Should landowners be allowed to fill wetlands in urban areas without a permit?


Should landowners be allowed to fill wetlands in urban areas without a permit?


The state Legislature recently passed a bill to make it easier for landowners to fill small, isolated wetlands in urban areas. The bill, authored by state Rep. Jim Steineke, was supported by business groups but opposed by some environmental groups, including the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. Some sporting groups dropped their objections after the bill was amended.

Jim Steineke, Assembly majority leader, (R-Kaukauna)

“YES”

Simplifying regulations

“Wisconsin’s wetlands play an important role in our state’s ecology, environment and our sporting communities. But our current wetland laws are in many ways overly complex and difficult to navigate.”...

Tracy Hames, Executive director, Wisconsin Wetlands Association

“NO”

Simplifying regulations

“Wisconsin Wetlands Association is strongly supportive of policies that reduce red tape, promote well-planned economic development and protect our wetland resources. This bill achieves none of those goals.”...

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Ken Notes: Good read! My input - create rules that improve the aquifer then expedite the approval and implementation phases. Pre-plan urban growth areas with comprehensive storm water, treatment, wetland, and development goals.

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