External Advisory Groups

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

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

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 Vapor Intrusion Subgroup Meeting

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a meeting of the Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group’s (RR EAG) Vapor Intrusion Subgroup on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. 

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 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 G09
101 S Webster St.
Madison, WI

When:
2 – 3:30 p.m. Zoom attendance registration.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreen Fallat by noon on Feb. 10, 2025, at CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check in at the security desk before taking the elevator.

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

DNR To Hold RR External Advisory Group Subgroup Meetings

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.

DNR Sets Meeting Dates For Remediation And Redevelopment External Advisory Group

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) set dates for the next four quarterly meetings of the Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG). Dates are also scheduled for the RR EAG’s Funding Sustainability, NR 700 and Vapor Intrusion subgroups.

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 considers a broad range of technical and policy topics related to investigation and cleanup of contamination and redevelopment of properties.

Quarterly meetings of the RR EAG will be held virtually from 9 a.m. until noon on the following dates:

  • Oct. 11, 2024
  • Jan. 23, 2025
  • April 23, 2025
  • July 16, 2025

Meetings of the RR EAG’s subgroups will allow virtual and in-person attendance on:

  • Sept. 19, 2024
  • Dec. 5, 2024
  • Feb. 11, 2025
  • May 15, 2025

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) meeting on Thursday, July 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 meetings are open to the public.  

Where:
Milwaukee DNR Service Center 
Harbor Room 
1027 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233 

Please check in at the security desk. 

When:
July 25, 2024
9 a.m. to noon 

Register to attend via Zoom

In-person attendees should RSVP to CoreenR.Fallat@wisconsin.gov by noon on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. 

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

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

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

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

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.