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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *June 11, 2025
*Contact: *Dominique Swangstu, DNR Property Planner [email protected] or 920-492-8822

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan

"Public Comment Period Open Through July 16"

 

*MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the future management of department properties in the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape [ [link removed] ].

A regional master plan, guided by Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, establishes the levels and types of resource management and public use permitted on department-managed properties. Under the regional master planning process, department staff will develop a plan for department properties located within the region.

The Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape includes the majority of Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine counties and portions of Ozaukee, Waukesha and Washington counties. DNR properties in the region include fishery areas, natural areas, parks, wildlife areas and various other types of properties. This regional plan includes properties such as Lakeshore State Park, Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Chiwaukee Prairie-Carol Beach State Natural Area, Forest Exploration Center, Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area and many others.

DNR-managed properties in this region will have new management plans developed as part of this planning process. Existing plans for properties in the region that are already compliant with Chapter NR 44 will be referenced during the planning process. The DNR will evaluate whether any updates need to be made to these existing plans and include any necessary updates as part of the overall regional plan.

Members of the public are invited to learn more about the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Region, become engaged in the DNR’s planning process and share their thoughts on the future use and management of DNR properties in the region by visiting the DNR’s website [ [link removed] ] and/or by attending a public meeting and open house on *Monday, June 23, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m.* at the Milwaukee Service Center. DNR staff will give a short presentation at 5:30 p.m.

In addition to attending the public meeting to submit comments and questions, the public is encouraged to submit their input by U.S. mail, email, phone or through the DNR’s online survey form [ [link removed] ] on the Southern Lake Michigan Coastal webpage [ [link removed] ], where printable versions are also available. Please complete the online survey(s) and submit comments by *July 16, 2025* to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
C/O Dominique Swangstu, DNR Property Planner
1027 W St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
[email protected] or 920-492-8822

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EVENT DETAILS

*What: *In-person Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan Public Meeting
*When: *Monday, June 23, 2025, 5-7 p.m.
*Where: *Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Milwaukee Service Center
Harbor Room #107 (1st floor)
1027 W St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233







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