About Us
Under the direction of the Land and Water Conservation Committee (LWCC), the Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) and LWCC are the primary links locally for conservation programs.
The LWCD provides educational and technical assistance to the public on land and water resource management. Lake and stream conservation, erosion control, farmland preservation and restoration activities are just a few of the areas the LWCD works in.
Cost Share Program
What is the Cost-Share Program?
- A program administered by the Forest County Land & Water Conservation Dept.
- Grant money is provided by the Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, & Consumer Protection
(DATCP) to fund the program. - Landowner pays for all project costs and is reimbursed 50% & up to 70% for eligible practices.
- Standards of DATCP (Chapter ATCP 50) & the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) must be followed.
Conservation Corner
Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at lcc@co.forest.wi.us.
Committee Meetings
Forest County Land and Water Committee Meetings
Meetings are held on the Third Wednesday of the Month @ 4:30 pm
Meetings are normally held in the Forest County Board Room
Conservation News
Conservation News provides the latest news about what's happening in Conservation.
Conservation Videos
Climate Change Field Guide for Northern Wisconsin Forests
Climate change is a growing concern for forests across northern Wisconsin. Foresters, land managers, and landowners are considering how to prepare for future conditions and how to evaluate risks on lands they manage. This field guide is designed as a quick reference on climate change for northern Wisconsin forests.