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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