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Department: Land Information and Conservation
Land and Water Resource Management Plan (LWRM) - The plan identifies resources concerns of Lincoln County and oppotunities and actions to address these concerns. The plan provided funding to implement goals and objectives of the plan. The funding for cost sharing goes directly to Lincoln County landowners that implement or plan to implement conservation practices.
Animal Waste Management Ordinance - In February 2001, the Lincoln County Animal Waste Ordinance was approved by the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors. An advisory committee consisting of farmers, state/federal agencies, and the Land Conservation staff developed this ordinance. The ordinance regulates the installation and closure of manure storage facilities as well as the animal waste prohibitions identified in State Statute 281.16(3).
Wildlife Damage Program - This program covers agricultural damage done by deer, bear, geese, and turkeys. Lincoln County contracts with USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services to perform field inspections and abatement recommendations. To report agricultural damage done by wildlife contact Wildlife Services in Rhinelander at 1-800-228-1368. Click here to email
Farmland Preservation Program - This program helps local governments preserve farmland as well as provide tax relief to farmers who participate. Program participants are required to sign a contract and abide with the soil and water conservation policies.
Lincoln/Marathon County Grazing Project - In cooperation with the Central Wisconsin River Grazers Network, this project promotes the implementation of management intensive grazing. Paul Daigle, Conservation Specialist - Marathon County, provides technical assistance for this project. Click here to email
For Information on starting managed grazing based dairy farms check out this web site: http://ucanfarm.org
LINKS TO RELATED SITES:
State Agencies:
Wisconsin Lakes Partnership
Federal Agencies:
NRCS - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Resource Data:
Lincoln County Soil Survey
Eric Johnson, Conservation Specialist
801 North Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: (715)539-1049
Fax: (715)539-8093
Click here to email
Diane Hanson, County Conservationist
801 N Sales Street - Suite 105
Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: (715) 539-1049
Fax: (715) 539-8093
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