"Our mission is to optimize opportunities for sustainable economic growth, healthy communities and a healthy environment in the Town and Country RC&D area through the support and coordination of our region's agencies, municipalities and organizations."

 

 

333.E..Washington.Street,.Suite.3500
West Bend, WI 53095-2003
262/335-4855  Fax 262/335-6997

 

Town and Country Resource
Conservation and Development, Inc

 

 

Clean Water and Healthy Food for Our Region


The Town and Country RC&D Vision Team has chosen this theme to be our guide
as we develop our plans for the coming years.
We welcome partner organizations, and volunteers who share our vision
and want to help us accomplish these tasks.

 

 

Going Green - Sustainable Communities and Farms

We will host the Wisconsin Association of RC&Ds 2008 Annual Meeting

Save the Date: Sept 11-12 at Olympia Resort and Conference Center, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Highlights will include the opportunities and efforts in our area to promote eco-municipalities, fresh local food, clean water, and renewable energy.
The program will feature a keynote address on Climate Change and how it is affecting Wisconsin now and in the future.

Sponsorship Information

Co-sponsor/Partner information

Water Projects

 

Healthy Food

 

WaterStar Community Program

Check out the Waterstar BlogSpot to see the latest on this new program being developed to encourage and reward communities who go above and beyond to protect their local waters.

Communities Pass Lawn Fertilizer Ordinances

The Water issue team has been working with communities to protect our local lakes and streams

Regional Water Supply Plan Update

Town and Country RC&D is participating on the Plan Advisory Committee which is developing recommendations for communities in our area to better coordinate their use and protection of our ground and surface water resources .    www.sewrpc.org

Waukesha Water Challenge

Over 200 families in water challenged Waukesha are competing for a $500 prize and free water for a year, courtesy of the Waukesha Water Utility

WaterWise in Waukesha

120 people came to Carroll College hear about Global Climate Change impacts on Wisconsin, Saving the Great Lakes, and conserving water at home and in your community. Town and Country co-sponsors this annual event.

 

 

Farm Fresh Atlas now available Online

Here's a way you can support our local economy, support farmers who have pledged to make clean water a priority on their land, and provide your family with fresh, nutritious food. This guide will help you locate farmers and farmers markets in your community.

A Consumer’s Guide to Grassfed Beef

Find Recipes and nutrition information in this new brochure

Grazing Plans for Farms

We offer technical assistance to farmers wanting to develop grazing plans for their livestock.


Web-based Farm Assessment Toolkit

Use this on-line tool to assess and improve your farm operation's energy efficiency. Developed jointly by the University of Wisconsin Extension and Focus on Energy, this tool will help you identify areas for improvement and suggest energy efficient equipment options. You'll obtain a written report as well.   Farm Assessment Toolkit

   

 

 

Sustainable Communities

 

The Natural Step - Eco Municipalities

Natural Step Study Circles are leading citizens to take action in their home communities. Currently taking place in Jefferson County and the Oconomowoc area and in Dane County.

Let us know if you would like help getting one started in your community

 

Sense of Place

Sense of Place is a celebration of a community's place in history, in space, its natural resources and its people. For examples and Project guidance, Click Here

 

 

 


 

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