Forest County

Forest County is a county located in northernf Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,179. The county seat is Crandon. Forest County was created in 1885 and is named after the heavily forested terrain within its borders. The county is known for its many lakes, forests and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers a large portion of the county. The county is mostly rural with forestry and tourism being the main industries.

TitleDate
EMSI Reports – Economy OverviewJuly 17, 2024
Forest County Comprehensive Plan 2024May 17, 2024
Mole Lake All Hazards Mitigation Plan 2024April 10, 2024
Forest County Economic Profile 2024January 22, 2024
Forest County Economic Profile 2022January 1, 2022
Grow North Region Housing Study – 2021December 29, 2021
Forest County Building MappingDecember 14, 2021
Forest County Hydro MappingDecember 14, 2021
Town of Wabeno Comprehensive Plan 2021October 1, 2021
Forest County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2022-2026October 1, 2021
Forest County Potawatomi Community Bicycle & Pedestrian PlanSeptember 1, 2021
Forest County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2021January 19, 2021
Forest County Parcel MappingJanuary 8, 2021
Town of Lincoln Comprehensive Plan 2020November 1, 2020
Wabeno Safe Routes to School PlanMay 1, 2020
Forest County Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Service Transportation Plan 2019-2023August 31, 2018
Forest County Land and Water Resource Management 2018-2027January 1, 2018
Forest County Land and Water Resource Management 2018-2027September 1, 2017
Town of Hiles Comprehensive Plan – Amended 2017June 29, 2017
Forest County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2017-2021October 1, 2016
Mole Lake All Hazards Mitigation Plan 2016April 1, 2016
Forest County Farmland Preservation Plan 2016March 1, 2016
Forest County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2015November 10, 2015
Forest County All Hazards Mitigation Plan 2015November 10, 2015
Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community, Inc. Comprehensive Strategic Plan – 2014January 1, 2014
Feasibility Study for Former School Site Town of ArgonneJanuary 1, 2014
Forest, Oneida, Vilas County Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Service Transportation Plan 2014-2018August 7, 2013
Forest County Motorized Recreational Area – 2013January 1, 2013
City of Crandon All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2012November 7, 2012
Forest County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2012-2016January 1, 2012
Forest County Potawatomi Comprehensive Plan – 2011November 1, 2011
Forest County Land and Water Resource Management 2012-2016November 1, 2011
Forest County Comprehensive Plan 2011May 1, 2011
Sokaogon Chippewa Community Comprehensive Plan – 2011May 1, 2011
Town of Laona Comprehensive Plan 2011April 1, 2011
Town of Freedom Comprehensive Plan – 2010July 10, 2010
Town of Alvin Comprehensive Plan – 2010July 1, 2010
Town of Hiles Comprehensive Plan – 2010May 1, 2010
Town of Lincoln Comprehensive Plan – 2010April 12, 2010
Town of Armstrong Creek Comprehensive Plan – 2010April 1, 2010
Town of Argonne Comprehensive Plan – 2010March 1, 2010
Town of Wabeno Comprehensive Plan – 2010March 1, 2010
City of Crandon Comprehensive Plan – 2010January 1, 2010
Town of Blackwell Comprehensive Plan – 2010January 1, 2010
Town of Nashville Comprehensive Plan – 2009September 29, 2009

NCWSC

Member Communities:

Marathon County; the Cities of Baraboo, Marshfield, Merrill, Mosinee, Schofield, Stevens Point, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids; the Villages of Kronenwetter, Rothschild and Weston; and the Town of Rib Mountain have formed the North Central Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition. The Coalition is working to address stormwater issues in North Central Wisconsin. Stormwater is water that accumulates on land as a result of storms and can include runoff from urban areas such as roads and roofs.

MISSION:

The North Central Wisconsin Stormwater Coalition coordinates and collaborates on education and outreach activities, and recommends policy and operational changes for cooperating local governments in order to comply with regulations and reduce stormwater pollution in a cost effective manner so that residents of Central Wisconsin benefit from lakes and streams that remain swimmable and fishable.

