University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension

Sustainable Community Development

Wisconsin County Verbatim Issues

1) Environmental Values

• 4-H and youth development: tree planting programs in 4-H
• aesthetic considerations for residents and visitors
• agriculture: safe and adequate food supply
• appreciate natural beauty
• areas for public use must be kept clean and well-maintained
• attract new businesses but maintain quality of life
• better use of natural resources
• care and protection of natural resources
• clean up machinery dumps
• clean up our polluted natural resources
• commitment from large resource users to the communities
• community resource: environment
• community resource: gardening courses
• conservation
• conservation of natural resources
• conservation reserve program
• craft/expand environmentally friendly transportation system; navigable road system
• decreasing environmental degradation
• develop and use of school forests-nature awareness
• develop much more stringent environmental education and regulation programs especially in the agricultural run-off and water quality areas
• development: alleviate the eyesores around the county, including old buildings, unkept property and junkyards/land dumps
• ecological awareness
• economics: economics must be environmental sensitive (consumer conscious)
• education and awareness of the care of the environment, jobs versus environment
• education: economics must be environmental sensitive (consumer conscious)
• education: provide all students in the area with environmental education to the county
• emphasis on environmental concerns
• encourage farmers to keep up with new and environmentally sound practices
• environment
• environment/pollution
• environment: cleaner environment - manure restrictions with government assistance
• environment: environment that has clean air and water that can provide for sports and recreational needs
• environment: environment; cleanup and preservation of high quality environment (air, water, population density, etc.)
• environment: keep the number of cars down a little for environmental reasons
• environment: non point pollution - the need to protect surface and groundwater; general public not aware of need for voluntary controls
• environment: people need to recycle more things to save on our natural resource and pollution; maybe get recycling drives going once a week; go house to house and
• pick up certain stuff each week
• environment: the Monroe county advisory committee identified land and resource use, increasing environmental regulations and resource conservation as major
• environmental issues
• environment: we have to preserve our environment, but not at the expense of land owners alone
• environment: environmental concerns - how to handle environmental concerns of all people
• environment: environmental concerns - sustainable and low "cide" farming (pesticide, herbicide, etc.)
• environment: environmental concerns - water and air quality are good - keep it that way
• environment: protect natural assets (air, water, open space, bluffs, etc.)
• environmental (water and air)
• environmental awareness
• environmental awareness: recycling, resource management, landfill utilization, chemical usage, energy conservation
• environmental concerns
• environmental education
• environmental education issues
• environmental issues
• environmental issues-related to home
• environmental issues/awareness/stewardship/recycling
• environmental issues: environmental stewardship, preservation of natural resources, recycling, water quality
• environmental preservation - both home and farm
• environmental quality (environmental pollution/water quality) - maintain/improve environmental quality--i.e. water, air, etc. requires work with farmers, businesses, public. The planning group thought UWEX could take an educational role.
• environmental stewardship
• environmentalism vs. jobs
• get youth involved in politics and environmental issues
• getting direction on environmental issues
• government/spending/services: get people to clean up their corner of the county because they want to, not because you regulated them to do it
• healthy residents in safe environment
• help promote backyard wildlife
• improve homeowner/community responsibility for appearance, cleanup, maintenance of property
• instill awareness/appreciation of natural resources (i.e. mississippi river) all citizens, particularly youth
• keep environment clean and healthy
• keeping our natural resources, e.g. lakes, streams, parks, clean and accessible
• keeping own property attractive and clean
• land and water management, conservation
• leadership development: lack of positive vision: personal responsibility toward citizenship, environment, community, etc.
• less abuse of environment
• maintain a clean environment
• maintain diverse and healthy natural systems, lakes, rivers, and forests
• maintain environmental quality along with economic growth
• maintaining environment
• meeting family needs: chem. vs environ. friendly (household) products
• meeting family needs: identify personal habits that are wasteful
• money for projects-environmental quality
• more educational programs about environment
• need to protect the environment (wetlands, woodlands, landfills)
• pre-cycling waste: consumers need to make purchase decisions which reduce waste
• preservation of natural resources
• preservation of our natural resources
• preserve natural beauty without adding too much regulation for farmers
• pressures from environmental concerns
• protect habitat for native species (plants & animals)
• protect our county's environment & beauty
• protecting natural resources/areas
• protection of natural resources
• protection of natural resources
• provide educational programs which increase environmental awareness associated with air and water quality
• reduce pesticide application (urban and rural)
• reemphasize the delicacy of the balance between humans and the rest of the environment (land use, erosion, wildlife waste, and each ones ability to survive)
• sustainable use of the land: expand youth programs in land use/environment
• sustainable use of the land: land and backyard gardens
• sustainable use of the land: networks for all conservation groups
• sustainable use of the land: preserve natural beauty
• transplants (those who have moved into the county to retire, etc) have the time and interest in improving the environment
• urban impact-horticulture-nutrients pesticides
• use the school forest
• youth: environmental stewardship

