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 | Type | Date Joined |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | City | December 1, 2010 |
| Ashland | City | May 1, 2013 |
| Bayfield | City | December 1, 2010 |
| Bayfield County | County | March 29,2016 |
| Bayside | Village | February 8, 2013 |
| Beloit | City | October 18, 2021 |
| De Pere | City | June 17, 2019 |
| Door County | County | July 28, 2020 |
| Eau Claire | City | July 1, 2012 |
| Eau Claire County | County | December 8, 2015 |
| Egg Harbor | Village | August 22, 2017 |
| Ephraim | Village | November 12, 2018 |
| Fitchburg | City | December 1, 2010 |
| Gibraltar | Town | October 2, 2019 |
| Green Bay | City | November 15, 2019 |
| Janesville | City | October 14, 2019 |
| La Crosse | City | February 8, 2013 |
| La Crosse County | County | February 14, 2017 |
| Liberty Grove | Town | June 1, 2022 |
| McFarland | Village | September 14, 2020 |
| Middleton | City | December 1, 2010 |
| Monona | City | February 8, 2013 |
| New Richmond | City | February 17, 2017 |
| Oshkosh | City | March 28, 2017 |
| Phillips | City | November 15, 2023 |
| Racine | City | July 26, 2018 |
| Rock County | County | May 25, 2023 |
| Schofield | City | April 18, 2023 |
| Sheboygan | City | April 14, 2014 |
| Sister Bay | Village | November 9, 2021 |
| St. Croix County | County | May 11, 2017 |
| Stevens Point | City | August 28, 2017 |
| Sturgeon Bay | City | September 25, 2023 |
| Sun Prairie | City | July 16, 2024 |
| Wausau | City | April 2, 2020 |
| Wauwatosa | City | June 21, 2017 |
| Weston | Village | December 1, 2010 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | City | August 16, 2016 |
| Non-governmental organizations | December 1, 2010 |
| Charter partners | |
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| DNR Contact | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Feyerherm Environmental Assistance Coordinator 608-287-4175 | ||
| Additional resources | ||
