| 2008-2009 WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Social Services |
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The Lincoln County Department of Social Services is accepting requests for appointments to apply for the 2008-2009 Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) for Lincoln County residents. |
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| A Lincoln County Tax Delinquent Land Sale - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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The Lincoln County Tax Delinquent Land Sale will be held on August 9, 2010. Lincoln County Forestry Land & Parks Dept. will be accepting bids on 5 parcels. |
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| Child Support Website - Social Services |
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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has a website that gives parents enhanced payment information while delivering the service at a possible savings of up to $2 million for state taxpayers.
click here to enter the child support website |
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| Emerald Ash Borer - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a native to Asia, was accidentally introduced to the U.S. and discovered here in 2002. Since then, EAB has spread throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan into Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Missouri and Pennsylvania. On August 1, 2008, the Emerald Ash Borer was first positively identified on a private woodlot in Ozaukee County in southeast Wisconsin. |
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| FLOODPLAIN MAPS - View draft maps (Preliminary) - Zoning Department |
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The Wisconsin DNR & FEMA are currently updating floodplain mapping. |
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| GIS Maps Online - Land Information and Conservation |
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| Identifying Invasive Plant Species - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Invasive plants threaten the long-term health and sustainability of Wisconsin's forests. |
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| Treestand/Blind Policy - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Lincoln County restricts the use of permanent tree stands and hunting blinds on County Forest property. |
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| Underdown Recreation Area - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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User Fees |
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| Underdown Recreation Area-Campground - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Check here for events
August 14-15, 2010 - Underdown Horse Club Member Camping
September 11-12, 2010 - Underdown Horse Club Member Camping
October 2-3, 2010 - Caroline at the Underdown - Public Camping
October 23, 2010 - Underdown Horse Club Chili/Halloween Ride/Member Camping |
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| Underdown Recreation Area-Garlic Mustard - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Herbicide spraying for invasive plant specie Garlic Mustard. |
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| Underdown Recreation Area-Horse and Bike Trails - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Summer recreational trails are open as of May 1, 2010.
Check here for events and updates.
August 14-15, 2010 - Underdown Horse Club Member Ride/Camp
September 11-12, 2010 - Underdown Horse Club Member Ride/Camp
October 2-3, 2010 - Underdown Horse Club Caroline at the Underdown - Public Camping
October 23, 2010 - Underdown Horse Club Chili/Halloween Ride/Member Camping |
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| Underdown Recreational Trail Detour Map - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Garlic mustard was discovered near Mist Lake. As a result some recreational trails will be detoured. |
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| June 25, 2010 - Lyme Disease Remains a Threat in Wisconsin - Health Department |
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The warm spring in Wisconsin has triggered more deer tick activity than usual in many parts of the state. Lincoln County Health Department urges taking steps to prevent tick bites when outdoors. |
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| June 7, 2010 - Caring For The Caregiver - Social Services |
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The Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program offers information, support and resources to help caregivers better care for their loved ones -- and themselves.
For Link: www.wisconsincaregiver.org |
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| May 26, 2010 - Court Relocation - August 2nd, 2010 - Clerk of Court's Office |
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Lincoln County Circuit Court to be relocated as of August 2nd, 2010 |
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| May 19, 2010 - Changes to Recording Fees/Social Security Protection - Register of Deeds |
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Effective June 25, 2010 the cost to record a real estate document in the Lincoln County Register of Deeds office will be $30 regardless of the number of pages. |
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| May 10, 2010 - Blastomycosis - Health Department |
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Blastomycosis-Common in the Spring |
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| May 10, 2010 - Infant and Childhood Immunization - Health Department |
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Lincoln County Health Department, along with area doctors, nurses, and clinics are working together to get children caught up on their immunizations. |
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| May 1, 2010 - 2010 entry forms and fair exhibitor handbooks will be available throughout Lincoln County beginning the first week of May. - UW-Extension |
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For more information, including a list of where the handbooks and forms are located, visit http://www.uwex.edu/CES/cty/lincoln |
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| Apr. 30, 2010 - Summer ATV Trail Events - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Organized Events |
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| Apr. 30, 2010 - Summer ATV Trails - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Summer ATV trails open May 1, 2010 unless posted closed due to wet ground conditions. Check here for updated conditions.
For map: http://www.co.lincoln.wi.us/i/d/atvtrail18x24.pdf
and information:
http://www.co.lincoln.wi.us/i/d/atv_map_back_reduced.pdf |
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| Apr. 30, 2010 - Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Pilot Program - Forestry, Land & Parks |
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Lincoln County is participating in the Utility Terrain Vehicle Pilot Program which replaces the previous Lightweight Utility Vehicle Pilot Program. This program will run from May 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. UTV’s will be allowed on Lincoln County Summer ATV trails using the normal ATV trail schedule of May 1st through December 1st.
