The Technical Committee is charged with addressing issues relating to land conservation technical activities including, but not limited to: conservation planning, inventory and evaluation tools, technical certification, and conservation practice and design implementation. They may also serve to coordinate county review of draft guidance or technical standards by other agencies and organizations.
GET INVOLVED
Fall Technical Tour
Oct. 6, 2022
The Technical Committee hosts an annual educational tour that highlights various conservation practices or issues around the state. Bayfield County hosted an informative and fun tour in October 2022.
Technical Photo Gallery
This is a resource to view and share your and others' best work with getting conservation on the ground. Details on how to submit photos so others can learn from your experiences coming soon!

Join the committee
Are you interested in leading technical assistance activities related to conservation practices? Contact Committee Chair Matt Hanewall to learn more about joining.
Committee Members
Matt Hanewall, La Crosse Co. LCD, Chair
Tina Barone, Dunn Co. LWCD, Secretary
Shawn Esser, Dane Co. LWCD, Vice Chair
Ketty Clow, Chippewa Co. LCD
Ben Dufford, Bayfield Co. LWCD
Paul Fredrich, Kewaunee Co. LWCD
Brian Goepfert, Juneau Co. LCD
Erik Heagle, Grant Co. CSZD
Paul Klose, Marinette Co. LWCD
Jonathon Lisowe, Calumet Co. LWCD
Zach Mohr, Eau Claire Co. LCD
Dan O'Connell, Portage Co. LCD
Ken Pozorski, Marathon Co. CPZ
Brian Smetana, Walworth Co. LURM
Chad Trudell, Oconto Co. LWCD
Advisors
Kate Brunner, WI Land+Water
Mike Gilbertson, DNR
Matt Woodrow, DATCP
Eric Hurley, NRCS
2022
December 15, 2022 (coming soon)
August 18, 2022 (coming soon)
June 3, 2022
March 25, 2022
2021
December 9, 2021
August 10, 2021
June 4, 2021
March 26, 2021
2020
December 17, 2020
August 12, 2020
June 9, 2020
April 13, 2020
2019
December 12, 2019
August 13, 2019
June 7, 2019
March 29, 2019
Mission: Lead WI Land+Water technical assistance activities related to the evaluation and implementation of conservation practices, standards and services.
Upcoming Meetings
- March 31, 2023 (virtual)
- July 13, 2023 (in person)
- Early August 2023 (date TBD, in person joint meeting with Professional Improvement Committee)
- Dec. 15, 2023 (virtual)
For more information about meetings, visit the Community Calendar.