15.345(1)(b)
(b) Each member of the commission must be able to assess the recreational water use problems in his or her geographical area of the state.
15.345(1)(c)
(c) No member of the commission may receive any salary for services performed as a commission member. Each commission member shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing official duties.
15.345(2)
(2) Lake Superior commercial fishing board. There is created a Lake Superior commercial fishing board attached to the department of natural resources under
s. 15.03.
15.345(2)(a)
(a) The board shall be composed of 5 members who reside in counties contiguous to Lake Superior appointed by the governor to serve at the governor's pleasure.
15.345(3)
(3) Lake Michigan commercial fishing board. There is created a Lake Michigan commercial fishing board attached to the department of natural resources under
s. 15.03.
15.345(3)(a)
(a) The board shall be composed of 7 members who reside in counties contiguous to Lake Michigan appointed by the governor to serve at the governor's pleasure.
15.345(3)(b)1.
1. Five licensed, active commercial fishers; of these, 2 shall represent the fisheries of southern Green Bay and 3 the fisheries of northern Green Bay and Lake Michigan proper.
15.345(5)
(5) Fox River management commission. There is created in the department of natural resources a Fox River management commission consisting of 7 members. The commission shall cease to exist on the day after the date on which the state and the Fox River Navigational System Authority enter into the lease agreement specified in
s. 237.06.
15.347(2)(2)
Dry cleaner environmental response council. There is created in the department of natural resources a dry cleaner environmental response council consisting of the following members appointed for 3-year terms:
15.347(2)(a)
(a) One member representing dry cleaning operations with annual gross receipts of less than $200,000.
15.347(2)(b)
(b) Two members representing dry cleaning operations with annual gross receipts of at least $200,000.
15.347(2)(c)
(c) One member representing wholesale distributors of dry cleaning solvent.
15.347(2)(d)
(d) One engineer, professional geologist, hydrologist or soil scientist with knowledge, experience or education concerning remediation of environmental contamination.
15.347(2)(e)
(e) One member representing manufacturers and sellers of dry cleaning equipment.
15.347(4)
(4) Natural areas preservation council. There is created in the department of natural resources a natural areas preservation council consisting of the following representatives:
15.347(4)(a)
(a) Two from the department of natural resources, appointed by the board of natural resources, one to serve as secretary.
15.347(4)(b)
(b) Four from the University of Wisconsin System, appointed by the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
15.347(4)(c)
(c) One from the department of public instruction, appointed by the state superintendent of public instruction.
15.347(4)(d)
(d) One from the Milwaukee public museum, appointed by its board of directors.
15.347(4)(e)
(e) Three appointed by the council of the Wisconsin academy of sciences, arts and letters, at least one representing the private colleges in this state.
15.347(7)
(7) Snowmobile recreational council. There is created in the department of natural resources a snowmobile recreational council consisting of 15 members nominated by the governor, and with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed for staggered 3-year terms. Commencing on July 1, 1972, 5 members shall be appointed to serve for one year, 5 members for 2 years and 5 members for 3 years. Thereafter all terms shall be for 3 years with 5 positions on the council to expire each year. At least 5 members of the council shall be from the territory north, and at least 5 members shall be from the territory south, of a line running east and west through the south limits of the city of Stevens Point.
15.347(12)
(12) Metallic mining council. There is created in the department of natural resources a metallic mining council consisting of 9 persons representing a variety and balance of economic, scientific and environmental viewpoints. Members shall be appointed by the secretary of the department for staggered 3-year terms.
15.347(13)(a)(a)
Creation. There is created a groundwater coordinating council, attached to the department of natural resources under
s. 15.03. The council shall perform the functions specified under
s. 160.50.
15.347(13)(b)
(b)
Members. The groundwater coordinating council shall consist of the following members:
15.347(13)(b)3.
3. The secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.
15.347(13)(c)
(c)
Designees. Under
par. (b), agency heads may appoint designees to serve on the council, if the designee is an employee or appointive officer of the agency who has sufficient authority to deploy agency resources and directly influence agency decision making.
15.347(13)(d)
(d)
Terms. Members appointed under
par. (b) 8. shall be appointed to 4-year terms.
