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  2. Departments

    1. Administration and Human Resources
      1. Administration
        1. Budget and Finance
        2. Labor Negotiations
        3. Policy and Planning
        4. County Administration Newsletters
          1. Newsletters - 2023
          2. Newsletters - 2022
          3. Newsletters - 2021
          4. Newsletters - 2020
          5. Newsletters - 2019
          6. Newsletters - 2018
          7. Newsletters - 2017
          8. Newsletters - 2016
          9. Newsletters - 2015
          10. Newsletters - 2014
      2. Public Safety Facility Project
      3. Human Resources
        1. Recruitment
        2. Best Place to Work
        3. Employee Engagement
    2. Airport
      1. Airfield Information
      2. Communication
      3. Airport Documents
      4. Directions
      5. Emergency Contact Information
      6. Facilities
      7. Fuel Prices and Availability
    3. Aging and Disability Resource Center
      1. Aging and Disability Resource Center of Northwestern Wisconsin
      2. 877-485-2372
      3. adrc@co.polk.wi.us
    4. Burnett County Development Association
    5. Clerk of Courts / Register in Probate
      1. Order Regarding Emergency Temporary Measures
      2. Local Small Claims Court
        1. Disclosure of Assets
          1. Collection
        2. Docketing the Judgment
        3. Small Claims Procedure
          1. Hearings
      3. About Clerk of Courts
      4. Paying Court Costs, Fines, and Other Fees
      5. Specialized Support Services
      6. Local Court Rules for Burnett County
      7. Circuit Court Fee Schedule
      8. Virtual Courtroom Instructions
      9. Language Access Plan
      10. Probate Guidelines
      11. Probate Fees
      12. About Register in Probate
    6. Child Support
      1. How Do I...?
        1. Apply For Services
        2. Obtain Payment Information
        3. Make a Payment
        4. Sign Up for Direct Deposit
      2. Child Support Guidelines
      3. Child Support Lien Docket
      4. Help for Employers
      5. Help for Housing Authorities
      6. Miscellaneous Forms
        1. Authorization to Release Confidential Information (PDF)
        2. IRS Injured Spouse Claim (Form 8379)
        3. Request for Privacy Protection Form
      7. Services Not Provided
    7. Corporation Counsel
    8. County Clerk
      1. County Ordinances
      2. Tax Deed Land For Sale
      3. Marriage License Application Requirements
      4. Polling Place Locations
      5. Basic Election Information
      6. Burnett County Election Results
        1. Basic Election Information
      7. How to Obtain Vital Documents
      8. Burnett County Board of Supervisors
      9. Running for County Elected Offices
      10. Services and Information
      11. Dog Licensing
      12. Passports
        1. Application Checklist
        2. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
        3. Misspelled Names
        4. How To Obtain Vital Records
        5. Obtaining Copies of Birth Records
        6. Passport and Travel Information
        7. Passport Application Costs
        8. Renewals
      13. 2022 Plat Book Sales
    9. County Treasurer
      1. Property Tax Search
      2. Payment Information / Options
      3. Online Payment Link
      4. Address Change Form
      5. Wisconsin Help for Homeowners
      6. Delinquent Taxes
    10. District Attorney
    11. Economic Development
    12. Emergency Management
      1. BEACON - Emergency Alert System
      2. Weather
      3. Resources for Towns and Villages
      4. Mitigation, Response, Preparedness, Recovery
      5. Hazard Mitigation Plan
    13. Forest and Parks
      1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Forest
        1. Comprehensive Land Use Plan
        2. Annual Reports & Work Plans
        3. Forest History
        4. Logging Roads, Trails, and Fire Lanes
        5. Timber Sales
          1. Sale Prospectus & Results
          2. Firewood Permits
          3. Christmas Tree Permits
      3. Parks
        1. Park Listings
          1. Banach Lake Access
          2. Big Lake Access
          3. Charles Tollander Park
          4. Clam Dam Park
          5. Clam Flowage Access
          6. Deer Lake Access
          7. Devils Lake Landing
          8. Eagle Lake Access
          9. Godfrey Lake Access
          10. Jeffries Landing
