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Land & Water Cons. Files

2/25/2022

Register for the following Zoom sessions at https://www.mstc.edu/farm-expo

Wednesday, March 9th @ 1:00PM “Interseeding Companion Crops” – Presented by Matt and Craig Oehmichen, Shortlane Ag Supply

Thursday March 17th @ 1:00PM “Farmer Panel Discussion: Diverse Managed Grazing Operations”

Tuesday, March 22 @ 10:00AM “Conservation Staff Panel Discussion: Debunking the Myths of Cost-Share Programs”

1/19/2022
The Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo Is Back!
This year’s in-person expo is designed to encourage profitable farming by building resiliency, diversifying farming operations, reducing ...
2/17/2021

Check out the latest video, "An Ear Full: Mike Mcquire Drone Video"

12/8/2020
The Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo is working to encourage profitable farming by building resiliency, diversifying farming operations, reducing inputs, and increasing farmers' return on investment. About ...
12/8/2020

Office Information

Land & Water Conservation Department
111 W Jackson St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Wood County River Block Building (Map)
2nd Floor
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm M-F
Phone: (715) 421-8475

Our Mission

The Land & Water Conservation Department (LWCD) seeks to find solutions to land and water resource problems under the supervision of the publicly-elected Conservation, Education and Economic Development (CEED) Committee. This committee of the Wood County Board provides the LWCD with leadership, support and advice.

The LWCD provides educational, technical, conservation planning, and cost-share assistance to landowners, farmers, and units of government to help solve erosion and water quality problems. The LWCD also administers the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program, Wood County Animal Waste and Manure Management Ordinance, Wood County Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance, the Farmland Preservation Program, and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The LWCD is a major reference for a variety of other state and local programs as well.

Staff

Shane Wucherpfennig, County Conservationist
swucherpfennig@co.wood.wi.us

Kyle Andreae, Engineering Technician
Land & Water Resource Management Program
Animal Waste Storage Ordinance
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
MDV/Phosphorus Credit Contact
kandreae@co.wood.wi.us

Rodney Mayer, Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program
Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance
Environmental Education Program
rmayer@co.wood.wi.us

Emily Salvinski, Conservation Specialist
Nutrient Management
Conservation Planning
Database Management
esalvinski@co.wood.wi.us

Caleb Armstrong, Conservation Specialist
Nutrient Management
Conservation Planning
Invasive Species
No-till Drill Rental
Grazing
carmstrong@co.wood.wi.us

Lori Ruess, Administrative Services
lruess@co.wood.wi.us