The construction of the proposed Kohler Co. golf course has been put on hold by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) until a review of the wetlands permit has been made. Last week, Friends of the Black River Forest (FBRF) filed a Request for Contested Case Hearing with the DNR. The petition asks the DNR to review its decision to grant Kohler a wetlands permit. According to a March 19 letter from the DNR to FBRF's attorneys, the DNR has found that there is sufficient evidence to grant FBRF a hearing. FBRF will have the opportunity to convince the DNR to reverse its decision to grant Kohler a wetlands permit. The DNR will also look to see if they had enough evidence from Kohler to grant the permit and whether the public had enough evidence to comment on the wetlands permit. The DNR has granted a stay on the project until a decision is made. This means no construction can begin or continue on the proposed golf course site until the hearing examiner determines that the stay is not necessary or a decision is made on the permit. As previously reported, the FBRF allege that the DNR was not thorough enough in its review when deciding to grant Kohler a wetlands permit. The DNR issued an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) back in January that stated 50 percent of the trees on the 247 acre Kohler-owned property would also be eradicated if the project goes through. We thank you for continuing to be the people who step up to make a change! FBRF will need your support to continue to battle in the legal system. This is a David vs Goliath battle. Please join us as we continue to fight to save and preserve our State Park. Please add your voice to the battle: https://www.gofundme.com/cfxtx4 #notoKohler Together our voices will be heard!