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Mission Statement
It is our mission to work with our community to improve land and water management practices to improve and preserve Ozaukee County's natural resources for generations to come.
Due to the Governor’s order our office is closed until April 24th.
For immediate assistance the following staff can be reached:
Sanitation & Zoning:
Ed Pfister 262-689-9441 epfister@co.ozaukee.wi.us
Barry Sullivan 262-689-7478 bsullivan@co.ozaukee.wi.us
Land & Water Programs:
Conservation practices, Trees, Native Plants, Clean Sweep, Farmland Preservation
Andy Holschbach 262-689-9438 aholschbach@co.ozaukee.wi.us
Jeff Bell 262-483-2675
Geoff Schramm 262-284-8315 gschramm@co.ozaukee.wi.us
The Ozaukee County Land and Water Management Dept. held its annual poster contest this past Fall/Winter. The theme was "Where would we Bee without pollinators"
It was an exciting event with participating students from Wilson Elementary School - Mequon and Cedarburg High School winning trophies for the Ozaukee County Judging, WI Southeast Area Judging and Wisconsin Judging.
Congratulations to all winners and participants!
020 Ozaukee County Clean Sweep Program
Saturday, May 9, 2020
The 2020 Ozaukee County Clean Sweep is an opportunity for residents, agricultural producers, and some businesses to properly dispose of hazardous waste, used tires, electronics, and appliances. The Land and Water Management Department is sponsoring this Clean Sweep program, partnering with the Ozaukee County Highway Department, Veolia Environmental Services, and Refrigerant Depot, LLC.
The drive-through collection makes this program simple and efficient for everyone.
A $20.00 registration fee per vehicle is required for hazardous waste only. Registration is not necessary for used tires and electronics/appliances, but disposal fees apply to tires and some electronics. Fees must be paid when the items are dropped off.
Click on the links below for more information
General Information/Register Online & Pay with Credit Card
$20.00 per vehicle fee
Printable Registration & Pay with Check
$20.00 per vehicle fee
Accepted Hazardous Waste Items/Items We WILL NOT Accept
Household & Agricultural Chemicals & Materials
Used Tires
Registration is Not Necessary/Disposal Fees Apply
Electronics/Appliances
Registration is Not Necessary/Disposal Fees Apply to Some Items
Very Small Quantity Generator Businesses (VSQG)
Register with Veolia/Veolia Will Calculate Cost
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Fall cover crop planting
A good first step to improving soil health is to make cover crops an integral part of a cropping system. Establishing cover crops can improve soil health, as they help develop an environment that sustains and nourishes plants, soil microbes and beneficial insects. A good goal is to have a mix which contains a grass, legume and a forb. Remember a diverse mixture of cover crops may improve soil health, soil function, reduces costs and could increase profitability. Four basic principles to improve soil health are:
1. Keep the soil covered as much as possible
2. Keep plants growing throughout most of the year to feed the soil
3. Manage soils more by disturbing them less
4. Use plant diversity to increase diversity in the soil
Now would be a good time to think about planting a Fall cover crop after winter wheat; soybean and corn silage harvest. Contact the Ozaukee County Land and Water to see if your farm fields are eligible for cost share funds to try out this conservation practice. The phone number is 262 284 8313.
Below are a few pictures of cover crops interseeded into corn this past July.
2018 Ozaukee Dirt Newsletter
Quick Links to Information
Cooperative Programs
Discover more specific information about various cooperative programs.
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Cost Share Programs
Read about various national and federal programs aimed at helping land owners, conservation, and wildlife management. Link to page
Regulatory Programs
Browse through the regulatory programs offered by the land and water management department. Link to page
Contractor List (Plumbers)
Friends of the Cedarburg Bog
The Cedarburg Bog was designated a State Natural Area in 1952: it was the second property in the state added to this program. It is currently owned primarily by the DNR and the University of Wisconsin, with some private inholdings.
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Non-Metallic Mining
Find basic permits, regulatory plans, and basic information about non-metallic mining here. Link to page
Shoreline Stability
View information on shoreline stability, erosion, and find helpful resources.
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Ulao Creek
Flood Protection
Learn how to take action in protecting your family, property, and self from floods.
Shoreland Zoning Permit Application
permit applications
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