Land Resources
Legal Notice - Chapter 275 - Shoreland, Wetland & Floodplain Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Published on March 2, 2023 & March 9, 2023
Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 275 - Shoreland, Wetland & Floodplain Zoning - Land Use & Planning Committee Meeting on 03/16/2023
Wisconsin Counties - February 2023 Issue - Building Resilient Landscapes for the Future
New Info - Stormwater Maintenance
New Info - Native Shorelines
Provides Land & Water Conservation Assistance and Land Use Permitting Services
The Division strives to protect and improve land and water resources and provide a thoughtfully planned future by:
- Providing exceptional customer service through technical and professional expertise.
- Implementing local and state laws as a well governed and administered county.
- Providing education and administering programs to help accomplish the proper management of our natural resources for an improved quality of life.
- Guiding agricultural businesses to ensure sustainable and economically viable farmland.
- Engaging the public through conservation programs that provide for the stewardship of our natural resources.
- Advancing the County's strategic goals & initiatives through collaborative planning.
The Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) Search and Reporting Application provides information about the POWTS installed in Washington County and a method for licensed plumbers to file pumping/inspection reports electronically.
Our Land & Water Conservation assistance and Land Use permitting services are categorized below by specific clientele.