Land and Water Conservation

MANAGER: Patrick Miles LIAISON COMMITTEE: Sheboygan County Board Planning, Resources, Agriculture & Extension Committee NEW LOCATION: Administration Bldg. 3rd Floor, Rm. 319 508 New York Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081 TREE SALE Location: Agricultural Bldg. 650 Forest Ave Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 PHONE:  (920) 459-1370 FAX:  (920) 459-1371
		Department Staff
		Greener Acres Newsletter SUMMER EDITION 2011 Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday thru Thursday Friday: 7:00AM - 3:30 PM

MISSION STATEMENT: Provide, sound technical and educational assistance in the management, protection, and enhancement of soil and water resources to land users in Sheboygan County.

SUMMARY of RESPONSIBILITIES: The Sheboygan County Board approved the name change of the Land Conservation Department to Land and Water Conservation Department. The addition of "water" reflects the water quality protection initiatives of the Department. The Land and Water Conservation Department administers the conservation programs and policies of the Sheboygan County Land Conservation Committee. The Department's responsibilities include management of soil and water resources, control and prevention of soil erosion and watershed protection. The Land and Water Conservation Department carries out these responsibilities by providing technical and financial assistance to landowners and landusers in rural and urban areas of Sheboygan County. The Department also provides technical assistance to town, village and city governments regarding drainage and soil erosion control. The Land and Water Conservation Department was organized by County Board resolution under Chapter 92 of Wisconsin State Statutes. The Department currently has eight employees totaling 108 years of experience. Major programs administered by the Land Conservation Department include State of Wisconsin Watershed Projects (3), Farmland Preservation Program Conservation Compliance, Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program, Animal Waste Storage Ordinance Permitting, Subdivision Plat Reviews and NR-243 Notice of Discharge Permit Assistance. The Agricultural Office Building Administration is provided through the Department.

LWCD PROGRAMS
Department Staff

Manager Patrick Miles Phone: 459-1372 Email: milespem@co.sheboygan.wi.us	Engineering Supervisor Eric Fehlhaber Phone: 459-1373 Email:fehlhedf@co.sheboygan.wi.us
Conservation Specialist Christopher Ertman Phone: 459-1375 Email: ertmacte@co.sheboygan.wi.us	Conservation Specialist David Clappes Phone: 459-1374 Email: clappdjc@co.sheboygan.wi.us
	Secretary Barb Pfister Phone: 459-1370 Email: pfistbjp@co.sheboygan.wi.us

Related Links:

Water Action Volunteers monitoring programs Discovery Farms Sheboygan County Conservation Association