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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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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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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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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.

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Plan – without Maps (9 MB – PDF)

All Maps for Plan (17 MB – PDF)

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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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Langlade County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2027-2031

Langlade County’s Forestry, Parks, & Recreation 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 Village. 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 Langlade 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 Langlade County Forestry & Recreation Committee.

Fall 2026 — Plan ready for adoption by County Board.

Draft Plan

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Juneau County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2027-2031

Juneau County’s Land, Forestry 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 Juneau 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 Juneau County Land Forestry, Parks & Zoning Committee.

Fall 2026 — Plan ready for adoption by County Board.

Draft Plan

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Forest County Outdoor Recreation Plan 2027-2031

Forest County’s Forestry & Recreation 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 City. 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 Forest 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 Forest County Forestry & Recreation Committee.

Fall 2026 — Plan ready for adoption by County Board.

Draft Plan

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Wisconsin Rapids Safe Routes To School – 2026

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs are an opportunity to make walking and bicycling to school safer for children in grades K-8, and to increase the number of children who choose to walk and bicycle. On a broader level, SRTS programs can enhance children’s health and well-being, ease traffic congestion near the school, and improve community members’ overall quality of life.

Regional SRTS HomePedestrian SafetyResourcesBicycle SafetySRTS PSAs

Planning Process
In 2022, the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and the Wisconsin Rapids School District won a WisDOT SRTS planning grant to create a SRTS Plan for several schools in the District. In the fall of 2023, the City and District began SRTS Planning with the assistance of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC). The NCWRPC guided the Wisconsin Rapids SRTS Task Force through the planning process.

The following schools are part of Wisconsin Rapids SRTS Planning:
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
Grant Elementary
Grove Elementary
Howe Elementary
Mead Elementary
THINK Academy
Washington Elementary
Woodside Elementary

Wisconsin Rapids SRTS Task Force
Ronald Rasmussen, Superintendent, WRPS
Tracy Ginter, Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School Principal, WRPS
Tina Wallner, Grove Elementary Principal, WRPS
Tina Miller, Howe Elementary Principal, WRPS
Amber Applebee, Mead Elementary Principal, WRPS
Kelly Schaeffer, Washington Elementary Principal, WRPS
Julie Kolarik, Woodside Elementary Principal, WRPS
Edwin Allison, Director of Buildings and Grounds, WRPS
Aaron Nelson, Business Services, WRPS
Officer Dan Pelot, Student Resource Officer, WRPS
Joe Eichsteadt, PE, City Engineer, City of Wisconsin Rapids
Kyle Kearns, Community Development Director, City of Wisconsin Rapids
Kristie Egge, MPH, Supervisor of Strategic Initiatives, Wood County Health Department
Hannah Wendels Scott, FoodWIse Nutrition Educator, Wood County, UW-Madison Extension

THINK Academy
Kevin Whipple, Village of Rudolph President
Christine Slattery, THINK Academy Principal, WRPS
Roland Hawk, Wood County Highway Commissioner

Grant Elementary
Sharon Schwab, Town of Grant Chairperson
Nikki Calteux, Grant Elementary Principal, WRPS
Nathan Check, Portage County Highway Commissioner

Staff
Fred Heider, AICP, Planner, North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

School Data
-Parent Survey AGGREGATE Results (All elementary and middle school parent surveys were tabulated together in this report.)

Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3A – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4A – Transportation (Not available yet.)
Map 5A – School Routes (Not available yet.)
Map 6A – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Grant Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3B – Site Assessment
Map 4B – Transportation
Map 5B – School Routes
Map 6B – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Grove Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3C – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4C – Transportation (Not available yet.)
Map 5C – School Routes (Not available yet.)
Map 6C – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Howe Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3D – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4D – Transportation (Not available yet.)
Map 5D – School Routes (Not available yet.)
Map 6D – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Mead Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3E – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4E – Transportation (Not available yet.)
Map 5E – School Routes (Not available yet.)
Map 6E – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

THINK Academy
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3F – Site Assessment
Map 4F – Transportation
Map 5F – School Routes
Map 6F – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Washington Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3G – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4G – Transportation (Not available yet.)
Map 5G – School Routes (Not available yet.)
Map 6G – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Woodside Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3H – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4H – Transportation (Not available yet.)
Map 5H – School Routes (Not available yet.)
Map 6H – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

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Rhinelander Safe Routes To School – 2026

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs are an opportunity to make walking and bicycling to school safer for children in grades K-8, and to increase the number of children who choose to walk and bicycle. On a broader level, SRTS programs can enhance children’s health and well-being, ease traffic congestion near the school, and improve community members’ overall quality of life.

Regional SRTS HomePedestrian SafetyResourcesBicycle SafetySRTS PSAs

Planning Process
In 2022, the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and the School District of Rhinelander won a WisDOT SRTS planning grant to create a SRTS Plan for several schools in the District. In the fall of 2023, the City and District began SRTS Planning with the assistance of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (NCWRPC). The NCWRPC guided the Rhinelander SRTS Task Force through the planning process.

The following schools are part of Rhinelander SRTS Planning:
James Williams Middle School
Central Elementary
Crescent Elementary
Northwoods Community Elementary
Pelican Elementary

Rhinelander SRTS Task Force
Robert Thom, Director of Business Services, School District of Rhinelander
Kyle Raleigh, Principal, James Williams Middle School
Paul Johnson, Principal, Central Elementary
Alex Bontz, Principal, Crescent Elementary
Gayle Daniel, Principal, Northwoods Community Elementary
Candice Cook, Principal, Pelican Elementary
Lloyd J. Gauthier, Jr., Chief, Rhinelander Police Department
Patrick Reagan, Rhinelander City Administrator & Dept. of Public Works Director
Fred Heider, AICP, Planner, North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

 School Data

James Williams Middle School
Parent Survey Results
Map 3A – Site Assessment
Map 4A – Transportation
Map 5A – School Routes
Map 6A – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

-Elementary School Parent Survey AGGREGATE Results (All elementary school parent surveys were tabulated together in this report.)

Central Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3B – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4B – Transportation
Map 5B – School Routes
Map 6B – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Crescent Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3C – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4C – Transportation
Map 5C – School Routes
Map 6C – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Northwoods Community Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3D – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4D – Transportation
Map 5D – School Routes
Map 6D – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

Pelican Elementary
-Parent Survey Results
Map 3E – Site Assessment (Not available yet.)
Map 4E – Transportation
Map 5E – School Routes
Map 6E – Recommendations (Not available yet.)

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

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