Ask the Experts Spring Fish and Wildlife Hearings
Posted on: Sunday, 3 April 2005, 15:00 CDT
The 2005 Department of Natural Resources Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings and Conservation Congress meetings will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, in every county of the state.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the Conservation Congress and the Fish and Wildlife Hearings, with answers provided by Wisconsin Conservation Wardens:
Q: How do I find where the hearing is held in my County?
A: Hearing locations are listed on the Department of Natural Resources Web site at www.dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress, or contact your local DNR service center.
Q: How do I find out what issues are going to be addressed?
A: Questions that will be voted on by the public are on the Web site. Questionnaires for the meeting can also be obtained at DNR service centers.
Q: What is the Conservation Congress and what is the purpose of the Spring Fish and Wildlife Hearings.
A: The congress is a citizen group created by law to provide advice to the Natural Resources Board on conservation issues.
The annual Fish and Wildlife hearings are held to get citizen comment on proposed rule changes and other issues listed in the questionnaire. Individuals who attend the hearings can vote on each question and voice additional concerns regarding natural resource issues of statewide significance in a written resolution.
Q: Who gets to vote for the Conservation Congress delegates?
A: Delegates are elected during the annual Conservation Congress meeting. To be eligible to vote, citizens must be a resident of the county in which they are voting and at least 18 years of age.
Q: What happens after the hearing when the votes are tallied?
A: After the hearings, the DNR recommends action to the Natural Resources Board only for items listed on the DNR portion of the Spring Fish and Wildlife Hearing questionnaire. If the board approves the rules, they are then sent to the Legislature for review.
For Conservation Congress advisory questions, the vote totals are forwarded to the Natural Resources Board and the DNR for further review, following the statewide recommendations from the congress at its annual meeting. Proposals ultimately go to the Legislature, which decides the issues.
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Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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