2) Environmental Compliance

• ag issues: proliferation of rules that farmers have to follow now and in the future - streambeds, manure
• ag/ag business: safer pesticide use
• ag: too many regulations
• agriculture clean sweep programs
• agriculture waste & recycling
• better solid waste management
• better solid waste management & recycling
• clean up machinery dumps
• clean up our polluted natural resources
• communities & environment: hazardous waste disposal
• communities & environment: recycling
• community development/land use: an informal gathering of business, government and regulatory leaders (i.e. DNR), scheduled on a twice a year basis to discuss
• relevant issues and promote cooperation
• community input into environmental regulations
• community resource: recycling education
• community: DNR control - too much
• community: enforcement of pollution and recycling laws
• concern about implementing of the air quality/clean air act
• continue support of recycling and offer waste and pesticide disposal plans
• develop much more stringent environmental education and regulation programs especially in the agricultural run-off and water quality areas
• disincentives for clean-up and order
• DNR power, regulations issues
• ease the solid waste disposal problem
• eliminate burning barrels
• encourage recycling
• enhance and protect natural resources/improve water quality
• environment: encourage townships to have garbage pickup
• environment: mandatory recycling - all townships equal
• environment: non point pollution - the need to protect surface and groundwater; general public not aware of need for voluntary controls
• environment: people need to recycle more things to save on our natural resource and pollution; maybe get recycling drives going once a week; go house to house and pick up certain stuff each week
• environment: the Monroe County advisory committee identified land and resource use, increasing environmental regulations and resource conservation as major
• environmental issues
• environment: we must continue to support efforts to keep soil, water, and air clean beyond the minimum standards
• environment: we need tighter restrictions on factories for pollution
• environment: environmental concerns - diversifying; recycling how effective
• environment: environmental concerns - stray voltage
• environment: environmental concerns - water and air quality are good - keep it that way
• environmental awareness: recycling, resource management, landfill utilization, chemical usage, energy conservation
• environmental concerns: managing hazardous waste at home
• environmental concerns: need for more clean sweep programs
• environmental concerns: need for recyclable materials markets
• environmental concerns: need to reduce use of non-recyclable products
• environmental concerns: recycling
• environmental concerns: solid waste management
• environmental education is needed to help individuals understand and follow current regulations, etc.
• environmental issues/awareness/stewardship/recycling
• environmental issues: environmental stewardship, preservation of natural resources, recycling, water quality
• environmental issues: stream bank erosion - why does every construction site have erosion prevention but I see cows eroding streambeds
• environmental regulations
• environmental restrictions
• environmental: waste management
• expand recycling education with regard to youth, local officials, and general public
• farm chemical use-fertilizer, pesticides, etc.
• farmer friendly government regulations
• farmers have too many mandates from agencies, but farmers don't have support to get training
• farming situation - regulations, environmental, government
• find more ways to utilize recyclable material, i.e. trash
• forest crop laws need changing as is the case with loggers; most rules are way behind the times and meant for a different day and age; federal or state forests should pay their own way and make a profit and not lose money
• government (federal, DNR, etc.) in agriculture - more or less regulation, mandates, cost sharing
