Community Development

A Community Natural Resources, Economic Development (CNRED) educator designs and delivers educational programs and technical assistance to help communities deal with their own unique challenges. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, CNRED educators work with local government, civic organizations, businesses and community leaders to enhance local decision-making and help communities respond to new challenges and opportunities. They work to:

• Establish ongoing programs that educate the public and elected officials about current issues
• Strengthen local government
• Develop local leadership capacity
• Protect natural resources for future generations

Sustainability News & Programs

• 2012 Wisconsin Basic Economic Development Course
  Registration is open for the 2012 Wisconsin Basic Economic Development Course to be held September 10-13 at the UW-Extension Pyle Center, Madison, Wisconsin.  Space is limited! This course is an exciting and interactive introductory course for new professionals entering the field of economic development and a great overview for municipal and county staff, elected officials, chamber [...]
• Garden 2 Table
  Get Started This Spring with Container & Square Foot Gardening Economic conditions are making it more difficult for Marathon County residents to afford fresh produce. There are many reasons for people to garden, yet urban living can discourage people from gardening. In response the Marathon County UW-Extension developed and created gardening methods to raise awareness and help [...]
• Learn About Your Land Webinars
  Classes for Woodland Owners - March through April 2012 Back by popular demand! We invite you to a series of educational classes designed to help you better understand your woodlands. These classes are sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Extension, and are taught by experts in woodland ecology, forest health, wildlife and more. These classes are offered [...]

Towns & Villages Association Meetings

In Marathon County, local government officials have the opportunity to be part of either the Eastern Marathon County Towns and Villages Association or the Western Marathon County Towns and Villages Association. Association meetings are held quarterly. A joint meeting of both associations is held Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Meeting notices and agendas will be sent out approximately three weeks prior to each meeting.

The 2012 Towns and Villages Association meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are scheduled:

If you have any questions regarding Community Development in Marathon County, please contact:

	Mary Kluz Community Resource Development Agent Co-Department Head Marathon County UW-Extension 212 River Drive, Suite 3 Wausau, WI 54403-5476 Phone: 715-261-1241 Phone: 800-236-0153 Fax: 715-261-1238 mary.kluz@ces.uwex.edu	Read Mary’s blog, Thinking Forward >>> Sustainable Communities Public Engagement Community Development Local Government and Public Policy Education Strategic Planning Natural Resources and the Environment
UW-Extension’s Regional Natural Resources Program The University of Wisconsin-Extension, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and other agencies and organizations, supports a Regional Natural Resources Program. This program includes a network of educators located throughout Wisconsin, with expertise in water resources, forestry, citizen engagement, process facilitation, and design and delivery of natural resource outreach materials. To access this network in Marathon County, contact:
	Kris Tiles Natural Resources Educator Marathon County UW-Extension 212 River Drive, Suite 3 Wausau, WI 54403-5476 Phone: 715-261-1254 Fax: 715-261-1238 kris.tiles@ces.uwex.edu	Forest Resource Management and Conservation Fire Awareness Education Forest Health Education River Monitoring Volunteer Network Land Management and Water Quality Conservation
For more information about the program, visit: http://naturalresources.uwex.edu For more information on forestry programs in Wisconsin, visit: http://woodlandinfo.org