Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin citizens interested in the protection, restoration, and management of wetland resources.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin. Wetlands conservation. Natural resources policy and state budgets.
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            Wisconsin citizens interested in the protection, restoration, and management of wetland resources.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin. Wetlands conservation. Natural resources policy and state budgets.
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Tracy Hames
214 N. Hamilton St, Ste 201
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
tracy.hames@wisconsinwetlands.org
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org
                                        
                                    214 N. Hamilton St, Ste 201
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
tracy.hames@wisconsinwetlands.org
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer N WesternHauser | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/11/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Tracy Hames | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/22/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Brandon Scholz | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Matthew D Kussow | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Erin O'Brien | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 85
Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/6/2021
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/6/2021
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 500
Relating to: allowing installation of certain groundwater recharge systems.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/6/2021
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: allowing installation of certain groundwater recharge systems.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date10/6/2021
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 505
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/30/2021
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.
Comments
WWA has concerns about a proposed definition of private ponds that would include wetlands.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date8/30/2021
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.
Comments
WWA has concerns about a proposed definition of private ponds that would include wetlands.
                                                                Assembly Bill 521
Relating to: regulation of structures and accessory structures in floodplains.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/7/2021
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.
Comments
Healthy floodplains management is critical for flood control, public safety, & water quality.The consequences of this bill are broad & have the potential to interfere with the ability of floodplain wetlands to reduce flood peaks, duration, & erosion.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of structures and accessory structures in floodplains.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date9/7/2021
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.
Comments
Healthy floodplains management is critical for flood control, public safety, & water quality.The consequences of this bill are broad & have the potential to interfere with the ability of floodplain wetlands to reduce flood peaks, duration, & erosion.
                                                                Assembly Bill 727
Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 223
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/5/2022
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 commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 223
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/5/2022
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 905
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/10/2022
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: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/10/2022
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 91
Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 77
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/14/2021
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 77
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/14/2021
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 494
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/13/2021
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.
Comments
WWA has concerns about a proposed definition of private ponds that would include wetlands.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date8/13/2021
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.
Comments
WWA has concerns about a proposed definition of private ponds that would include wetlands.
                                                                Senate Bill 501
Relating to: allowing installation of certain groundwater recharge systems.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/6/2021
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: allowing installation of certain groundwater recharge systems.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date10/6/2021
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 521
Relating to: regulation of structures and accessory structures in floodplains.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/7/2021
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.
Comments
Healthy floodplains management is critical for flood control, public safety, & water quality.The consequences of this bill are broad & have the potential to interfere with the ability of floodplain wetlands to reduce flood peaks, duration, & erosion.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of structures and accessory structures in floodplains.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date9/7/2021
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.
Comments
Healthy floodplains management is critical for flood control, public safety, & water quality.The consequences of this bill are broad & have the potential to interfere with the ability of floodplain wetlands to reduce flood peaks, duration, & erosion.
                                                                Senate Bill 677
Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/9/2021
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/9/2021
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 839
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/10/2022
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: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/10/2022
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/18/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/18/2021
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/18/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/18/2021
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Management
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Environmental Management
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/18/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/18/2021
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/18/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/18/2021
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/18/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/18/2021
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/18/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/18/2021
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
                                                                    Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program
Scope Statement
SS 040_22
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/22/2022
First Communication Date
8/19/2022
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program
Scope Statement
SS 040_22
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/22/2022
First Communication Date
8/19/2022
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                    Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Soil and water resource management program
Scope Statement
SS 081_21
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/27/2022
First Communication Date
9/16/2022
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Soil and water resource management program
Scope Statement
SS 081_21
        
 Undisclosed
                                                                                                Notification Date9/27/2022
First Communication Date
9/16/2022
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
        
                                                                Aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and surface water grants.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                    Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and surface water grants.
Scope Statement
SS 024_20
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/18/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and surface water grants.
Scope Statement
SS 024_20
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date1/18/2021
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.
        
                                                                The administration, procedures and enforcement of the Wisconsin wetland and waterway regulatory program
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                    Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
The administration, procedures and enforcement of the Wisconsin wetland and waterway regulatory program
Scope Statement
SS 122_19
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/10/2022
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 administration, procedures and enforcement of the Wisconsin wetland and waterway regulatory program
Scope Statement
SS 122_19
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/10/2022
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
Wetland mitigation
Scope Statement
SS 043_19
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/1/2021
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Wetland mitigation
Scope Statement
SS 043_19
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                relating to: a wetland delineation professional assurance program and granting rule-making authority
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to: a wetland delineation professional assurance program and granting rule-making authority
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        relating to: a wetland delineation professional assurance program and granting rule-making authority
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/19/2021
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/19/2021
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
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/3/2021
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/3/2021
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
Modernizing wetland mapping standards and giving the public free access to the data.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Modernizing wetland mapping standards and giving the public free access to the data.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restoring natural Infrastructure to reduce flood risks and damages.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Restoring natural Infrastructure to reduce flood risks and damages.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Speaker's task force to study water quality
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Speaker's task force to study water quality
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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: wetland mitigation banks, providing an exemption from
emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to: wetland mitigation banks, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        relating to: wetland mitigation banks, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
streamline regulatory approvals for wetland restoration
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        streamline regulatory approvals for wetland restoration
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Siting Wetland Mitigation, Wetland Mitigation Banks
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Siting Wetland Mitigation, Wetland Mitigation Banks
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
placement of a floating treatment for a lake management grant and a river management grant
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        placement of a floating treatment for a lake management grant and a river management grant
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                LRB 4892/1 - relating to a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4892/1 - relating to a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        LRB 4892/1 - relating to a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Groundwater management
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Groundwater management
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/11/2020
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $14,818.20 | 2021 July - December $11,772.62 | 2022 January - June $9,262.07 | 2022 July - December $3,180.43 | Total $39,033.32 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 145.95 | 2021 July - December 69.01 | 2022 January - June 29.00 | 2022 July - December 20.25 | Total 264.21 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 181.50 | 2021 July - December 135.00 | 2022 January - June 79.00 | 2022 July - December 71.25 | Total 466.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 9% | 
                                                             Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 25% | 2021 July - December 5% | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 13% | 
                                                             Relating to: allowing installation of certain groundwater recharge systems. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December 5% | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: allowing installation of certain groundwater recharge systems. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December 5% | 2022 January - June 5% | 2022 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December 5% | 2022 January - June 5% | 2022 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December 15% | 2022 January - June 5% | 2022 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December 15% | 2022 January - June 15% | 2022 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             Relating to: creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program, providing crop insurance rebates for cover crops, creating a hydrogeologist position, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June 5% | 2022 July - December | Total < 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 5% | 
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 15% | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 7% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
                                                            Aquatic plant management, manual removal and mechanical control regulations, and aquatic habitat protection, and surface water grants.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% | 2021 July - December 5% | 2022 January - June 10% | 2022 July - December | Total 5% | 
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                            The administration, procedures and enforcement of the Wisconsin wetland and waterway regulatory program
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June 10% | 2022 July - December 5% | Total 2% | 
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December 5% | Total < 1% | 
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December 5% | Total < 1% | 
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December 10% | 2022 January - June 20% | 2022 July - December 60% | Total 13% | 
                                                            Streamlining regulatory approvals for wetland restoration and enhancement and other aquatic habitat improvements.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December 10% | 2022 January - June 10% | 2022 July - December 15% | Total 6% | 
                                                            relating to: a wetland delineation professional assurance program and granting rule-making authority
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June 5% | 2022 July - December 5% | Total 1% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication