RR External Advisory Group

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

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 July 17, 2025. 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 Session 2 of the Back to Basics Training Series: Investigation, Sampling and Lab Data
The Back to Basics training series will be presented in conjunction with the RR EAG meetings throughout 2025 and early 2026. Each session of the series provides information and practitioner perspectives on the investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties.  

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. 

The session on July 17, Back to Basics: Investigation, Sampling and Lab Data, will provide an overview of site investigation, offer best practices for sampling and share information about working with a lab and understanding lab results. Topics and presenters include: 

  • NR 700 Process Overview – Jodie Thistle, DNR
  • Site Investigation Toolkit – John Sager, DNR
  • Preparing for the Field: Sampling Best Practices – Adam Roder, Geosyntec 
  • Working with the Lab and Understanding Lab Results – Jeff Ramey/Krzysztof Trafalski, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services  
  • Comparing Sampling Results with Standards – Erin Endsley, DNR 
  • Tips from RR Program supervisors – Michele Norman, DNR 
  • Moderated discussion with presenters – Bill Nelson/Derek Punches, Godfrey & Kahn 

Information and registration for future Back to Basics training sessions are posted on the RR Program Presentations & Trainings webpage. 

Attending on July 17
In-person and virtual attendance options are available for both the training and for the RR EAG meeting. 

Schedule
9:00 to 9:30 a.m. In person arrival and coffee with the DNR
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Back to Basics: Investigation, Sampling and Lab Data
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. RR EAG Meeting 

In-person attendees will have an opportunity to meet and greet regional DNR staff members from the RR Program; RSVP to Coreen Fallat at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov by noon on July 15, 2025.  

Attend in-person in Madison, Milwaukee or Superior:
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 

Wisconsin DNR – Superior Field Office
Lake Superior Conference Room
1701 N 4th St.
Superior, WI  

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

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

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 May 2, 2025. 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.  

Announcing: Back to Basics Training Series
A training series will be presented in conjunction with the RR EAG meetings throughout 2025 and early 2026. Each session of the series will provide information and practitioner perspectives on the investigation and cleanup process of contaminated properties.  

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. 

The session on May 2, Back to Basics: Discovery and Reporting of Contamination, will provide an overview of the investigation and cleanup process, discovery and reporting of contaminated sites, qualifications for environmental consultants and tips from RR Program supervisors. The training will include: 

  • Overview of NR 700 Process – Jodie Thistle, DNR
  • Spills: Discovery, Reporting and Response – Maizie Reif, DNR, and Dave Johnson, North Shore Environmental
  • Discovering Sites: Property Transactions and Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments – Erica Lawson, TRC
  • Qualifications for Working in Wisconsin’s Cleanup Program – Judy Fassbender, DNR
  • Tips and Tricks: Common Questions and Issues – RR Program supervisors
  • Moderated Discussion with Presenters – Bill Nelson, Godfrey & Kahn

More information and registration for the May 2 and all future Back to Basics training sessions will be posted on the RR Program Presentations & Trainings webpage. 

Attending on May 2 
In-person and virtual attendance options are available for both the training and for the RR EAG meeting. 

Schedule and Registration
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. In person arrival and coffee with the DNR
9:30 – 11: 30 a.m. Back to Basics: Discovery and Reporting of Contamination
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. RR EAG Meeting 

In-person attendees will have an opportunity to meet and greet regional DNR staff members from the RR Program. RSVP to Coreen Fallat at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov by noon on April 29, 2025.  

Attend in-person in Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay:
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 

Wisconsin DNR – Green Bay Service Center 
Lake Michigan Room 
2984 Shawano Ave. 
Green Bay WI  

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

Meeting Notes Available From Jan. 23 RR External Advisory Group Meeting

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

Meeting notes and materials from the Jan. 23, 2025, meeting of the Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) are available on the DNR’s RR EAG webpage.  

The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.   

Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings. 

DNR To Hold RR External Advisory Group Subgroup Meetings

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) subgroup meetings on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.  

The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.  

The RR EAG identifies issues and topics of interest that may be addressed by ad hoc subgroups. Subgroup members are expected to research and develop recommendations on the selected topics for presentation to the full group. RR EAG subgroup meetings are open to the public. Interested individuals may attend in-person or register to attend by zoom. 

