Departments

Monroe County Land Conservation Department

Welcome to the Monroe County Land Conservation Department (LCD).

The Monroe County LCD administers and assists with a variety of County, State, and Federal conservation programs.

The mission of the Monroe County Land Conservation Department is to manage, conserve and protect our natural resources. The department will facilitate wise, sustainable land use and outdoor recreation through information and education while supporting technical and financial assistance to landowners of Monroe County and encourage all residents of Monroe County to be stewards of our natural resources keeping in mind the generations to follow. 

Announcements 

Meet Bill Dykstra, our new Soil & Water Conservationist

 

I am a graduate from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Soil and Land Management. I have developed a diverse background working in natural resources over the last eight  years and I am passionate about a wide variety of conservation practices.

 I grew up in Jackson County, Wisconsin and am familiar with the local landscape and communities. I am looking forward to working on improving conservation in my home region.

Throughout my career in natural resources I have worked in a variety of landscapes across Wisconsin ranging from the North West, the Central Sands, the Driftless, and the South East region. I’ve also worked in Minnesota, Illinois, and Wyoming.

In my role as the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservationist I look forward to serving the local community and landowners, and working to protect and conserve the resources that make this area unique.

 

Monroe County will update Farmland Preservation Plan in 2026!

Please take the Farmland Preservation Public Survey to help us gather input and guide the future of farmland preservation and agriculture for Monroe County!

PUBLIC SURVEY - YOUR INPUT NEEDED!

FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN UPDATE ARCSTORY

FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM INFORMATION

 

 

2026 Youth Summer Camps

WI Land and Water is hosting a Middle School and High School Summer Camp! See the flyers below for more details.

Monroe County LCD- 2026 Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Application

Youth Summer Camp Registration

 2026 Middle School Camp2026 High School Camp

 

 

                                                     

 

 

 Dredging Flyer

Staff
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Open Space Properties
Farmland Preservation Program
Land & Water Resource Management Plan
Notices and Reminders
Ordinances and Permits
Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Plans
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