Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Association

Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Association

休耕保育组织

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Advocates for locally led conservation

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For over fifty years, Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) has been working to improve the understanding of conservation issues and achieve tangible improvements in land use management. We are nonprofit organization that supports the local and statewide efforts of all county Land Conservation Committee supervisors and Land and Water Conservation Department staff across Wisconsin. Our mission is to protect, conserve, and enhance Wisconsin’s natural recourses by advocating for and supporting county conservation efforts, for current and future generations. We know that every citizen benefits from the protection of our natural resources. Land Conservation Committees and Land and Water Conservation Departments are the public’s vital link with local landowners to promote the implementation of conservation practices and achieve greater environmental stewardship of the land.

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wisconsinlandwater.org
所属行业
休耕保育组织
规模
2-10 人
总部
Madison，Wisconsin
类型
非营利机构
创立
1953
领域
Conservation

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    121 S Pinckney St

    #420

    US，Wisconsin，Madison，53703

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  • In 2022, Chippewa County Land Conservation & Forest Management Department dedicated ARPA funds to providing safe drinking water to residents with private well tests exceeding the 10 ppm health standards for Nitrates. Now, they are excited to announce the opening of the Town of Wheaton Water Refill Station! They invite you to join on November 6th at 1:00 PM at 3900 38th Street, Elk Mound, WI 54739 for the opening of the station!

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  • "As more studies come out about how plastic is impacting us, it is increasingly important to figure out what we can do to start to eliminate our everyday use of plastics." You may have heard from our very own, Kim Warkentin, who has been passionately encourging folks to try plastic-free July! Plastics are increasingly being seen in our waterways and filling up landfills, and it is important to think about what you can do. Kim recently shared some of her favorite sustainable swaps with Channel 3000. Check out her tips and get inspired to make your own changes https://loom.ly/bV0ncyg We challenge you to take part in #PlasticFreeJuly!

    Sustainable swaps for Plastic Free July

    Sustainable swaps for Plastic Free July

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  • Congratulations to three Wisconsin counties for winning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Small Communities — Big Challenges" Competition! Dunn County Land & Water Conservation Division, Marathon County Conservation Planning and Zoning Department, and Oconto County Public Health are leading the way with innovative solutions to environmental and public health challenges in rural areas. From groundwater testing to tackling nitrates in drinking water and radon awareness, they're making a real difference in their communities. Read our full story here: https://lnkd.in/gejzN2SE

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    Congratulations to our Small Communities, Big Challenges Prize Competition winners! Local governments are on the frontlines for working with rural communities on environmental public health issues. To gain a better understanding of environmental and public health challenges facing rural communities, EPA and our partners launched the “Small Communities, Big Challenges” Competition. The goal of this Competition was for local governments to identify innovative and effective ways to holistically engage rural communities around environmental health issues and to identify any associated barriers to better protecting human health. Learn more about each winner’s innovative strategy for engaging with rural communities to understand their environmental public health needs >>> https://lnkd.in/g6-rbwx5

    • EPA logo with the Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition graphic identifier and the text, “Small Communities, Big Challenges Competition; Congrats!; EPA in partnership with HUD, AFWA, ASTHO, NACCHO, and NEHA would like to announce the winners of the SCBC Competition!; epa.gov/innovation”

  • We're so excited to share the summer edition of our newsletter, now called “The Field Note.” Our newsletters highlight the important conservation work being done by Wisconsin's counties and the staff here at WI Land+Water. The new design and name reflect our boots-on-the-ground, locally led work to protect our state's natural resources. Read the Summer 2024 edition here: https://loom.ly/TKGpFms

    The Field Note

    The Field Note

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  • Andrea works closely with county land and water departments, and we’re so happy she’s part of our Wisconsin Consevation community! #ConservationWorks

    Andrea Topper is a Nutrient Management Outreach Specialist in DATCP’s Bureau of Land and Water Resources. Andrea works closely with farmers, agronomists, and conservationists throughout the state to educate about the benefits of nutrient management planning. Last fall, Andrea was accepted into the Soil and Water Conservation Society’s Emerging Leaders Program along with conservation professionals from 36 other states, provinces, and territories! Congratulations, Andrea, and thank you for all that you do! #StaffHighlight #Congratulations #DATCP

