Oneida County gets grant from DNR for water protection project

Oneida County hosts the #1 (Little Rice River Watershed) and #3 (Headwaters-Willow River Watershed) healthiest watersheds in the state. In fact, of the 42 watersheds located in Oneida County, 19 are among the healthiest in Wisconsin. However, many of these top-ranked watersheds are highly vulnerable. High quality water is a valuable resource and merits efforts to protect it. In 2023, the Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a “High Quality Waters Protection Project.” This project promotes awareness and highlights efforts to protect our healthiest watersheds.

To learn more about the wonderful waters of Oneida County and  efforts to protect them, participate in an online workshop, “A Watershed Moment: Keeping High Quality Waters High Quality,” via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event will include ample time for questions from workshop participants. Registration is required to attend this workshop. To register, contact the Oneida County Land and Water office at 715-369-7835 or sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AIJWsCymSAaOHVG9EKhWbA.