Land & Water Conservation
Mission
To sustainably use, enhance, and preserve the natural resources of Dunn County
Who We Are
The Land and Water Conservation Division is a part of the Environmental Services Department, which works with people in an honest, respectful, and accountable manner to manage the land and water resources of Dunn County.
Services Provided
- Administration of and Technical Assistance for Dunn County’s Land and Water Resource Management Plan/Cost Sharing on Qualifying Conservation Practices
- Conservation Planning for Agriculture
- Nutrient Management Planning
- Design and Installation of Best Management Practices for the Conservation of Soil and Water
- Provide Assistance with County, State, and Federal Programs (LWRM Plan Implementation, Farmland Preservation Program, Conservation Aids Program, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Snowmobile Trail Aids Program)
- Provide Assistance with Regulations (Chapter 92, NR 151, Storm Water Runoff Management, Construction Site Erosion Control, ATCP 50)
- Provide Assistance with Ordinances (Ag Performance Standards & Manure Storage and Management Ordinance, Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance)
- Equipment Rental for Dunn County Residents and Landowners (No-Till Drill, Tree Planters, Tree Planting Bars, Straw Mulcher, Soil Probes, Weed Wrench)
- Information/Education (Land Judging Contest, Conservation & Environmental Awareness Speaking & Poster Contests, Soil & Water Stewardship)
Dunn County Land and Water Resource Management Plan (LWRM Plan)
The fifth edition of the Dunn County Land and Water Resource Management Plan (LWRM Plan) provides direction for the Dunn County Land and Water Conservation Division for the next ten years (2027-2036). The Dunn County Land and Water Resource Management Plan provides a comprehensive framework for protecting and improving the county’s soil and water resources. The plan assesses current water quality, soil erosion, and resource conditions; identifies key problem areas and pollutant sources; and establishes watershed‑specific objectives to improve water quality using measurable targets. It outlines the priority issues, priority areas, priority farms and conservation practices needed to address these issues, and details the county’s strategies for voluntary conservation, cost‑share assistance, technical support, and public education. The plan also defines the regulatory tools, compliance procedures, and multi‑year workplan required to meet Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 151 state performance standards, monitor progress, and ensure accountability. Finally, it describes how Dunn County will coordinate with federal, state,and local partners and fulfill its responsibilities for conservation compliance and farm land preservation.
The Dunn County Planning, Resource and Development Committee (PR&D) and the Land Conservation Committee (LCC) will hold a public hearing on August 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 60 at the Dunn County Government Center, 3001 US Highway 12 East in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to accept comments regarding the 2027-2036 Land & Water Resource Management Plan.
Written comments may be submitted any time prior to or during the hearing. To ensure your comments are considered by the PR&D and LCC, please include your name and address with your submission. Submit written comments to Chase Cummings, County Conservationist, via email to chrcummings@dunncountywi.gov .