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ReLeaf Cedar Rapids, Iowa & WDNR Urban Tree Planting Resources

ReLeaf Cedar Rapids was created to restore the city’s urban tree canopy after a devastating derecho storm destroyed nearly two-thirds of its trees on August 10, 2020.

Many of ReLeaf’s urban reforestation chapters can apply to other communities that have been hit by a tornado.

Use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Online Viewer to see what zone your community lies in to determine if a tree will grow in your community. HOW TO APPLY A USDA Zone: For example, Wausau WI is in Zone 5a, but is surrounded by Zone 4b. A person is Wausau should choose a tree that can grow in at least a Zone 4 or lower to accommodate a long stretch of freezing temperatures without snow, and on the warm side, that same Wausau person should pick Zone 6. Therefore, a Wausau person should choose trees that can grow in at least Zones 4 to 6. A tree that can grow in Zones 2 to 8 would also thrive in Wausau.

ReLeaf – A Plan To Bring Back our Trees

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Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources has a reforestation website:
URBAN TREE PLANTING RESOURCES (WDNR website)

  • How to plant an urban tree
  • Tree Species Selection
  • Site Assessment
WDNR – Urban Tree Planting Resources

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Town of Norrie Comprehensive Plan 2026

The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the Town over the next 10 to 20 years. A comprehensive plan provides the vision and direction for natural resource protection, housing and economic development, transportation and community facilities, land use, intergovernmental relations, and other factors that together form the community’s future. Comprehensive planning was enacted to encourage long-range planning for communities and provide consistency in land use decision making. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide that elected officials, residents, and business owners can use for directing growth and redevelopment in the community. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document consisting of goals, objectives, and policies prepared to meet the State’s definition of a comprehensive plan as defined under Section 66.1001.

DRAFT – Town of Norrie Comprehensive Plan
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Langlade County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2025

Langlade County All Hazards Mitigation Plan (AHMP) Update describes and documents the process used to develop the plan update. This includes how it was prepared and who (committee, organizations, departments, staff, consultants, etc.) was involved in the update process.  It also describes the local government involvement, the time period in which the update was prepared, and who to contact to answer questions and make recommendations for future amendments to the plan.

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Wood County Public Transportation Feasibility Survey 2026

Wood County is undertaking a Public Transportation Feasibility Study to examine possible transit solutions for County residents, workers, students, and visitors. The objective of the study is to determine whether a new public transportation service in Wood is a feasible idea and to figure out how it might be done.

We need your help to inform the future of public transportation in Wood County!  By completing this survey, you will provide the project team with important information that will help shape the design, service hours, and fares of a future transportation service.

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Forest County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2025

Part I of the Forest County All Hazards Mitigation Plan (AHMP) Update describes and documents the process used to develop the Plan Update. This includes how it was prepared and who (committee, organizations, departments, staff, consultants, etc.) was involved in the update process. It also describes the local governments involvement, the time period in which the update was prepared, and who to contact to answer questions and make recommendations for future amendments to the Plan.

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Adams County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update 2025

Adams County All Hazards Mitigation Plan (AHMP) Update describes and documents the process used to develop the plan update. This includes how it was prepared and who (committee, organizations, departments, staff, consultants, etc.) was involved in the update process.  It also describes the local government involvement, the time period in which the update was prepared, and who to contact to answer questions and make recommendations for future amendments to the plan.

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Schofield Outdoor Recreation Plan 2027-2031

The City of Schofield’s Public Property/Parks and Recreation Committee updates its Outdoor Recreation Plan every 5 years to identify essential outdoor recreation needs that affect the future of outdoor recreation in the City.

This Outdoor Recreation Plan (ORP) focuses upon City managed outdoor recreation facilities. All listed nature based and active recreation based projects become eligible for competitive federal and state outdoor recreation grant money when this plan is adopted by the City Council by resolution.

Non-profit groups, foundations, and the general public may also use this document to coordinate their own private efforts for developing outdoor recreation facilities.

2026 Planning Timeline

Spring 2026 — Staff park analysis, plans reviewed, & demographic data analysis.

Spring 2026 — Citywide Public Input Survey distribution & tabulation.

Summer 2026 — Goals & Objectives developed.

Summer 2026 — Plan ready for review and approval by Public Property/Parks and Recreation Committee

Summer/Fall 2026 — Plan ready for adoption by City Council.

