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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 and preservation efforts in the county. This plan also acts as the foundation for other aspects of the farmland preservation program including certified zoning, agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) and farmland preservation agreements.

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 that community.

A Farmland Preservation Plan: 

  • Establishes a local vision for agricultural preservation, agricultural development, and the development of agricultural enterprises 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. 

2026 Planning Timeline

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

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

Winter/Spring 2026 — FPP Citizen 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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(Email link to submit comments on this plan.)

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Lincoln County Land and Water Resource Management, 2026

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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Wausau Older Adults Housing Report 2026

In 2022, the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission completed a regional housing assessment for the Town of Rib Mountain, Villages of Kronenwetter, Maine, Marathon City, Rothschild, and Weston, and Cities of Schofield and Wausau. The City of Wausau and NCWRPC created an addendum to the 2022 assessment in the form of the Wausau Older Adults Housing Report to focus specifically on the housing and infrastructure needs for those aged 55 and over.

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Marathon County Comprehensive Plan 2026

The purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to guide future growth and development in the County 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.

View the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan Here

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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.

Winter/Spring 2026 — Villagewide Public Input Survey distribution & tabulation.

Spring 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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Town of Cloverland 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.

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2026

The NCWRPC is currently in the process of updating their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The NCWRPC began this process in the summer of 2025 with adoption anticipated in early 2026. The CEDS provides a detailed assessment of economic development conditions throughout North Central Wisconsin, and identifies a Regional Economic Development Strategy, which includes goals and objectives. The CEDS also includes a list of critical regional investment projects. This then provides the foundation for the NCWRPC economic development work plan. Along with maintaining our designation as an Economic Development District (EDD), updating the CEDS provides access to grant funds from EDA for our Region

A CEDS Committee made up of economic development professionals throughout the Region has been established and will meet a total of three times throughout the process to review recent data trends, conduct a SWOT Analysis, and to establish goals and a regional strategy for the Region.

The Final DRAFT and meeting notes are provided below.

Download Final DRAFT – 12-31-2025
Download Notes from Meeting 1
Download Notes from Meeting 2
Download Notes From Meeting 3

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Wood County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Plan 2026-2030

Wood County’s Parks & Forestry Department updates its Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Plan every 5 years to identify essential outdoor recreation needs that affect the future of outdoor recreation in the County.

This Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Plan focuses on County managed outdoor recreation facilities, and also list projects within the towns and villages. Local governments with their own Outdoor Recreation Plan are referenced in this plan. 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 County or local municipality by resolution.

All communities within Wood County without their own Outdoor Recreation Plan become eligible to apply for recreation grants when the local government adopts this plan 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.

Download Full Plan HERE (26 MB – PDF)

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Plan – without Maps (9 MB – PDF)

All Maps for Plan (17 MB – PDF)

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Lincoln County Child Care Assessment-2025

In 2025, the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC) produced this report in response to growing concerns over child care access and affordability. Child care impacts working families and contributes to workforce shortages across the region. This plan assesses current child care capacity through an analysis of demographics, provider availability, costs, and historical trends to present a comprehensive view of the county’s child care landscape. The plan offers several recommendations to address the identified challenges and support improvements in the child care system.

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Lincoln County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2027-2031

Lincoln County’s Forestry, Land, and Parks Department updates its Outdoor Recreation Plan every 5 years to identify essential outdoor recreation needs that affect the future of outdoor recreation in the County.

This Outdoor Recreation Plan (ORP) focuses upon County managed outdoor recreation facilities, and also list projects within the towns and villages. Local governments with their own ORP are referenced in this plan. 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 County or local municipality by resolution.

All communities within Lincoln County without their own Outdoor Recreation Plan become eligible to apply for recreation grants when the local government adopts this plan 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.

Winter/Spring 2026 — Countywide Public Input Survey distribution & tabulation.

Spring 2026 — Goals & Objectives developed.

Summer 2026 — Draft Plan ready for review.

Summer/Fall 2026 — Plan ready for approval by Lincoln County Forestry, Land, and Parks Committee.

Fall 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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