• government - increased government regulations/red tape/paperwork as an increased cost of doing business
• government - too much government; problem - looking to government to solve problems - solution
• government regulations
• government/spending/services: get people to clean up their corner of the county because they want to, not because you regulated them to do it
• government/spending/services: try and avoid expensive regulations that don't last, like the septic mounds
• ground water quality
• groundwater education
• growth/urban sprawl: land development--residential-industrial vs. natural state
• guidelines for controlling wildlife
• have universal recycling policies and more emphasis on recycling
• hazardous waste
• hazardous waste collection
• hazardous waste disposal (clean sweep)
• helping businesses cope with changing regulations
• housing: hazardous wastes, indoor air quality, lead paint, etc.
• how do we respond to the impacts of ozone control? Pollution in Chicago and Indiana force ozone controls in Kewaunee county jacking up local gas prices; is this fair? How can our local gas retailers compete?
• impact of regulations to farmers/cost
• improve management of & continue conservation of surface and ground water, manure nutrients, soil, less pesticides
• improving water and air quality
• increase government regulations of environment
• increase recycling
• increase water and air quality control
• industry and air pollution issues
• keep current water quality and waste management programs going
• landfill location
• landfill-recycling
• leaking underground tanks
• local government operations - burdensome law/regulations
• maintain clean air & water standard
• managing society's wastes
• mandatory soil and water conservation
• meeting family needs: recycling education
• more access to recycling centers
• natural resource development - solid waste disposal and recycling
• natural resources management: waste disposal and recycling: proper waste disposal
• natural resources management: waste disposal and recycling: recycling - all aspects
• natural resources management: waste disposal and recycling: rural junk pile cleanup (old machinery, wire rolls, cars, etc.)
• natural resources management: waste disposal and recycling: rural recycling and city recycling
• need for curbside recycling
• need less government control (DNR, regulations, price control)
• need to incinerate solid waste
• need to ship not waste excess forage
• not becoming too regulated by DNR-army corps, etc.
• other issues: litter control
• over regulation
• pollution
• pollution reduction air/ground/water
• preserve wildlife-restrictions on poaching
• problems. either continue as is or give up the farm; too many regulations
• proper (safe) way to dispose of garbage
• protect and preserve the environment by promoting low-impact recreation, reducing chemical impacts, monitoring and enforcing laws regarding pollutants that have a negative effect on resources
• recycling
• recycling and waste management
• recycling and waste reduction - continue to encourage proper recycling/awareness. Encourage purchase of recycled products - public and businesses. The group thought UWEX could take an educational role.
• recycling education/markets for recyclable
• recycling issues
• recycling-solid waste
• recycling; the town boards need education
• regulations affecting agriculture
• regulations affecting agriculture
• residential waste management
• septic pumping and treatment
• solid waste disposal
• solid waste disposal needs to be addressed
• solid waste/recycling education program
• solid wastes-reduce/recycle/reuse
• superior environmentalists-they have control of all local landfills and some septic waste companies
• teach recycling
• waste management-hazardous waste, environmental auditing
• waste management/recycling
• water quality/environmental regulations
• water quality: non-point pollution control
• wetlands issues
• what are we doing about pollution problems, air and water quality and Illinois coming into compliance with EPA rules

