by Tom Larson In an effort to solicit public input on the proposed changes to the state's shoreland zoning regulations, the WRA and the Wisconsin Builders Association have engaged in an extensive statewide, newspaper-ad campaign. The ads have been targeted in the areas surrounding the 8 communities where the public listening sessions are to be held (Spooner, Lake Tomahawk, Eau Claire, Onalaska, Grand Chute, Crivitz, Madison, and Waukesha). The ads are intended to inform people that the hearings are taking place, give some examples of some of the options being proposed, and encourage people to attend. Because public listening sessions are one of the first steps in the rulemaking process and no formal draft of the rule has been prepared, public input at this point is extremely important. The WRA has been an active part of the DNR's Shoreland Advisory Committee that helped develop the preliminary recommendations that are being presented at the public listening sessions. The preliminary recommendations contain a range of options from which the public can choose their preference. Because these are preliminary recommendations designed to obtain feedback from the public, the WRA has not taken a position on the package of recommendations. The recommendations contain some proposals that we support, others that we don't. We do, however, support the process that the DNR is going through in revising the rules and are thankful to be part of it. A copy of the preliminary recommendations can be found on our Web site at www.wra.org. Also, if you are unable to attend one of the listening sessions, a simple written form can be completed and submitted to the DNR with your comments. The form can also be found on the WRA's Web site at www.wra.org. If you have any questions or comments about the proposed revisions to the state's shoreland zoning regulations, please contact Tom Larson at (608) 240-8254. |
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