15.347(13)(e)
(e)
Staff. The state agencies with membership on the council and its subcommittees shall provide adequate staff to conduct the functions of the council.
15.347(13)(f)
(f)
Meetings. The council shall meet at least twice each year and may meet at other times on the call of 3 of its members.
Section 15.09 (3) does not apply to meetings of the council.
15.347(13)(g)
(g)
Annual report. In August of each year, the council shall submit to the head of each agency with membership on the council, the governor and the chief clerk of each house of the legislature, for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under
s. 13.172 (3), a report which summarizes the operations and activities of the council during the fiscal year concluded on the preceding June 30, describes the state of the groundwater resource and its management and sets forth the recommendations of the council. The annual report shall include a description of the current groundwater quality in the state, an assessment of groundwater management programs, information on the implementation of
ch. 160 and a list and description of current and anticipated groundwater problems. In each annual report, the council shall include the dissents of any council member to the activities and recommendations of the council.
15.347(15)
(15) Milwaukee River revitalization council. 15.347(15)(a)(a) There is created in the department of natural resources a Milwaukee River revitalization council consisting of:
15.347(15)(a)1.
1. The secretary of natural resources or his or her designee.
15.347(15)(a)3.
3. Eleven members appointed by the governor for 3-year terms.
15.347(15)(a)4.
4. At least one council member shall represent each of the priority watersheds, as identified under
s. 281.65 (4) (cm), that are located in the Milwaukee River basin.
15.347(15)(d)
(d) Any member designated under
par. (a) 1. or
2. or any member appointed under
par. (a) 3. who is absent from 4 consecutive meetings vacates his or her position.
15.347(16)
(16) State trails council. There is created in the department of natural resources a state trails council consisting of 9 members, appointed for 4-year terms, who are knowledgeable in the various recreational uses of trails.
15.347(17)(a)(a)
Creation and membership. There is created a council on recycling, attached to the department of natural resources under
s. 15.03, consisting of 7 members selected by the governor.
15.347(17)(c)
(c)
Terms. Each member of the council on recycling designated under
par. (a) shall serve a 4-year term expiring on the date that the next term of governor commences under
s. 8.25 (4) (b) 2. or until a successor is appointed.
15.347(18)(a)(a) There is created an invasive species council, attached to the department of natural resources under
s. 15.03.
15.347(18)(b)1.
1. The secretary of natural resources or his or her designee.
15.347(18)(b)3.
3. The secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection or his or her designee.
15.347(18)(b)7.
7. Seven other members appointed by the governor to serve 5-year terms.
15.347(18)(c)
(c) The members appointed under
par. (b) 7. shall represent public and private interests that are affected by the presence of invasive species in this state.
15.347(19)(a)(a) There is created in the department of natural resources a council of forestry consisting of:
15.347(19)(a)6.
6. One member who represents the interests of a forest products company that owns and manages large tracts of private forest land that supply raw materials to the forest products industry.
15.347(19)(a)7.
7. One member who represents the interests of owners of nonindustrial, private forest land who manage the land to produce ecological, economic, and social benefits.
15.347(19)(a)8.
8. One member who represents the interests of counties that have county forests within their boundaries.
15.347(19)(a)9.
9. One member who represents the interests of the paper and pulp industry.
15.347(19)(a)10.
10. One member who represents the interests of the lumber industry.
15.347(19)(a)11.
11. One member who represents the interests of nonprofit conservation organizations whose purposes include the conservation and use of forest resources.
15.347(19)(a)12.
12. One member who is a forester who engages in the practice of providing consultation services on forestry issues.
15.347(19)(a)13.
13. One member who represents the interests of schools of forestry within the state that have curricula in the management of forest resources that are accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
15.347(19)(a)14.
14. One member who represents the interests of persons who engage in the practice of conservation education.
15.347(19)(a)15.
15. One member who represents the interests of persons who are members of labor unions that are affiliated with the forestry industry.
15.347(19)(a)16.
16. One member who represents the interests of persons who are engaged in the practice of urban and community forestry.
15.347(19)(a)17.
17. One member who represents the interests of persons who are members of the Society of American Foresters.
