Walworth County – 鶹Ƶ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:40:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-favicon_logo-32x32.jpg Walworth County – 鶹Ƶ 32 32 Reviewing shoreland and wetland zoning to ensure compliance and promote best practices /projects/reviewing-shoreland-and-wetland-zoning-to-ensure-compliance-and-promote-best-practices/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:40:48 +0000 /?post_type=projects&p=21400 Read More... from Reviewing shoreland and wetland zoning to ensure compliance and promote best practices

]]> A group of interdisciplinary engineering students reviewed Waupaca’s current shoreland and wetland zoning ordinances, analyzed compliance and DNR and FEMA best practices, and identified possible areas of improvement. Their goal was to reduce the risk of flooding in Waupaca, protect water resources, and maintain program eligibility for sustainability status.

]]> Envisioning a “Public Safety Square” in Waupaca /projects/envisioning-a-public-safety-square-in-waupaca/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:39:11 +0000 /?post_type=projects&p=21396 Read More... from Envisioning a “Public Safety Square” in Waupaca

]]> As Waupaca’s population increases and its facilities continue to age, the city is interested in designing a public safety square that would include a combined facility for police and fire services. A group of engineering students created five site plans that included drive-through bays for firetrucks, space for full-time firefighters, an impound lot for the police department, parking for personal and squad cars, and a secure space for evidence.

]]> Addressing income and gainful employment as social determinants of health in Whitewater, Darie /projects/addressing-income-and-gainful-employment-as-social-determinants-of-health-in-whitewater-darie/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:36:39 +0000 /?post_type=projects&p=21392 Read More... from Addressing income and gainful employment as social determinants of health in Whitewater, Darie

]]> Walworth County worked with students to explore local interventions to address gainful employment access, which was identified as a key social determinant of health in recent community plans. Students explored several models for supporting community-coordinated services and resources, and developed a weighted decision matrix to help the county make evidence-based decisions.

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