Welcome to Land Resources and Environment

The Land Resources and Environment Department is made up of three service areas:

  • Land Conservation
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Planning and Zoning

These three areas work together to protect and enhance the natural, cultural, and historic resources of Sauk County.

BAXTERS HOLLOW

In 2022, the LRE Department adopted a Strategic Plan. This plan represents a single department effort to work together to provide programs, polices and projects that create a better future for Sauk County residents. Department reports reflect our commitment and achievements in meeting plan goals.

Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

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The Land Resources & Environment Department's Land Conservation Services Division provides technical and financial assistance for the installation of conservation practices that improve farm productivity while protecting land and water resources.  The Land Conservation Division is tasked with permitting, inspections and enforcement of Sauk County Chapter 26 Agricultural Performance Standards and Manure Management Ordinance. Outreach and education programs offered by the Land Conservation Division include pasture walks, field days and workshops, Ag Plastics Recycling and Clean Sweep, Youth Conservation Education, Annual Tree Sale, and the biennial Conservation Chronicle Newsletter.

RED BARN

The Land Resources & Environment Department's Planning Division, provides professional planning services for the county's rural and urban communities from conception and planning stages through implementation. Planning provides communities with long-range, recreational, agricultural, and preservation planning services with a focus on innovation to advance planning in individual communities, which collectively improves all of Sauk County.

LAND

The Land Resources & Environment Department's Zoning Services Division provides technical information and assistance to the public, town officials and county board supervisors.   The Zoning Division is tasked with permitting, inspections and enforcement of the ordinances the department administers.  These ordinances include:  Zoning, Shoreland Protection, Floodplain, Rural Identification System, Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation, and Private Onsite Waste Water Treatment Systems Ordinance.

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MOWING TO OCCUR MARCH 11 THROUGH MARCH 19. Please be careful near the equipment. You must follow the flagger's direction to assist you past the machines. The work will not be completed on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Thank you for your cooperation!