By George Ermert, WWA Board Member and Policy Committee Chair
This article appeared in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s April 2026 Newsletter edition.
Bill to Streamline Wetland Delineation Process Signed by Governor
WWA’s habitat restoration projects occur in and around sensitive wetland habitats. They must go through permitting processes at both the federal and state levels, which involve regulators first understanding accurate wetland types and boundaries through a wetland delineation process.
This step in the restoration process has historically slowed projects, so this legislation, which was collaboratively crafted by the conservation community and others who serve on the Wisconsin Wetland Study Council, will help streamline the wetland delineation component of wetland permitting and help us deploy projects more quickly and more cheaply.
The bills (SB 798 / AB 808) had overwhelming support, passed both chambers of the legislature, and were signed into law by Governor Evers on April 2nd.
