Forest County Land & Water Conservation

05/29/2026

Join featured speakers such as Ed the Diver and Christie B at the 1st Annual Conservation Celebration! 🌲🌊🌎

This celebration event kicks off at 9:30am and will feature amazing guest speakers, program updates including invasive species highlights, and a silent auction with amazing local products and experiences! They'll also be honoring their incredible 17 year legacy as the Wild Rivers ISC!

This event takes place at Wolf River Rendezvous
📍11624 US-8, Crandon, WI 54520

04/29/2026

Full Scholarship applications are due May 6th!

Materials for the application can be found here: https://co.forest.wi.gov/land-con%5Cland-info-depart

Please share with Middle and High Schoolers you know! Reach out to the Forest County Land Conservation Department with questions at 715-478-1387. Thanks!

04/20/2026

Please share! We are offering a single scholarship for both the Middle School Camp and High School Camp!

04/14/2026

Thanks to all that supported the Forest County Land and Water Conservation Departments annual native plant sale! With the proceeds, we are able to offer TWO scholarships! One for the Middle School Camp and one for the High School Camp.

The Middle School Camp will be hosted at Camp Lakotah in Wautoma, June 28 - July 1, 2026. The cost of the camp is $350 and the scholarship will cover the full amount.

The High School Camp will be will be hosted at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters, June 15th - June 18th, 2026. The cost of the camp is $450 and the scholarship will cover the full amount.

In order for students to be considered for the scholarship, they must fill out an Application Form and choose a teacher to fill out the Teacher Reference Form. Forms are on our website: https://co.forest.wi.gov/land-con%5Cland-info-depart

Complete applications are due Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

The Land Conservation/Land Information Department plays a vital role in managing and protecting the county’s natural resources while supporting informed decision-making across local agencies, state agencies, and the public. The department oversees conservation initiatives and projects, provides ac...

03/10/2026

Ordering materials are available on our website! https://co.forest.wi.gov/land-con%5Cland-info-depart

03/02/2026

Our 2026 Native Plant Sale is still going on!

Ordering materials linked here: https://co.forest.wi.gov/land-con%5Cland-info-depart

Or you can stop by our office at 200 E. Madison Street to get order forms!

02/18/2026

Native plants are essential for shorelines because they stabilize soil with deep root systems that reduce erosion, filter runoff to improve water quality, and provide critical habitat for fish, birds, and pollinators.

Our annual native plant sale is under way. Click the link below to go to our website and print out the order form and list of plants! Profits send local students to Youth Conservation Camps! https://co.forest.wi.gov/land-con%5Cland-info-depart

02/10/2026

Once again, we are going to have our Annual Native Plant Sale! Native plants are a great way to attract bird, butterflies, and bees to your property. They can also help to stop erosion and sediment loss on shorelines. Consider planting native plants this summer instead of ornamental plants!

Orders need to be in to our office by Monday, April 6th, so we can get them to our greenhouse. Orders will be available for pick-up on Friday, May 29th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on the Forest County Courthouse Square near the army tank.

Our goal is to raise enough funds to sponsor a scholarship or two for the Wisconsin Youth Conservation Camps this summer. There is a middle school camp and a high school camp. If we raise enough funds, keep your eye out for scholarship information to come!

You can get an order form and list of plants at our website as
well: https://co.forest.wi.gov/land-con%5Cland-info-depart

10/27/2025

09/22/2025

Due to the construction project, our only entrance to the building is the North entrance off of Madison Street.