          11. Lake 26 Park
          12. Little McGraw Lake Access
          13. Loon Lake Access
          14. Mallard Lake Access
          15. Mel Daniels Park
          16. Milton E. Stellrecht Park
          17. Ralph Larrabee Park
          18. Ray & Evelyn Pardun Memorial Access
          19. Thoreson American Legion Park
          20. Yellow Lake Narrows Access
          21. Yellow River Access
        2. Park Rules and Regulations
        3. Youth Camp
      4. Permits and Licenses
      5. Trail Updates
      6. Recreation
        1. ATV Trails
          1. Trail Rules, Maps and Licensing Information
          2. When Am I Allowed To Ride My ATV?
        2. Biking, Hiking, & Horseback Riding
        3. Boating and Lake Fun
        4. Camping
          1. Camping Regulations and Information (PDF)
        5. Camper Cabin
        6. County Maps
        7. Gandy Dancer Trail
          1. Gandy Dancer Pass & Event Information
          2. Gandy Dancer Trail Map
        8. Gathering Permits
        9. Historical / Archaeological / Cultural Sites
        10. Hunting and Fishing
          1. Hunting and Fishing License
        11. Snowmobile Trails
        12. Trail Updates
        13. Youth Camp
          1. Camp Pictures & Reservation Info
          2. Lodge Day Use Rates
          3. Lodge & Cabin Rates
        14. Outdoor Recreation Plan 2021-2025
      7. Department Directory
    14. Health and Human Services
      1. Behavioral Health & Community Programs
        1. Mental Health Crisis Services
          1. Crisis Brochure
        2. MH / AODA Services
          1. Indigent Psychotropic Medication
        3. Contracted MH/AODA Services
        4. Adult Protective Services
        5. Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
        6. Birth to Three Program
        7. Children's Long Term Support (CLTS)
        8. Drug and Alcohol Court
      2. Children and Families
        1. Child Protective Services
        2. Youth Justice
          1. Uncontrollable Teenagers
        3. Foster Care
        4. Kinship Care
        5. Child Care Certification
        6. Coordinated Services Team (CST)
      3. Public Health
        1. COVID-19
          1. COVID-19 Vaccine Information
        2. Communicable Diseases
        3. Community Involvement
        4. Environmental Health
        5. Family Planning / Reproductive Health
        6. Immunizations
        7. Maternal & Child Health
        8. Public Health Emergency Preparedness
        9. Tobacco Prevention
        10. WIC
        11. Women’s Health Program
      4. Economic Support
        1. FoodShare
        2. HealthCare
        3. Child Care Assistance
        4. SSI Caretaker Supplement
        5. Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Programs
    15. Highway
      1. Highway Commissioner
      2. Services and Information
      3. Permit Information
      4. WisDOT Information
    16. Information Technology
    17. Land Services / Zoning
      1. Conservation Division
        1. Past Projects
        2. Programs
        3. Shoreline Protection
          1. How to create a natural shoreline
          2. Reducing water runoff
          3. Shoreline Incentive Program (SIP)
      2. Property Information Division
        1. Addressing
        2. GIS/Mapping
        3. GIS Website
        4. Real Property Listing
        5. Surveying
      3. Zoning Division
        1. Application Forms and Information
        2. Comprehensive Plans
        3. Private Sewage Systems
        4. Shoreland Guide
    18. Maintenance and Grounds
    19. Register of Deeds
      1. Real Estate Document Checklist
      2. Real Estate Fee Schedule
      3. TAPESTRY
      4. LAREDO
      5. Vital Records
      6. Property Fraud Alert
    20. Sheriff's Office
      1. Identity Theft and Scams
      2. Civil Process
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
      3. Sheriff Sales
      4. County Jail
        1. Inmate Roster
      5. Recovered Property
      6. Use of Force Policy
      7. Ordinances
      8. Prescription Drug Disposal
    21. University of Wisconsin Extension
    22. Veteran Services
      1. Employment Opportunities for Veterans
      2. Local Veterans Organizations
      3. Military & Veterans Dates of Interest (PDF)
      4. Publications
      5. Staff
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  3. Government

