Put Your Star on the Map

WHO ARE GUARDIANS OF THE RIVER?

Neighbors united by place and purpose. United by place because they live in the Yellow River Watershed. United in purpose through the urge to protect what is theirs. Bound in the knowledge that only through collaboration can they succeed.

Why The Big map?

To deliver this message, “You are not alone!”

People ask “Why should I protect my part of the river if no one else protects their part?”

The Big Map says, “Others ARE protecting. Look at all the stars“

Use one of the eight methods below and PUT YOUR STAR ON THE MAP!

Eight Ways to Put a Star on the Map

#1 Conservation Easement

Conservation Easement PDF

Landmark Website

#2 Deed Restriction

A deed restriction is a written agreement that limits how you can use your property. Deed restrictions can limit what you build, how you use your home, and more. They are private agreements that are connected to the land, not the structure built on it. In theory, everyone who buys the home must obey any restrictions unless there is an expiration date. See a lawyer about this option

#3 DNR Streambank Protection

The program purchases easements directly from landowners. In return for payment, the landowner allows public fishing and DNR management activities along the stream corridor on their property. The easement area is generally 66 feet of land from the stream bank on either side of the stream. Easements are perpetual and remain on the land even if it sold or deeded to an heir..

DNR Website

#4 DNR Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources can help with Healthy Lakes & Rivers Grants. Any eligible applicant can apply for these grants. The grants provide up to $1,000 per Best Practice and up to $25,000 for an eligible applicant applying on behalf of multiple property owners

Healthy Lakes and Rivers Website

#5 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services Initiative

Nearly three-fourths of the technical assistance provided by the agency goes to helping farmers develop conservation systems uniquely suited to their land and individual ways of doing business. The agency also provides assistance to other private landowners and rural and urban communities to reduce erosion, conserve and protect water, and solve other resource problems.

USDA Website

#6 Reintroduce Native Plant Species

Click the link below for a comprehensive list of Wisconsin native plants and where to purchase the plants in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Native Plants

#7 Promote Wildlife on your land

Click on the button below to access a wealth of information that will help you create a plan to promote wildlife on your land complements of

University of Wisconsin – Madison
Division of Extension, Dept. of Forest & Wildlife Ecology

How To Manage Your Land for Wildlife

#8 Fill Out a YRPC Pledge Form

Click the buttons below to view the YRPC Pledge forms for specific types of property within the watershed such as: Shoreline, Woodland, Wetlands, Agriculture and City Residents.

Review the forms and select the form that best fits your property. Print the form, fill it out, sign it and send it to the address below or scan your signed copy and email it to contact@yrpc.ltd.

YRPC N10042 Cty Hwy K Trego WI 54888

City Resident Pledge Form

Shoreland Pledge Form

Woodland Pledge Form

Wetland Pledge Form

Agriculture Pledge Form