Land Conservation Committee Agenda Packet (PDF)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing assistance to participate in this meeting, should contact the Office of the County Clerk at (920)746-2200. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting. AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Establish a Quorum 3. Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed 4. Correspondence 5. Public Comment (Maximum agenda item of 30 minutes with a maximum of three minutes per speaker) 6. Supervisor Response 7. Approve Minutes: 1/8/26 LCC Minutes 8. Extension 8.1. Educator Report – Aerica Bjurstrom, Regional Dairy Educator 8.2. Educator Report – Paul Salm, Human Development & Relationships 8.3. Educator Report – Candis Dart, 4-H Program 8.4. Director’s Report – Jayna Hintz 9. Soil & Water Conservation Department 9.1. Invasive Species  Approve WI DNR AIS Surface Water Education Grant – Starry Stonewort Management - $4,995.19  Approve Door County Community Foundation Grant – Wildlife Parsnip Control - $4,998  Resolution 2026-__ Approval of WI DNR AIS Grant for Spiny Waterflea & Starry Stonewort Prevention  Resolution 2026-__ Approval of EPA GLRI WDNR Grant for European Frog-bit 9.2. Ground Water Monitoring – UWO Spring 2026 Well Sampling Program 10. Area and State Association 10.1. Review of Lake Michigan Area Association BOD Planning & Budget Meeting – January 9, 2026 10.2. Lake Michigan Area Association 2026 Conservation Award 10.3. Review of WI Land + Water 2026 Conference – March 4-6, 2026, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells 11. Sustainability Matters to be Considered 12. Legislative Matters to be Considered 12.1. WCA Resolutions update 13. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official, or Employee 14. Next Meeting Date: May 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – Regular LCC Meeting 15. Adjourn Deviation from the order shown may occur Notice of Public Meeting Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:30 a.m. LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Door County Government Center Chambers Room, 1st Floor 421 Nebraska St, Sturgeon Bay, WI Oversight for Soil & Water Conservation Department and Extension Door County This meeting will be conducted by teleconference or video conference. Members of the public may join the meeting remotely or in-person. To attend the meeting via computer: Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/814022713 54?pwd=G8SR5K4GdXHbaCg8WG3 R12l0EP0mfD.1 To connect via phone: Call: 1-312-626-6799 Webinar/Meeting ID: 814 0227 1354 Passcode: 752650 Page 2-3 4-7 8 9 10 1. Meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chair Todd Thayse. 2. Establish a Quorum - Roll Call Present: Todd Thayse, Jacob Brey, Colin Jeanquart, Morgan Rusnak, Claire Morkin (virtual), and Vinni Hancock (virtual). Others present: Greg Coulthurst, Beth Hanson, Tim Dahl – SWCD, Liliana Ramirez, Aerica Bjurstrom, Paul Salm, Candis Dart and Laura Apfelbeck (virtual) – UW Ext., Supervisor David Englebert, Supervisor Hugh Zettel, Administrator Ken Pabich and members of the public. 3. Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed: Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Brey, to adopt the agenda as posted. Motion carried. 4. Correspondence: None 5. Public Comment: None 6. Supervisor Response: None 7. Approve Minutes: Brey made a motion, seconded by Hancock, to approve the November 13, 2025 Land Conservation Committee meeting minutes. Motion carried. 8. Extension 8.1. Aerica Bjurstrom reported on upcoming programs which include a statewide survey of the cost of raising heifers, Manure Haulers 101, Milk Quality from Udder World for parlor managers, and CAFO meeting. 8.2. Paul Salm reported that he is teaching 3 different courses, Mental Health Coping is an in-person course with 11 participants, Planning Ahead is a virtual course with 19 participants and Cyber Security is a virtual course with 15 participants. 8.3. Candis Dart reported there is currently 175 youth enrolled in 4-H. Events scheduled include a clover bud workshop, communication contest, Super Saturday program, and a foods workshop. Other programs with other Counties include a 4-H Clover Com workshop, and a volunteer summit for fall. 8.4. Laura Apfelbeck reported on funding for SNAP-ED, previous work done like the Big Apple Project which a report is included in the packet, and a program to supply potatoes called the Spud Run for healthy food access. Spoke about food security and explained how she is currently working with seven food pantries to provide fresh produce to pantries. 8.5. Liliana Ramirez, Interim Area Extension Director, reported on new alignments of the UW-Extension areas, Door County will enter a group with Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Calumet, and Sheboygan, and the area director will be Jayna Hintz. Reported that UW-Extension budget is currently on track. 