3) Land Use Planning

• a land use plan in each township which anticipates the employment and housing needs of the county and protects the environment
• absentee land-ownership has a negative impact on agriculture
• agri-tourism
• agriculture & rural areas: organic planning
• agriculture land abuse
• attract some other segment of economy besides timber production and tourism
• availability of public lands
• better use of natural resources
• community development/land use: a good land use and zoning program to keep Shawano county looking clean and organized
• concentrate on bringing in clean industries that pay good wages
• craft/expand environmentally friendly transportation system; navigable road system
• develop a model set of ordinances (tourism, cultural, environmental, historic) and a set of restrictions (zoning) so we can develop cohesiveness to the Hayward identity, and advocate implementation of the county wide land use plan if tourism friendly
• development: alleviate the eyesores around the county, including old buildings, unkempt property and junkyards/land dumps
• economic and civic planning for growth in recreation, tourism, and mining
• ecosystem management planning/policy
• environment: environment that has clean air and water that can provide for sports and recreational needs
• environment: keep the number of cars down a little for environmental reasons
• environment: the Monroe County advisory committee identified land and resource use, increasing environmental regulations and resource conservation as major
• environmental issues
• environmental: land use
• expanded areas of wilderness
• groundwater quality issues
• growing agriculture base in the county especially animal agriculture by protecting agriculture areas in the county
• growing industrial base--cities will want to grow and the growth needs to stay in their areas
• growth versus environmental protection
• hazardous waste management/collection
• how to balance county agriculture base against community industrial growth and maintaining our natural environment to attract tourism
• impacts of public/private resource use e.g. Wolf River, Lake Winnebago, recreation trail, land employees
• land compatibility-uses
• monitor rural development to maintain natural resources/conservation
• natural resource development - protecting the environment (water, wildlife, forests, air, soil) from pollution
• natural resource management: increased population
• natural resource management: management of natural resources
• natural resource management: policies regarding natural resource management
• natural resource management: protecting our natural resources
• natural resource management: scarcity of natural resources-population increase
• natural resource/environmental protection - use resources properly. Maintain quality of county's forest, lakes and streams. Water quality. Air pollution.
• natural resources education/management
• natural resources management: conservation of resources: conservation of resources
• natural resources need to be preserved
• need to preserve farmland, woodlands, wetlands
• park development and expanded beautification of cities and adjacent areas
• planned economic development that will consider the quality of life, natural resources, tourism/recreation industry and will help attract new business and job opportunities
• possible loss of 10 square miles of wood county land to hardwood range. Not only will we lose the land but the noise pollution will be terrible.
• protect the environment through careful management and development
• weighing use of resources with their protection (ex. zoning)

4) Industrial/Commercial/Tourism

• address agricultural environment concerns
• attract new businesses but maintain quality of life
• attract some other segment of economy besides timber production and tourism
• balance between industry and environmental, stress on environment
• balancing rise in tourism with environmental resources
• biotechnology
• biotechnology applications
• build the industrial and agribusiness sectors through economic development planning and education
• business-balancing environmental and business issues
• clean and attractive industries
• commitment from large resource users to the communities
• concentrate on bringing in clean industries that pay good wages
• development of shoulder seasons through target marketing and as a result of DNR decisions
• economic base: clean industries for future generations
• economic development - provide new industry
• environment: environmental concerns - manufacturers responsibility
• environmental mandates facing business and agriculture
• environmental regulations restrict the development/expansion of processing plants
• environmentally sound business & industrial development
• expanded areas of wilderness
• growing agriculture base in the county especially animal agriculture by protecting agriculture areas in the county
• improve wildlife management (geese, deer)
• industrial development
• industry and air pollution issues
• industry and the environment
• industry/business: a strong balanced economy taking advantage of the most basic resources
• industry/business: create a pro-business climate
• jobs/bringing in new businesses - home-based as well as traditional - real (well paying, good benefit) jobs; what will our economic base in 5 years, 10 years [be]
• jobs/economic development/business development - incentives for new, clean industries to locate or expand in the county. Job creation. Small business management assistance. Jobs to allow people to stay in the county.
• large industries need to examine impact on environment
• maintain remote recreational opportunities
• manufacturing
• manufacturing process to convert recyclable materials to marketable products
• market for recyclable
• more industry with strict environmental standards
• natural resource management: recreation and resource use
• natural resources management: conservation of resources: fisheries of Yellowstone/Lake Joy, etc.
• need to increase manufacturing jobs-higher pay
• park development and expanded beautification of cities and adjacent areas
• planned economic development that will consider the quality of life, natural resources, tourism/recreation industry and will help attract new business and job opportunities
• pro-active effort at attracting industries that are environmentally compatible and higher tech, consequently higher paying jobs
• product safety
• promote use of natural resources (fish, hunting, timber) without harming environment
• protect and preserve the environment by promoting low-impact recreation, reducing chemical impacts, monitoring and enforcing laws regarding pollutants that have a negative effect on resources
• provide assistance regarding environmental regulations on business and agriculture
• small business: attract more small (light) industry to Trempealeau County to diversify our economic base
• support environmental education opportunities for all age groups
• sustaining economics while protecting environment
• target specific industries for development and establish a small business loan fund
• tourism and natural resources: enlarge Door County state parks and develop park management plans to preserve natural resources
• tourism and natural resources: promote catch and release program for sports fishing
• tourism development/promotion
• tourism: money in tourism; tourism revenues are relatively low compared to other Wisconsin counties; capitalizing on the natural attributes Trempealeau County has to offer (i.e. the tourism potential)
• use forestry to attract tourism
• Washburn County more aware of park service recreational and educational opportunities
• water quality: restoration of the upper fox as a recreational corridor
• wildlife management/habitat