    • Photo of a person and text: Meet Andrea Topper DATCP Nutrient Management Outreach Specialist What is a NMP and why are the important? A nutrient management plan refers to the use of manure and other fertilizer to meet crop nutrient needs while reducing the potential for them to run off fields to lakes, streams, and groundwater. It helps ensure that crops get the right amount of nutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, at the right time and place. Nutrient management planning is important because it helps improve soil fertility and maximizes crop productivity but also helps prevent nutrient runoff and leaching. Andrea works closely with farmers, agronomists, and conservationists throughout the state to educate about the benefits of nutrient management planning.
    • Photo of a person presenting and text: Andrea Topper Nutrient Management Outreach Specialist What does a typical workday look like for you? A typical day is spent communicating with agronomists and farmers and troubleshooting nutrient management planning questions. I also work very closely with the county land conservation departments (LCDs) and assist them with nutrient management-related questions. During the winter months, you will find me all over the state assisting with Nutrient Management Farmer Education classes and teaching farmers to write their own nutrient management plans. These are classes that are offered through a grant program in contract with county LCDs, technical colleges, and nonprofits to teach farmers how to write their own nutrient management plans.
    • Photo of a person presenting and text: Andrea Topper Nutrient Management Outreach Specialist What do you find most rewarding about your job? The most rewarding part of my job is working with farmers and helping them write their nutrient management plans. I find joy and fulfillment in helping put the “power” in their hands and seeing the “light turn on” as they understand how a nutrient management plan can be both economically and environmentally beneficial to them. My favorite part is seeing their excitement in better managing their on-farm nutrients and commercial fertilizers.
    • Text: Andrea Topper Nutrient Management Outreach Specialist What are some defining moments in your career? A defining moment in my career has been building relationships with farmers across the state and being a resource for them. One of my favorite memories was helping a farmer with his nutrient management plan my first year. We spent time looking at his fertilizer recommendations, looking at what his soil tests were telling him, and how much fertilizer he actually needed. He found out that he was overapplying some nutrients as well as underapplying others. He walked away from class so excited to be able to better manage his nutrients. The next year, he came back to class, brought his neighbor, and asked that his neighbor be able to work with me on his plan. It meant a lot to me that this farmer trusted me enough to help him, let alone bring another farmer and ask that I help him as well.
    • Photo of a person presenting and text: Andrea Topper Nutrient Management Outreach Specialist What is the emerging leaders program? The Emerging Leaders Program, through the Soil and Water Conservation Society, is for conservation professionals within the first five years of their career. Throughout the program, we have focused on gaining professional skills like virtual communications, basic graphic design, event planning, resume building, and creating community. The program allows for networking with and receiving guidance from peers and leaders across disciplines, and the United States, to develop your own leadership style and help you build confidence in your role.
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  • A great snapshot of the many ways county conservation departments are protecting our landscapes! Great work, Marathon County! #ConservationWorks

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    Marathon County Government

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    The Marathon County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department (CPZ) strives to protect our community’s land and environment through a variety of programs and services. Did you know…. ?? CPZ works with hundreds of landowners every year via voluntary and regulatory programs to assist with a variety of topics relating to land use, land management, property listing, and land division. Staff also work very closely with City-County IT and the Sheriff’s Office to ensure our 911 response system is functioning with the best data to assist in getting first responders to the right place at the right time. ?? Maintaining functional septic systems is crucial for safeguarding public health and preserving our natural resources. In partnership with MCDEVCO, Inc., CPZ provides a low-interest loan program tailored for landowners needing to upgrade their failing septic systems. For more information about MCDEVCO’s POWTS Loan Program, call CPZ at 615-261-6000 or visit: https://lnkd.in/eMpmHMWr. ?? ?CPZ provides a range of educational programs, incentive programs, and technical assistance tailored to farmers. This support covers crucial areas such as nutrient management, farmland preservation, managed grazing, cover cropping, stream buffer protection, water quality monitoring, animal waste management, livestock licensing, and lake and watershed protection. Additionally, CPZ staff collaborate closely with community-based soil and water conservation groups such as the Eau Pleine Partnership for Integrated Conservation (https://lnkd.in/eSruVJ85). ?? CPZ strives for high quality, personalized customer service in every interaction. Staff educates landowners on laws and best practices, connecting them with resources to meet their goals while minimizing impacts. When addressing community concerns, the department focuses on working together for lasting solutions, providing connections to technical and financial resources to work toward mitigating the underlining cause of concern. It's known as the #MarathonMethod! #NCGM #NACO #WisCounties #Counties #CountiesWork #MarathonCountyWI ?? : CPZ staff conduct training for Water Action Volunteers (WAV) in 2023. This volunteer-based effort does ongoing monitoring of streams to help guide decisions related to management around these waters. To volunteer in 2024, visit https://lnkd.in/eYWrrJgM or contact the CPZ office.

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  • Springtime means tree sale time! Many counties work to organize tree sales, offering excellent selections and prices for landowners. More trees on Wisconsin landscapes builds healthier soils and ensures clean waterways!

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    Eric Wojchik

    County Conservationist

    It’s tree sale week at Polk County. Land and Water Resources staff have prepared over 300 individual orders and will send 17,000 trees and shrubs home with happy customers for the weekend. Spring is here!

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  • Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Association转发了

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    Erin Lenninger, MPH

    Conservation Coordinator (Farm Climate Smart WI) Empowering farm families and connecting underserved communities to vital conservation resources

    It was great to chat with other conservation-minded people last week in Green Bay at the Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Association Conference. We made some great connections for our grant and had fun (always!) representing Wisconsin Farmers Union with my incredible colleagues.

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  • "Now, more than ever, we need dedicated individuals to join the effort to protect and defend our vital natural resources. And with the help of all you partners in this room, I'm confident we can achieve those goals." - Governor Tony Evers One of the highlights of our 71st Annual Conference was a surprise visit from Gov. Evers! He met several of our members before speaking about the importance of state-funded conservation initiatives, such as cover crop insurance, farmer-led producer groups, and coastal management grants. These programs help to protect our beautiful lakes and waterways. Did the Governor stop by your table? Be sure to browse our gallery to find more photos: https://lnkd.in/dqfWrr_X

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