Midwest Environmental Advocates
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Individuals and organizations advocating for public rights in the environment
Lobbying Interests:
Legislative matters and Administrative rule-makings that affect public rights in the environment
Title:
Community Services Coordinator
Individuals and organizations advocating for public rights in the environment
Lobbying Interests:
Legislative matters and Administrative rule-makings that affect public rights in the environment
Title:
Community Services Coordinator
Contact
RC
Ry Carpenter
612 W. Main St, Ste 302
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-5047 x2
rcarpenter@midwestadvocates.org
http://midwestadvocates.org
612 W. Main St, Ste 302
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-5047 x2
rcarpenter@midwestadvocates.org
http://midwestadvocates.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tressie Kamp | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 6/7/2019 | Withdrawn On 9/6/2019 |
| Rob David Lee | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 6/7/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Adam Voskuil | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 10/21/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 21
Relating to: testing of private wells, compensation for well contamination and abandonment, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/17/2019
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: testing of private wells, compensation for well contamination and abandonment, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/17/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 148
Relating to: nitrate testing pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/3/2019
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: nitrate testing pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/3/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 321
Relating to: setting standards for certain contaminants, providing information relating to off-site disposal of certain waste, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
8/1/2019
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: setting standards for certain contaminants, providing information relating to off-site disposal of certain waste, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/1/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 333
Relating to: use of formerly submerged land in the city of Racine. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/17/2019
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: use of formerly submerged land in the city of Racine. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/17/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 426
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
9/27/2019
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: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
Against
Notification Date9/27/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 700
Relating to: notifying counties of certain water pollution violations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/6/2020
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: notifying counties of certain water pollution violations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/6/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 790
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 791
Relating to: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 793
Relating to: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 794
Relating to: public notice and comment period for certain groundwater standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: public notice and comment period for certain groundwater standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 795
Relating to: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-m...
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-m...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 796
Relating to: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granti...
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granti...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 797
Relating to: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 798
Relating to: biomanipulation projects to improve the water quality of lakes and impoundments and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: biomanipulation projects to improve the water quality of lakes and impoundments and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 799
Relating to: creating an office of water policy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: creating an office of water policy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 800
Relating to: supporting the Center for Watershed Science and Education, creating a hydrogeologist position, funding research on phosphorus recovery and reuse, creating grant programs for counties to test wells and provide public education, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: supporting the Center for Watershed Science and Education, creating a hydrogeologist position, funding research on phosphorus recovery and reuse, creating grant programs for counties to test wells and provide public education, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 842
Relating to: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/11/2020
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: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 843
Relating to: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
2/11/2020
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: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 894
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2020
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: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2020
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.
Senate Bill 137
Relating to: nitrate testing pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/3/2019
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: nitrate testing pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/3/2019
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.
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: setting standards for certain contaminants, providing information relating to off-site disposal of certain waste, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
8/1/2019
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: setting standards for certain contaminants, providing information relating to off-site disposal of certain waste, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/1/2019
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.
Senate Bill 306
Relating to: use of formerly submerged land in the city of Racine. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/17/2019
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: use of formerly submerged land in the city of Racine. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/17/2019
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.
Senate Bill 386
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
9/27/2019
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: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/27/2019
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.
Senate Bill 423
Relating to: lead testing of potable water sources in certain schools; providing loans for lead remediation in certain schools; and providing an exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2019
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: lead testing of potable water sources in certain schools; providing loans for lead remediation in certain schools; and providing an exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/3/2019
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.
Senate Bill 424
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2019
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: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/3/2019
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.
Senate Bill 559
Relating to: bid requirements for public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts.
Bill Text and History
3/12/2020
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
Opposed to Assembly Amendment 2
Relating to: bid requirements for public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/12/2020
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
Opposed to Assembly Amendment 2
Senate Bill 632
Relating to: notifying counties of certain water pollution violations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/6/2020
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: notifying counties of certain water pollution violations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/6/2020
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.
Senate Bill 708
Relating to: public notice and comment period for certain groundwater standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: public notice and comment period for certain groundwater standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 709
Relating to: creating an office of water policy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: creating an office of water policy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 710
Relating to: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 711
Relating to: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 715
Relating to: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-m...
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-m...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 716
Relating to: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 718
Relating to: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granti...
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granti...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 722
Relating to: supporting the Center for Watershed Science and Education, creating a hydrogeologist position, funding research on phosphorus recovery and reuse, creating grant programs for counties to test wells and provide public education, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: supporting the Center for Watershed Science and Education, creating a hydrogeologist position, funding research on phosphorus recovery and reuse, creating grant programs for counties to test wells and provide public education, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 723
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 725
Relating to: biomanipulation projects to improve the water quality of lakes and impoundments and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2020
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: biomanipulation projects to improve the water quality of lakes and impoundments and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2020
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.
