Eco-Services Nonpoint and Forestry Programs
Eco-Services focuses on projects and education. We install Best Management projects on tribal farmland that keeps soil, fertilizer and pesticides on farm fields and out of waterways. Many of our projects change every year dependent on funding, community needs and interests. We provide environmental planning support for community projects such as trails and stormwater.
Non-Point Program
- Provide customer service, education and outreach to tribal agricultural land lease holders for assistance with Farm Bill Programs
- Work with tribal agricultural lease holders and Farms to protect the watersheds on the reservation by installing and maintaining buffers to waterways
- Work with Federal and local Agencies to address resource concerns within agricultural lands
- Manage the restoration of land back into natural areas such as wetlands, forests and grasslands for wildlife habitat
- Administer several resource conservation grants and programs
- For more information about the Non-point program contact the Non-point program manager at (920 869-4587) wjohnson@oneidanation.org
Buffers along agricultural fields filter runoff and protect water quality.
Forestry Program
- Establish new and diverse tree/forest resources.
- Reforestations to protect our waters and provide wildlife habitat.
- Preservation of culturally endangered, threatened or rare vegetation.
- Issue and monitor Wood Cutting Permits
- Provide education and community outreach for tribal departments
- Development of an Oneida Nation Forest Management Plan
- Community tree giveaway and natural area clean up event
2024 Earth Day Tree Giveaway & Garbage Clean Up Event with staff, Forester and 2023 Little Miss Oneida
Pest Alerts
~ Emerald Ash Borer
It has been confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Trade and Consumer Protection and the Wisconsin DNR, of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) presence in Wisconsin. The EAB is an invasive insect pest of ash trees and it is prohibited to move firewood across county lines to help control the spread.
For more information on forestry invasive species, please contact the Oneida Nation Forester at (920) 869-4582.
