Dane County: Land & Water Resources Department seeks input for 2012-17 Dane County parks and open space plan

Contact: Casey Becker, Office of the County Executive

The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department (LWRD) has been in the process of gathering input from local units of government and County residents for the update to the Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan. The plan must be updated every 5 years to remain eligible to apply for Wisconsin DNR Stewardship grant dollars. The plan also identifies significant natural, cultural and historical resources to be protected as well as future park, recreation and trail needs.

“I encourage everyone who has a stake in our natural spaces to attend a listening session this month and bring their energy and ideas,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “Dane County is the fastest growing county in the state in part because of our great quality of life. It’s important that we put together a plan that will enhance all that we have to offer to residents and visitors.”

Dane County Parks will facilitate 4 public listening sessions throughout the County each Monday in June to present draft recommendations being considered for the update to the plan. Sessions will be held at 7:00pm at Town halls in Albion on June 6th, Windsor on June 13th, Mazomanie on June 20th, and Perry on June 27th.

“Dane County Land and Water Resources staff undertake a very extensive public outreach approach to gather ideas and input on recommended updates to the plan, these meetings allow us to let everyone hear what changes are being proposed to the plan before it is adopted,” said Darren Marsh, Parks Director.

More information regarding the 2012-17 Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan is available on the County web page for review including an online feedback form at: http://www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/open_space_plan.aspx

Or contact the Dane County Parks Planner at:

Dane County Land and Water Resources


Attn: Chris James


1 Fen Oak Court Room 234


Madison, WI 53718


Phone: 608.224.3763


james@co.dane.wi.us