2009 Rock County Land Conservation Committee Tour

Ruth Inman's property - Bradford Township











Stream on Ruth Inman's property - Bradford Township











Gypsy moths at Camp Waconda - Milton Township











Annie discussing the OtterCreak stream - Milton Township

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Please see this article in the Janesville Gazette about activities for the weekend around Rock County.

Please keep in mind that this weekend is about much more than just a day off.... it's a day for us to salute soldiers and their families.

Meeting Agendas

Interested in attending a Rock County Board meeting, but don't know what we are going to be talking about?

Find the agendas online at: http://www.co.rock.wi.us/Dept/countyboard/agendas_minutes.htm

Here is tonight's agenda.

Approval of ATC Funding

Last night, we took action on two separate resolutions - one from the land conservation committee, and one from the parks committee to decide how to split one-time ATC environmental impact funds - $1.8 million.

The land conservation resolution was approved with overwhelming support:

$740,000 for a purchase of development rights program ($290,oo actual cost; $450,000 banked for matching grants)
$155,988 for a continuous hazardous waste clean sweep program.
$10,000 to restore county-owned property on the county campus along Highway 51

Listening Session

I will be holding a listening session at the Hedberg Public Library (316 S. Main Street Janesville) for Saturday, January 17 from 11 to 12 noon in the group study room.
Please stop by!

Rock County Budget Meetings

• At 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, we will review the 2009 proposed budget.
• On Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6:00 p.m., we will hold a public hearing for the proposed budget. If you have an opinion on the budget, this is your chance to voice your concerns or support!
• At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, we will take action on the budget.

All meetings will be in the board room at the Rock County Courthouse (51 S. Main St., Janesville).

Rock County Directory

Ever wonder who's in charge of what and who to contact at Rock County? The Rock County Directory is a wonderful tool for such questions.