5) Ag/Ag Business

• a profitable and viable agriculture with minimal impacts to the soil and water resources
• absentee land-ownership has a negative impact on agriculture
• ag issues: proliferation of rules that farmers have to follow now and in the future - streambeds, manure
• ag/ag business: safer pesticide use
• ag: too many regulations
• agri-tourism
• agricultural issues: sustainable alternative farming: support for sustainable alternative agriculture
• agricultural issues: sustainable alternative farming: the future of agriculture and our farms is a major concern
• agriculture & rural areas: organic planning
• agriculture & rural areas: soil and water quality
• agriculture and environment
• agriculture clean sweep programs
• agriculture land abuse
• agriculture profitability education incorporates good business and personal management skills, safety, and environmental protection
• agriculture waste & recycling
• agriculture/business/economic development: bring the benefits and responsibilities of farm life before the general public using the media
• agriculture/business/economic development: help farmers switch from high input farming to low input farming
• agriculture/business/economic development: more work done for bio logic farming
• agriculture: safe and adequate food supply
• animal waste
• backyard farmers
• biotechnology
• biotechnology applications
• build the industrial and agribusiness sectors through economic development planning and education
• business-balancing environmental and business issues
• canada thistles--removal
• commitment from large resource users to the communities
• convince private landowners to adopt good land management/forestry practices by demonstrating the monetary benefit
• cranberry production-expansion-wetland concerns
• educate area farmers re: sustainable agriculture-rotational grazing
• encourage farmers to keep up with new and environmentally sound practices
• environment: cleaner environment - manure restrictions with government assistance
• environment: environmental concerns - sustainable and low "cide" farming (pesticide, herbicide, etc.)
• environmental issues: ag environmental issues
• environmental mandates facing business and agriculture
• environmentalists impact on farming
• expanding/improving fisheries in the area
• farm chemical use-fertilizer, pesticides, etc.
• farmer friendly government regulations
• farmers have too many mandates from agencies, but farmers don't have support to get training
• farming situation - regulations, environmental, government
• farming: natural resources and environmental issues
• farmlands--under conservation programs more restrictive
• genetic engineering/biotechnology issues
• government (federal, DNR, etc.) in agriculture - more or less regulation, mandates, cost sharing
• groundwater quality issues
• health and safety issues of farm wells
• how to balance county agriculture base against community industrial growth and maintaining our natural environment to attract tourism
• impact of regulations to farmers/cost
• improve the profitability and sustainability of our local dairy industry: improved understanding of identified issues related to milk pricing and policy, financial and farm business management, dairy herd management, agronomic management, facilities.
• improved manure management and chemical application practices
• integrated pest management
• integrated pest management
• intensive rotational grazing
• long-term impact of BGH use
• look at alternative agriculture to include the expansion of organic farming, use of clean resources for more food production
• low input/sustainable agriculture issues
• maintain a high level of environmental quality, including surface and ground waters and air quality, through environmentally sound and responsible agricultural practices
• maintain viability of Sauk County agriculture: chem. vs environ. friendly (outside) products
• manure management issues
• manure management, run-off, crediting nutrients
• manure/animal waste issues
• natural resources management: conservation of resources: growing division between farmers and environmental concerns - wetlands/property rights/resources available
• natural resources management: conservation of resources: manure management
• need a county ordinance for ag shoreland management
• need for a safe food supply
• non point pollution (lake, river, farm)
• nutrient and pesticide management
• nutrient and pesticide management and water quality
• nutrient pest management
• organic farming for higher profit
• organic farming/gardening
• organic production methods
• pesticide and worker protection standards-training
• pesticide pr
• pesticide/herbicide use
• presentation of environmentally safe farming practices
• preservation of farm natural resources
• preserve natural beauty without adding too much regulation for farmers
• provide assistance regarding environmental regulations on business and agriculture
• reduce number of pesticides used on the land
• reduce pesticide application (urban and rural)
• regulations affecting agriculture
• regulations affecting agriculture
• soil erosion
• soil erosion, run-off
• stronger control on ag chemicals
• sustaining economics while protecting environment
• water quality (fertilizer and sprays--rural and urban)
• water quality issues; water quality (will we have "quality" water--more research of herbicides and pesticides)
• water quality-agriculture
• water quality: concern over contamination of ground and surface water from chemicals
• water quality: erosion and sedimentation control
• water quality: erosion problems; alternative farming practices
• what to do with conservation reserve program (CRP) land

