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1/28/2025
The Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids Campus-Auditorium. Registration is required by Thursday, April 24th, 2025.  Registration Link and Agenda:  mstc.edu/farm-expo This event is free to participants due to funding provided by Wood County Land and Water Conservation.  Certified Crop Adviser’s (CCA) credits will be offered to anyone attending the expo. The Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo is working to encourage ...
8/30/2024
Cover Crop Field Day - Tuesday, September 17, 11:00am to 2:00pm.  Sponsored by EPPIC and Wood County Land & Water Conservation Department. **RSVP REQUIRED**  RSVP by Thursday, Sept. ...
6/3/2024
The Wood County Land & Water Conservation Department invites nature-lovers of all ages to Snapshot Day, a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS) on August 9th, 2024 at Nepco County Park. Snapshot ...
3/20/2024
DATE:   Wednesday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE:  Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids Campus
             Auditorium (L118) This event is free to participants due to funding provided by Wood County Land and Water Conservation. ...

Office Information

Land & Water Conservation Department
111 W Jackson St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Wood County River Block Building (Map)
2nd Floor
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm M-F
Phone: (715) 421-8475

Our Mission

The Land & Water Conservation Department (LWCD) seeks to find solutions to land and water resource problems under the supervision of the publicly-elected Conservation, Education and Economic Development (CEED) Committee. This committee of the Wood County Board provides the LWCD with leadership, support and advice.

The LWCD provides educational, technical, conservation planning, and cost-share assistance to landowners, farmers, and units of government to help solve erosion and water quality problems. The LWCD also administers the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program, Wood County Animal Waste and Manure Management Ordinance, Wood County Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance, the Farmland Preservation Program, and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The LWCD is a major reference for a variety of other state and local programs as well.

Staff

Shane Wucherpfennig, County Conservationist
shane.wucherpfennig@woodcountywi.gov

Kyle Andreae, Engineering Technician
Land & Water Resource Management Program
Animal Waste Storage Ordinance
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
MDV/Phosphorus Credit Contact
kyle.andreae@woodcountywi.gov

Rodney Mayer, Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program
Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance
Environmental Education Program
rodney.mayer@woodcountywi.gov

Emily Salvinski, Conservation Specialist
Nutrient Management
Conservation Planning
Database Management
emily.salvinski@woodcountywi.gov

Kendra Wilhelm, Conservation Specialist
Nutrient Management
Conservation Planning
Invasive Species
No-till Drill Rental
Grazing
kendra.wilhelm@woodcountywi.gov

Barb Peeters, Conservation Administrative Specialist
Tree & Shrub Sale
Grass, Wildflower & Seed Sale
barb.peeters@woodcountywi.gov