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Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group

The Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (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.

The RR EAG meets quarterly, with additional subgroup meetings scheduled as needed. Meetings are open to the public.

Charter - Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group

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Members

Members

Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group members are appointed by the DNR Secretary. Members represent a range of stakeholder organizations including local government units, industry, environmental organizations, responsible party representatives and other state agencies.

 

Name Organization

Brian Bartoszek

WEC Energy Group - Business Services

Judy Fassbender

DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program

Sarah Gruza

U.S. EPA Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division

Roy Irving

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Dave Misky

Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee

Lynn Morgan

Waste Management

Jodie Thistle (Chair)

DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program

Noah Saperstein

Red Cliff Environmental Department Treaty Natural Resources Division, Red Cliff, Band of Lakes, Chippewa

Jason Scott

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Debora Sielski

Washington County Public Agency Center Community Development Department

Sharlene TeBeest

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Chris Valcheff

Truth North Consultants

Donna Volk

Ramboll

Ned Witte

Godfrey & Kahn

Academia representative member (pending)

 
Meetings

Upcoming meetings

Date Information

Thursday, April 11, 2024
1-4 p.m.

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

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

In person attendees should RSVP to jodie.thistle@wisconsin.gov by noon on Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
10-11:30 a.m.

RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup Meeting

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.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Jodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
12-1:30 p.m.

RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup

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.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Jodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
2-3:30 p.m.

RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup

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.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Jodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
4-5:30 p.m.

RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup

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.

In-person attendees should RSVP to Jodie.Thistle@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.

Thursday, July 25, 2024
9 a.m.-noon

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

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

Please check in at the security desk

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

Previous meetings

Date Information
2024
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
10-11:30 a.m.

RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
Noon-1:30 p.m.

RR EAG 700 Subgroup

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
2-3:30 p.m.

RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup

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

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024
1-4 p.m.

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

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

2023
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
4-5:30 p.m.

EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup

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

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
2-3:30 p.m.

RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup

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

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Noon-1:30 p.m.

RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup

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

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
10-11:30 a.m.

RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup

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

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023
9 a.m.-noon

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

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

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
10-11:30 a.m.

RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup

State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
Noon-1:30 p.m.

RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup

State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
2-3:30 p.m.

RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup

State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
4-5:30 p.m.

RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup

State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Thursday, July 13, 2023
9 a.m.-noon

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

DNR La Crosse Service Center
Room B-19
3550 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse, WI 54601

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
1-2:30 p.m.

RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup

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

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
3-4:30 p.m.

RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup

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

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
5-6:30 p.m.

RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup

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

Fri., April 14, 2023
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

DNR Green Bay Office
Lake Michigan Room
2984 Shawno Ave.
Green Bay, WI

Fri., March 3, 2023
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Fri., March 3, 2023
8 - 10 a.m. 

RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Thurs., March 2, 2023
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Thurs., March 2, 2023
12:15 - 2:15 p.m.

RR EAG Contaminated Sediments Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Fri., Jan. 27, 2023
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI

Updated Jan. 17, 2023, to online meeting only for this instance.

2022
Fri., Dec. 9, 2022
8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WI

Fri., Dec. 9, 2022
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI

Fri., Dec. 9, 2022
12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI

Fri., Dec. 9, 2022
2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

RR EAG Contaminated Sediment Subgroup Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI

Fri., Sept. 23, 2022
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C
833 E. Michigan Street, Suite 1800
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Fri., July 15, 2022
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting

Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI

2021
March 18, 2021 NR 700 Technical Focus Group meeting

Agenda

Contaminated Sediments Subgroup

Contaminated Sediments Subgroup

The Wisconsin Administrative Code chs. 700-799 (“NR 700”) rules are the road map for the restoration of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. Sediment cleanup is an integral section of NR 700 therefore it is necessary to evaluate and establish consistent guidance regarding sediment cleanup. The objective of the Sediment Subgroup is to develop a consistent approach for the management of contaminated sediments from dredging projects, environmental cleanups, redevelopment and other construction projects in waters of the State. Meeting this purpose/objective includes providing recommendations for implementation that consider and incorporate environmental justice.  

The DNR established the Contaminated Sediments External Advisory Group in 2015 to develop a unified approach to address issues associated with the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sediments in waters of the state. The group was incorporated into the RR EAG as a subgroup in 2022.

Environmental Justice Subgroup

Environmental Justice Subgroup

The U.S. EPA defines environmental justice (EJ) as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. Meeting this purpose/objective includes providing recommendations for integrating environmental justice into remediation and redevelopment policies and practices, cultivating strong community partnerships to improve on-the-ground results, and charting a path forward for achieving better environmental outcomes and reducing disparities in the state’s most overburdened communities by identifying and addressing resource and policy gaps.

Funding Sustainability Subgroup

Funding Sustainability Subgroup

The restoration and beneficial reuse of contaminated sites requires financial resources – both to assist parties in the investigation and cleanup and to fund the DNR staff who oversees this work.  The objective of the Financial Subgroup is to evaluate and recommend improvements to current grant/funding programs and to recommend new programs or resources to fill current funding gaps.  Meeting this purpose/objective includes providing recommendations for implementation that consider and incorporate environmental justice.  

NR 700 Subgroup

NR 700 Subgroup

The Wisconsin Administrative Code chs. 700-799 (“NR 700”) rules are the road map for the restoration of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. Relevant program policies that promote consistent application of NR 700 rules are essential to the RR Program’s success and sustainability. The objectives of the NR 700 Subgroup are to (1) advise on legislative action affecting the program, (2) evaluate and recommend revisions to the NR 700 rules and (3) recommend new or revised policies for consistent implementation of the rules.  Meeting these purposes/objectives includes providing recommendations for implementation that consider and incorporate environmental justice.  

Vapor Intrusion

Vapor Intrusion

Chs. 700-799, Wis. Adm. Code, are the road map for the restoration of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. A current priority area is proactive training and outreach for awareness of potential chemical vapor intrusion (VI) from reported and unreported contamination.