Vilas County Land and Water Resource Management, 2025

The Vilas County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan is a 10-year plan (2025-2034) that provides an assessment of county water quality and soil erosion conditions, identifies local conservation priorities, and establishes conservation goals in a Work Plan.

Adopted LWRM plans ensure county eligibility for grant funding of county conservation staff and cost sharing for conservation practices.

2024 LWRM Plan Update Process

Winter 2023 – County Land & Water Conservation Committee appoints Resource Advisory Committee.

January 2024 & September 2024 – 2 meetings for Resource Advisory Committee to assist with determining resource management direction for next 10-years.

Fall 2024 – Draft LWRM Plan assembled & reviewed by DATCP.

Fall 2024 – Draft LWRM Plan is reviewed by County Land & Water Conservation Committee for public hearing.

Fall 2024 – Draft LWRM Plan is open for public review and comment.

November 14, 2024 – Public Hearing.

December 3, 2024 – Draft LWRM Plan is reviewed by Land & Water Board in Madison for approval.

Winter 2024 – LWRM Plan is adopted by County Board.

FINAL – 2025-2034 Vilas County Land & Water Resource Management Plan (28 MB – PDF)
All maps and appendices are included.

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The current 2015-2024 LWRM Plan is available HERE.

Oneida County Land and Water Resource Management 2020-2029

The Oneida County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) plan was developed to assist the county’s citizens and natural resource agencies with managing and protecting the land and water resources throughout Oneida County. The goals and objectives in this plan will help resolve local natural resource problems as identified by the Resource Advisory Group. These goals and objectives will also provide the basis for various local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate implementation of their programs of land and water management.

Langlade County Land and Water Resource Management 2020-2029

The Langlade County Land and Water Resource Management Plan was developed to assist the County’s citizens and natural resource agencies with managing and protecting the land and water resources throughout Langlade County.

The goals and objectives in this plan will help resolve local natural resource problems as identified by the Resource Advisory Group. These goals and objectives will also provide the basis for various local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate implementation of their programs of land and water management.

Forest County Land and Water Resource Management 2018-2027

The Forest County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) plan was developed to assist the county in managing and protecting the land and water resources throughout Forest County.

The goals and objectives in this plan will help resolve local natural resource problems as identified by the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).  These goals and objectives will also provide the basis for various private, local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate implementation of their programs of land and water management.  Additional advice was received from the Forest County Land and Water Committee during the course of meetings and in the form of motions or suggestions for items and issues to include in the plan.

Adams County Land and Water Resource Management Plan 2010-2015

The Adams County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) plan was developed to assist the county in managing and protecting the land and water resources throughout Forest County.

The goals and objectives in this plan will help resolve local natural resource problems as identified by the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).  These goals and objectives will also provide the basis for various private, local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate implementation of their programs of land and water management.  Additional advice was received from the Adams County Land and Water Committee during the course of meetings and in the form of motions or suggestions for items and issues to include in the plan.  

Oneida County Land and Water Resource Management 2012-2016

The Oneida County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) plan was developed to assist the county’s citizens and natural resource agencies with managing and protecting the land and water resources throughout Oneida County.

The goals and objectives in this plan will help resolve local natural resource problems as identified by the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). These goals and objectives will also provide the basis for various local, state, and federal agencies to coordinate implementation of their programs of land and water management.

City of Rhinelander Waterfront Redevelopment Plan – 2009

The waterfront has always played a significant role in the City of Rhinelander. In the 1870’s, explorers traveled up the Wisconsin River to the confluence of the Wisconsin and Pelican Rivers in search of timber, and found an ideal location for what would eventually become the City of Rhinelander. Since then the river has been used as a mode of transportation, for commerce and for recreation. Development patterns along the river, particularly in the downtown area, reflect the important role the river has played in commerce. Today, however, the river’s role in commerce has diminished to some degree and the need to explore new ways to best utilize the riverfront are necessary.