Natural Resources Board

A member of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's policy board who refused to step down even after his term ended nearly two years ago said Friday that he was resigning

The Wisconsin Supreme Court says a Republican-appointed member of the state Department of Natural Resources policy board can remain on the panel even though his term ended more than a year ago.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to consider whether to remove a Department of Natural Resources board member who refuses to step down even though his term ended almost a year ago

Last month, the Natural Resources Board approved setting a DNR drinking water standard of 70 parts per trillion (PPT) for two of the more widely studied PFAS chemicals: PFOA and PFOS.

After more than two years, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board is set to take up proposed standards to regulate harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in drinking water, surface water and groundwater later this month.

The board voted 4-3 on Wednesday to elevate board member Greg Kazmierski to the leadership position. He replaces Fred Prehn, who will remain on the board as a member.

The state Department of Natural Resources policy board is set to vote later this month on permanent rules implementing a law that restricts the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAS chemicals.

Fred Prehn has refused to step aside as replacement's nomination is held up in the Legislature

An environmental advocacy group has filed a lawsuit seeking Fred Prehn’s text messages. Prehn is the chair of the state Natural Resources Board.

The Wisconsin DNR is facing two lawsuits over its wolf management policies.