2023 Green Lake County Clean Sweep
August 11th from 11am-5pm (E-Waste collection from 11am-3pm)
570 South Street in Green Lake (Green Lake County Fairgrounds)

EWASTE will be collected from 11am-3pm for a fee. Sees fees here.

TIRES will be collected for a fee.  See fees here.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

BELOW ARE SOME HELPFUL LINKS:

Household HazWaste Management Guide

Disposing of Home & Garden Pesticides

Disposing of Paint & Home Improvements Products

Disposing of Waste Oil & Automotive Products

How can I dispose of household hazardous waste any time of the year? 
Veolia – Hazardous Waste Division
1275 Mineral Springs Dr.
Port Washington, WI  53074
Mondays 8am-5pm
Phone 262-243-8998 for accepted items and disposal fees

Dane County Year-Round Clean Sweep Facility
7102 US Hwy 12
Madison, WI  53718
(Beltline/12/18 East toward Cambridge) across from the
Yahara Hills Golf Course at the Dane County Landfill
Tuesday thru Friday 7am-2:45pm
Saturday 8am-10:45am
Phone 608-838-3212 or 608-243-0368
Call ahead for hours of operation and disposal fees

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. lcd@greenlakecountywi.gov

Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
Wetland Reserve Program
Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Program
Conservation Reserve Program 
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program 
Land & Water Resource Management Program 
Conservation Security Program
Managed Forest Law

Todd Morris – County Conservationist
920-294-4052

Derek Kavanaugh – Soil Conservationist III
920-294-4057

Jordan Dornfeld – Soil Conservationist II
920-294-4054

Jocelyn Pausma – Soil Conservationist I
920-294-4053

Parker Richter – Soil Conservationist I
920-294-4055

Heidi Weishaar – Administrative Assistant
920-294-4051

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

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
NMP Manure Restriction Maps
Soil Sampling Instructions
SNAP-Plus Software

Wisconsin Statutes (Chapter 92.10) requires each county to prepare a Land & Water Resource Management (LWRM) plan for the purpose of conserving soil and water resources.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) approves the plan.  DATCP approval allows the county to be eligible for annual funding.  Citizen input on plan updates every 10 years is encouraged.

2018 Land & Water Resource Management Plan

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

Assistance with:

• Shoreline Erosion
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Lake Planning

Contact Derek Kavanaugh at dkavanaugh@greenlakecountywi.gov

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
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
2013 Lake Status

Invasive Species Program
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
VHS Update
Environmental Resources Center: Invasives Species
Midwest Aquatic Plan Management Society

Lakes Education
Angler Education Program (WDNR)
Boating Safety (WDNR)
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network
UW Extension Lakes Program
USGS: Lakes Program
Wisconsin Association of Lakes
amc_map.pdf

Lake and River Data:

Fox River
Berlin Monitoring Station (USGS)
Princeton Monitoring Station (USGS)

Green Lake
Sunset Park Monitoring Station (USGS)
White Creek Monitoring Station (USGS)
Puchyan River Monitoring Station (USGS)

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
Marquette County Tree Sale
Columbia County Tree Sale
Fond du Lac County Tree Sale
Dodge County Tree Sale

We have tree planters available for rent! If interested, please contact our office at 920-294-4051.

The State of Wisconsin offers a Tax-Credit for agricultural landowners who meet applicable state soil and water conservation standards.

The Working Lands Initiative (WLI) of the Farmland Preservation Program took effect January 1, 2010. To continue receiving tax credits review this page.

For information on the program, or to sign up, email your name and address to:
lcd@greenlakecountywi.gov.

Working Lands Initiative

• DATCP Home Farmland Preservation Program (wi.gov)

St. Marie Ag Enterprise Area

• St. Marie Ag Enterprise Area Boundary
• Runoff Rules – What Farmers Need To Know
• How to Claim Farmland Preservation Tax Credit
• Apply for a Farmland Preservation Agreement (wi.gov)

FPP Eligibility and Information

• DATCP Home Farmland Preservation Tax Credits (wi.gov)
• 2020-Schedule FC-A-Instructions
• 2020-Schedule FC-A

Annual Compliance Certification (click here) 

2022 Financial Report

ANNUAL INSPECTION

2022 Annual Inspection Report District 5 and Seneca-Warren

2022 Annual Inspection District 2

2022 Annual Inspection District 3

Seneca Warren Drone Video 11-07-22

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

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

Plat Books Include:

