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WI SB91

WI SB91
A general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
06/15/2021
Crossed Over
05/11/2021
Passed
06/28/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to repeal 30.2065 (1) and 30.2065 (2) (title); to renumber and amend 30.2065 (2); and to create 15.347 (23) and 30.2065 (1g) of the statutes; Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.

AI Summary

This bill creates a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects that are designed to restore natural and self-regulating hydrology in wetlands, streams, and floodplains. The goal is to improve water quality, increase flood resilience, and achieve other environmental benefits. The bill outlines the specific types of activities that would be authorized under this general permit, and it allows the Department of Natural Resources to waive certain requirements or simplify the application process for these types of voluntary restoration projects. The bill also creates a Hydrologic Restoration and Management Advisory Council to provide input on the implementation of the general permit and other related issues.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Published 8-7-2021 (on 08/09/2021)

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