The Land and Water Conservation Board connects local and state governments on conservation and farmland preservation issues. The board:
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Reviews county land and water plans and makes recommendations
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Recommends how the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection should allocate conservation funds to counties
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Approves releases from farmland preservation agreements (if signed before July 1, 2009)
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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.
The Board has scheduled meetings for 2018 in Madison on these dates:
April 3
Agenda
Meeting packet
Minutes