9. Soil & Water Conservation Department 9.1. Ground Water Monitoring – UWO Fall Sample Results Greg Coulthurst reported on the results of the water samples taken in October, the purpose of the testing program, and reviewed UW-Oshkosh’s presentation. Supervisor Hugh Zettel provided comments on the water testing results, concerned with results that are showing up in Zone 4b, the density of homes in this area, and is wondering if there should be a comprehensive look at the impacts of human wastes. MINUTES Thursday, January 8, 2026 LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Door County Government Center Chambers Room, 1st Floor 421 Nebraska St, Sturgeon Bay, WI Oversight for Soil & Water Conservation Department & UW-Extension "These minutes have not been reviewed by the oversight committee and are subject to approval at the next regular committee meeting." Page 2 of 10 9.2. Tiling Included in the packet is information regarding tiling in Wisconsin for review. This topic is also on the agenda for the Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association BOD meeting on 1/9/26. 10. Area and State Association 10.1. Greg Coulthurst reported on the Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association BOD Planning & Budget Meeting on January 9, 2026. 10.2. Registration for the WI Land + Water 2026 Conference on March 4-6, 2026 at Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells must be completed by January 30, 2026 for the discount. 11. Sustainability Matters to be Considered: None 12. Legislative Matters to be Considered: None 13. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official, or Employee: Kinnard Farms manure handling system 14. Next Meeting Date: March 12, 2026 at 8:30 am – Regular LCC Meeting 15. Adjourn: Motion to adjourn by Jeanquart, seconded by Brey at 9:44 am. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Beth Hanson, SWCD Administrative Assistant Page 3 of 10 Door January/February - 2026 Report The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. Agriculture • An informational article for dairy producers and calf care professionals, in which Aerica Bjurstrom and Angie Ulness explain how lung ultrasounds can be used to detect subclinical pneumonia, guide treatment decisions, and benchmark herd-level respiratory health, thereby improving early disease detection, calf growth, welfare, and long-term productivity on dairy farms. • A radio show for agricultural producers and community members, where Aerica Bjurstrom and Chris Clark highlighted Extension programming in dairy, crops, and soils—sharing practical research-based resources and educational opportunities—to strengthen on-farm decision-making, support profitability, and enhance the long- term sustainability of Wisconsin agriculture. • A television interview on Local 5 WFRV for regional farmers and community members, where upcoming Extension programs, including VITAL and Milk Quality from the Udder World, were promoted and key learning opportunities were highlighted to increase awareness, encourage participation, and support improved dairy management practices that strengthen farm viability and milk quality across the region. • Planning for VITAL – Valuably Informed Thriving Agriculture Leader, is an educational meeting designed to enhance learning on topics related to production agriculture, with an emphasis on the dairy sector. The VITAL event promises a fun-filled and educational day featuring opportunities to expand industry knowledge, connect with agricultural and dairy-related resources, and build strong professional networks within the dairy community. https://manitowoc.extension.wisc.edu/events/vital-meeting/ • A newsletter for farmers, managers, employees and agribusiness professionals in collaboration with the Eastern Wisconsin Dairy Herd Improvement Cooperative that informs the reader of upcoming UW Madison Division of Extension programs, provides key crop and dairy management updates and includes timely production articles. Community Development • A facilitated conversation with nonprofit leaders in Northeast Wisconsin, where participants learned about collaborations as a way to address funding and priority changes while continuing to carrying out the organization's mission. Crops and Soils/Nutrient Management • February 10, 11, 12, 2026 nutrient management farmer training was held at the Luxemburg Fairgrounds. As a result of this training, at least 100% of participants utilized up to date soil test results and UW nutrient recommendations in 2026 plans. There were 30 farmers in attendance all of which completed the DATCP approved nutrient management training in partnership with Kewaunee Co, UW division of extension and DATCP staff. There was an increase in farmers from Door and Brown County as the technical college program no longer exists. 