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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Successes & Progresses

Prosperous: (Energy)

  • Since 2017, Marathon County residents have increased their energy bill savings through the Focus on Energy program.
  • The entire north central Wisconsin region’s economy and environment has benefited from the generation of electricity from diverse energy sources located in Marathon County.
  • Since 2008, Marathon County Government has completed 48 energy conservation projects in collaboration with Focus on Energy and Wisconsin Public Service.  Marathon County Government is committed to being an environmentally responsible county government which includes policies and programs that conserve energy, and reduce fuel, utility, and resource consumption to save tax dollars that can be redirected to support services to the public.

Healthy: (Environment)

  • The Marathon County Board of Supervisors has identified the protection and enhancement of surface water and groundwater quality and quantity as a priority objective in their 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.
  • Marathon County residents have recognized the benefits to our ample and clean water resources.  The 2019 LIFE Survey indicates 78.17% of the respondents are either very concerned or concerned about the cleanliness of local lakes and rivers.  The survey also revealed a high public awareness of the importance of protecting open and natural areas.
  • Marathon County residents have remained committed to reducing their waste and improving the health of our local environment.  According to the LIFE Survey, 77.23% of Marathon County residents recycle, donate, re-use or compost waste.
  • Marathon County is home to a number of parks, recreation, and open natural areas that provided an abundance of opportunities for residents to enjoy the outdoors and be physically active.  The majority, 86.65% of LIFE Survey respondents were satisfied with the availability of these outdoor spaces.
Calls to Action
  • Residents, businesses, industries, and communities should take more smart energy efficiency measures by using less and conserving more along with securing energy from diverse sources.
  • Private well owners should have their water tested annually or whenever a change in taste or appearance occurs.
  • Residents should have their homes tested for radon.

  • The community should engage key stakeholders and decision makers to address the options, costs, and opportunities to reduce phosphorous from agricultural runoff to surface waters to acceptable levels.

Generated by www.healthymarathoncountypulse.org/ on May 21, 2024.