General:

The Land and Water Conservation Department is responsible for promoting, protecting and enhancing the land and waters of Sawyer County. In conjunction with Federal, State and County agencies and programs; the department has initiated a tree planting program, a lakes information database, designed and implemented erosion control practices, and administers the Wildlife Damage and Farmland Preservation Programs. The Department provides educational information to lake associations, schools and other interested organizations as requested. The Department also maintains County owned dams and all County parks.

Department Staff:

Dale Olson	County Conservationist	(715) 638-3259
Tim Seidl	Conservation Technician	(715) 638-3291
Kelly Nechuta	Land & Water Secretary	(715) 638-3266
Kristy Maki	Aquatic Invasive Species Coodinator	(715) 638-3287

 Trees will continue to be available for order until sold out; please call 715-634-6463 for availability before mailing your order.

Paper Birch                               http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=BETPAP

Northern Red Oak  SOLD OUT   http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=QUERUB

Ninebark                                   http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=PHYOPU

Witchhazel  SOLD OUT             http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=HAMVIR

Nannyberry  SOLD OUT             http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=VIBLEN

Black Cherry SOLD OUT            http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=PRUSER

Rugosa Rose (Few remaining)   http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=RORU&photoID=roru_003_ahp.tif

White Pine     SOLD OUT            http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=PINSTR

Balsam Fir                                http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=ABIBAL

Black Hills (White) Spruce          http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=PICGLA