ARGYLE — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the villages of Argyle and Shullsburg are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
The project in Argyle includes replacing the water mains along Fairview Avenue. The Shullsburg project includes replacing water mains on several streets in the city.
Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding this project.
The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program has determined that the project will not result in significant adverse environmental effects, and no further environmental review or analysis is needed before proceeding with funding the project.
The public is encouraged to submit comments regarding this decision and the potential environmental impacts of this project. Submit comments by Feb. 21, 2025 to:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
C/O Brian Boelkow, Community Financial Assistance, CF/2
101 S. Webster St.
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707
or email DNRCFELEnvironmentalReview@wisconsin.gov
Based on the comments received, the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program may prepare an environmental analysis before proceeding with the funding process. The analysis would summarize the DNR’s consideration of the project’s impacts and reasonable alternatives.
Future Wildlife Management Objectives
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a strategic plan for managing our state’s wildlife species and habitat and is seeking public feedback on the plan’s objectives.
This strategic plan will guide how the DNR’s Wildlife Program prioritizes its resources and work in the coming years. The DNR values public input and believes that it is important for Wisconsinites to weigh in on the draft plan’s objectives and share which are the most important to them.
For more information on the strategic planning process and to participate in this public input opportunity, visit our Wildlife Management Strategic Plan Updates webpage. The webpage explains the planning process, contains a link to the input form and allows individuals to stay engaged in the planning process by signing up to receive occasional updates. We anticipate the input form will take about 10 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses are anonymous. For input to be considered, submissions must be completed by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
The public is also encouraged to sign up for periodic email updates on the DNR’s strategic planning process.
If you have any questions about this process or the input form, contact DNRWildlifeSwitchboard@wisconsin.gov.