SYMPOSIUM PRESENTER TITLE: Wisconsin wetland regulatory programs 101 ABSTRACT: Wisconsin water laws, including wetland regulations, can be complex and daunting to navigate. In this presentation, I will offer an introduction to the wetland permit and exemption processes for attendees who are new to Wisconsin wetland regulations or want to refresh their knowledge with more recent changes. I will focus on the State of Wisconsin permitting pathways for wetland projects and projects in wetlands. I will also cover considerations and elements necessary for a complete permit application to facilitate a smooth permitting process, highlighting the “avoid and minimize” components of the Practicable Alternatives Analysis (PAA). BIO: Allissa Reynolds is the Wetland Policy and Program Coordinator within the Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Waterways. Allissa has worked across the western and Great Lakes states in a wide range of natural resource roles, with a primary focus on disturbance ecology. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology/ecology from Western Washington University and a master's degree in resource management from the University of Montana.