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Bayfield County reports CWD prevention costs, plans five dumpsters for fall 2026

Land & Water Conservation Committee · May 22, 2026

Summary

Committee reviewed the CWD 2025 prevention program: township dumpster donations totaled $1,250.00, WDNR contributed $635.68, total county expense after donations was $1,230.97, and the program collected 14.39 tons of waste; staff plan five dumpster placements this fall/winter 2026.

The committee reviewed the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) 2025 prevention program report, presented by County Conservationist Ben Dufford. The report states Republic Services provided 20-yard dumpsters with townships donating $1,250.00; a WDNR contribution agreement covered $635.68, and the total expense to Bayfield County after donations and the contribution agreement was $1,230.97. Staff time was not included in that total.

According to the report, the program collected 14.39 tons of waste from five dumpsters, and staff anticipate placing five dumpsters at the same locations during the fall/winter 2026 season. The minutes note Bayfield County cervid farms were reviewed as part of the discussion; the report is on file with the office.

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