Environmentally Sensitive Area

This report highlights programs related to environmentally sensitive area protection in Brown County, Wisconsin. It describes environmentally sensitive areas as areas to be protected from intense development including lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, floodways and other locally designated significant natural features; lists threats and benefits related to specific areas; and provides relevant state and county regulations. It concludes with recommendations for county residents on actions they can take to protect waterways, such as reducing the use of fertilizer and removing invasive species.