CLUE E-Notes

Issue 27	www.uwsp.edu/cnr/landcenter/		April, 2008

Workshops Implementing the Plan May 22, 2008, Seneca, WI Public Participation in the Planning Process May 6, 2008, Seneca, WI Wisconsin Comprehensive Planning Law and the Plan Commission Apr 16, 08, Seneca, WI Board of Appeals/Board of Adjustment Workshop May 7, 08, Waukesha County Courthouse, Waukesha, WI Board of Appeals/Board of Adjustment Workshop are being planned for northeastern and northwestern Wisconsin. Contact CLUE if there is an interest for either Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Adjustment workshops in your area. Conferences/Events Apr 3-4, 08 WCCA Spring Conference Holiday Inn, Mosinee, WI Apr 11, 08 Density, Farmland, Natural Areas, Leadership and More Bus tour of Dakota County, Minnesota's Farmland and Natural Areas Program Apr 16, 08 Second Annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference Sustaining Wisconsin's Environment & Economy: Responding to Climate Change Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, WI Apr 17-19, 08 Wisconsin Lakes Convention KI Convention Center, Green Bay, WI Apr 24-25, 08 Sustainable Business Conference Northland College, Ashland, WI Apr 24-25, 08 Climate Change and Sustainable Development DoubleTree Hotel, Milwaukee, WI Apr 27-May 1, 08 APA National Planning Conference Las Vegas, NV Shoreland protection rule revision process nears completion The revision of the 40-year-old shoreland management rules (NR 115) will be sent for final approval by the Natural Resources Board and the State Legislature this spring. This will conclude the five-plus years the Department of Natural Resources has spent developing alternatives for the rules that set minimum standards for shoreland development. The most recent draft received 8,945 comments about various aspects of the rule from 2,381 individuals. Frequently Asked Questions about Proposed Changes to Shoreland Protection Rules (NR 115)		News From Around the State WBAY-TV News - Apr 2, 08 Green Movement Already in Motion in Green Bay, Brown County By Emily Matesic WBAY-TV News - Apr 2, 08 Bridge Inspectors Give Hope to Manitowoc County Trail Plan By Emily Matesic The Sauk Prairie Eagle - Apr 2, 08 Downtown shakeup considered By Mark Nesbitt, Sauk Prairie Eagle Portage Daily Register - Mar 14, 08 Budding group wants to look at water quality countywide By Lyn Jerde, Daily Register Holmen Currier - Mar 13, 08 County to make decision on town’s comprehensive plan changes By Jo Anne Killeen, Staff writer Portage Daily Register - Mar 10, 08 Lake drawdown comes to a head By Lyn Jerde, Daily Register News From Around the Nation Daily dispatch Blog - Mar 31, 08 Promoting Smart Biofuels Policy at the State Level By J. Mijin Cha Michigan Land Use Institute - Mar 23, 08 As Lansing Lags, a Rural School Looks Ahead Benzie eyes wind power to save money, boost science classes By Andy Guy, Great Lakes Bulletin News Service Michigan Land Use Institute - Mar 19, 08 N.W. Michigan Growers, Educators Pack Farm-to-School Conference Hundreds share tips, make plans to put local food on students’ plates By By Diane Dietz, The Register-Guard The Register-Guard, Eugene OR - Mar 9, 08 Shifting ground By By Diane Dietz, The Register-Guard 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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