Department Head: Keith Lane
Address: 150 W. Alona Lane
Lancaster, WI 53813
Phone: (608) 723-6080
Fax: No fax machine
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Mon – Thu)
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Fri)
Committee: Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning
Grant County Legislators
Conservation
Grant County Tree Sale
Each year Grant County hosts a tree sale for the landowners in and around Grant County. By holding the tree sale we are able to purchase the trees in bulk, but offer the trees in smaller amounts to those who wish to add a few trees to the landscape. This year if you would be interested in purchasing tree tubes and staking, please email Annette at annette.lolwing@wi.nacdnet.net Please put tree tubes in the subject line.
If you have any questions, please call (608) 723-6080, or email Conservation@co.grant.wi.gov.
TREE and SHRUB SALE 2026
To be put on next year’s mailing list
Tree Sale Mailing List: annette.lolwing@wi.nacdnet.net
Put “Tree Sale Mailing List” in the subject line. Include your name and physical mailing address in the email and we will mail you out an order form in early winter.
Farmland Preservation Program
The Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) is designed to help preserve farmland through local planning and zoning, promote soil and water conservation and provide tax relief to participating landowners
Landowners qualify if their land is in an exclusively agriculture zoning district or if they sign an agreement to user their land exclusively for agricultural purposes.
County Cost Share Program
The County Board approves funding each year for county cost sharing.
The funding is available to cost share on all conservation practices included in the County Cost Share Policy (Listed Below). Due to the small amount of cost share available, the LWCC has set a 75% up to $5000 limit on practices. The CSZC has set high, medium and low priority on each practice and evaluates this list yearly. The priorities are also used to assist NRCS on setting priorities in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. (EQIP).
Soil & Water resource Management (SWRM) Cost Share Program
Each year DATCP allocates a certain amount of funds to provide cost sharing in Grant County. Since the dollar amount of the grant is relatively small in comparison to the amount of cost share requests, the CSZC has set a limit of 70% cost sharing up to $13,500. If the estimate cost is over $13,500, the individual may request additional funds from the previously mentioned County Cost Share Program. Cost sharing is available for a variety of the traditional conservation practices used in Grant County.
Chapter 90: Animal Waste Storage & Nutrient Utilization Ordinance
Animal waste storage and nutrient utilization is regulated through Chapter 90 of the grant County Code of Ordinances. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the location, design, construction, installation, alteration, closure and the utilization of the animal waste from these facilities in order to prevent water pollution and protect the water resources of Grant County. A permit is required before any construction activity takes place. Each application for a permit under the Ordinance shall include a complete set of detailed construction plans and a Nutrient Management Plan. Applications are reviewed by the Grant County CSZD to ensure compliance with NRCS standards and specifications.
Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program
Wisconsin has a program that assists farmers when wildlife damages their agricultural crops. The Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program (WDACP) provides damage prevention assistance and partial compensation to farmers when wild deer, bear, geese, and turkeys damage their agricultural crops. Wildlife managers issue agricultural damage shooting permits to farmers for removal of deer (and occasionally bear, geese, and turkeys) that cause damage.
Nutrient Management Program
The statewide agricultural performance standards (SAPS) state that every producer that applies chemical or biological fertilizer must develop and maintain a nutrient management plan by 2008. In an effort to help the landowners of Grant County meet the SAPS, the Grant County Conservation, Sanitation, and Zoning Department has developed a program where farmers can learn to write their own plan. It is a 4 session training course, where you learn the proper way to sample your soils, find out about the nutrient crediting and UW Recommendations and learn the ins and outs of the SNAP Plus computer program, used to write your plan.