NEWCOM

The counties of northeastern Wisconsin have a long history of working cooperatively to address the public safety needs of the area. This latest effort, called the North East Wisconsin Public Safety COMmunications or NEWCOM, will create a group that will identify the communication needs for the area, so the 500 plus law enforcement and public safety organizations can communicate effectively throughout the Region.

The group formed under Intergovernmental Agreement §66.0301, Wis. Stats in 2006

Meetings 2024
February 1st
May 23rd – Merrill – NEWCOM Mobile Communication Event
August 1st
November 7th

Meetings 2025
February 6th
May 1st
August 7th
November 6th

Sherri CongletonVilas CountyChair
Ryan BerdalMarathon CountyVice-Chair
Rozanne KahanPrice CountySecretary- Treasurer
Andy FaustNCWRPCNEWCOM Contact

Intergovernmental Cooperation

The NCWRPC is available to conduct specialized studies on request. In the past, the NCWRPC has completed studies such as merging ambulance services, community consolidation studies, economic impact analysis, and a juvenile detention study.

In addition, the NCWRPC serves as the Regional Clearinghouse and reviews all applications for federal and state assistance throughout the ten-county region for their compatibility with existing plans and programs in the area.

Framework for Regional Development:

The Framework is the NCWRPC’s master plan for the physical development of the Region. This plan creates a framework for consistency and coordination in the preparation of county & local landuse plans.

Forum for Exchange:

The NCWRPC acts as a forum through which different counties and municipalities can communicate with each other about common problems and issues that cross borders. The NCWRPC is designated as an economic development district by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and as a rural transportation planning organization by WisDOT to coordinate economic development and transportation strategies on a regional basis with cooperative efforts to solve local problems.

Intergovernmental Agreements:

The NCWRPC can assist in the development of intergovernmental agreements including cooperative boundary agreements and planning. Intergovernmental agreements can be as simple as agreeing to conduct joint plan commission meetings, share police and fire services, or as complex as tax revenue sharing, and redefining municipal boundaries. Two basic types of agreements are authorized under s.66.023 & s.66.30 WI Stats. Other specialized agreements are possible under a variety of specific statutes.

Cooperative Boundary Agreements – 66.023

The agreement may change boundaries pursuant to an order by the WisDOA. The change is based on a detailed plan. The statute allows the incorporation of a wide variety of other planning tools. These agreements provide flexibility for annexation, zoning, revenue sharing and other inter-municipal activities.

General Agreements – 66.30

A contract between municipal entities to set boundaries or other shared municipal services. Boundaries are set and the parties either commit to maintain them or to allow growth to some ultimate boundary. Agreements may also contain provisions for revenue sharing.

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Take the Broadband Speed TestApril 3, 2023statewide
Wisconsin Regional Orthoimagery Consortium (WROC), , , , , , , , , , , , , November 29, 2021adams affiliated forest juneau langlade lincoln marathon multi-county oneida portage regional statewide vilas wood
NCWSC, , January 8, 2021affiliated multi-county regional
NEWCOM, , , , , , , , , , January 8, 2021affiliated forest langlade lincoln marathon multi-county oneida portage regional vilas wood
NRTC, , December 29, 2020affiliated multi-county regional
AWRPC, , December 1, 2020affiliated multi-county regional
NRTCNovember 30, 2020multi-county
Adams County Strategic PlanOctober 1, 2019adams
Adams-Juneau Flood Resiliency Study, December 1, 2018adams juneau
Wisconsin Regional Planning Commissions – 2013 Profile, January 1, 2013multi-county regional
Long-Term Power Outage Preparedness in WisconsinOctober 1, 2010statewide

NRTC

The Mission of the Northwoods Rail Transit Commission is:

To sustain and enhance safe, reliable and efficient rail service critical to the businesses, communities and economies in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

AWRPC

The Association of Wisconsin Regional Planning Commissions (AWRPC) is a voluntary association of the nine regional planning commissions in the State of Wisconsin. AWRPC convenes meetings of RPC leaders to exchange information and serves as a clearinghouse for State agency communications and involvement with RPCs.