6) Water Quality

• a profitable and viable agriculture with minimal impacts to the soil and water resources
• agriculture & rural areas: soil and water quality
• clean water-core of natural resources; lake water quality, drinking water
• commitment from large resource users to the communities
• environment: non point pollution - the need to protect surface and groundwater; general public not aware of need for voluntary controls
• environmental issues: environmental stewardship, preservation of natural resources, recycling, water quality
• environmental issues: Lake Marinuka
• environmental issues: streambank erosion - why does every construction site have erosion prevention but I see cows eroding streambeds
• environmental: water quality (agricultural & urban impacts)
• ground and surface water quality
• ground and surface water quality
• ground water quality
• groundwater education
• groundwater education, drinking water education
• groundwater quality
• health and safety issues of farm wells
• improved manure management and chemical application practices
• improving water and air quality
• keeping our natural resources, e.g. lakes, streams, parks, clean and accessible
• mining concerns; expansion and development; water quality
• non point pollution (lake, river, farm)
• nutrient and pesticide management and water quality
• sustainable use of the land: water quality issues educating farmers
• water and groundwater quality and quantity
• water quality (fertilizer and sprays--rural and urban)
• water quality issues; water quality (will we have "quality" water--more research of herbicides and pesticides)
• water quality-agriculture
• water quality/environmental regulations
• water quality: concern over contamination of ground and surface water from chemicals
• water quality: erosion and sedimentation control
• water quality: erosion problems; alternative farming practices
• water quality: non-point pollution control
• water quality: restoration of the upper fox as a recreational corridor
• water use conflicts

7) Forests/Mines

• better logging practice (environmental)
• better use of wood resources
• concerns over county forest management, forest management education, concern over cutting and stumpage sale practices
• convince private landowners to adopt good land management/forestry practices by demonstrating the monetary benefit
• economic and civic planning for growth in recreation, tourism, and mining
• forest crop laws need changing as is the case with loggers; most rules are way behind the times and meant for a different day and age; federal or state forests should pay their own way and make a profit and not lose money
• forest/woodlot issues
• forestry management
• lack of reforestation and beautification (storm)
• mining concerns; expansion and development; water quality
• mining impact: effects of possible mining
• mining, gas and oil exploration may be considered with respect to the environment
• possible loss of 10 square miles of wood county land to hardwood range. not only will we lose the land but the noise pollution will be terrible.
• promote use of natural resources (fish, hunting, timber) without harming environment
• provide landowners with information about forestry management and related environmental concerns
• reduce over logging & improper logging
• restoring low productivity land, increase quality not quantity of timber through management
• sustainable use of the land: expand timber usage
• tree loss (plant a tree for every one removed)
• use forestry to attract tourism
• use the school forest
• use wood locally-management for timber
• woodland management

8) Energy

• determine cleanest and most effective method of heating homes
• develop alternate energy usage
• development of alternative fuels (geothermal, solar, wind, corn, garbage/waste)
• energy conservation
• environment: gasohol plant or solid waste incinerator to produce electricity
• environmental awareness: recycling, resource management, landfill utilization, chemical usage, energy conservation
• environmental concerns: alternative energy sources
• the nuclear plant will probably close due to age and storage limitations; how will this be handled?