Gathering Waters Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non-profit conservation organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Conservation and acquisition of land for public benefit, including natural areas, parks, trails, wildlife habitat and watersheds by non-profit conservation organizations.
Title:
Program Coordinator
Non-profit conservation organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Conservation and acquisition of land for public benefit, including natural areas, parks, trails, wildlife habitat and watersheds by non-profit conservation organizations.
Title:
Program Coordinator
Contact
MC
Michael Carlson
211 S Paterson St Ste 270
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9131
(608) 663-5971
carlson@gatheringwaters.org
www.gatheringwaters.org
211 S Paterson St Ste 270
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9131
(608) 663-5971
carlson@gatheringwaters.org
www.gatheringwaters.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 49
relating to: fees charged to qualified lake associations for certain permits to control aquatic plants.
Bill Text and History
6/1/2007
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
Amendment 1 cuts the state grant for two non-profit organizations that effectively use this money to leverage tremendous private dollars to help conserve Wisconsin's land and water.
relating to: fees charged to qualified lake associations for certain permits to control aquatic plants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/1/2007
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
Amendment 1 cuts the state grant for two non-profit organizations that effectively use this money to leverage tremendous private dollars to help conserve Wisconsin's land and water.
Assembly Bill 93
relating to: reporting and review requirements for certain grant proposals for the acquisition of development rights in land.
Bill Text and History
4/25/2007
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: reporting and review requirements for certain grant proposals for the acquisition of development rights in land.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/25/2007
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 156
relating to: creation of the stewardship 2000 trust fund and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
4/25/2007
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 Date4/25/2007
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 177
relating to: creating an individual income and corporate income and franchise tax deduction for a donation of a conservation easement to a unit of government.
Bill Text and History
4/25/2007
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: creating an individual income and corporate income and franchise tax deduction for a donation of a conservation easement to a unit of government.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/25/2007
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 304
relating to: information about land acquired with stewardship money and public access to that land.
Bill Text and History
6/1/2007
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 land acquired with stewardship money and public access to that land.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/1/2007
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 248
relating to: authorizing the creation of local park districts, authorizing a local park district to levy a property tax, authorizing a local park district to apply for funding from certain programs administered by the Department of Natural Resources, and a...
Bill Text and History
8/8/2007
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: authorizing the creation of local park districts, authorizing a local park district to levy a property tax, authorizing a local park district to apply for funding from certain programs administered by the Department of Natural Resources, and a...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/8/2007
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
4/25/2007
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 Fund Reauthorization
4/25/2007
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 Fund Reauthorization
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Relating to the DNR rulemaking on the new access requirements in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the DNR rulemaking on the new access requirements in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Relating to the DNR rulemaking on the new access requirements in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/2/2008
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
7/2/2008
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
Signage on property purchased with Stewardship Funds (in 2005 was AB 187)
Signage on property purchased with Stewardship Funds (in 2005 was AB 187)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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
4/25/2007
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
Development of a statewide purchase of development rights program
Development of a statewide purchase of development rights program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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 creation of a forest legacy program
Relating to the creation of a forest legacy program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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 creation of a Managed Forest Law granting program
Relating to the creation of a Managed Forest Law granting program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $14,517.84 |
2007 July - December $5,304.59 |
2008 January - June $13,600.74 |
2008 July - December $27,686.56 |
Total $61,109.73 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 83.85 |
2007 July - December 37.20 |
2008 January - June 45.00 |
2008 July - December 68.80 |
Total 234.85 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 147.15 |
2007 July - December 74.00 |
2008 January - June 75.60 |
2008 July - December 84.15 |
Total 380.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: creation of the stewardship 2000 trust fund and making an appropriation.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: fees charged to qualified lake associations for certain permits to control aquatic plants.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: information about land acquired with stewardship money and public access to that land.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 85% |
2007 July - December 100% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 50% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 3% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December 60% |
Total 20% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the use of Stewardship Funds by the DNR for the purposes of purchasing lands owned by another Department and dedicating as state natural area
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 15% |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to the DNR rulemaking on the new access requirements in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 40% |
2008 July - December 40% |
Total 18% |
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.