100% of the farmers in attendance completed and turned in 2026 nutrient management plans. Health and Well-Being • Planning for a direct education series with older adults and adults with disabilities in collaboration with ESI and Grand View Terrace. The goal is to get a nutrition education series that helps making healthy eating easier so that these groups follow the dietary guidelines closer. • Fresh Wisconsin Produce for Food Pantries: In Door County, Extension outreach specialists in Nutrition are working toward increasing access to fresh produce for low-income people. In a pilot project we call The Spud Page 4 of 10 Door January/February - 2026 Report The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. Run, rural food pantries can collaboratively purchase potatoes at wholesale prices from a Wisconsin-based farm. Historically, food pantries have not had such opportunities, but we are using collective purchasing power and collaborative delivery systems to improve the situation. We started in November with potatoes for $9/50lb bag and now added carrots, cabbages, and onions as well. As of the February delivery, pantry managers have purchased and distributed 15,000 lbs. of fresh produce at 14 pantries and community meal sites in four counties. • Big Apple Project Conference Presentations: With shifts in nutrition-education funding, the Big Apple Project raises timely questions about how universities can sustain collaborative, community-driven work. We hope attendees at both the Wisconsin Idea Conference in March and the Joint Council of Extension Professionals in April will leave with strategies for initiating and strengthening their own partnerships and with a clearer sense of how collective action can expand the impact of local food access efforts. Human Development and Relationships • Planning Ahead: A 7-session course that helps adults of all ages to make end-of-life financial, healthcare, and final wishes decisions in order to reduce the stress experienced by survivors and to ensure that their wishes are honored. • Co-Facilitated an Emergency Preparedness Program for older adults in collaboration with the Aging Coalition of Door County. The goal is to introduce older adults to the resources required to develop an individualized action plan in the case of a weather emergency. • Facilitated a 5-part, consumer protection program for older adults in collaboration with The ADRC of Door County, and The Door County Sheriff's Department. The goal is to equip older adults with the knowledge needed to prevent financial, internet fraud. • Provided a presentation on the health and societal benefits of social connection at the Door County Auditorium. This topic was also discussed on WDOR radio in February. • Facilitated a 7-week, mental health program called WeCope to adults, virtually, via Zoom in Door County. The goal of the program is to teach adults strategies to cope with life stress. WeCope reduces stress and depression and increases positive affect Natural Resources • A presentation to 33 County LWCD staff and LWCD County Board committee members sharing the results of the 20-year trend of BWIs (brown water incidents) and livestock-caused well water pathogen contamination in 5 NE WI counties in the Silurian area that documents the impact of their county-based manure regulations and regional NR151.075 regulations. Positive Youth Development • Monthly meetings of the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association where the volunteer members are provided with support, updates, and oversight from the Door County 4-H Program Educator. • The Door County 4-H Communications Contest is an event for Door County 4-H youth in grades Kindergarten - 12th grade, where they were given the opportunity to practice public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. Through this event, youth were able to gain confidence in speaking in front of others, gain self-esteem, and build on life skills. Page 5 of 10 Door January/February - 2026 Report The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. Door County 4-H Communications Contest Presentations, Demonstrations and Public Speaking Page 6 of 10 Door January/February - 2026 Report The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. Page 7 of 10 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 Vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 Vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Any required match will be in the form of funds already included in SWCD’s operating budget and DCIST donations, per lines 21-23 of this resolution STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-__ APPROVAL OF WISCONSIN DNR GRANT FOR SPINY WATERFLEA & STARRY STONEWORT PREVENTION TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Sec. 59.52(19) Wis. Stats. empowers the County Board to accept 1 donations, gifts, or grants of money for any public governmental purpose within the 2 powers of the County; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Resolution 75 -84 entitled “Gifts, Grants & Donations to the 5 County of Door” requires approval of the Door County Board of Sup ervisors, for 6 acceptance of all donations, gifts, and grants whether in the form of money, or 7 personal or real property; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Rule of Order No. 39, County Board is to be provided 10 notice of and must approve