Legacy Communities Charter for Local Governments
Charter participant since 12/01/2010
NEW as of October 2023 – Toolkit for new Legacy Communities Scoresheet available now! Click the RESOURCES FOR LEGACY COMMUNITIES button below.
Resources for Legacy Communities
Sustainable Strategies Webinar Series
Wisconsin's Green Tier Legacy Communities are local government leaders preparing for the future and building sustainable and resilient communities. The Green Tier Legacy Communities (GTLC) network advances sustainable, efficient practices to stretch local government resources.
Click map for larger view.Benefits
- Special consideration for select state grants;
- Grant notifications and opportunities for joint grant applications;
- Peer-to-peer learning and resource sharing;
- An assigned DNR liaison;
- Access to the 'Sustainable Strategies' webinar series;
- Regional collaboration opportunities;
- Use of the Green Tier logo and statewide recognition; and,
- Free technical support from subject matter experts.
Wisconsin's Legacy Communities
| Participant | Joined |
|---|---|
| City of Appleton | December 1, 2010 |
| City of Ashland | May 1, 2013 |
| City of Bayfield | December 1, 2010 |
| Bayfield County | March 29,2016 |
| Village of Bayside | February 8, 2013 |
| City of Beloit | October 18, 2021 |
| City of De Pere | June 17, 2019 |
| Door County | July 28, 2020 |
| City of Eau Claire | July 1, 2012 |
| Eau Claire County | December 8, 2015 |
| Village of Egg Harbor | August 22, 2017 |
| Village of Ephraim | November 12, 2018 |
| City of Fitchburg | December 1, 2010 |
| Town of Gibraltar | October 2, 2019 |
| City of Green Bay | November 15, 2019 |
| City of Janesville | October 14, 2019 |
| City of La Crosse | February 8, 2013 |
| La Crosse County | February 14, 2017 |
| Town of Liberty Grove | June 1, 2022 |
| Village of McFarland | September 14, 2020 |
| City of Middleton | December 1, 2010 |
| City of Monona | February 8, 2013 |
| City of New Richmond | February 17, 2017 |
| City of Oshkosh | March 28, 2017 |
| City of Racine | July 26, 2018 |
| City of Schofield | April 18, 2023 |
| City of Sheboygan | April 14, 2014 |
| Village of Sister Bay | November 9, 2021 |
| St. Croix County | May 11, 2017 |
| City of Stevens Point | August 28, 2017 |
| City of Sturgeon Bay | September 25, 2023 |
| City of Wausau | April 2, 2020 |
| City of Wauwatosa | June 21, 2017 |
| Village of Weston | December 1, 2010 |
| City of Wisconsin Rapids | August 16, 2016 |
| Non-governmental organizations | December 1, 2010 |
| Charter partners | |
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| DNR Contact | ||
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| Jennifer Feyerherm Environmental Assistance Coordinator 608-287-4175 |
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