A campground moratorium is important for Washburn county
A moratorium on campground approvals and development will allow time for Washburn County to gather public input, analyze the current ordinances and develop updates to the ordinances to address modern-day land use issues and development pressures.
We LOVE camping, but “campgrounds” nowadays come in a wide variety of sizes, designs and intensities and some are MUCH different from what many of us imagine when we hear the word “campground” - they are more similar to residential subdivisions. The impacts to surrounding waters, wetlands, roads and residences are not adequately addressed in the outdated ordinances that are now in effect for “campgrounds”. Burnett County, just west of Washburn County, recently established a moratorium for this same reason. Read more about this issue on the Preserve Burnett County website.
Preserve Washburn County needs YOUR help!
We need volunteers willing to partner with PWC to ensure county rules for campgrounds are updated to protect you and your family, our neighborhoods and communities, and the economic and environmental well-being of Washburn County.
Washburn County is a beautiful place to live, work, raise a family, and retire. But there are changes happening in our area which impact all of us. At the September Zoning Committee Meeting, the Committee unanimously agreed that "Chapter 38 Division 24-Campgrounds & Resorts" needs to be updated. The next step is for the County Executive Committee to decide how to move forward on this issue in their October meeting. This 6-month campground moratorium is the best path forward. It is the only way to be fair to everyone - residents, property owners, and developers. Learn more at Preserve Washburn County.
“Spooner Lake is an invaluable water resource in the (Washburn County) community. Maintaining, protecting and enhancing the quality of the lake is crucial in sustaining the lake’s natural beauty, water quality, and availability for recreational use.”
Why is this Important?
We need to keep Spooner Lake healthy so generations can continue to enjoy the lake.
Preserving wildlife habitat works to preserve the health of the greater ecosystem in which we live.
Runoff pollution from increased development is a serious threat to the lake’s health.
Wetlands along the lake, sensitive to runoff pollution, provide critical habitat for fish and wildlife.
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