Programs and Projects
Nutrient management refers to the use of manure and other fertilizers to meet crop nutrient needs, while reducing the potential for run-off from fields to lakes, streams and groundwater. Nutrient management helps assure that crops receive the right amount of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, often referred to as N-P-K) at the right time and precisely where the farmer intends. This benefits the farmer by improving crop yields and reducing costs, and benefits the environment by keeping nutrients on the fields and preventing run-off to lakes, streams, and groundwater.
The Wildlife Crop Damage program covers agricultural damage caused by deer, bear, geese, and turkeys. Lincoln County contracts with USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services to perform field inspections and abatement recommendations. To report agricultural damage caused by wildlife, contact Wildlife Services via the information below.
Land and Water Resource Mangement Cost-Share program provides technical and financial assistance to landowners to install conservation practices in order to improve soil health, protect and improve water quality, and conserve the natural resources of Lincoln County. Goals to address natural resource concerns and an implementation strategy to achieve those goals are established in the 2017-2026 Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan which is updated every ten years.
The Farmland Preservation Program helps local governments preserve farmland as well as provide tax relief to farmers who participate in the program. Participants are required to sign a contract and abide with the soil and water conservation policies.
For more information, see below under "supporting documents" and "weblinks".
Lincoln County’s Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan is a guide which provides general program direction to the Lincoln County Land Services Department for the next ten years .
Excessive tillage and land applications of manure and fertilizers have resulted in the delivery of sediment, manure, other waste materials, and nutrients to surface waters and groundwater within Lincoln County. Agricultural run-off and leachate are a result of improperly designed or maintained manure and feed storage facilities, livestock production areas, and agricultural practices.
Invasive species are when non-native plants, animals, or pathogens rapidly takes over a new location and alter the ecosystem. When a non-native species is brought into a new area, the species may take over and spread rapidly and widely throughout the area. The spread of the non-native species can cause major harm to the native ecosystem or humans.
Lincoln County Conservation aims to meet the increased technical and educational needs of Lincoln County landowners. The objectives of the project are still relevant today and include:
County Conservation Departments are responsible for a wide portfolio of different environmental and resource management programs across Wisconsin. Our locally led approach enables staff to directly help landowners, farmers, and municipalities, while ensuring projects are implemented to state and federal standards. This map displays various conservation projects, workshops, and programs happening in Wisconsin.
