Adams County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan – 2013

The primary emphasis of this plan is on developing a more bicycle friendly transportation system by establishing a facilities network and bringing all streets up to a minimum level of compatibility. Pedestrian accommodations are also reviewed and improvements are also suggested in this plan. Often the focus of a bicycle plan is solely on a network of improved roads and trails, but it is equally important to consider policies and practices. See Chapter 4 to read the vision statement and goals of this plan.

Adams County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2013-2018

Outdoor Recreation Plan

The primary purpose of this recreation plan is to provide continued direction toward meeting the current and future recreation needs of the county. This is accomplished through an inventory and analysis of outdoor recreational facilities, and the establishment of recommendations to meet identified needs.

This Outdoor Recreation Plan (ORP) was prepared pursuant to Wisconsin Statute §23.30 Outdoor Recreation Program.  This section serves “to promote, encourage, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive long-range plan to acquire, maintain, and develop for public use, those areas of the state best adapted to the development of a comprehensive system of state and local outdoor recreation facilities and services…”

NCWRPC Celebrating 40 Years!

An appointed Commission oversees the activities of the executive director and the organization. As detailed in Wisconsin statute, three commissioners from each member county govern the NCWRPC. One is selected directly by the County (C), one directly by the Governor (G), and the final is a Joint (J) selection between the Governor and County. Commissioners serve until reappointed or replaced. Term ending is also shown. Commissioners listed are current as of June 30, 2013.

Forest County Motorized Recreational Area – 2013

A top priority for Wisconsin Off-Road Vehicle Park Incorporated (WORVPI) is the development of a major destination Motorized Recreation Area (MRA) in Forest County. The feasibility study has six components: 1) Background, 2) Site Assessments, 3) MRA Connectivity, 4) Site Design, 5) Implementation, and 6) Conclusions. The overall goal of this study is to identify the best site for an MRA Park and a path to realize this vision in Forest County.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2013 Annual Performance Report

An assessment of economic development activities of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission over the last decade and the past year. The report’s seven sections describe the CEDS Committee, Economic Changes & issues, Regional Goals, Objectives, Actions, and Regional Strategy. The District consists of ten counties. These counties are Adams, Forest, Juneau, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, Portage, Vilas, and Wood.

Town of Harding, Road Surface Management Plan 2013

A road surface management plan for a local road network provides a town with the ability to plan for future road surface improvements. With a road surface management plan in place, the limited resources allocated to local roads can be better spent. The overall goal of the Road Surface Management Plan is to help the town make better decisions on the improvements to the local road system. This document contains information vital to the review and rating of the Town of Harding’s highway system. Thus, the Road Surface Management Plan will assist in preserving and rehabilitating the existing town road system in a timely and cost-effective manner.