DNR To Hold Back To Basics Training And RR External Advisory Group Meeting

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

Upcoming Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Meeting 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a meeting of the RR EAG on April 21, 2026. The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. RR EAG meetings are open to the public.  The agenda and meeting materials will be posted in advance on the DNR’s RR EAG webpage.  

Registration Open For Fifth Session Of The Back To Basics Training Series 

The Back to Basics training series is presented in conjunction with the RR EAG meetings. Each session of the series provides information and practitioner perspectives on the investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties. The April session is the last of five sessions held in 2025 and 2026.  

The session on April 21, Back to Basics: Updating Continuing Obligations after Closure and Notifying Affected Parties and the Public, will explore important considerations when making an update to a continuing obligation established at a property. The session will also cover how and why to notify affected parties and the public about contamination and remediation efforts. Topics and presenters include: 

  • Overview of the NR 700 process – Jodie Thistle, DNR
  • Modifying Continuing Obligations – Kevin Mcknight, DNR 
  • Understanding Notification and Public Participation Requirements – Michael Prager, DNR 
  • Using Online Tools: RR Sites Map and Bureau of Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking System (BRRTS) – Hayley Schnae, DNR and Geoffrey House, DNR 
  • Case Study – Andy Delforge, REI Engineering 
  • Best Practices for Modifying Continuing Obligations– Chris Saari, DNR 
  • Moderated Discussion With Presenters – Bill Nelson/Derek Punches, Godfrey & Kahn 

Recordings and materials from prior training sessions can be found in the RR Program Presentations and Training Library.  

Attending On April 21
In-person and virtual attendance options are available for both the training and for the RR EAG meeting. 

Schedule
9 to 9:30 a.m.: In person arrival and coffee with the DNR
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Back to Basics: Updating Continuing Obligations after Closure and Notifying Affected Parties and the Public
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.: RR EAG Meeting 

In-person attendees can meet with regional DNR staff members from the RR Program; RSVP to Coreen Fallat at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov by noon on April 17, 2026.  

Attend in-person in Madison or Milwaukee
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G09  
101 S. Webster St.   
Madison, WI   

Wisconsin DNR – Milwaukee Service Center  
1027 West St. Paul Ave. 
Harbor Room, Rm 107 
Milwaukee, WI 

Attend via Zoom: Register to attend by Zoom [exit DNR] 

Individuals involved in or affected by the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties are encouraged to attend, including environmental consultants, developers, attorneys, responsible parties, local governments, property owners and those affected by contamination in their communities. 

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