating to farmland preservation agreements and tax credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0606/P1 - relating to farmland preservation agreements and tax credits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-2210/P1 - relating to farmland preservation agreements and tax credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2210/P1 - relating to farmland preservation agreements and tax credits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-0829/P4 - relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0829/P4 - relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program and making an appropriation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-1877/P1 relating to membership in county land conservation committees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1877/P1 relating to membership in county land conservation committees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/8/2023
First Communication Date
2/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

ATCP 50
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 50

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/29/2023
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.

Randy Romanski DATCP Secretary Appointment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Randy Romanski DATCP Secretary Appointment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

LRB-0083/1, relating to the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0083/1, relating to the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2023
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.

LRB-0647/1, relating to nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0647/1, relating to nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/26/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-0648/1, relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0648/1, relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/26/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Adam Payne DNR Secretary Appointment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adam Payne DNR Secretary Appointment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/20/2023
First Communication Date
1/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Matters related to the DATCP Soil & Water Resource Mgmt Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to the DATCP Soil & Water Resource Mgmt Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.

Matters related to the state Nonpoint Source Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to the state Nonpoint Source Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.

Biofuels
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Biofuels

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.

Matters related to county land conservation committees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to county land conservation committees

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2023
First Communication Date
1/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Livestock siting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock siting

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.

Farmland preservation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Farmland preservation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2023
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

  2023
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$11,923.00
Total $11,923.00
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
66.25
Total 66.25
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
158.25
Total 158.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2 %
Relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2 %
Relating to: funding for the Fenwood Creek watershed pilot project. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2 %
Relating to: funding for the Fenwood Creek watershed pilot project. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
3 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3 %
Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5 %
Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5 %
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
7 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 7 %
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
9 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 9 %

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
40 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 40 %

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10 %

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2 %

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures