shoreland zoning

The impacts of shoreline development is well documented.It can lead to habitat loss, shoreline erosion, decline in fish populations, and increased algal blooms among other issues.But a remaining question is can those declines be reversed if shoreline is restored? That’s what some researchers in Vilas County are trying to figure out.

An Oneida County committee held off on further discussions regarding amendments to the county’s Shoreland Protection Ordinance.

Later this summer, conservationists in Wisconsin will introduce a new tool to help lakefront property owners prevent erosion on their shorelines.Shoreline…

For many years, the State of Wisconsin allowed counties to make rules that were stricter than state law regarding shoreland zoning issues.In 2015, the…

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court has accepted a zoning case from the Town of Newbold for review.At issue is whether towns may regulate minimum lot sizes…

Both the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly have passed bills that clarify shoreland zoning for towns.The author of the Assembly version is Representative Rob…

Out-going Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has determined that Oneida County can zone shorelands for single family housing in areas of general…

Last fall, the state changed statutes regarding short-term rentals but a local inspector says that change in the law did not change required inspection by…

A joint effort between the Oneida County Lakes and Rivers Association and Oneida County will produce information about shorelines and lakes for property…

Oneida County Land and Water Conservation has received grant money to help shoreland landowners preserve their shorelines and in so doing help preserve…