Pierce County Land Conservation

Pierce County Land Conservation Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Pierce County Land Conservation, Government Organization, 412 W Kinne Street, Ellsworth, WI.

Offers technical and financial assistance for soil and water conservation practices, farmland preservation, tree sales, deer damage claims, and other related soil and water conservation programs.

412 W Kinne St Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-6763

05/27/2026

ELLSWORTH - Every Pierce County resident relies on groundwater. Public water supplies are regulated by drinking water standards and are subject to mandatory testing. Private wells are not required to …

05/20/2026

🏞️ Want to help protect Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands this summer? Snapshot Day is your chance! It’s a one-day event on August 8th where you and other water lovers team up with local conservation groups to look for invasive aquatic plants and animals in your area.

💙 What you find helps protect our waters, wildlife, and all the fun we have outdoors. No special experience is needed to join in!

👉 Registration opens June 1st. Sign up at a location near you and get involved.

See full details below:
https://go.wisc.edu/0b7ew1

Coordinated in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, local partners… and you!

Tomorrow!
05/18/2026

Tomorrow!

Pierce County offers free drinking water nitrate screening for private wells. PCPH and Pierce County Land Conservation will be in Bay City on Tuesday, May 19th 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm! Bring in ~8 oz. of water in a closed container (preferably glass) collected within 24 hours of the event. It is important to run the tap for 5 minutes (on cold at full flow) before collecting the sample.

"Given current economic circumstances, 2026 appears to be another challenging year to grow corn. Farmers still have time...
05/08/2026

"Given current economic circumstances, 2026 appears to be another challenging year to grow corn. Farmers still have time to assess the need for purchasing additional nitrogen for their corn cropping systems this year." Read more about nitrogen management considerations in this great article by Todd Prill

In April 2026, commercial nitrogen fertilizer prices increased approximately 30% since fall 2025. Fortunately, there are nutrient management choices farmers can make to minimize financial impacts of this sudden price increase.

05/06/2026

Growing up on the Wisconsin River in the 1960s, Arnie DeWitt remembers the not-so-pleasant smell and look of the water. “There would be foam on top of the river, maybe a foot thick,” he said. Now, DeWitt lives in Burnett County near the Yellow River, which currently meets criteria for high-quali...

05/04/2026

As water travels through soil, it slows down, spreads out, and many impurities are removed, helping protect water quality before it reaches streams and rivers.

"Miller earned first place in the 2026 WI Land+Water Youth Education Committee 69th Annual Conservation Awareness Poster...
05/01/2026

"Miller earned first place in the 2026 WI Land+Water Youth Education Committee 69th Annual Conservation Awareness Poster Contest and will once again represent Wisconsin at the national level."

Thanks to the Pierce County Journal for sharing Claire's success!
Read more about the poster contest:

A River Falls High School freshman has won first place in a state conservation poster contest two years in a row, representing Pierce County and Wildcat Pride. Claire Miller was the first-place …

REMINDER:Trees arrive TUESDAY APRIL 28THPick up is at the fairgrounds! ***Hazelnuts*** were very large this year (some b...
04/27/2026

REMINDER:
Trees arrive TUESDAY APRIL 28TH
Pick up is at the fairgrounds!

***Hazelnuts*** were very large this year (some bundles over 4ft tall) so please plan accordingly if you ordered some!

See you soon!

Photo: Giant bundles of American Hazelnut next to a stack of tree tubes ready for pick up on Tuesday April 28th

04/23/2026

Trees have a date!!!!!

Your tree order will be available for pick up on:

Tuesday, April 28th, 2025
from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The Pierce County Fairgrounds is located at 364 North Maple St Ellsworth, WI 54011. Orders will be distributed drive through style inside the Kenny Hines Memorial Building (i.e. next to the red horse barn).

We are partnering with St. Croix County Recycling & Conservation to once again offer a nitrate screening clinic at the U...
04/14/2026

We are partnering with St. Croix County Recycling & Conservation to once again offer a nitrate screening clinic at the UWRF Earthfest, we hope to see you there!

Earth Fest 2026 is less than 2 weeks away! 🌎

Make the most of all that Earth Fest has to offer by planning out your experience ahead of time! What are you most excited to check out?

More details can also be found at our website: hopeforearth.org/earthfest

We can't wait to see you in 12 days!

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412 W Kinne Street
Ellsworth, WI

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