Conservation Congress resolution submission period is now open

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites Wisconsinites to submit proposed resolutions for the 2027 Spring Hearings.

The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin DNR on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.

Each year, Wisconsin residents have an opportunity to submit ideas as resolutions to the WCC. Wisconsinites can submit proposed resolutions via the online process starting Aug. 1. Resolutions must meet the necessary criteria, including: the concern being of statewide impact; being practical, achievable and reasonable; and being within the mission and vision of the WCC.

An individual resident may submit no more than two resolutions per year. Those interested in submitting a resolution are encouraged to reach out to the resolution review committee or their WCC County Chair for guidance in drafting a resolution.

Vilas County’s chair is Stephen Burr, stephentburr@gmail.com, 715-891-6100. In Oneida County, contact Brett Weir at brettweirfinancial@gmail.com or 262-707-4706.

The review committee contact information and additional tips on preparing a resolution are available on the WCC and DNR’s Spring Hearings webpage.

Resolutions will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 8, 2027, at midnight. Once the submission period closes, the resolutions will be reviewed by a committee of WCC delegates to ensure they meet the criteria for inclusion and prepared for online input, which starts Monday, April 12, 2027, at 6 p.m. and will close Wednesday, April 14, 2027, at midnight.

For further information or questions, contact Paul Reith, chair of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, at 608-616-0808.