The Land and Water Conservation Board connects local and state governments on conservation and farmland preservation issues. The board:
Reviews county land and water plans and makes recommendations
Recommends how the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection should allocate conservation funds to counties
Provides a forum to discuss emerging soil and water conservation issues
The LWCB has 11 members: 3 each from county land conservation committees and state agency leaders, one Governor-appointed member serving a two-year term, and 4 Governor-appointed members representing urban, rural, river management and natural resource preservation interests. Mark Cupp is the current chair.
2023 Meetings
To join a LWCB meeting remotely, follow the instructions and link in the applicable meeting agenda.
February 7
Agenda
Meeting Packet
January 12 LWCB Advisory Committee on Research
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Meeting Rescheduled
Note: The January 3rd meeting of the LWCB Advisory Committee on Research has been rescheduled to January 12th at 9:00 am.
2022 Meetings
December 6
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Eau Claire County LWRM Plan|
Eau Claire County Plan Revision Presentation
Richland County LWRM Plan|
Richland County Plan Revision Presentation
Buffalo County LWRM Plan|
Buffalo County Plan Revision Presentation
November 1 LWCB Advisory Committee on Reseach
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Meeting Minutes
October 4
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Racine County LWRM Plan|
Racine County 5-Year Report (2017-2021)|
Racine County Plan Revision Presentation
Dodge County LWRM Plan|
Dodge County Plan Revision Presentation
September 6 LWCB Advisory Committee on Research
Meeting Minutes
August 2
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Overview of Wisconsin Septage Program
Funding Sources for Soil and Water Conservation Programs
2021 Wisconsin Report on Soil and Water Conservation |
Presentation
Meeting Minutes
June 7
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Adams County LWRM Plan Review Presentation
Meeting Minutes
April 5
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Certified Crop Advisors Presentation
Jackson County LWRM Plan|
Jackson County Plan Revision Presentation
Meeting Minutes
February 1
Agenda
Meeting Packet
Savanna Institute Presentation
Florence County LWRM Plan |
Florence County Plan Revision Presentation
CREP Program Update
Meeting Minutes