CLUE E-Notes

Issue 17	www.uwsp.edu/cnr/landcenter/		April, 2007

From the Center Toward a Sustainable Community: A Toolkit for Local Government The purpose of this toolkit is to provide ideas and descriptions of specific actions that a local government can take to transform itself into a model of sustainable practices. Free for download from the above link. Limited copies in print available for $15.00 each. Implementation Tools Fact Sheets for 2007 Impact Fees Land Division Ordinances Zoning Ordinances Workshops Plan Commission Workshops - Apr 20, 07 - Janesville, Rock County Apr 24, 07 - Merrill, Lincoln County Zoning Committee Workshop - Northwest District Apr 26, 07 - Hayward Contact CLUE if there is an interest for either Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment workshops in your area. More information will be posted to the workshops webpage as it becomes available. Conferences/Events Apr 18, 07 Local Land Use Planning and Zoning Series � "Growing Communities, Greening Communities: Green Tier � Supporting Business for Local Economic and Environmental Development" � WisLine Teleconference The Green Tier law gives DNR the ability to reward environmentally superior companies through contracts and charters. Visit the Local Government Center website or call 608-262-0810. Apr 22, 07 Earth Day Apr 26-28, 07 29th Annual Wisconsin Lakes Convention KI Convention Center/Regency Suites, Green Bay - This Wisconsin Lakes Convention focuses on how to be an effective agent for positive change in your lake community. Apr 27, 07 Arbor Day Apr 27, 07 Weaving Water Quality and Energy Concepts into Your Community's Vision 9 a.m.-noon, La Sure's Hall, 3125 S Washburn St, Oshkosh. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This free, half-day conference focuses on the impact of everyday land use decisions on water quality and energy use. Learn what options are available to local communities to ensure future development protects water quality and reduces energy use. Co-Sponsored by East Central Wisconsin and Bay-Lake RPCs and UW-Extension.		News From Around the State The Capital Times, Madison - Mar 9, 07 Deal near on ammo plant land in Sauk County - Ho-Chunk, DNR swap parcels By Bill Novak, Reporter The Janesville Gazette Xtra - Mar 25, 07 Wind farm looks to fly in Magnolia By Gina Duwe, Gazette Staff The Spooner Advocate - Mar 28, 07 County comprehensive plan will go to referendum By Frank Zufall, Spooner Advocate The Tomah Journal - Mar 29, 07 Wind turbines discussed at Sparta meeting By Keith Zukas Baraboo News Republic - Mar 30, 07 Setbacks and opportunities come to forefront during meeting By Kay James The Janesville Gazette Xtra - Mar 30, 07 Agency to seek funding for groundwater map By Chris Schultz, Gazette Staff Wisconsin Dells Events - Mar 30, 07 Delton residents plan future, see threats By Kay James, Dells Events The Journal-Sentinel on-line - Mar 31, 07 Making a pitch for preservation By John Torinus, chief executive officer of Serigraph Inc. of West Bend Other News Golf Business Magazine - 2007 In the Zone By David Gould, a Connecticut-based freelance writer The Des Moines Register, IA - Mar 20, 07 Ankeny to update 2003 land-use plan - Officials say the 2003 document is based on the 2000 census and doesn't account for arising regional projects. By Laura Pieper, Register Staff Writer The Press Republican, NY - Mar 23, 07 Cell towers: lesson in land use - Precedent exists for tall structures By Kim Smith Dedam, Staff Writer The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne IN - Mar 31, 07 County OKs planning overhaul - Replaces �70s-era document on Allen�s land use By Amanda Iacone The News Tribune, Tacoma, WA - Apr 1, 07 Our Vanishing Forests By News Tribune If you have an article you would like to submit to the Land Use Tracker quarterly newsletter, contact Rebecca Roberts, Managing Editor, or mail your submission to: The Land Use Tracker Center for Land Use Education UW-Stevens Point 800 Reserve St Stevens Point, WI 54481 It should be 1,000 words or less; Be informative; Be of state-wide concern; And address a land use issue.
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