Community Development

Community Development Mission in Columbia County

In Columbia County, Kathleen Haas serves as the Community Resource Development (CRD) educator for the Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development (CNRED) program area. CRD educators throughout the State help Wisconsin communities deal with their own unique challenges – resource constraints, business development, growth management, environmental protection and the quality of life. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development educators work with local governments, civic organizations, businesses and community leaders to help people identify their most critical local concerns, to set goals and to work on solutions to problems. Natural resource and environmental educators work with teachers and students, environmental and conservation groups and businesses that rely on the state’s water and land resources.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Economic Development Columbia County Labor Forum>>> More on Economic Development>>> Building Communities Educational Series>>> Trading Spaces: Increasing Employee’s Understanding of Limited Income Employees>>> Related Links: UW-Extension Center for Community and Economic Development>>>

Natural Resources More on Natural Resources>>> Related Links: Basin Educators>>> Environmental Resource Center>>> Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center>>> Central Wisconsin Groundwater Center>>> Center for Watershed Science & Education>>> Water Resources Programs>>>

Tourism Tourism>>>

Related CNRED Links of Interest

• Columbia County Government
• US Census Bureau – Columbia County
• UW – Extension Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Community Resource Development in Columbia County, please contact:

Kathleen Haas
UW Extension Columbia County
Columbia County Annex
120 West Conant Street
Box 567
Portage, WI 53901-0567
Phone: 608-742-9683
Fax: 608-742-9862
Email: kathleen.haas@ces.uwex.edu