Senate Bill 772
Relating to: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
2/11/2020
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: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2020
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.
Senate Bill 773
Relating to: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/11/2020
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: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2020
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.
Senate Bill 808
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2020
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: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2020
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Nonferrous metallic mineral exploration, bulk sampling, prospecting, mining and mining waste management – Chapters NR 130, NR 131, NR 132 and NR 182
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Nonferrous metallic mineral exploration, bulk sampling, prospecting, mining and mining waste management – Chapters NR 130, NR 131, NR 132 and NR 182
Scope Statement
SS 099_18
10/21/2020
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Nonferrous metallic mineral exploration, bulk sampling, prospecting, mining and mining waste management – Chapters NR 130, NR 131, NR 132 and NR 182
Scope Statement
SS 099_18
None
Notification Date10/21/2020
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances in groundwater
Scope Statement
SS 090_19
11/18/2019
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances in groundwater
Scope Statement
SS 090_19
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Phosphorous site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 679 (7/14/2012)
9/25/2019
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Phosphorous site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 679 (7/14/2012)
None
Notification Date9/25/2019
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Phosphorus site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures
Scope Statement
SS 046_12
9/25/2019
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Phosphorus site-specific water quality criteria methodology and procedures
Scope Statement
SS 046_12
None
Notification Date9/25/2019
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Regulating fire fighting foam that contains certain contaminants
Scope Statement
SS 015_20
9/2/2020
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Regulating fire fighting foam that contains certain contaminants
Scope Statement
SS 015_20
None
Notification Date9/2/2020
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.
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
Scope Statement
SS 064_16
8/7/2019
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
This communication with DNR first took place on Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Supporting Documentation
20190807_2019-7-25 DNR Mtg_MEA Leave-Behind - PAM PORTER mtg.pdf
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
Scope Statement
SS 064_16
None
Notification Date8/7/2019
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
This communication with DNR first took place on Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Supporting Documentation
20190807_2019-7-25 DNR Mtg_MEA Leave-Behind - PAM PORTER mtg.pdf
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Storm water discharge permits
Scope Statement
SS 051_19
9/25/2019
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Storm water discharge permits
Scope Statement
SS 051_19
None
Notification Date9/25/2019
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.
Surface water quality criteria and analytical methods for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including PFOS, PFOA, and any other PFAS for the purpose of protecting public health, and the procedures in the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination S...
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Surface water quality criteria and analytical methods for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including PFOS, PFOA, and any other PFAS for the purpose of protecting public health, and the procedures in the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination S...
Scope Statement
SS 091_19
11/18/2019
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Surface water quality criteria and analytical methods for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including PFOS, PFOA, and any other PFAS for the purpose of protecting public health, and the procedures in the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination S...
Scope Statement
SS 091_19
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
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.
Targeted performance standards and prohibitions to abate pollution of groundwater by nitrate in sensitive areas
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Targeted performance standards and prohibitions to abate pollution of groundwater by nitrate in sensitive areas
Scope Statement
SS 077_19
9/25/2019
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Targeted performance standards and prohibitions to abate pollution of groundwater by nitrate in sensitive areas
Scope Statement
SS 077_19
None
Notification Date9/25/2019
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.
The promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) including Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
The promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) including Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Scope Statement
SS 089_19
11/18/2019
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
The promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) including Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Scope Statement
SS 089_19
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rainfall Modeling
Rainfall Modeling
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2021
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
1/6/2021
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
Municipal Flood Grant Program Funding
Municipal Flood Grant Program Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2021
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
1/6/2021
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
Creation of Office on Environmental Justice
Creation of Office on Environmental Justice
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2021
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
1/6/2021
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
Recommendations of the Governor's Task Force on Climate Change
Recommendations of the Governor's Task Force on Climate Change
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/6/2020
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
10/6/2020
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
Water Quality
Water Quality
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/2/2020
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
9/2/2020
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
State policy and practice related to the Public Trust Doctrine
State policy and practice related to the Public Trust Doctrine
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/26/2020
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
8/26/2020
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
Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act
Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/26/2020
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
8/26/2020
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
Wisconsin Clean Water Act Implementation
Wisconsin Clean Water Act Implementation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/26/2020
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
8/26/2020
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
Livestock Siting Law
Livestock Siting Law
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/26/2020
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
8/26/2020
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.
Incorporating environmental justice analyses into agency Wisconsin Environmental Protection Act compliance and environmental decision-making.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Incorporating environmental justice analyses into agency Wisconsin Environmental Protection Act compliance and environmental decision-making.
