LRE Strategic Plan and Department Reports

In 2022, the LRE Department adopted a Strategic Plan. This plan represents a single department effort to work together to provide programs, polices and projects that create a better future for Sauk County residents. Department reports reflect our commitment and achievements in meeting plan goals.

Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

Mission Statement
The Land Resources and Environment Department protects, enhances, and supports Sauk County’s natural, cultural, and historic resources through innovative approaches, public education, and collaboration with community partners.

Vision Statement
The Department will provide dedicated leadership that is inclusive, innovative, and holistic to create collaborative solutions, build trust, and encourage stewardship of the natural resources of Sauk County.

Core Values

• Inclusivity: We encourage an open, welcoming environment that supports diversity and tolerance among Department staff, Committee members, other departments, agencies, County Board Supervisors, local and visiting citizens.
• Collaboration: We provide consistent service to citizens through cohesive teamwork that utilizes the expertise and talents of staff members throughout the Department.
• Respect: We deliver services that exceed expectations with politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns, and feelings of those we serve.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and respect in our interactions with co-workers, elected official, and those we serve.
• Quality: We deliver high quality services that focus on building relationships, mitigating issues, and providing effective solutions.
• Resiliency: We plan for the future in an effort to adapt to challenges for a positive outcome to maintain the long-term health and viability of the community.
• Innovation: We will take innovative approaches to projects and problems for continued growth and protection of our community.

Strategic Priorities
1. Fostering Relationships. Fostering relationships are the foundation of the Department’s ability to be successful both internally and externally.
2. Educational Programs. The Department will create and attend events and programs for education of staff, Committee, County Board, and citizens.
3. Collaboration. The Department proposes greater collaboration and integration efforts among staff, Committee, County Departments, other government agencies, non-profits, local businesses, and citizens.
4. Funding. Appropriate funding is necessary for the operation of the Department and ability to provide service that protects the public health, safety, and welfare of Sauk County residents.
5. Assessment. Continued efforts will be made to assess and evaluate programs, partnerships, and Department progress.
6. Natural resources and resiliency. The Department shall continue to protect and enhance the natural resources of the County and increase the natural, social, and economic resiliency of our communities.

2022 - 2027 Strategic Plan can be viewed here.