Pepin County Land Conservation and Planning Department

06/03/2026

Our zoning staff want rural residents with septic systems to know that pumping notices will be arriving in mailboxes shortly - pumping and maintenance of septic systems is important to ensure the proper functioning of your system and prevents problems down the road.

Yes - you can still have your septic system pumped even if you don't receive a letter if you think it needs to be done.

If you have any questions about the septic maintenance program, call the zoning office and staff will try to assist with your inquiry.

05/15/2026

Keep an eye out for the possibility of severe weather the next couple of days and make sure you have enough supplies on hand to get you through any storms that may impact our area.

Severe weather impacts on Sunday (5/17) and Monday (5/18) could bring heavy rain, hail, strong winds, and tornados.

05/06/2026

Check out the job opportunities in the county!

https://www.co.pepin.wi.us/employment

04/27/2026

We still have Swamp White Oak and Red Maple left in our native tree sale! 6 bundles of each

04/23/2026

Special thank you to all our volunteers who made Earth Day a success at YMCA Camp Pepin for all of our Pepin County 6th and 7th graders! We hosted about 160 kids and the weather was amazing. Thank you all for a great turn out!

Lucy & Ali - Beaver Creek Reserve
Retta - Pierce County Land Conservation
Craig & Benedetta - Pepin County Health Department
Gwen & Bianca - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jen & Brett - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Ryan, Caden, Emilie, Maria, & Jessica - Pepin County Land Conservation & Planning, Wisconsin Land+Water Conservation Association

04/20/2026

Last week's severe weather was brutal across the State of Wisconsin - if you need resources to help your household prepare for the rest of the upcoming storm season, please pick up a Emergency Safety Guidebook from the Pepin County Government Center. This guidebook highlights safety tips for many different hazards and general first aid recommendations.

A huge thank you to Adam's Super Service, AdventHealth Durand, Arkansaw Auto Repair, Bauer Built, Dairy Queen - Durand, Durand Optometry Clinic, Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Goodrich Funeral Home, Heike Pharmacy, Marron Foods, Rapid Machining, Security Financial Bank, The Cottage, Tractor Central Durand, and Weiss Realty for sponsoring this resource so that our community members can utilize this information to prepare for natural disasters and other hazards!

04/17/2026

We are looking for a summer intern! This summer's projects are primarily related to GIS and public safety due to grant funding.

We are hiring for a Land Conservation & Planning Department Intern!
Pepin County Land Conservation and Planning Department
https://www.co.pepin.wi.us/employment

04/15/2026

The Statewide Tornado Drill that was scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled - it is still important to review your household emergency plans so you are prepared for future adverse weather!

WISCONSIN STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILLS CANCELED!

The annual statewide tornado drills for Wisconsin scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, are being canceled in light of recent severe weather events that have impacted communities across Wisconsin. There will not be an alternate date for these drills.

Learn more: https://wem.wi.gov/wisconsin-tornado-drills-canceled-2026/

04/13/2026

It looks like Mother Nature wants to make sure we practice our emergency plans this week - we are starting Severe Weather Awareness Week off with an enhanced risk level for thunderstorms with large hail, strong winds and potential tornados this afternoon.

One of the most important things to understand when it comes to any type of severe weather is the difference being a watch and a warning!

Watches mean that the type of severe weather is possible and that you should take steps to prepare for that type of weather!

Warnings mean that the severe weather is happening and that you should take protective actions immediately!

In the event of a tornado warning, you may only have minutes or seconds to find a safe place to shelter so it is important to know where you need to go to shelter whether you are at home, work, school, or out and about in the community.