The Lincoln County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan is a 10-year plan (2027-2036) that provides an assessment of county water quality and soil erosion conditions, identifies local conservation priorities, and establishes conservation goals.
The Lincoln County Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plan is a 10-year plan (2027-2036) that provides an assessment of county water quality and soil erosion conditions, identifies local conservation priorities, and establishes conservation goals.
Adopted LWRM plans ensure county eligibility for grant funding of county conservation staff and cost sharing for conservation practices.
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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