​​Here's a little newzzzzz about Cost Share Grants
Oneida County has confirmed some projects that will be
installed on the landscape in 2024. Depending on funding amounts, there may be enough to fund an additional project.
 
Funding for project install in 2025
won't be available until next summer. We will release that
​amount when it becomes available.
  • Our program's #1 GOAL is to protect water quality and conserve soil resources!
  • The Oneida County Conservation & UW-Extension Education (CUW) Committee approves/denies all projects based on the project's contribution to water quality protection.
  • Installed practices must remain in place for 10 years and are subject to site visits as determined by the Land and Water Conservation Department.
If you are interested in APPLYING for Cost Share monies,
or if you have more questions, click on the Application button
below or call our office at 715-369-7835.
Note: Submitting an application DOES NOT obligate you to
participate in the program, nor does it obligate LWCD
​ to make cost share monies available.
The Conservation
Cost Share Program Brochure
A Grant Reimbursement Program

Click on the brochure cover
​for a look at the program brochure.

​     Each Cost Share project is completely
unique. Construction plans are designed 
specifically for each landowner and meet
strict state and county specifications.  To qualify for reimbursement of any project year costs 
​(50% of the total project cost or the current
year's cap amount, whichever is less),
landowners must follow design plans
and construction must be Engineer, 
​LWCD, and CUW Committee approved
​upon completion.   
​Cost Share ​Application
Send a completed Cost Share Application to: Oneida County LWCD, Attention: ​Cost Share Program, Courthouse, P O Box 400, Rhinelander  WI  54501;  
e-mail to: msadauskas@oneidacountywi.gov; or drop off the application at the office on the second floor of the Oneida County Courthouse
​(access through Planning & Zoning office).

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​​Project Ranking Form
        Oftentimes, we don't have enough cost share funding to provide money to all those who apply for the program.  The form below assists us in prioritizing which projects Oneida County can partially fund.  Click on the button below to take a look at how we do that. 

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​​Deposit
​Agreement​
        A project deposit is required to enroll in the Cost Share program and must be submitted before design work begins. Engineered practices such as rock riprap; enviroloc bags, and curlex blocs, etc., require a $1,000 deposit.  Non-engineered practices, such as native plantings and rain gardens, require a $500 deposit.

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Contract Sample
A sample of a cost share contract will give you a close up look at what information is required.

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Sample Construction Plan
    All construction plans are designed by the Oneida County Conservationist and our DATCP Engineer. Plans follow state recognized standards and projects are overseen by the Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department from initial site visit to sign off. Additionally, LWCD performs follow-up visits on completed projects as staffing allows.

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Landowner/Representative Agreement
     There are some specific conditions that applicants must agree to when they enroll in a Cost Share Program.  Those conditions are spelled out in the Landowner/Representative Agreement.

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​(O&M) Agreement Samples
     Operation and Maintenance Agreements are a required document in the Cost Share Program.  O & M's are tailored for each unique project and outline the 10-year commitment and site visits as needed between the landowner and the county.

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Contractor/Landscaper List
     Contractors that work with the Cost Share Program and the services they provide are listed below.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Oneida County Land and Water Conservation Department at 715-369-7835.

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Oneida County Cost Share
Program Step by Step Process

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