Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning: Grant County, Wisconsin

Department Detail: Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning

Department	Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning
Department Head	Lynda Schweikert
Address	150 W. Alona Lane Lancaster, Wisconsin 53813
Phone Number	608-723-6377, Ext. 3
Alt. Phone Number	608-723-6377, Ext. 4
Fax Number	608-723-6792
Email	lynda.schweikert@wi.nacdnet.net
Staff	Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Staff
Office Hours	7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Services	For Conservation click here For Sanitation click here For Zoning - click here CONSERVATION Grant County Tree Sale Deadline to order trees has passed. Click below to be put on the mailing list for next year 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 2017 Tree Descriptions 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. Farmland Preservation Program & New Working Lands Initiative 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 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 $10,000. If the estimated cost is over $10,000, 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 Earnest Money Agreement Waste Storage Informational Brochure 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 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 Nutrient Management Checklist Nutrient Management Planners/Soil Test Labs DATCP Nutrient Management Planning Information SANITATION sanitation@co.grant.wi.gov PERMITS Sanitary Permit Application Sanitary Permit Fees INFORMATION Certified Plumber's & Pumper's List Sanitary Permit Process 3 year Maintenance Process ORDINANCES Private Onsite Waste Treatment Systems Ordinance - Chapter 225 ZONING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Grant County Comprehensive Plan PERMITS - For assistance in filling out the applications please contact our office at 608-723-6377 #4 Zoning Permit Application Comprehensive Plan Change and/or Rezone Conditional Use Permit Variance Fee Schedule ORDINANCES Comprehesive Plan Ordinance - 282 FloodPlain Zoning Ordinance - 290 Subdivision of Land Ordinance - 305 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 3 Approved 1/24/2012 Applies to the following towns: Boscobel Clifton Ellenboro Fennimore Harrison Hickory Grove Jamestown Lima Millville Mt. Hope Mt. Ida Muscoda Paris Platteville Potosi South Lancaster Watterstown Wingville Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 3 Approved 6/20/2017 Applies to the following towns: Liberty Non Metallic Mining Ordinance - Chapter 180 Fee Schedule
Duties
Public Information	Land & Water Resource Management Plan Every citizen benefits from the protection and sustainable use of our natural resources. As standing committees to county boards, CSZC are the primary local delivery system of natural resource programs. County committees and departments are the public’s vital link with local landowners to promote the implementation of conservation practices and achieve greater environmental stewardship of the land. Wisconsin Act 27 includes provisions for CSZC to develop county Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) plans. County LWRM plans are envisioned to be a local action or implementation plan with emphasis on program integration. The planning process will provide a more efficient and effective means to address resource issues, meet state standards, and more effectively leverage local, state, and federal resources. Land and Water Resource Management Plan Contractor's Lists Grant County Contractor List Grant County Consulting Engineers List Custom Planter/Prescribed Burning/Land Maintenance Nutrient Management Planners/Soil Test Labs Conservation Partners Natural Resource Conservation Service (For Conservation issues only, for Zoning & Sanitation, see above) Joe Schmelz, District Conservationist 150 W Alona Ln. Lancaster, WI 53813 608-723-6377 #130 Email: Joe.Schmelz@wi.usda.gov Natural Resouce Conservation Service Website Web Soil Survey - Web Soil Survey Instructions (.pdf) University of Wisconsin-Extension Ted Bay, Grant County Crops & Farm Management Agent 916 E Elm St. Lancaster, WI 53813 608-723-2125 Email: ted.bay@ces.uwex.edu UW Extension Website Department of Natural Resources Game Wardens: Cassville - Nick Wallor: 608-778-2465 Lancaster - Marty Stone: 608-723-2339 Forester: Allen King 608-723-2397 DNR Website DNR Surface Water Data Viewer Invasive Species Department of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) DATCP Website Pesticide, Fertilizer or Feed Complaint Farm Service Agency Vacant, County Executive Director 150 W Alona Lane Lancaster, WI 53813 608-723-6377 #131 Email: FSA Website Southwest Badger Resource, Conservation & Development (RC&D) Wendy Warren - Director 1370 N Water St., Ste. 3 PO Box 753 Platteville, WI 53818 Phone: (608) 348-7110 Email: swbadger@swbadger SW Badger RC & D Website Grant County Legistlators Senator Howard Marklein Representative Travis Tranel Conservation Education Websites Cow Chow Just for Kids USDA for Kids The Dirt on Soil Help Stop Soil Erosion Ask the Answer Worm Agriculture in the Classroom USDA Forest Service for Kids Environmental Education for Kids Other Links Investing for Farm Families Center for Dairy Profitability UW Extension Agricultural Information # of visitors to our site since April 1, 2012
Committee Of Jurisdiction	Conservation Sanitation and Zoning Department Committee

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