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8/7/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a field day on Cover Crops & Drones at Heeg Farms, Inc. located at 9577 County Highway V in Marshfield, WI.

A free lunch catered by Smith Bros. Meats will follow at noon.  RSVP is required for lunch.  Please RSVP to our office at (715) 421-8475, via email at landcons@woodcountywi.gov or via text at (715) 712-6664.

See flyer for additional information.

4/8/2026

See attached slideshow from the Wood County Poster Contest 2026.

2/23/2026
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 23-27, 2026.  Invasive species are plants or animals found outside their natural range whose introduction is likely to cause economic and environmental ...
12/23/2025

The Central Wisconsin Farm Profitability Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Blue Heron Brew Pub (108 W. 9th Street) in Marshfield, WI.  Free lunch provided. RSVP IS REQUIRED BY JANUARY 20TH by either calling (715) 421-8475 or emailing landcons@woodcountywi.gov.

Sponsored by Wood County Land & Water Conservation.

See flyer for more details.

8/27/2025

Albert Acres' Demo Trials Field Day on October 7th at 10 a.m. at 2934 Circle Road, Junction City, WI 54443. Co-hosted by EPPIC and Wood Co. Land & Water Conservation. Free lunch will be provided with RSVP required by 10/1/25 by calling (715) 421-8475 or emailing landcons@woodcountywi.gov. See flyer for further details.

Featured trials include interseeded cover crops in skip-row planted corn, new cover crop species, and soil health best management practices.

Office Information

Land & Water Conservation Department
111 W Jackson St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Wood County River Block Building (Map)
2nd Floor
Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm M-F
Phone: (715) 421-8475
Cell Phone: (715) 712-6664

Our Mission

The Land & Water Conservation Department (LWCD) seeks to find solutions to land and water resource problems under the supervision of the publicly-elected Conservation, Education and Economic Development (CEED) Committee. This committee of the Wood County Board provides the LWCD with leadership, support and advice.

The LWCD provides educational, technical, conservation planning, and cost-share assistance to landowners, farmers, and units of government to help solve erosion and water quality problems. The LWCD also administers the Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program, Wood County Animal Waste and Manure Management Ordinance, Wood County Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance, the Farmland Preservation Program, and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. The LWCD is a major reference for a variety of other state and local programs as well.

Staff

Shane Wucherpfennig, County Conservationist
shane.wucherpfennig@woodcountywi.gov

Kyle Andreae, Engineering Technician
Land & Water Resource Management Program
Animal Waste Storage Ordinance
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
MDV/Phosphorus Credit Contact
kyle.andreae@woodcountywi.gov

Rodney Mayer, Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program
Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance
rodney.mayer@woodcountywi.gov

Emily Salvinski, Conservation Specialist
Nutrient Management
Conservation Planning
Database Management
emily.salvinski@woodcountywi.gov

Kendra Wilhelm, Conservation Specialist
Nutrient Management
Conservation Planning
Invasive Species
No-till Drill Rental
Environmental Education Program
kendra.wilhelm@woodcountywi.gov

Barb Peeters, Conservation Administrative Specialist
Tree & Shrub Sale
Grass, Wildflower & Seed Sale
barb.peeters@woodcountywi.gov