Lincoln County's Harrison Hills ATV Trail will be included in this pilot program. Townships within Lincoln County may opt out of the program if the town does not wish to participate. Please contact a Township official to verify if town roads will be open as routes for this program.
Please access the following link for more information on the UTV Pilot Program: http://www.wiutv.org/
Using the link below you can also access the WI DNR UTV page that includes additional informative links.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cfa/LR/UTV/grants.html |
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| Apr. 13, 2010 - Highway Department Summer Hours - Highway Department |
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4 Day work week |
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| Dec. 17, 2009 - Information for customizing your shoreland restoration plan - Zoning Department |
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Information is now available in our "forms & documents" section under general or our shoreland partner's website is available by clicking here |
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| Sep. 9, 2009 - Public Hearing, Wednesday, 09/09/09, at 1:00 p.m. in the Health and Human Services Building, 607 North Sales St., Merrill, WI - Social Services |
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Public Hearing to solicit input and reactions to the Year 2010 Program Plans and Budgets on Wednesday, 09/09/09, at 1:00 p.m. in the Health and Human Services Building, 607 North Sales St., Merrill, WI |
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| July 30, 2009 - Healthy Choice Restaurant Program - Health Department |
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Lincoln County restaurants have agreed to start offering healthy choices as part of the Healthy Choice Restaurant program. All you have to do is ask! |
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| July 7, 2009 - Smoke-free Education for Businesses - Health Department |
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IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO GO SMOKE-FREE. Due to the recent signing of the smoke-free bill by Governor Doyle on May 18, 2009, all bars, restaurants, lodging establishments and other worksites will be required to be smoke-free by July 5, 2010. |
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| June 18, 2009 - Social Services Committee Meeting - Social Services |
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The Social Services Committee Meeting for June 18, 2009 has been cancelled due to the absence of required actions. |
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| Mar. 23, 2009 - Suite Numbers Added to Human Services Building - Social Services |
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All departments in the Human Services Building will NOT be moving, their addresses however WILL be changing. Rather than a PO Box, each department will have a new Suite Number. Click on the above link to see the suite numbers. |
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| Mar. 5, 2009 - AARP Tax Aides - Commission on Aging |
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Preparation of income tax returns and homestead credit applications. |
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| Jan. 26, 2009 - Managing Money In Tough Times - UW-Extension |
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More Americans feel added stress and anxiety about their financial future as talk of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, rising costs of living, and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nation’s economic health. See the attached link to find out more information. |
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| Sep. 24, 2008 - Genealogy Hours - Register of Deeds |
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Genealogists can search between the hours of 8:15 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. |
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| July 15, 2008 - ** NEW** NACo Discount Drug Program - Administration |
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Lincoln County offers Prescription Drug Discount Cards for all residents. Effective July 21, 2008 a discount card program will be available to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. Stop by the Courthouse, Social Services Building, or T.B. Scott Library to get your free card and more details. |
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| Apr. 25, 2008 - Residents of Lincoln County-Temporary Parking - Maintenance Department |
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As of April 28, 2008 the Safety Building parking lot will not be available for use during construction. There is 2 hour parking available on the West and South sides of the Courthouse and other residential streets; please observe parking and signs.
See attached link for map parking. http://www.co.lincoln.wi.us/i/d/constructionparking.pdf |
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| Nov. 1, 2007 - P. R. E. P. Emergency Preparedness Resource Kits - Health Department |
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Create your own Emergency Preparedness Plan.
A disaster can strike quickly and without warning. To help citizens prepare for emergencies, the Lincoln County Health Department has put together an Emergency Preparedness Resource Kit. |
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| Aug. 16, 2007 - Lincoln County Bridge Postings - Highway Department |
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Lincoln County has posted 10 Township bridges and 5 County bridges. Postings are now in effect. |
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| June 25, 2007 - Test Private Wells to Protect Your Health - Health Department |
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Do you know what is in your well water? Whether for drinking, cooking, bathing, or doing laundry, a supply of clean water is important to a healthy home. Yearly testing and maintenance are recommended to help protect your water. |
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| Jan. 11, 2006 - Lincoln County Corporation Counsel - Corporation Counsel |
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Lincoln County Code of Ordinances |
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| Apr. 26, 2005 - Dog Licenses - Treasurer |
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Dog Licenses are due by March 31st or dog license fee doubles and a late fee of $5.00 per dog is charged. |
