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CONSERVATION________________________________________________________________________________ Grant County Tree Sale Each year Grant County hosts a tree sale for the landowners in and around Grant County. By holding the tree sale we are able to purchase the trees in bulk, but offer the trees in smaller amounts to those who wish to add a few trees to the landscape.
TREE AND SHRUB PICK-UP
The trees and shrubs which you ordered from the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation & Zoning Department will be ready for pick-up on FRIDAY, APRIL 18, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 916 E. Elm St., Lancaster WI 53813. Watch for the signs leading to the large Livestock/Sale Pavilion toward the back of the fairgrounds. All trees must be picked up on the 18th. If you are unable to pick up your trees, you must find someone who will. If we do not hear from you, we will sell your trees to someone else. The Conservation Office will not be responsible for trees that are not picked up. If you have any questions, please call (608) 723-6080. 2025 Tree Descriptions Click below to be put on next year"s mailing list Put "Tree Sale Mailing List" in the subject line. Include your name and physical mailing address in the email and we will mail you out an order form in early winter.
Tree Sale Mailing List
Farmland Preservation Program The Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) is designed to help preserve farmland through local planning and zoning, promote soil and water conservation and provide tax relief to participating landowners. Landowners qualify if their land is in an exclusively agricultural zoning district or if they sign an agreement to use their land exclusively for agricultural purposes. Map of Farmland Preservation Zoned Townships Farmland Preservation Application Working Lands Initiative Website New Farmland Preservation Tax Credit Information Sheet
Farmland Preservation Plan Map Amendment Draft
2023 Farmland Preservation Plan and FP Zoning Maps
County Cost Share Program The County Board approves funding each year for county cost sharing. The funding is available to cost share on all conservation practices included in the County Cost Share Policy (Listed Below). Due to the small amount of cost share available, the LWCC has set a 75% up to $5000 limit on practices. The CSZC has set high, medium and low priority on each practice and evaluates this list yearly. The priorities are also used to assist NRCS on setting priorities in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. (EQIP). County Cost Sharing Policy County Cost Share Application Conservation Payment Worksheet
Soil & Water Resource Management (SWRM) Cost Share Program Each year DATCP allocates a certain amount of funds to provide cost sharing in Grant County. Since the dollar amount of the grant is relatively small in comparison to the amount of cost share requests, the CSZC has set a limit of 70% cost sharing up to $13,500. If the estimated cost is over $13,500, the individual may request additional funds from the previously mentioned County Cost Share Program. Cost sharing is available for a variety of the traditional conservation practices used in Grant County. SWRM Cost Share Application
Chapter 90: Animal Waste Storage & Nutrient Utilization Ordinance Animal waste storage and nutrient utilization is regulated through Chapter 90 of the Grant County Code of Ordinances. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the location, design, construction, installation, alteration, closure and the utilization of animal waste from these facilities in order to prevent water pollution and protect the water resources of Grant County. A permit is required before any construction activity takes place. Each application for a permit under the Ordinance shall include a complete set of detailed construction plans and a Nutrient Management Plan. Applications are reviewed by the Grant County CSZD to ensure compliance with NRCS standards and specifications. Ch 90 Animal Waste Storage Ordinance Storage Permit Application
Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program Wisconsin has a program that assists farmers when wildlife damages their agricultural crops. The Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program (WDACP) provides damage prevention assistance and partial compensation to farmers when wild deer, bear, geese, and turkeys damage their agricultural crops. Wildlife managers issue agricultural damage shooting permits to farmers for removal of deer (and occasionally bear, geese, and turkeys) that cause damage. Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Website Nuisance Wildlife Nutrient Management Program The statewide agricultural performance standards (SAPS) state that every producer that applies chemical or biological fertilizer must develop and maintain a nutrient management plan by 2008. In an effort to help the landowners of Grant County meet the SAPS, the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning Department has developed a program where farmers can learn to write their own plan. It is a 4 session training course, where you learn the proper way to sample your soils, find out about nutrient crediting and UW Recommendations and learn the ins and outs of the SNAP Plus computer program, used to write your plan. Statewide Ag Performance Standards Information Sheet What is a Nutrient Management Plan Do I need a Nutrient Management Plan Links: SnapPlus Website Manure Application Maps DATCP Nutrient Management Planning Information SANITATIONsanitation@co.grant.wi.gov
PERMITS 3 Year POWTS Maintenance
INFORMATION Instructional Videos
ZONING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERMITS - For assistance in filling out the applications please contact our office at 608-723-6080 Check out the Zoning Permit Application Process, to determine if your project needs a permit and what type. ORDINANCES Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Approved 6/20/2017
Environmental Quality Incentives Program The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program offered through the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. It supports production agriculture and environmental quality as compatible goals. Through EQIP, farmers may receive financial and technical help with structural and management conservation practices on agricultural land. Environmental Quality Incentives Program Website
Nutrient Management Checklist Nutrient Management Planners/Soil Test Labs
ORDINANCES
Applies to the following towns: Boscobel Clifton Ellenboro Fennimore Harrison Hickory Grove Jamestown Liberty Lima Millville Mt. Hope Mt. Ida Muscoda Paris Platteville Potosi South Lancaster Watterstown Wingville
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