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Some projects our staff have been involved with are short-term or unique. A short description of a few of the projects we've worked on can be found below. |
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Our department is committed to improving and repairing streambanks to reduce the amount of sediment that enters our prime fishing streams. Along with streambank improvement we regularly install LUNKERS and improve fish, turtle and snake habitats. |
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A number of towns and villages in the county are working to develop their own Land Use Plans. |
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A growing problem in our area is the invasive Purple Loosestrife plant. We've found a creative and effective way to deal with them! See what we've done... |
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This is an annual survey of cropland in the county to determine the soil erosion rate. It was begun in 1998 and will be used to show the trend of soil erosion in the county. |
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Snakes play important roles in the natural communities as both predator and prey. Many snake populations have decline in Wisconsin due to habitat loss and human persecutions. Even today, people who do not understand or appreciate the value of snakes continue to needlessly kill them. Of the 21 species and subspecies, 10 are listed by the Bureau of Endangered Resources as endangered, threatened or of special concern. |
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Wetlands filter pollutants from water, reduce flood damage, and recharge aquifers. Many people benefit economically from the fishing, hunting, and recreational opportunities wetlands provide. Wetlands can be covered by or saturated with water for either part of the growing season or year-round. |
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