Wis. Admin. Code Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board RB 2.06

Current through November 25, 2024

Section RB 2.06 - Prairies and native plant communities; wildlife habitat; archeological sites

In addition to timber and woody vegetation exemptions or exclusions provided in subch. IV of ch. 30, Stats., a person may cut or harvest timber or woody vegetation in the riverway if the cutting or harvesting is for the purpose of restoring or maintaining a prairie or other native plant community, enhancing wildlife habitat or to maintain confirmed archeological sites upon approval of a management plan by the department and issuance of a permit by the board under the following procedures:

(1) APPLICATIONS. Applications for management plans shall be made on forms prepared and provided by the department and shall include:

(a) Name and address. The applicant's name and address;

(b) Management objectives. Clearly stated management objectives of the application;

(c) Schedule. An implementation schedule;

(d) Erosion control measures. Applicable erosion control measures for the project;

(e) Endangered or threatened species. Impacts on known populations of endangered or threatened species;

(f) Wildlife. Impacts on wildlife other than endangered or threatened species;

(g) Aesthetics. Impacts on natural aesthetics;

(h) Additional information. Such additional information as may be requested by the department or board.

Note: Applications may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources' offices at Rt. 1, Box 10, Dodgeville, 53533; 5350 Hwy. 133E, Boscobel, 53805; Hwy. C, Spring Green, 53588; and, the Muscoda board office at 202 N. Wisconsin Avenue, Muscoda, 53573.

(2) DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. The department shall review and approve the management plan within 30 days of receipt provided:

(a) Management objectives. It is reasonable to believe the management objectives can be successfully accomplished on the land;

(b) Erosion control safeguards. Erosion control safeguards deemed necessary are incorporated;

(c) Endangered and threatened species. Endangered or threatened species will not be adversely affected;

(d) Wildlife. Negative impacts on wildlife are minimal or are balanced by benefits to other plant or animal species;

(e) Area involved. The area of the project is reasonable and appropriate;

(f) Schedule. Implementation schedules for the project are realistic and reasonable.

(3) DEPARTMENT DENIAL. If the department denies a management plan or application, the basis for denial shall be in writing and provided to the applicant and the board.

(4) BOARD APPROVALS. The board shall act on department approved management plans within 30 days of receipt. The board shall approve plans provided:

(a) Scenic beauty; natural values. The plan is consistent with scenic beauty and natural values of the riverway; and

(b) Visual intrusion. The project will not cause an existing structure, public access site, utility facility, walkway, stairway or bridge to become visually conspicuous from the river during leaf-on conditions.

Wis. Admin. Code Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board RB 2.06

Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 6, Stats., Register March 2013 No. 687.