Incorporating environmental justice analyses into agency Wisconsin Environmental Protection Act compliance and environmental decision-making.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/9/2020
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
7/9/2020
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.
State agencies should cross reference databases of historic landfills, with databases on private wells, and focus on testing wells near those areas. Would increase protections for rural populations not connected to public water supply systems
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State agencies should cross reference databases of historic landfills, with databases on private wells, and focus on testing wells near those areas. Would increase protections for rural populations not connected to public water supply systems
State agencies should cross reference databases of historic landfills, with databases on private wells, and focus on testing wells near those areas. Would increase protections for rural populations not connected to public water supply systems
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
State agencies should explore the availability of and work to develop low-cost PFAS screening tests. Leading to more frequent and widespread testing to identify and investigate contaminated sites.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State agencies should explore the availability of and work to develop low-cost PFAS screening tests. Leading to more frequent and widespread testing to identify and investigate contaminated sites.
State agencies should explore the availability of and work to develop low-cost PFAS screening tests. Leading to more frequent and widespread testing to identify and investigate contaminated sites.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
State agencies should continue to work collaboratively with toxicologists and engineers to understand the best methods for removing PFAS from the environment. Funding research efforts and support those efforts by publicizing results.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State agencies should continue to work collaboratively with toxicologists and engineers to understand the best methods for removing PFAS from the environment. Funding research efforts and support those efforts by publicizing results.
State agencies should continue to work collaboratively with toxicologists and engineers to understand the best methods for removing PFAS from the environment. Funding research efforts and support those efforts by publicizing results.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
DNR should fully exercise its authorities to require full site investigations of known contaminated sites. DNR should require a site investigation work plan within 60 days, and a commence the field investigation 90 days after that.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR should fully exercise its authorities to require full site investigations of known contaminated sites. DNR should require a site investigation work plan within 60 days, and a commence the field investigation 90 days after that.
DNR should fully exercise its authorities to require full site investigations of known contaminated sites. DNR should require a site investigation work plan within 60 days, and a commence the field investigation 90 days after that.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
DNR should develop its regulation about disposal with an eye toward developing disposal standards for other products that contain other PFAS aside from intentionally added fire-fighting foams.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR should develop its regulation about disposal with an eye toward developing disposal standards for other products that contain other PFAS aside from intentionally added fire-fighting foams.
DNR should develop its regulation about disposal with an eye toward developing disposal standards for other products that contain other PFAS aside from intentionally added fire-fighting foams.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
In its regulations promulgated pursuant to the recently passed bill to address fluorinated fire-fighting foams, DNR should clearly define what is meant by “intentionally added PFAS” to ensure that no such foams are used across the state
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
In its regulations promulgated pursuant to the recently passed bill to address fluorinated fire-fighting foams, DNR should clearly define what is meant by “intentionally added PFAS” to ensure that no such foams are used across the state
In its regulations promulgated pursuant to the recently passed bill to address fluorinated fire-fighting foams, DNR should clearly define what is meant by “intentionally added PFAS” to ensure that no such foams are used across the state
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Wisconsin should join recent citizen calls to petition EPA to list certain PFAS as hazardous waste under RCRA, triggering listed compound designation under CERCLA
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin should join recent citizen calls to petition EPA to list certain PFAS as hazardous waste under RCRA, triggering listed compound designation under CERCLA
Wisconsin should join recent citizen calls to petition EPA to list certain PFAS as hazardous waste under RCRA, triggering listed compound designation under CERCLA
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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
2/24/2020
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.
DNR should regulate airborne PFAS under its existing authorities, designate them as air contaminants, and seek to limit PFAS exposure by requiring incinerators in Wisconsin to reduce or eliminate PFAS emissions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR should regulate airborne PFAS under its existing authorities, designate them as air contaminants, and seek to limit PFAS exposure by requiring incinerators in Wisconsin to reduce or eliminate PFAS emissions.
DNR should regulate airborne PFAS under its existing authorities, designate them as air contaminants, and seek to limit PFAS exposure by requiring incinerators in Wisconsin to reduce or eliminate PFAS emissions.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
DNR and DNS should review existing science on whether other PFAS aside from PFOA and PFOS are harmful to human health and begin groundwork for future rule-makings.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR and DNS should review existing science on whether other PFAS aside from PFOA and PFOS are harmful to human health and begin groundwork for future rule-makings.
DNR and DNS should review existing science on whether other PFAS aside from PFOA and PFOS are harmful to human health and begin groundwork for future rule-makings.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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
Wisconsin should not allow PFAS to be manufactured in the state, including through GenX technology.
Wisconsin should not allow PFAS to be manufactured in the state, including through GenX technology.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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
2/24/2020
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.
DHS and DNR should issue health advisories to communities that live near waters and areas of known or likely PFAS contamination including near historic landfills and where members of the public are know to fish or swim.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS and DNR should issue health advisories to communities that live near waters and areas of known or likely PFAS contamination including near historic landfills and where members of the public are know to fish or swim.
DHS and DNR should issue health advisories to communities that live near waters and areas of known or likely PFAS contamination including near historic landfills and where members of the public are know to fish or swim.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
DHS and DNR should use the best available science to provide a recommendation of how many fish per week a member of the public should consume in known contaminated waters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS and DNR should use the best available science to provide a recommendation of how many fish per week a member of the public should consume in known contaminated waters
DHS and DNR should use the best available science to provide a recommendation of how many fish per week a member of the public should consume in known contaminated waters
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
DNR or DHS should announce recommendations for proper disposal of products that include PFAS, and provide treatment technologies available for drinking water with PFAS concentrations above DNS's recommended standards.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR or DHS should announce recommendations for proper disposal of products that include PFAS, and provide treatment technologies available for drinking water with PFAS concentrations above DNS's recommended standards.
DNR or DHS should announce recommendations for proper disposal of products that include PFAS, and provide treatment technologies available for drinking water with PFAS concentrations above DNS's recommended standards.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/24/2020
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
DNR SS 002-14 - Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters - NR 102
DNR SS 002-14 - Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters - NR 102
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
10/1/2019
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
10/1/2019
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.
Urging Department of Natural Resources to evaluate Per- and polyflouroalkyl substanced (PFAS) as a class of compounds rather than one substance at a time.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Urging Department of Natural Resources to evaluate Per- and polyflouroalkyl substanced (PFAS) as a class of compounds rather than one substance at a time.
Urging Department of Natural Resources to evaluate Per- and polyflouroalkyl substanced (PFAS) as a class of compounds rather than one substance at a time.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/7/2019
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.
Supporting Documentation
20190807_2019-7-25 DNR Mtg_MEA Leave-Behind - PAM PORTER mtg.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/7/2019
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.
Supporting Documentation
20190807_2019-7-25 DNR Mtg_MEA Leave-Behind - PAM PORTER mtg.pdf
Bringing Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program back into compliance with the Clean Water Act regarding Petition for Corrective Action
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bringing Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program back into compliance with the Clean Water Act regarding Petition for Corrective Action
Bringing Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program back into compliance with the Clean Water Act regarding Petition for Corrective Action
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/7/2019
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.
Supporting Documentation
20190807_2019-7-25 DNR Mtg_MEA Leave-Behind - PAM PORTER mtg.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/7/2019
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.
Supporting Documentation
20190807_2019-7-25 DNR Mtg_MEA Leave-Behind - PAM PORTER mtg.pdf
Urging Governor Evers' office to allow public input and revise the Livestock Facility Siting Law to better address current public health and water quality issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Urging Governor Evers' office to allow public input and revise the Livestock Facility Siting Law to better address current public health and water quality issues.
Urging Governor Evers' office to allow public input and revise the Livestock Facility Siting Law to better address current public health and water quality issues.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/3/2019
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
7/3/2019
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.
Urging Governor Evers to veto a portion of the State Budget Bill that would prohibit local communities from setting stronger protections for water and air from non-metallic mining.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Urging Governor Evers to veto a portion of the State Budget Bill that would prohibit local communities from setting stronger protections for water and air from non-metallic mining.
Urging Governor Evers to veto a portion of the State Budget Bill that would prohibit local communities from setting stronger protections for water and air from non-metallic mining.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/3/2019
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
7/3/2019
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.
Communication regarding draft piece of legislation specifically updates to Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System statutes relating to the Petition for Corrective Action.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Communication regarding draft piece of legislation specifically updates to Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System statutes relating to the Petition for Corrective Action.
