Community Development

Community and Economic Development Resources

• Nonprofit Management Educational Resources
• UWEX Center for Community and Economic Development
• Leadership Wisconsin
• UW-Extension Cooperative Extension Publications

Local Government Resources

• Monroe County Government
• UW-Extension Local Government Center
• Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission
• UW-Extension Cooperative Extension Publications

Population/Demographic Resources

• Monroe County Demographic Charts
• US Census Bureau – Monroe County
• 2000 US Census – American Fact Finder
• A Regional Economic, Social, Environmental, and Political Snapshot (Center on Wisconsin Strategy)

Business Resources

Considering a Roadside Stand for Agricultural Produce?
Monroe County Land Use Regulations for Direct Marketing (.pdf 2 pages, 110 KB)

• Small Business Development Center, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
• UWEX Center for Community Economic Development
• Savor Wisconsin – Buy or advertise high-quality, fresh and local farm products
• Wisconsin Common Market – Gain an uncommon sales advantage for your products where Wisconsin businesses sell online

Natural Resource Resources

• University of Wisconsin Water Resources Programs
• Environmental Resources Center
• UW-Extension SHWEC – Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center
• Central Wisconsin Groundwater Center
• Center for Watershed Science and Education

Land Use Resources

• UW-Extension Cooperative Extension Publications
• Septic System Maintenance (4 pages, 105 KB .pdf)
• Center for Land Use Education

Please contact the Community, Natural Resources and Economic Development Agent if you have any questions or require any assistance.