Marathon County ERC backs $20,000 pilot to protect municipal wellheads The Marathon County Environmental Resources Committee voted Jan. 6 to support a $20,000 Environmental Impact Fund request for a pilot “Green-for-Green” program to convert cropland around municipal wells to prairie/pasture and other protective uses to reduce nitrate risk and avoid costly water treatment or new wells.

Marathon County is taking a bold step to safeguard its water supply by allocating $20,000 for a pilot program that transforms vulnerable land around wells into protective green spaces.

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Marathon County ERC advances rezones, solid-waste plan and resolution backing local control bills At its Jan. 6 meeting the Environmental Resources Committee approved three rezones, adopted the solid waste department strategic plan for 2026–2030, and passed a resolution asking the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby in favor of state bills that would give municipalities greater authority over large renewable energy projects.

Marathon County is making strides in environmental management by approving new land-use petitions and advocating for local control over renewable energy projects!

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Marathon County Environmental Resources Committee Approves Multiple Rezoning Petitions Committee recommends several property rezones including transition from agriculture to residential.

The Marathon County Environmental Resources Committee is taking significant steps towards reshaping local land use, with multiple rezoning petitions on the table.

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