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Each program is on a Thursday from 10:30�11:50 a.m. and costs $12. Participants may register for a convenient WisLine location to attend a live, interactive session.  Interested persons also have the option to sign up for materials only, access programs via audio-streaming on the Local Government Center�s website or obtain audio cassettes, as explained in the series brochure. Registration is by mail only. To register, contact your County Extension office for a brochure with a registration form, download the brochure from the Local Government Center website, www.uwex.edu/lgc/ (click on �WisLine), or call the Center for a form at 608-262-9961.

You will learn about why some dairy & livestock operations are expanding and what it means for the local community/economy, the new Livestock Facility Siting Law and the local implementation of it, state and local permits for farm expansion, and how to hold a public hearing and maintain crowd control.  Held 9:30 a.m.  3:00 p.m.  Cost: $20 if sent 10 days in advance of program, $25 if less than 10 days in advance.  Registration fee includes materials, refreshments and lunch. For registration information, click on the article on this topic at http://www.wicounties.org to bring up a link to the �Act 235 Brochure.pdf.�

You will learn about why some dairy & livestock operations are expanding and what it means for the local community/economy, the new Livestock Facility Siting Law and the local implementation of it, state and local permits for farm expansion, and how to hold a public hearing and maintain crowd control.  Held 9:30 a.m.  3:00 p.m.  Cost: $20 if sent 10 days in advance of program, $25 if less than 10 days in advance.  Registration fee includes materials, refreshments and lunch. For registration information, click on the article on this topic at http://www.wicounties.org to bring up a link to the �Act 235 Brochure.pdf.�

You will learn about why some dairy & livestock operations are expanding and what it means for the local community/economy, the new Livestock Facility Siting Law and the local implementation of it, state and local permits for farm expansion, and how to hold a public hearing and maintain crowd control.  Held 9:30 a.m.  3:00 p.m.  Cost: $20 if sent 10 days in advance of program, $25 if less than 10 days in advance.  Registration fee includes materials, refreshments and lunch. For registration information, click on the article on this topic at http://www.wicounties.org to bring up a link to the �Act 235 Brochure.pdf.�

You will learn about why some dairy & livestock operations are expanding and what it means for the local community/economy, the new Livestock Facility Siting Law and the local implementation of it, state and local permits for farm expansion, and how to hold a public hearing and maintain crowd control.  Held 9:30 a.m.  3:00 p.m.  Cost: $20 if sent 10 days in advance of program, $25 if less than 10 days in advance.  Registration fee includes materials, refreshments and lunch. For registration information, click on the article on this topic at http://www.wicounties.org to bring up a link to the �Act 235 Brochure.pdf.�

At the end of the workshop attendees will:  understand the capabilities of wind turbines, be better able to decide whether to develop a wind turbine project, have tools to develop a business plan, and know what the next steps should be and who to contact for assistance.  Held:  7:30 a.m.  4:40 p.m.  Cost:  $65 by March 21, after March 21 or non-Wisconsin registration is $85, includes break refreshments, lunch, and tour.  For workshop questions call Focus on Energy toll free at (888) 476-476-9534 or Town and County Resource Conservation and Development at (262) 335-4855.  For registration questions, call CALS Conference Services at (608) 263-1672.  No phone registrations, please. Register on line at:  http://www.peopleware.net/2723.

Each program is on a Thursday from 10:30�11:50 a.m. and costs $12. Participants may register for a convenient WisLine location to attend a live, interactive session.  Interested persons also have the option to sign up for materials only, access programs via audio-streaming on the Local Government Center�s website or obtain audio cassettes, as explained in the series brochure. Registration is by mail only. To register, contact your County Extension office for a brochure with a registration form, download the brochure from the Local Government Center website, www.uwex.edu/lgc/ (click on �WisLine), or call the Center for a form at 608-262-9961.

In addition to the usual content about the decisions that BOA members make, open meeting law and other topics, two new Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions about zoning variance standards will be discussed. Zoning staff, zoning board members and planning and zoning committee members in your area are encouraged to attend.  A brochure is available on our Workshops page.

Separate sessions for New and Continuing officials will offer topics specifically designed for each group.  The workshop provides useful information on current procedures, requirements, and resources necessary to conduct town government.  Fee:  $50 early registration and $55 at the door.  Walk-ins accepted if space permits.  Fee covers the cost of instruction, materials, snack & lunch.  To register call the Wisconsin Towns Association at (715) 526-5157

This conference represents an exceptional opportunity to listen, learn and discuss with others your experiences and questions on the lake and water resource management law, land use and watershed planning, shoreland restoration, economics, youth and adult education and other important topics. Costs vary.  For more information or to register call (715) 346-2116 or online at the website www.uwsp.edu/cnr/uwexlakes/conventions

Separate sessions for New and Continuing officials will offer topics specifically designed for each group.  The workshop provides useful information on current procedures, requirements, and resources necessary to conduct town government.  Fee:  $50 early registration and $55 at the door.  Walk-ins accepted if space permits.  Fee covers the cost of instruction, materials, snack & lunch.  To register call the Wisconsin Towns Association at (715) 526-5157

Planners, engineers, consultants, watershed managers, educators and others will gather with government officials for the largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference in the world. Throughout the week, over 150 of the industry�s experts will conduct plenary and concurrent sessions, sharing state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, resources, materials, equipment, accessories and services to accomplish flood mitigation, watershed management and other community goals.
For conference details check the ASFPM website at www.floods.org.