NRTC

The Mission of the Northwoods Rail Transit Commission is:

To sustain and enhance safe, reliable and efficient rail service critical to the businesses, communities and economies in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Adams County Strategic Plan

Strategic planning is an organizational management activity that is used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that everyone is working toward common goals and general agreement action items. It is a disciplined effort that produces fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, who it serves, what it does, and why it does it, with a focus on the future.

Adams-Juneau Flood Resiliency Study

This study is in response to impacts suffered resulting from this flood event. The area had rainfall totals of 3 to 7 inches, while some localized areas experienced 9 to 11 inches total. At one Adams County location, a three day of total of 8.2 inches of rainfall was reported. The Wisconsin DNR issued warnings to residents and tourists urging them to avoid contact with flood waters, as well as notification to private property owners to be aware of possible well contamination. In Adams County, several homes were damaged. Additionally, numerous local and county road segments were closed due to water over the roads and culvert washouts, causing damages estimated to exceed $108,000. Reports of flooded parking lots impeded customer access to some businesses. Additionally, the County issued a press release to residents living in low lying areas and those living along the Wisconsin River/Castle Rock and Petenwell Flowages. Conditions above and below dams were considered dangerous, and recreationists and residents were urged to take extra precautionary measures and watch for rapidly rising water. In Juneau County, flooding occurred on the Yellow and Baraboo Rivers. Damages to residential and business properties was scattered throughout those basins. Public sector damages were in excess of $160,000. Several Town and county roads were closed due to high water.

Adams County

Adams County is a county located in central Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,654. The county seat is Friendship. The county was created in 1848 and is named after the second President of the United States, John Adams. Adams County is known for its rolling hills and scenic views. It is also home to the Big Roche-A-Cri State Park, which features a large rock formation and hiking trails. The county is mostly rural, with agriculture being the main industry.

TitleDate
Adams County Housing Study 2024September 6, 2024
EMSI Reports – Economy OverviewJuly 17, 2024
Adams County Economic Profile 2024January 22, 2024
City of Adams Outdoor Recreation Plan 2024-2028December 29, 2023
Adams County Broadband PlanSeptember 27, 2023
Adams County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2024-2028August 7, 2023
Town of Big Flats Comprehensive Plan 2023July 28, 2023
Town of Quincy Comprehensive Plan 2022March 1, 2022
Town of Easton Comprehensive Plan 2022February 21, 2022
Adams County Economic Profile 2022January 1, 2022
Adams County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2020August 18, 2020
Adams County Strategic PlanOctober 1, 2019
Adams-Friendship Safe Routes to School PlanOctober 1, 2019
City of Adams Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019-2023June 1, 2019
Adams County Comprehensive Plan 2018January 15, 2019
Adams County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019-2023January 1, 2019
Adams-Juneau Flood Resiliency StudyDecember 1, 2018
Adams County Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit-Human Service Transportation Plan 2019-2023August 31, 2018
Town of Adams Comprehensive Plan 2018May 1, 2018
Village of Friendship Comprehensive Plan 2018March 1, 2018
City of Adams Comprehensive Plan 2017September 1, 2017
Town of Richfield Comprehensive Plan 2017August 1, 2017
Town of Jackson Comprehensive Plan 2017April 1, 2017
Town of Preston Comprehensive Plan 2017March 1, 2017
Adams County Farmland Preservation Plan 2016December 1, 2016
Adams County Rural and Industrial Development Commission Economic Development StrategyNovember 17, 2016
Town of Colburn Comprehensive Plan 2016November 1, 2016
Town of New Chester Comprehensive Plan 2016November 1, 2016
Town of Dell Prairie Comprehensive Plan 2016September 1, 2016
Town of Rome Comprehensive Plan 2016May 1, 2016
Adams County Land and Water Resource Management Plan 2010-2015November 1, 2015
Adams County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2015August 1, 2015
2014-2018 Locally Developed, Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation PlanAugust 22, 2013
Town of Big Flats Comprehensive Plan 2013August 1, 2013
Adams County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan SummaryMay 1, 2013
Adams County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan – 2013May 1, 2013
Adams County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2013-2018April 9, 2013
Village of Friendship Traffic Count Report – 2010October 20, 2010
Big Flats/Monroe Community Wildfire Protection Plan 2010July 27, 2010
Adams County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2009August 12, 2009