Ozaukee County Land & Water Management

10/23/2026

The time is officially here! 🌲🌿

Ozaukee County’s Annual Tree and Shrub Sale is now open—your chance to grow something great for your property, local wildlife, and our community!

Shop a wide variety of evergreen and deciduous tree seedlings, wildlife shrubs, prairie seeds, tree tubes, birdhouses, rain barrels, fertilizer, and more! Whether you are planting a backyard windbreak, restoring habitat, adding spring color, or creating a better home for birds and pollinators, there is something for every conservation-minded project.

We are once again offering our bareroot trees and shrubs in bundles of 10 or 25!

Order deadline: February 22, 2027

Pickup:
- Thursday, April 22, 2027, 1:00–6:00 p.m.
- Friday, April 23, 2027, 7:30–10:00 a.m.

Don’t wait—popular items can go quickly!

Plant roots. Grow habitat. Make a lasting impact.

Visit our website to place your order: https://treesale.co.ozaukee.wi.us/

Send a message to learn more

10/22/2026

Did you know that private well owners may be able to test their drinking water for PFAS for free?

Through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Wisconsin PFAS Private Well Testing (WisPPWT) program, eligible applicants can receive a FREE home sampling kit, prepaid return shipping, and laboratory analysis to determine PFAS concentrations. This program is intended for private wells that have not previously been sampled by the DNR and are not being tested through a municipal Community Grants Sampling Program. Applicants can begin by completing the DNR’s online eligibility questionnaire, which can be found at the link here: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/PFAS/WisPPWT.html

10/16/2026

Ozaukee County is excited to once again be partnering with Washington County for the 5th Annual Horse Owners Workshop on November 4, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at the Fair Park Pavilion in West Bend. Join fellow horse owners for dinner, networking, and practical presentations on topics that support responsible horse ownership and nutrient management, including composting and compost-bin construction, Wisconsin equine resources, local bedrock considerations, and more. Whether you are looking for ways to better manage manure, protect water quality, or connect with local equine experts, this workshop is for you. Scan the QR code on the flyer to indicate your interest, or call Robert at 262-335-4831 for more information. Hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

Is there construction happening near you? You might spot pieces of fabric underneath the storm drains on a street. When it rains, dirt from construction sites can be picked up via runoff and flow into local waterways, causing harmful sediment pollution. To prevent debris from entering storm drains, mechanisms such as temporary fabric filters are placed under storm drains during construction projects. These fabric filters will be removed once construction is complete.

09/30/2026

Reminder to claim your free tree! The deadline to register is fast-approaching!

09/24/2026

Ozaukee County Land and Water is proud to be a part of this exciting event: Branching Out for Ulao Creek!

Residents within the Ulao Creek Watershed are encouraged to register for a FREE Wisconsin native tree. However, any resident in a qualifying zip code is eligible! Click the link below to find out if you're eligible.

Native trees help reduce stormwater runoff and pollution entering our waterways and sewers—supporting cleaner rivers, lakes, and communities.

How to Participate:
Register by: October 5, 2026
Reserve your tree: kb.jniplants.com/big-plant
Tree pickup: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Pickup location: 410 S. Spring St., Port Washington

***One free tree per eligible household, while supplies last. Additional trees may be available for discounted purchase.***

Help keep our rivers and lakes clean—plant a tree in your yard!

09/23/2026

A huge thank-you to everyone who made the trip out to join us and see rotational sheep grazing in action! It was a great event filled with good conversation, fresh ideas, and plenty of questions about how sheep can help manage orchard vegetation while keeping the operation productive. We are especially grateful to our host, Old Orchard Farm, for opening the gates, sharing their experience, and giving us an up-close look at this innovative practice. Thanks again to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success!

09/08/2026

Leaves are rich in nutrients including phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium. When leaves are left on top of storm drains, these nutrients leach out into stormwater runoff, creating ‘phosphorus tea’. Storm drains then transport the nutrient heavy water directly into our rivers and lakes, often causing unwanted algae blooms that harm aquatic ecosystems and interfere with outdoor recreational activities. Stop brewing phosphorus tea by keeping storm drains clear of leaves this fall. Visit www.respectourwaters.org to learn about leaf management alternatives and take action by committing to keep a storm drain clean at www.adoptyourdrain.com.

09/01/2026

Ozaukee County is once again monitoring streams throughout the county using Water Action Volunteer (WAV) metrics! Through continued monitoring, we hope to establish meaningful baseline data that demonstrates how conservation practices and the work being completed across the landscape are contributing to improved water quality over time. This effort is an exciting opportunity to connect community members with the health of their local waterways, and we encourage anyone interested in monitoring a stream as part of the program to reach out and get involved!

08/28/2026