EIS for Bay of Green Bay, WI, National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Designation

Overview

ID #

EISX-006-48-2CM-1784538288

Document Type

Environmental Impact Statement

NOAA Office

National Ocean Service - Office for Coastal Management

Document Status

In Development

Last Updated

07/28/2026

Point of Contact

Bridget.Faust@noaa.gov

Summary

The State of WI has nominated sites within the Bay of Green Bay for designation as a NERR. This would join 30 other sites around the country.

Milestones

  • Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS (01/25/2024)
  • Draft EIS (Anticipated 04/01/2025)
  • DEIS Public Comment Period (Anticipated 04/01/2025 - 06/01/2025)
  • Final EIS (Anticipated 01/25/2027)
  • Record of Decision (Anticipated 02/24/2027)