Resources

Collaborators


Lake and River Partner Organizations
These groups have signed up to be listed on our "Score My Shore" Wisconsin Shoreland Evaluation Tool. Local lake and river associations are great resources to learn more about your lake or river and can help you get involved in how your waterbody is managed. They may be able to help sponsor a future Healthy Lakes & Rivers grant or direct you to other funding possibilities for implementing best practices on your shoreline.

Wisconsin Horticulture, Division of Extension, UW-Madison
This website is a leading source of horticultural knowledge renowned for its commitment to delivering research-based information and guidance to the people of Wisconsin. They provide evidence-based horticulture management education, resources, and decision-making tools to home gardeners and commercial horticulture practitioners so Wisconsinites can keep their plants healthy while protecting the environment.

County Land and Water Conservation Department
Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WI Land+Water) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, membership organization that supports the efforts of around 450 land conservation committee supervisors and 370 conservation staff in Wisconsin's 72 county land and water conservation departments. This links to a searchable database of members.

Native Plant Nurseries of Wisconsin
This directory lists companies, individuals, and organizations that may be able to provide you with seed or plants native to Wisconsin or the Midwest. It was compiled by the Natural Heritage Conservation Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Inclusion in this directory does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Wisconsin DNR.

Wisconsin Restoration Contractors
This is a list of companies and individuals who operate as consultants or contractors in Wisconsin and the surrounding areas. This list was compiled by the Natural Heritage Conservation Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This list does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Wisconsin DNR.

Graduates of the Lakeshore Habitat Restoration Training for Professionals
This is a list of participants who achieved certification from the “Lakeshore Habitat Restoration Training for Professionals” course, reinforcing principles and practices of lake-friendly landscaping, low impact development, water quality conservation and erosion control of low energy sites on inland Wisconsin lakes.

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Your Local Contacts

For assistance with specific or science-related aspects of your project, contact the local Lake or River Biologist in your area. For assistance with financial aspects of your project, contact the Environmental Grant Specialist.

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