County Land Conservation Departments and Committees
County Land and Water Conservation Departments were created to provide local leadership in carrying out programs that conserve Wisconsin's land and water resources. Working closely with the Land and Water Conservation Committees, they are the primary local delivery system of natural resource programs.
Their connection to county government gives them an understanding of local land and water resource problems and solutions. That's why they're an excellent source for conservation assistance and planning. They provide educational, technical and conservation planning assistance to help communities control rural and urban soil erosion; protect lakes, streams and groundwater; and manage woodlots, forests and wildlife.
In order to reach a member of the Land and Water Conservation Department nearest you, refer to the following list:
Land Conservation Directory - A listing of County Land Conservation Committees and Departments, along with listings for cooperating state and federal agencies. (leave WLWCA site)
County Land and Water Conservation Department Web sites
County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plans Information (leave WLWCA site)
County Land and Water Conservation Committees were created to provide local leadership in carrying out programs that conserve Wisconsin's land and water resources. Working closely with the County Land and Water Conservation Departments, they are the primary local delivery system of natural resource programs.
Their connection to county government gives them an understanding of local land and water resource problems and solutions. That's why they're an excellent source for conservation assistance and planning.
Comprised of publicly-elected County Board members, Land and Water Conservation Committees take a leading role in local land and water resource protection. They set the course for conservation in their counties by:
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providing local conservation leadership and coordination; |
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establishing conservation policy based on local input and resource needs assessments; |
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developing resource-driven county land and water resource management plans; |
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possessing legislative and taxing authority; |
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developing and adopting local, state and federal cost-sharing programs; and |
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| promoting conservation awareness and stewardship at the local level. |
Materials for Newly-Elected LCC Supervisors
Click here for resources for County Land and Water Conservation Committees (leave WLWCA site).
