Spirit Fund Program
Background
With the support of the County Executive and approval by the Land Conservation Committee, the ARPA Strategy and Outcomes Commission, and the County Board, the Winnebago County LWCD Spirit Fund Program (SFP) was developed in 2023. The approval of the SFP allocated $3,030,300.00 of the County's "Spirit Funds" for conservation projects administered by the LWCD. Funds are to be used to support Best Management Practices (BMPs) that protect surface water and groundwater, reduce soil erosion, and educate and/or demonstrate the importance of resource protection.