ROBERT WEIHROUCH

Statewide responsibility for implementing the Wetland and Wildlife aspects of USDA Farm Bill Programs. These include Wetland Identification/Delineation and enforcing the Swampbuster provisions of the 1985 Farm Bill, as amended. Also, training staff in assisting private landowners in improving wildlife habitat through control and management of Invasive Species, and the identification and protection of State and Federal T&E species.

Statewide responsibility for implementation of all the wetland aspects of the 1985 Farm Bill, as amended. Duties include: completion of an NRCS Wetland Inventory in every County; enforcing the Swampbuster aspects of the Farm Bill, including wetland restoration and mitigation activities. Being the NRCS representative in the State Multi-Agency Wetland/Wildlife Group. (some participants include: WDNR, USFWS, USCOE, EPA, DU, PF, WI Wetlands Assoc., WI Waterfowl Assoc., Sierra Club, WI Wildlife Federation, Madison Audobon)

USDA Soil Survey work, including County level soil profile identification and delineation of identical soil mapping units. Collection of typical county soil profile samples. Writing the County Soil Survey Manuscript.