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Detailed analysis on fish passage strategies at dams in WI, incorporating public feedback. Document provides information for public and decision makers. No policy recommendations, but informative insights.
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Agenda Item 4.A.1.December 2017Final Update on Strategic Analysis for Fish Passage at Dams in WIJames Doperalski Jr.Environmental Analysis and Review SpecialistBureau of Environmental Analysis and Sustainability
NR 150 “Strategic Analysis” • Analysis of an issue or policy • Differentiated from a project level analysis of a DNR action Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Fish Passage Strategic Analysis • Information in a format that public and decision makers can use • The document will not recommend actions or policy directions, but simply provides information Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Strategic Analysis Information • Dams Strategic Analysis DNR webpage: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/EIA/FPSA.html OR • DNR’s website at http://dnr.wi.gov/ and search for key words "fish passage.“ Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Steps for Strategic Analysis • Public scoping process • November 2015 to January 2016 • Prepare Draft Strategic Analysis • Public review and comment • August to October 2017 • Finalize Strategic Analysis Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Public Comments • 11 total comments • Comments received from Hydro Industry, Federal Agencies, Tribes, Public • 446 visitors and 37 email subscribers to the Fish Passage Strategic Analysis Webpage Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Public Comment Content • Provided additional information • Suggested modifications • Requested clarifications • Discussed policy related to fish passage at dams Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Addressing Public Comments • Include comments as part of the Strategic Analysis • Summarize comments and how comments have been addressed • Modify Strategic Analysis Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Next steps • Incorporate public comments into Strategic Analysis • Relevant program leaders will identify existing policies • Begin work on any new policy initiatives • Policies are vetted internally and externally Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. - Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist
Natural Resources Board Agenda Item # 4.A.1. James Doperalski Jr. – Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist