Environmental Protection and Resources
Invasive Species Assessment & Control
- Helps maintain a health ecosystem
- Removes non-native plants species that crowd out native plants
- Conduct education and outreach about identifying and removing invasive plants
- Assist in maintaining Oneida’s Natural Areas
The public can help by contacting us by staying up-to-date by regularly clicking on links below. The links will help you find out information regarding what invasive plants are growing and where. You can also assist by volunteering at events set up to control invasive species, follow the ELAD facebook page for events.
Please contact Environmental Specialist Mike Arce 920-869-4552 or Nathan Pelkey Invasive Species Specialist at 920-869-4569 for further information or if you have any questions. Below is a brochure that Nathan created which identifies harmful invasive plants to avoid while enjoying the outdoors.
Please click a link for more information on invasive plant and insect species:
Look up any invasive plant: Invasive Plant Management Factsheets – Renz Weed Science
More invasive plant ID information: Invasive plant ID slides – Renz Weed Science
Protect trees, forests and your community
http://www.dontmovefirewood.org/
Protect your water and stop aquatic hitchhikers
http://www.protectyourwaters.net/
Complete video that provides an overview of Clean Boats, Clean Waters initiative from UW-Madison
Environmental Compliance & Protection
Environmental Response
- Addresses non-emergency releases of hazardous and regulated materials to the environment
- Maintain a listing of sites where actions have been taken
- Keep a public record of response actions
- Conduct oversight and enforcement of response actions
- Verify that response actions are appropriate and compete
- Conduct environmental impact reviews on planned actions
For more information contact Victoria Flowers vflowers@oneidanation.org or (920)366-6720, or Maureen Perkins mperkin2@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4548.
Compliance Assistance
- Provides compliance assistance to owners and operators of gas stations within the Oneida Reservation
- Conduct federal inspections at gas stations on the Oneida Reservation
- Assist when able, other Tribes with gas station compliance concerns
For more information contact Mike Arce at marce@oneidanation.org or (920) 869-4552, or Victoria Flowers at vflowers@oneidanation.org or (920)366-6720.
Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal
- Manages Hazardous and Electronic Waste Disposal Voucher Program, members can apply for a voucher to dispose of their electronics, hazardous waste, old paints, lawn chemicals, waste oil at the Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery Facility
- Small corded electronics such as lamps, toys, fans, etc. can be disposed of in your regular trash
Location: 2561 S. Broadway | Green Bay, WI 54304
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- Hours of Operation
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday: noon – 6:00 pm
- Observed holidays the facility is CLOSED
- Hours of Operation
Drivers must remain in vehicles and hazardous materials must be in the back end of the vehicle (trunk, lift gate or truck bed).
Instructions for obtaining a voucher: Hazardous and E-Waste Voucher Program.
For more information on electronics recycling in Wisconsin please see this link.
For more information contact Bridget John at BJOHN@oneidanation.org or (920) 496-5290 ext. 5291, or Victoria Flowers at vflowers@oneidanation.org or (920)366-6720.
Lakes, Streams and Wetlands
Waters of the Oneida Reservation
| Waters of the Reservation | Miles or Acres |
| Total miles of rivers and streams | 295 |
| Acres of lakes/ponds | 248.75 |
| Total acres of wetlands | 7,976 |
Click here to view a Map of Oneida Reservation Watersheds and Streams
We work with local, state and federal partners to protect and improve surface waters of the Reservation to:
- Manage storm water runoff;
- Enhance and restore lakes, streams and wetlands.
For more information about the surface waters of the Reservation, please call:
- Jim Snitgen Environmental Quality Manager at (920) 869-4589 or email jsnitgen@oneidanation.org
- Water Resources Specialist Alaina Noll at 920-869-4566 anoll@oneidanation.org
- Tony Kuchma Wetland Project Manager at 920-869-4592 or email akuchma@oneidanation.org
WETLANDS
Where the Water Birds Nest
There are approximately 7,976 acres of wetlands on the Oneida Reservation. They are important features that benefit people, fish and wildlife that includes:
- Protect and improve water quality
- Provides fish and wildlife habitat
- Storing floodwaters
- Maintaining surface water flow during dry periods
If you think you may have a wetland on your property, contact Tony Kuchma, Wetlands Project Manager at 869-4592 or email at akuchma@oneidanation.org for a wetland determination.
LAKES
Fish stocked at Oneida Lakes (available for Tribal Members):
- Rainbow Trout (Only at Osnuhsa Lake)
- Extended Growth and/or Fingerling Walleye (All Lakes)
- Fathead Minnows (All Lakes)
- Black Crappie (Oneida Lake and Osnuhsa Lake)
Other Fish Stocked within the Oneida Reservation:
- Brook Trout Fingerlings
Partners in Fish Stocking:
- St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
- Genoa National Fish Hatchery
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Wisconsin DNR
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
For any questions please contact Environmental Quality Manager Jim Snitgen at 920-869-4589 jsnitgen@oneidanation.org Or Water Resources Specialist Alaina Noll, she can be reached at 920-869-4566 or anoll@oneidanation.org
Eco-Services Nonpoint
Eco-Services focuses on projects and education. We install Best Management projects on tribal farmland that keeps soil, fertilizer and pesticides on farm fields and out of waterways. Many of our projects change every year dependent on funding, community needs and interests. We provide environmental planning support for community projects such as trails and stormwater.
NonPoint Program
- Provide customer service, education and outreach to tribal agricultural land lease holders for assistance with Farm Bill Programs
- Work with tribal agricultural lease holders and farms to protect the watersheds on the reservation by installing and maintaining buffers to waterways
- Work with federal and local agencies to address resource concerns within agricultural lands
- Manage the restoration of land back into natural areas such as wetlands, forests and grasslands for wildlife habitat
- Administer several resource conservation grants and programs
- For more information about the Nonpoint program contact the Nonpoint program manager at (920 869-4587) wjohnson@oneidanation.org
Buffers along agricultural fields filter runoff and protect water quality.
The Oneida Nation Nonpoint Program has made great strides to improve water quality over the last 20 years in our community
Learn more about Oneida’s Path to a Clear Future with this video produced by Halona Media featuring Environmental Quality Manager James Snitgen and Water Resources Specialist Alaina Noll.
For more information about these programs contact Sylvia Cornelius, Deputy Director at (920) 869-4570.
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