Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 27 - Endangered And Threatened Species
Section NR 27.04 - Revision of Wisconsin endangered and threatened species lists

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 27.04

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) PETITION FOR CHANGES.

(a) Requirements. Any 3 persons may petition the department to review the status of any listed or unlisted wild animal or wild plant. Such petitions must be dated, in writing, and submitted to the ENS. To be considered, requests must show in full the following information:
1. Names and addresses of persons petitioning;

2. Designation of the particular species in question;

3. Narrative explanation of the request;

4. Complete scientific supporting data for the request including evidence of Wisconsin residency, past numbers and geographic distribution, current numbers and geographic distribution, a substantial decline in numbers, and a substantial threat to remaining numbers or habitat or both; and

5. Signatures of the persons making the request.

(b) Review. If the department finds the petitioners have presented substantial evidence to warrant a review, the department shall proceed in accordance with ch. 227, Stats.

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