Location:
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G27A
101 S Webster St.
Madison, WI

In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreen Fallat by noon on Dec. 4, 2024, at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check in at the security desk before taking the elevator.   

When: 
10 – 11:30 a.m. – RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup;
Zoom attendance registration.

Noon – 1:30 p.m. – RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup;
Zoom attendance registration.  

2 – 3:30 p.m. – RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup;
Zoom attendance registration. 

3:45 – 4:30 p.m. – RR EAG Ad Hoc Meeting on Engagement;
Zoom attendance registration. 

Visit the DNR’s RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.

Sept. 19, 2024 Meetings Of RR EAG Subgroups Canceled

Posted on by Coreen Fallat

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Sept. 19, 2024 meetings of the Funding Sustainability, NR 700 and Vapor Intrusion subgroups of the Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) are canceled.

The full RR EAG will meet on Oct. 11, 2024. The RR EAG will discuss future plans for the subgroups in light of the announcement on Sept. 10, 2024 that administrative rulemaking efforts related to the investigation and cleanup of hazardous substance discharges to the environment are discontinued.

All meetings of the RR EAG and subgroups are open to the public. Visit the DNR’s RR EAG webpage for registration information, meeting agendas and materials.

Subscribe to receive updates on future meetings.

DNR To Hold RR External Advisory Group Meeting

Posted on by Jodie Thistle

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.

The RR EAG identifies issues and topics of interest that may be addressed by ad hoc subgroups. Subgroup members are expected to research and develop recommendations on the selected topics for presentation to the full group. RR EAG meetings are open to the public.

Where:

State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.

When:

1-4 p.m.
In-person attendees should RSVP to Jodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov by noon on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Zoom attendance registration.

Visit the DNR’s RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.

DNR To Hold RR External Advisory Group Subgroup Meetings

Posted on by Jodie Thistle

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) subgroup meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.

The RR EAG identifies issues and topics of interest that may be addressed by ad hoc subgroups. Subgroup members are expected to research and develop recommendations on the selected topics for presentation to the full group. RR EAG subgroup meetings are open to the public.

Where:

State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm 513
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Jodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

When:

Visit the DNR’s RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.

DNR To Hold RR External Advisory Group Meeting

Posted on by Christine Sieger

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.

The RR EAG identifies issues and topics of interest that may be addressed by ad hoc subgroups. Subgroup members are expected to research and develop recommendations on the selected topics for presentation to the full group. RR EAG subgroup meetings are open to the public.

Where:

State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)

Rm G-09

101 S. Webster St., Madison, WI

Check in with the security desk before going to conference room.

When:

1 – 4 p.m.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Jodie.Thistle@wiconsin.gov by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.

Register to attend via Zoom [exit DNR].

 

Visit the DNR’s RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.

DNR To Hold RR External Advisory Group Subgroup Meetings

Posted on by Christine Sieger

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) subgroup meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.

The RR EAG identifies issues and topics of interest that may be addressed by ad hoc subgroups. Subgroup members are expected to research and develop recommendations on the selected topics for presentation to the full group. RR EAG subgroup meetings are open to the public.

Where:
Milwaukee Water Commons
Adams Garden Park
1836 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53205

Check in with the security desk before going to conference room.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

A short building tour will be offered at 3:30 p.m., which will highlight the on-site community art and history. Please indicate in your RSVP if you plan on attending the tour.

When:

Visit the DNR’s RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.

DNR To Hold Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

Posted on by Christine Sieger

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host its quarterly Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) meeting from 9 a.m. to noon on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023.

The DNR’s RR Program oversees the investigation and cleanup of environmental contamination and the redevelopment of contaminated properties. The DNR has a business need to receive constructive and practical input from, and provide information to, interested parties on a wide variety of regulatory and policy issues.

The RR EAG was formed to address a broad range of issues encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.

The RR EAG meetings are open to the public and in-person attendance is encouraged. In-person attendees should RSVP to Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Wed., Oct. 11, 2023.

EVENT DETAILS
What: Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
When: 9 a.m. – noon on Thurs., Oct. 12, 2023
Where: State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Register to join the meeting via Zoom.

Visit the DNR’s RR EAG webpage for meeting agendas, materials and additional information. Subscribe for updates on future RR EAG meetings.