Draft Plan

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Lincoln County Farmland Preservation Plan 2026

A county farmland preservation plan establishes trends and resources related to agriculture, lists policies and goals related to farmland protection and identifies lands that will remain in agricultural use for the foreseeable future. Counties with agricultural lands can use a farmland preservation plan to guide conservation of such lands for active use as farms throughout the county.

The planning process is an opportunity for different levels of local government to cooperate and build relationships. A county is encouraged to include local towns, cities and village’s land use plans and engage with local stakeholders to draft the plan. When a county plans for farmland preservation, they are acknowledging that agricultural lands are integral to the future of the county.

A Farmland Preservation Plan (FPP): 

  • Establishes a local vision for agricultural preservation at the county level.
  • Is a nonbinding guidance document which can help counties and towns establish policies to protect farmland for the future.
  • Makes counties and towns eligible to participate in other parts of the Farmland Preservation Program such as Agricultural Enterprise Areas (AEAs) and Farmland Preservation Zoning.
  • Does not impose land use restrictions by itself​.
  • Does not create farmland preservation tax credit eligibility by itself. New participants can establish tax credit eligibility through enrollment in farmland preservation zoning, farmland preservation agreements in AEAs or both.

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We are updating this plan in 2026: Lincoln County Farmland Preservation Plan 2016.

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2026 Planning Timeline

Winter 2025-2026 — Lincoln County Land Service Committee appoints members to the FPP Advisory Committee.

Winter/Spring 2026 — Staff analysis, plans reviewed, & demographic data analysis.

Winter/Spring 2026 — FPP Advisory Committee meetings.

Spring/Summer 2026 — Draft Plan ready for review.

Spring/Summer 2026 — Plan ready for approval by Lincoln County Land Services Committee.

Summer 2026 — Plan ready for adoption by County Board.

Draft Plan

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Make questions or comments about the planning here.
(Email link to submit comments on this plan.)

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Lincoln County Land and Water Resource Management Plan 2027-2036

The Lincoln County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan is a 10-year plan (2027-2036) that ensures county eligibility for annual state money to partially fund county conservation staff and county administered cost-share grants that implement soil and water improvement projects.

The purpose of a county Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan is to conserve long-term soil productivity, protect the quality of related natural resources, enhance water quality, and focus on severe soil erosion problems.

At the root of the county LWRM plan concept is the cooperation of all agencies and groups within the county that have a role in land and water resource management. This plan focuses on how a county’s Land and Water Conservation Department will work with the other agencies to implement agricultural performance standards (NR 151/ATCP 50), as well as address other local land and water resource management concerns.

Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plans provide counties an opportunity to explain how they will meet the state performance standards and prohibitions (NR 151 and ATCP 50) to reduce runoff and protect water quality, as well as address other local land and water resource management concerns. The LWRM Plan provides the counties with the ability to develop local strategies to address the concerns; budget the limited staff and cost share dollars toward these concerns; provide for integration of programs and funding from all sources; and develop a variety of implementation tools.

2026 Planning Timeline

Winter 2025-2026 — Lincoln County Land Service Committee appoints members to the Resource Advisory Committee.

Spring 2026 — Staff analysis, plans reviewed, & demographic data analysis.

Spring/Summer 2026 — Resource Advisory Committee meetings.

Summer/Fall 2026 — Draft Plan ready for review.

Summer/Fall 2026 — Plan ready for approval by Lincoln County Land Services Committee.

Fall 2026 — Plan ready for adoption by County Board.

August 3, 2027 – Plan presented to DATCP Land and Water Conservation Board in Madison for approval.

Draft Plan

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Make questions or comments about the planning here.
(Email link to submit comments on this plan.)

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Rib Mountain Outdoor Recreation Plan 2027-2031

The Village of Rib Mountain’s Park Commission updates its Outdoor Recreation Plan every 5 years to identify essential outdoor recreation needs that affect the future of outdoor recreation in the Village.

This Outdoor Recreation Plan (ORP) focuses upon Village managed outdoor recreation facilities. All listed nature based and active recreation based projects become eligible for competitive federal and state outdoor recreation grant money when this plan is adopted by the Village Board by resolution.

Non-profit groups, foundations, and the general public may also use this document to coordinate their own private efforts for developing outdoor recreation facilities.

2026 Planning Timeline

Winter 2025-2026 — Staff park analysis, plans reviewed, & demographic data analysis.

Summer 2026 — Villagewide Public Input Survey distribution & tabulation.

Summer 2026 — Goals & Objectives developed.

Summer/Fall 2026 — Plan ready for review and approval by Park Commission.

Fall 2026 — Plan ready for adoption by Village Board.

Draft Plan

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