Bombshell: Wisconsin DNR sat on resolutions opposing Pelican River Forest easement purchase
Agency had resolutions in hand but did not inform NRB before approval vote
In startling revelations obtained through open records requests, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff—contrary to state law—did not inform the Natural Resources Board about resolutions of opposition to the proposed Pelican River Forest easement purchase submitted by Oneida County towns prior to the board’s vote in October to approve funding f…