Land Conservation

Green Lake County Land Conservation Department offers engineering services for a variety of Conservation Practices.

Land Conservation Staff is available to provide design and engineering services to correct erosion and water quality problems.

Click HERE to see some examples of the hundreds of projects we have designed and installed.


Links

Agricultural Performance Standards
Center for Watershed Science and Education
Gathering Water Conservancy

Green Lake County Land Conservation Department organizes a Gypsy Moth Supression program.

Report a Gypsy Moth infestation: gllwcd@co.green-lake.wi.us

For more information and identification, please visit: http://gypsymoth.wi.gov/

There are a variety of Federal, State, and Local Programs to help preserve and protect yours land and waters. Land Conservation Department Staff can help you select a program that is best suited to your needs.
Call or Email for an appointment. gllwcd@co.green-lake.wi.us

Assistance with:

Shoreline Erosion
Water Quality Monitoring
Lake Planning

Contact Derek Kavanaugh at dkavanaugh@co.green-lake.wi.us

WDNR Lake Maps

Lake Organizations:


Lake Puckaway/Fox River

 Lake Puckaway Protection and Rehabilitation District
      Lake Puckaway Lake Management Plan (2004)
      Lake Puckaway Vegetation Survey (2005)
      Lake Puckaway Environmental Integrity Report (2008)
      Vegetation Trend Analysis Graph (Powerpoint) (2008)
      Haystack Bay Vegetation Trend (Photos) (2008)
      1941-2005 Puckaway Vegetation Poster (2010)
      Lake Puckaway's "Vanishing Act" (2010)
      Shallow Water Lake/Reservoir Management (Links)
            Shallow Water - Troubled Lakes (MNDNR) 
      Water Level Data
            2004-2008 Water Levels at Princeton Locks (relative)
            2008-2009 Water Level Gauging Stations (actual)
            Current Water Levels
Lake Puckaway Improvement Association

Sign up to Volunteer for Lake Projects

Little Green Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
      Little Green Lake Watershed Assessment (2004)
      Little Green Lake Sediment Basin Photos (2009)




Green Lake

Green Lake Sanitary District

Green Lake Association




Big and Little Twin Lakes

Wisconsin State Law requires all lands to which nutrients are applied (manure or commerical fertilizer)to develop and follow a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)after January 1st, 2008.

Plans can be written by a Certified Crop Consultant (CCA) or by the landowner, if they have attended a UWEX Certified Training Workshop.

Nutrient Management Planning
List of Nutrient Management Planners
Nutrient Restriction Maps
Soil Sampling Instructions
SNAP-Plus Software
Nutrient Management Planning Forms (printable)

Unused wells are a direct conduit to groundwater contamination. Wells located in basements or in areas prone to flooding are of particular concern. Dug or drilled wells which are no longer in use qualify for funding assistance. Wells abandoned in conjuction with a new well construction do not qualify.

For water testing kits, contact the Health and Human Services Department

Green Lake County does not conduct an annual tree sale since many of our surrounding counties provide this service.

Green Lake County area tree sales:

Wisconsin DNR Nursery Sales

Green Lake County only lists government or non-profit tree and plant sales.

A Conservation Plan identifies potential erosion concerns, and identifies crop rotations and tillage practices, based on slopes and soil types, which reduce average soil erosion rates.

 
For information on the program, or to sign up, email your name and address to:
gllwcd@co.green-lake.wi.us

Working Lands Initiative
Working Lands Initiative Eligibility Guide
NR151 Compliance Review (sample)
Department of Agriculture Information Webpage

FPP Eligibility and Information
Annual Certification Form
Tax-Credit Form (Schedule FC)
Tax-Credit Form Instructions (Schedule FC)

The Land Conservation Department administers the Wisconsin Crop Damage Program for Green Lake County.

Hunting Opportunities: Southern Wisconsin Damage Program Participants
To sign-up call: 1-800-433-0663

For more information
USDA-APHIS - Animal and Plant Health Services
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Land disturbances over 2000 square feet or on slopes greater than 12% require a Construction Site Erosion Control Permit*

*Projects covered under a UDC Permit must follow a construction site erosion control as part of their UDC permit. County construction site erosion control permits are not required of these projects

Construction Site Erosion Control Permit Aplication (pdf)

Animal Waste Ordinance - Green Lake County

Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Green Lake County Field Office
(920) 294-6474

Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Green Lake County
(920) 294-6474

Green Lake County Land Conservation Department has bid packets available for project designs produced by the LCD Office and cost-shared via the DATCP SWRM Program.  Bids are solicited per LCC policy specified in the County's Land and Water Resource Management Plan.

No bid projects at this time.  Check back at a later date.

Bid Packets are $15 per copy. To order a Bid Packet - Call (920) 294-4051 or email gllwcd@co.green-lake.wi.us

Note: Site viewings will only be conducted for contractors with bid packets.