• Land Ownership
• Acreage
• Public Lands
• Road
• Lakes
• Municipal Boundaries
• Section Lines
• Township Lines
• Index to Owners
• Index to Roads

Available at the Treasurer’s Office, Green Lake County Government Center, 571 County Road A, Green Lake

Animal Waste Management Ordinance
Addendum A – Permit Flow Chart
Addendum B – Permit to Construct
Addendum C – Nutrient Management Req
Addendum D – Construction Cert Form
Addendum E – Permit to Close
Addendum F – Closure Cert Form
Addendum G – Closure Exemption
Addendum H – Inspection Report
Addendum I – Summary Sheet

WDNR Conservation Officers (Game Warden) – Green Lake County
Nate Ackerman – (920) 369-6028

Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Green Lake County Field Office
(920) 294-6140

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

Green Lake Association
(920) 294-6480

Green Lake Sanitary District
(920) 295-4488

Green Lake Conservancy
Bur Zeratsky – (920) 539-3592

Buckthorn Identification and Removal by University of Wisconsin
Extension

Weed of the Week – Common Buckthorn (US Forest Service)

Backyard Buckthorn (MN DNR)

Buckthorn Threats to Habitat

Buckthorn Leaf Identification

Replacement Plants for Buckthorn

Buckthorn Removal Instructions (by Friends of the Parks)

Raingardens are a great way to attract birds and butterflies to your yard while helping to improve water quality.

Students at St. John’s Catholic School in Princeton installed a Raingarden in 2008.  (Photos)

Below are some great resources to find out more about Raingardens and how to build one.

10,000 Raingardens Project (Kansas City, MS)
Raingarden Guide
Raingardens of Michigan (Michigan)
Fact Sheet
Great Lakes Brochure
RainScapes (Rockville, MD)

Raingardens: How to for Homeowners (Wisconsin-UWEX)
Raingardens: Improving Water Quality (Wisconsin-UWEX)
Raingarden Design (Low Impact Development Center)
Build your own Raingarden (Maryland-Baysavers)
Raingarden: Design Principles (Vancouver, Canada)
Raingarden: Technical Guide (Virgina, Dept. of Forestry)
Create A Garden (Michigan)
How to Design a Raingarden
Raingarden Manual of New Jersey
Raingardens: Sustainable School Projects

Native Plant Sources – Wisconsin (Wisconsin-UWEX))

BioRetention

Green Lake County Conservation and Environmental Awareness Poster Contest

This contest is currently closed.  Please check back this fall for the 2024 theme and registration information.

This annual contest is open to any Green Lake County youth Grades K-12. Anyone can enter on their own since this does not have to be related to a school project. This contest gives young people the opportunity to use their artistic skills to inspire our community with a powerful environmental message.

There are seven contest divisions by age.

Every entry will receive a certificate of participation and cash prizes are awarded to the top three posters in each age division.

2023 Poster Contest theme is “One Water”

The “One Water” theme focuses on the idea that waterways are connected throughout the watershed regardless of whether they are upstream, downstream, or on the coast.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 poster contest winners!!

Two Summer Camp opportunities for youth are available.

Students who will be entering Grades 6-8 in the fall of the current year
Middle School Camp at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells.

Students who will be entering Grades 9-12 in the fall of the current year (must be 17 or under)
High School Camp at North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters.

Follow the above links for registration information and details.

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.

Current projects open for bids:  

No bids open at this time

No-till farming is a conservation practice that eliminates tillage operations prior to planting a crop. No-till planting can provide many benefits to the soil & growing crop. It reduces disturbances to the soil structure and keeps residue on top of the soil to armor it from wind and rain. No-tilling cover crops can add diversity, living roots, and residue to your fields during times a cash crop is not growing. Once a successful no-till system is established, many farmers note increased yield and profitability on their farms.

Green Lake County has a 10 foot wide Great Plains No-Till Drill that is available for farmers in Green Lake County to rent. A per-acre fee is charged for the rental of the drill. A signed Rental Agreement and proof of a liability insurance policy is required before the drill may be used.

The drill has three seed boxes to seed a variety of crops, cover crops, forages, waterways, and CRP mixes. It is a 15-row unit with 7.5 inch spacing and requires a 75 hp tractor with hydraulics.

Rental Agreement
Main Seed Box Calibration
Small Seed Box Calibration
Native Grass Box Calibration

Helpful YouTube Videos:
How to Use the No-Till Drill
How to Set the Planting Depth
Calibrating the Main Seed Box
Calibrating the Native Seed Box