Wisconsin Legislature: Water supply

Agricultural Producer Security Program revisions re small vegetable processor exemption, milk deferred payment contracts, grain dealer and grain warehouse keeper fund balances, grain dealer deferred payment purchases, payments to producers due to a default; DATCP duties - Act 155

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles - Act 325

warrantWarrant, see Search warrant; Service of process and papers

warren knowles_gaylord nelson stewardship programWarren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Program, see Natural resource

wasteWaste, see Solid waste management

wastewaterWastewater, see Sanitation and sewerage management

water _ pollutionWater -- Pollution, see also Sanitation and sewerage management

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - Act 21

Clean Water Fund Program: loan interest rate revisions and financial hardship assistance program extended [Sec. 1808-1816m] - Act 59

Clean Water Fund Program: loan period revised [Sec. 1817m, mc] - Act 59

DNR bonding limit increases re nonpoint source water pollution abatement, urban storm water and runoff, flood control, riparian restoration, and dam safety [Sec. 488, 489, 490] - Act 59

Drainage district revisions re jurisdiction, board membership, regulation of district access corridors, land in newly organized or annexed to districts, discharge of dredged material into wetland permit exemption, floodplain zoning ordinances, storm water discharge permit exceptions, and property tax assessment - Act 115

Environmental improvement fund: purpose for which DNR can use moneys expanded [Sec. 330, 357, 537] - Act 59

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; bulk sampling plan and approvals; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; bond or other security requirements; proof of financial responsibility re closure of mining waste site; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - Act 134

Nonpoint source water pollution abatement program: DNR contract with UW--Extension requirement eliminated [Sec. 1818] - Act 59

``Point source" definition revised to exclude agricultural storm water and irrigation return flows [Sec. 1819m, n] - Act 59

Political subdivision authority revisions re expiration of local approvals, division of land by certified survey map, levy limit exception, contesting an imposed fee, sewerage system service changes, prohibiting Saturday work, uniform dwelling code, building inspector and certain ordinances, inclusionary zoning ordinances, security required for plat approval, substantial completion of public improvements, subdivision approval conditions, construction banners, storm water management, eminent domain, housing-related reports, rental housing units regulation, and zoning amendment protest - Act 243

Producer led watershed protection grants: appropriation from the environmental fund, nonpoint source and urban nonpoint source debt service payments [Sec. 1241m, 9133 (1)] - Act 59

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - Act 196

PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system re natural gas and other hazardous materials created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances; appropriation and advertising provisions - Act 136

Quarry operations: limiting authority of political subdivisions to place limits or conditions on; definitions, permit, noise, and ordinance provisions [Sec. 982i-mf, q-qe, s, t, 984ig, ij, 1305p, 9431 (1i), (2i)] [vetoed] - Act 59

River and stream monitoring and study by DNR re introduction of nutrients from point and nonpoint sources, waterways specified, sunset provision [Sec. 314d, 1799y] - Act 59

Storm water management study for City of Burlington: DNR grant to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission [Sec. 338d, 9133(8t)] - Act 59

Veteran mortgage loans and clean water fund program: DVA and DNR bonding authority reduced [Sec. 486, 496] - Act 59

water skiingWater skiing, see Boat

water supplyWater supply, see also Wells

Producer led watershed protection grants: appropriation from the environmental fund, nonpoint source and urban nonpoint source debt service payments [Sec. 1241m, 9133 (1)] - Act 59

Safe drinking water loan program: bonding limit increased [Sec. 487] - Act 59

Soil and Water Resource Management Program bonding authority [Sec. 494] - Act 59

Soil and Water Resource Management Program: grant allocation priority consideration; nutrient management planning specified [Sec. 1236] - Act 59

Water supply service area: diversion area approval by the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council - Act 38

waterfowlWaterfowl, see Bird

watershedWatershed, see Water supply

waterways and water powerWaterways and water power, see also Harbor; Lakes; Shoreland zoning; Wetland

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - Act 21

Artificial and certain nonfederal wetlands exempt from DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision; property development grant program established; Wetland Study Council created in DNR; reports required - Act 183

DNR bonding limit increases re nonpoint source water pollution abatement, urban storm water and runoff, flood control, riparian restoration, and dam safety [Sec. 488, 489, 490] - Act 59

Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, grants to local governments, county bonding, town incorporation as city or village, and DNR oversight; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA; electronics manufacturing small business development director in WEDC; worker training and employment program and annual report; appeal of decisions relating specifically to the zone; job creation threshold; LAB audit required [partial veto] - Act 58

Hydrologic evaluation and modeling funding [Sec. 314m] - Act 59

Little Plover River: grant to Village of Plover for solution to increase flow, sunset provision [Sec. 338g, m, 9133 (7w), 9433 (4w)] - Act 59

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program in DNR: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision extended - Act 369

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program: unobligated Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program bonding authority [Sec. 514n, 1818g, r] - Act 59

Navigability of a stream: conditions for DNR determination of established - Act 164

Riparian owner may remove certain material from bed of inland navigable water: DNR permit created, conditions set - Act 214

Riprap placement: exemption from permit requirements [Sec. 584r] - Act 59

River and stream monitoring and study by DNR re introduction of nutrients from point and nonpoint sources, waterways specified, sunset provision [Sec. 314d, 1799y] - Act 59

Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - Act 281

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - Act 71

Water supply service area: diversion area approval by the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council - Act 38

waterworksWaterworks

Financial assistance for lead-containing customer-side water service lines: water public utility and political subdivision may provide; conditions, ordinance, and PSC duties - Act 137

``Public utility": definition modified to exclude a state agency with ownership or control of a plant or equipment supplying water to the public; Community Development Block Grant provision [Sec. 1691c, 9101 (10t), 9437 (1t)] [9437 (1t) -- vetoed] - Act 59

waushara countyWaushara County

High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - Act 10

wcWC, see Worker's compensation

wca _wisconsin consumer act_WCA (Wisconsin Consumer Act), see Consumer protection

weaponWeapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

weatherWeather

Animal-drawn vehicle operated on highways: lighting requirements revised re amber or yellow lights and inclement weather - Act 228

wedcWEDC, see Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin

weight limitWeight limit, see Bus and truck -- Taxation or registration

wellsWells

Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - Act 69

High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - Act 10

wercWERC, see Employment Relations Commission

wetlandWetland

Airport and spaceport approach protection: ordinance cannot prohibit use of physical barrier in lieu of certain drainage requirement re storm retention pond [Sec. 1460m] [vetoed] - Act 59

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - Act 21

Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities and certain cooperative associations: mitigation requirements revised - Act 118

whedaWHEDA, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

wheelchairWheelchair, see Persons with disabilities

whefaWHEFA, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

whs _wisconsin historical society_WHS (Wisconsin Historical Society), see Historical society

wild turkeyWild turkey, see Bird

wildlifeWildlife, see Animal

winnebago countyWinnebago County

CHIPS proceeding: prohibition on appointing counsel to parent eliminated; pilot program creating parent’s right to counsel in certain counties created and SPD to run; DCF, report, and sunset provisions - Act 253

Unobligated Stewardship bonding authority: used for Saxon Harbor campground marina, Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park, Horicon March Wildlife Area scenic overlook shelter, cities of Neenah and Menasha for pedestrian bridges and trails, and acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County [Sec. 514g, r] [514g -- partial veto] - Act 59

wisconsin association of independent colleges and universitiesWisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, see Colleges and universities

wisconsin constitutionWisconsin Constitution, see Constitutional amendments -- Second consideration

wisconsin consumer act _wca_Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA), see Consumer protection