Communication regarding draft piece of legislation specifically updates to Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System statutes relating to the Petition for Corrective Action.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/13/2019
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
6/13/2019
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.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Water Quality Task Force Hearing - legal frameworks for statewide water quality improvements and protections.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Water Quality Task Force Hearing - legal frameworks for statewide water quality improvements and protections.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Water Quality Task Force Hearing - legal frameworks for statewide water quality improvements and protections.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/13/2019
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
6/13/2019
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
Reform of WDPES program to bring into compliance with federal requirements
Reform of WDPES program to bring into compliance with federal requirements
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2019
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
6/6/2019
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
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $927.59 |
2019 July - December $6,909.74 |
2020 January - June $2,625.33 |
2020 July - December $4,267.07 |
Total $14,729.73 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 5.81 |
2019 July - December 19.31 |
2020 January - June 19.40 |
2020 July - December 29.89 |
Total 74.41 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 16.95 |
2019 July - December 170.20 |
2020 January - June 83.57 |
2020 July - December 100.15 |
Total 370.87 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 7% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 7% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: biomanipulation projects to improve the water quality of lakes and impoundments and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: supporting the Center for Watershed Science and Education, creating a hydrogeologist position, funding research on phosphorus recovery and reuse, creating grant programs for counties to test wells and provide public education, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: supporting the Center for Watershed Science and Education, creating a hydrogeologist position, funding research on phosphorus recovery and reuse, creating grant programs for counties to test wells and provide public education, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: biomanipulation projects to improve the water quality of lakes and impoundments and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: creating an office of water policy and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 2% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 2% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: creating an office of water policy and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 2% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: notifying counties of certain water pollution violations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 3% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 3% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 3% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: public notice and comment period for certain groundwater standards. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 4% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: public notice and comment period for certain groundwater standards. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 4% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 8% |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 8% |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 2% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards and concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule revisions to incorporate by reference those performance standards
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 2% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 3% |
Total 2% |
Surface water quality criteria and analytical methods for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including PFOS, PFOA, and any other PFAS for the purpose of protecting public health, and the procedures in the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“WPDES”) permitting program to implement the new water quality criteria
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 2% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
The promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) including Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 2% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 6% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 11% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 11% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
Targeted performance standards and prohibitions to abate pollution of groundwater by nitrate in sensitive areas
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 33% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 14% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 21% |
Total 6% |
Nonferrous metallic mineral exploration, bulk sampling, prospecting, mining and mining waste management – Chapters NR 130, NR 131, NR 132 and NR 182
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 31% |
Total 9% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Urging Governor Evers' office to allow public input and revise the Livestock Facility Siting Law to better address current public health and water quality issues.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 1% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Urging Governor Evers to veto a portion of the State Budget Bill that would prohibit local communities from setting stronger protections for water and air from non-metallic mining.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 8% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Water Quality Task Force Hearing - legal frameworks for statewide water quality improvements and protections.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 3% |
Total 2% |
Communication regarding draft piece of legislation specifically updates to Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System statutes relating to the Petition for Corrective Action.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 51% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Urging Department of Natural Resources to evaluate Per- and polyflouroalkyl substanced (PFAS) as a class of compounds rather than one substance at a time.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 2% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Bringing Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program back into compliance with the Clean Water Act regarding Petition for Corrective Action
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 2% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 7% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
State agencies should cross reference databases of historic landfills, with databases on private wells, and focus on testing wells near those areas. Would increase protections for rural populations not connected to public water supply systems
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
State agencies should explore the availability of and work to develop low-cost PFAS screening tests. Leading to more frequent and widespread testing to identify and investigate contaminated sites.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
State agencies should continue to work collaboratively with toxicologists and engineers to understand the best methods for removing PFAS from the environment. Funding research efforts and support those efforts by publicizing results.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
DNR should fully exercise its authorities to require full site investigations of known contaminated sites. DNR should require a site investigation work plan within 60 days, and a commence the field investigation 90 days after that.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
DNR should develop its regulation about disposal with an eye toward developing disposal standards for other products that contain other PFAS aside from intentionally added fire-fighting foams.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
In its regulations promulgated pursuant to the recently passed bill to address fluorinated fire-fighting foams, DNR should clearly define what is meant by “intentionally added PFAS” to ensure that no such foams are used across the state
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Wisconsin should join recent citizen calls to petition EPA to list certain PFAS as hazardous waste under RCRA, triggering listed compound designation under CERCLA
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
DNR should regulate airborne PFAS under its existing authorities, designate them as air contaminants, and seek to limit PFAS exposure by requiring incinerators in Wisconsin to reduce or eliminate PFAS emissions.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
DNR and DNS should review existing science on whether other PFAS aside from PFOA and PFOS are harmful to human health and begin groundwork for future rule-makings.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December 3% |
Total 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
DHS and DNR should issue health advisories to communities that live near waters and areas of known or likely PFAS contamination including near historic landfills and where members of the public are know to fish or swim.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
DHS and DNR should use the best available science to provide a recommendation of how many fish per week a member of the public should consume in known contaminated waters
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
DNR or DHS should announce recommendations for proper disposal of products that include PFAS, and provide treatment technologies available for drinking water with PFAS concentrations above DNS's recommended standards.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 1% |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 3% |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 9% |
Total 3% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 18% |
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