Sanitation
sanitation@co.grant.wi.gov
- 3 Year POWTS Maintenance
- 3 Year Maintenance Process
- 2025 Spring Maint List
- Service Provider and Permit Processing
- 2025 POWTS Service Provider List
- Sanitary Permit Process
- Complaint Form
Zoning
PERMITS - For assistance in filling out the applications please contact our office at 608-723-6080 or Email us at
Zoning@co.grant.wi.gov
Check out the Zoning Permit Application Process, to determine if your project needs a permit and what type. Check out Zoning Permit Application Process
Applications And Permits
Ordinances
- Comprehesive Plan Ordinance - 282
- Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 3
- Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance - 290
- Mobile Tower Siting Ordinance - Chapter 69
- Non Metallic Mining Ordinance - Chapter 180 Fee Schedule
- Wind Energy Siting Ordinance - Chapter 70
- Subdivision of Land Ordinance - 305
- Shoreland Zoning Ordinance - 316
ORDINANCES APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING TOWNS
Boscobel
Clifton
Ellenboro
Fennimore
Harrison
Hickory Grove
Jamestown
Liberty
Lima
Millville
Mt. Hope
Mt. Ida
Muscoda
Paris
Potosi
South Lancaster
Watterstown
Wingville
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program(EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program offered through the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. It supports production agriculture and environmental quality as compatible goals. Through EQIP, farmers may receive financial and technical help with structural and management conservation practices on agricultural land.
Land & Water Resource Management Plan
Every citizen benefits from the protection and sustainable use of our natural resources. As standing committees to county boards, CSZC are the primary local delivery system of natural resource programs. County committees and departments are the public’s vital link with local landowners to promote the implementation of conservation practices and achieve greater environmental stewardship of the land.
Wisconsin Act 27 includes provisions for CSZC to develop county Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) plans. County LWRM plans are envisioned to be a local action or implementation plan with emphasis on program integration. The planning process will provide a more efficient and effective means to address resource issues, meet state standards, and more effectively leverage local, state, and federal resources.
Conservation Partners
Natural Resource Conservation Service
(For Conservation issues only )
Matt Miller, District Conservationist
150 W Alona Ln. Lancaster, WI 53813
608-723-6377 #3
Email: matthew.miller2@usda.gov
University of Wisconsin-Extension
Phone: 608-723-2125
Department of Natural Resources
DNR Spills Hotline 800-943-0003
Game Wardens:
Malachi Schmitz
Phone:(608) 485-3730
Forester
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
5350 Highway 133 E, Boscobel, WI 53805
Phone: 608-963-8130
Department of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Farm Service Agency
Emily Schildgen, County Executive Director
150 W Alona Lane Lancaster, WI 53813
608-723-6377 #8095
Email: Emily.Schildgen@usda.gov
Forms and Documents
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11-12-14-Chapter-180-Non-Metallic-Mining-Ordinance-2014.pdf
application/pdf11-12-14-Chapter-180-Non-Metallic-Mining-Ordinance-2014.pdf 246 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-07-15 July 15, 2025 |
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2023-Sanitation-Fee-Schedule.pdf
application/pdf2023-Sanitation-Fee-Schedule.pdf 146.45 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-24 October 24, 2025 |
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Application-for-Variance.pdf
application/pdfApplication-for-Variance.pdf 303.99 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-23 October 23, 2025 |
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Application-for-Zoning-District-Comp_-Plan-Map-Amendment.pdf
application/pdfApplication-for-Zoning-District-Comp_-Plan-Map-Amendment.pdf 735.75 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-23 October 23, 2025 |
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Comprehensive-Zoning-Ordinance-Amended-5-16-2023.pdf
application/pdfComprehensive-Zoning-Ordinance-Amended-5-16-2023.pdf 1.44 MB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-23 October 23, 2025 |
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CUP-Application.pdf
application/pdfCUP-Application.pdf 733.51 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-24 October 24, 2025 |
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Floodplain-Permit-2023.pdf
application/pdfFloodplain-Permit-2023.pdf 342.9 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-24 October 24, 2025 |
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Grant-County-Mobile-Tower-Siting-Ordinance-11-13-18.pdf
application/pdfGrant-County-Mobile-Tower-Siting-Ordinance-11-13-18.pdf 72.71 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-23 October 23, 2025 |
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GRANT-COUNTY-SHORELAND-ZONING-ORDINANCE-2-19-19.pdf
application/pdfGRANT-COUNTY-SHORELAND-ZONING-ORDINANCE-2-19-19.pdf 261.45 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-23 October 23, 2025 |
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Grant-County-Wind-Energy-Siting-Ordinance-11-13-2018.pdf
application/pdfGrant-County-Wind-Energy-Siting-Ordinance-11-13-2018.pdf 133.95 KB 2025-10-29 October 29, 2025 2025-10-23 October 23, 2025 |
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