any donation, gift or grant equal to or in excess of 11 $5,000.00 prior to acceptance; and 12 13 WHEREAS, The Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD) has 14 received a Surface Water Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Grant from the 15 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) funding in the amount of 16 $23,988.00 with a total project cost of $32,214.00. The purpose of said grant is to 17 provide educational outreach across Door, Kewaunee, and Manitowoc Counties to 18 help prevent the spread of Spiny Waterflea and Starry Stonewort; and 19 20 WHEREAS, No new budget funds are being requeste d. The required match 21 of $8,226.00 will be provided by SWCD’s operating budget and DCIST donation 22 dollars, and; 23 24 WHEREAS, The Land Conservation Committee (“LCC”) has voted to support 25 accepting the above described grant in the amount of $23,988.00 with a total 26 project cost of $32,214.00. 27 28 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of 29 Supervisors does hereby authorize the Door County Soil & Water Conservation 30 Department to accept the grant as described above. 31 32 33 SUBMITTED BY: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Todd Thayse, Chair Claire Morkin Jacob Brey Morgan Rusnak Collin Jeanquart Vinni Hancock Page 8 of 10 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 Vacant Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 Vacant Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The Grant funds will be used for the specified purpose; no additional County funds are required. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 24th day of March 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-__ APPROVAL OF EPA GREAT LAKE RESTORATION INITIATIVE WISCONSIN DNR GRANT FOR EUROPEAN FROG-BIT TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Sec. 59.52(19) Wis. Stats. empowers the County Board to accept 1 donations, gifts, or grants of money for any public governmental purpose within the 2 powers of the County; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Resolution 75 -84 entitled “Gifts, Grants & Donations to the 5 County of Doo r” requires approval of the Door County Board of Supervisors, for 6 acceptance of all donations, gifts, and grants whether in the form of money, or 7 personal or real property; and 8 9 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Rule of Order No. 39, County Board is to be provided 10 notice of and must approve any donation, gift or grant equal to or in excess of 11 $5,000.00 prior to acceptance; and 12 13 WHEREAS, The Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD) has 14 received an Environmental Protection Agency Great Lake Restoration Initiative 15 Grant subaward from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), 16 funding the total project cost of $10,000. The purpose of said grant is to provide 17 funding for European Frog-bit monitoring, control, prevention and outreach as part 18 of a state wide effort; and 19 20 WHEREAS, No new budget funds are being requested and no match monies 21 are required for the grant, and; 22 23 WHEREAS, The Land Conservation Committee (“LCC”) has voted to support 24 accepting the above described grant in the amount of $10,000. 25 26 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , That the Door County Board of 27 Supervisors does hereby authorize the Door County Soil & Water Conservation 28 Department to accept the grant as described above. 29 30 31 SUBMITTED BY: LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Todd Thayse, Chair Claire Morkin Jacob Brey Morgan Rusnak Collin Jeanquart Vinni Hancock Page 9 of 10 Spring 2026 DOOR COUNTY PRIVATE WELL MONITORING PROGRAM ABOUT THE PROGRAM The University of WI Oshkosh has been offering discounted well water quality testing through this program since 2019. The goal of this program is to provide education about the importance of testing your well water as well as build a database of groundwater quality data in Door County. TESTING PARAMETERS Total coliforms/E. coli (quantification) Nitrate (Nitrate + nitrite as N) Cost is only $30* HOW IT WORKS • RSVP using the link or QR code below by April 3rd • Receive sampling kit in mail • Attend a virtual forum to learn how to sample • Return your kit April 17th and 18th at designated drop-off locations • Receive your results & countywide summary of study For more information, contact Jackie Behrens at eric@uwosh.edu or (920) 424-3148 Sample drop - off is April 17 th & 18 th – mark your calendars! Registration accepted through April 3 rd RSVP online at uwo.sh/doorco-wells-spring26 or using the QR code *Prepayment using a credit card is accepted when you RSVP online, otherwise mailed checks are accepted made out to UW Oshkosh. Note that sampling kits will not be mailed out until payment is received. *Discounted rate for the first 300 registrants; $45 for those registering after the first 300 registrants. Optional arsenic, pH, alkalinity, hardness and iron tests available at an additional cost of $25 Page 10 of 10