Vernon County Land & Water

01/06/2026

Congratulations to all our 2026 Youth Conservation Poster Contest Winners! Soil Where it all Begins. Thanks to all the students that participated, this year we had 315 posters!

01/02/2026

10% off Tree Orders until January 15th!

If you haven’t placed your order for planting in Spring get your order in soon for a discount.

https://www.vernoncountywi.gov/departments/land_and_water_conservation/tree_sale.php

11/20/2025

WISCONSIN'S DEER DONATION PROGRAM

ATTENTION HUNTERS OF VERNON COUNTY
Here is a friendly reminder that your harvest could go to good use. Hunters in Wisconsin can donate their deer to local food pantries. Hunters can donate the entire deer free of charge and retain the head and antlers for mounting if desired. When dropping your deer off at a processor, you will be asked to complete the log sheet indicating your intent to donate the deer. The donated deer will be processed, and the venison will be distributed to charitable organizations to help feed those Wisconsinites in need of food assistance. Hunters and the public can also voluntarily donate $1 or more to help cover venison processing fees. You can donate at any DNR license sales location or online through your go wild account.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://DNR.WISCONSIN.GOV/TOPIC/HUNT/DONATION

LOCAL DONATION LOCATIONS:
WESTBY LOCKER AND MEAT (WESTBY)
ST. JOE'S COUNTRY MARKET (LA CROSSE)
EASTMAN LOCKER (EASTMAN)

10/09/2025

09/26/2025

Ordering for our 2026 Tree Sale has begun!

Special Early Bird Pricing!! Order by January 15th for a 10% discount.

Order Brochure: https://www.vernoncountywi.gov/Order%20Brochure%202026%20Vernon.pdf?t=202509190930370

Support Land Conservation and Plant More Trees!

08/21/2025

Vernon County Land and Water Conservation Department is seeking conservation projects to address erosion and runoff.

08/14/2025

07/28/2025

Looking for some rental equipment to implement conservation practices on your land? Check out our new equipment rental page on the Vernon County website - link is provided below. At the link you'll find equipment rental agreements, rates, and photos for all the equipment available. When you pick up your rental, we're always happy to help provide how-to instruction for the equipment or any advice we can offer about helping make your project a success.

https://www.vernoncountywi.gov/departments/land_and_water_conservation/conservation_equipment_rental.php

Pictured below is a new Great Plains no-till drill we were able to purchase this season with funding from the Ho-Chunk Nation. Already this drill has been used a number of times for native prairie and pollinator plantings that help with soil health and water retention, provide habitat enhancement and also fit the land management goals of the landowners. We want to thank the Ho-Chunk Nation for the funding that made this possible and look forward to working with landowners in the future to help expand the use of this great conservation tool!

07/28/2025

Zero-Turn Mower – Invitation to Bid
Vernon County Land and Water Department
Bid Due: [8/13/25 at 3:00pm]
1. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE:
Item: Zero-Turn Lawn Mower
Make & Model: Kubota ZD 1021
Year: 2019
Engine Hours: 1,925 (Hours may go up, the mower is still in use)
Engine Type: Kubota 21.6 horsepower
Deck Width: 60 inches
Fuel Type: Diesel
Condition: Used – Operational with routine wear and tear
Additional Features: - ROPS (Roll-Over Protection System)
- Suspension Seat, newer tires within the last 200 Hrs.

2. TERMS OF SALE:
- Equipment is sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranty expressed or implied.
- Bid amount must be entered in the Bidder information form that is provided.
- The County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
- Winning bidder will be notified within 2 days of bid opening. The winning bid will be awarded at the Land and Water Conservation Committee meeting on August 14th 2025
- Payment must be received within 7 business days of notification of winning the bid.
- Removal of equipment must occur within 10 business days after payment is received.
- Payment methods accepted: Cashier’s Check, Cash, or Credit Card
3. INSPECTION INFORMATION:
Location: 220 Airport Road, Viroqua Wisconsin 54665
The mower is available for viewing outside of the Land and Water office and can be shown by appointment. Please email with the provided email to set up a viewing appointment.
Name: Martin Kennedy
Phone: (608)637-5480
Email: [email protected]
4. BID SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Deadline to Submit Bids: 8/13/25 at 3pm
Submit Sealed Bids To:
Vernon County Land and Water Department
220 Airport Road
Viroqua, Wisconsin
Attn: Zero-Turn Mower Bid
Envelope must be labeled: "SEALED BID – ZERO-TURN MOWER”
5. BIDDER INFORMATION FORM:
Bidder Name (Individual or Company)

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Bid Amount (USD)

Signature / Date

07/28/2025

If you're a Timber Coulee resident please take a moment to complete this survey! Your input will help inform the important work being done on this watershed plan and make sure the plan is tailored to what watershed residents see on the ground there everyday.

A watershed plan for the Timber Coulee watershed is currently being developed by a collaborative team consisting of Vernon, La Crosse, and Monroe Land and Water Conservation Departments and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This plan will serve as a community-guided roadmap for reducing flooding, maintaining and improving water quality, and supporting healthy land use.

A watershed plan identifies challenges and opportunities within the area where all the water drains to a common point. In Timber Coulee, this includes creeks, farmland, forests, and communities. By understanding local priorities, we can work together to develop a watershed plan that protects clean water, reduces flooding, and supports a thriving landscape for future generations.

To do this effectively, the planning team needs your input. Please take a few minutes to complete the short survey by scanning the QR code or visiting https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZEkG1z7ZO2O0FyBGoMP9tEWN9XX7Jos8sExijyt7uUSvDOQ/viewform?usp=header OR visit our website (www.valley stewardship network.org) for a link to the survey.

07/25/2025

We're excited to announce that jointly with Valley Stewardship Network we'll be hosting a grazing workshop featuring Steve Kenyon on August 19th! Steve has been custom grazing land near Edmonton, Alberta on leased land for over 25 years. He has authored a number of books including "The Calendar of the Year-Round Grazier" and "Ranching like a 12-Year-Old: Ranching that is Simple, Easy, and Fun!".

Registration is free but RSVPs are greatly appreciated so we know what to plan for lunch! See the attached flyer for the Vernon County event for more details - link is included below for registration or you can call the number on the flyer to register.

If you're unable to make the Vernon County event this workshop is part of a series of events featuring Steve Kenyon happening in SW Wisconsin hosted by some great partner organizations - there is a second flyer attached with times, dates and registration information for events in Sauk and Grant Counties.

Registration link for Vernon County event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grazing-workshop-with-steven-kenyon-tickets-1469603065329?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/23/2025

Join us or a pasture walk and farmer panel presented by the Bad Axe Watershed!