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.