Land and Water Conservation Department
P.O. Box 287 Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: 608-339-4268
FAX: 608-339-4504
Improving, protecting, and investing in the natural resources of Adams County
Land and Water Conservation Department Staff
Reesa Evans..........Lake Specialist......................... 608 339 4275
Chris Murphy.........County Conservationist............ 608 339 4269
Ron Pufall...............Conservation Clerk.................... 608 339 4268 Ron.Pufall@co.adams.wi.us
Chuck Sibilsky.......Resource Conservationist........608 339 4517
Land and Water Conservation Committee Members
Joe Stuchlak..................Chair.............................608 584 5477
Terry James...................Vice Chair....................715 325 3737
Kevin Bork............................................................608 584 5845
Diane England.....................................................608 254 8471
Mike Keckeisen.................................................. 608 339 0270
Glenn Licitar ........................................................608 254 2952
Barb Morgan....................................................... 608 339 6421
For information, click on the following topics:
Current Events:
Land and Water Resources Management Plan - Document containing watershed management plans with long-term goals and action items to conserve water quality and focus on severe soil erosion problems.
2012 Plan of Operation - Document with annual goals and action items to provide guidance for the Land and Water Conservation Department.
2011 Annual Report - Document summarizing accomplishments for the year.
Animal Waste Management Ordinance - Document for regulating animal waste storage facilities and utilization of animal wastes as nutrients to plants in order to prevent water pollution and spread of diseases.
Stormwater Runoff Ordinance - Document for regulating stormwater runoff in order to prevent water pollution from erosion and unfiltered stormwater.
Natural Resources Manual - Technical documents and standards to assist with implimentation of Stormwater Runoff Ordinance
Annual Tree/ Shrub Sale and Tree Planter Rental - Description of trees for sale, tree order form and method for tree planter rental.View and print order and payment information.
Natural Resources Funding Opportunities- Description of programs available for landowner financial assistance to install conservation projects and relief of wildlife damage to crops.
Youth Education Program - Details about the Envirothon Team and the County sponsored Speech and Poster Contest.
Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program - Link to view data and details of County-wide stream water quality monitoring program.
Lakes Program - Data and management plans for individual lakes; details of Volunteer Citizen Lake Water Quality and Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring activities.
Coming Soon!!
Link for monitoring lake levels,and documents describing inspections, operations and maintenance for Adams County- owned dams. (Arrowhead, Sherwood, Comelot, Cottonville, Easton, McGinnis, Peppermill, and Fawn.
