Ho Chunk Nation and Sauk County Partner to Envision a Shared Future

LGI has awarded a $20,000 grant and associated resources to a partnership including the Ho Chunk Nation and Sauk County.

The grant, which is part of LGI's Future Regions initiative, will be used to design a vision and plan to preserve and enhance the region's natural resources and quality places. It is the first time in recent memory that Sauk County and the Ho Chunk Nation have partnered on joint planning around a commonly perceived future. "This marks a new beginning for Sauk County and the Ho Chunk Nation to actively engage in a collaborative planning process that envisions a shared future," said Peter Vedro, Sauk County Board Chair.

Ho-Chunk Nation Legislator Carly Lincoln states, "This is an exciting collaboration and an invigorating step to be taking with Sauk County. Forward thinking initiatives and partnerships such as these move everyone forward, not only with the same focus, but with the reins firmly in hand. This is how we enhance the future of everyone; this is how change occurs and we are excited to get started." Ho-Chunk Nation Legislator and Sauk County Supervisor Kristin White Eagle notes, "This is truly unprecedented and a welcome change for the betterment of our combined communities. We are excited to be a primary member and work to collaboratively envision a shared future."

The full press release is attached.