    1. Board of Supervisors
      1. Supervisors
      2. Committees
      3. District Maps for Terms April 2022 to April 2032
      4. Running For Nonpartisan Office
    2. Agendas, Minutes & Public Hearing Notices
    3. County Government Meetings
    4. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees
      1. Administration Committee
      2. Infrastructure Committee
      3. Health & Community Services Committee
      4. Land Use & Information Committee
      5. Public Safety Committee
      6. Natural Resources Committee
    5. Other Appointments
    6. Municipalities
      1. Town of Anderson
      2. Town of Blaine
      3. Town of Daniels
      4. Town of Dewey
      5. Town of Grantsburg
      6. Town of Jackson
      7. Town of LaFollette
      8. Town of Lincoln
      9. Town of Meenon
      10. Town of Oakland
      11. Town of Roosevelt
      12. Town of Rusk
      13. Town of Sand Lake
      14. Town of Scott
      15. Town of Siren
      16. Town of Swiss
      17. Town of Trade Lake
      18. Town of Union
      19. Town of Webb Lake
      20. Town of West Marshland
      21. Town of Wood River
      22. Village of Grantsburg
      23. Village of Siren
      24. Village of Webster
    7. Basic Election Information
      1. Burnett County Election Results
      2. 2023 Burnett County Election Schedule
      3. Sample Ballots
    8. Planning Documents and Activities
      1. Comprehensive Plans
      2. 2006 to 2020 County Forest Comprehensive Plan
      3. 2021 to 2035 County Forest Comprehensive Plan
    9. Northwest Regional Planning Commission
    10. State of Wisconsin
    11. Federal Government
    12. County and State Elected Officials
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  4. Business

    1. Business & Resource Directory
    2. Business Parks and Village Development Info
    3. Start Your Business
      1. Forms and Permits
      2. Resources
    4. Burnett County Development Association (BCDA)
      1. About BCDA
      2. Jordan Buck
    5. Learn About Burnett County
      1. County Profile
    6. Educational and Business Resources
    7. Airports
      1. Burnett County Airport
      2. Grantsburg Municipal Airport
      3. Voyager Villager Airport
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  5. Our Community

    1. Aging and Disability Resource Center
    2. Airports
    3. Burning Permits, Restrictions, Fire Wardens
      1. Burning Restrictions and Fire Danger
    4. Churches
    5. Burnett County Development Association
    6. Education
    7. Farmers' Markets
    8. Local Foods
    9. Food Shelves and Distributions
    10. Health and Wellness
      1. Healthy Burnett
    11. Housing
    12. Heritage
    13. Lake Information and Associations
      1. Lake Music
      2. Lake Associations
      3. How to start a lake association
      4. Burnett County Lakes and Rivers Association
      5. LakeLines Newsletter (PDF)
    14. Library Services
    15. Jim Jordan Buck Commemorative Guide (PDF)
    16. Recycling and Waste Disposal
    17. Parks and Recreation
    18. Business Directory & Resources
    19. St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
    20. Village of Grantsburg
    21. Village of Siren
    22. Village of Webster
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  6. Things To Do

    1. Tourist Information
    2. Burnett County Visitors Guide & Map
    3. Event Calendar
    4. Recreational Trail Updates
    5. Jim Jordan Buck - Celebrating 100 Years
      1. Jordan Buck Commemorative Guide
      2. Music Celebrating the Jim Jordan Buck
      3. Hats - Jordan Buck Centennial Limited Edition
      4. News Stories and Celebrity Quotes
      5. Jordan Buck Heritage Hike
    6. Outdoor Activities
      1. ATV
      2. Biking
        1. Gandy Dancer Trail
        2. Forest and Parks Recreation
        3. Gandy Dancer State Trail Site
      3. Birding and Wildlife Viewing
        1. Bird List (PDF)
        2. Birding & Wildlife Resources
        3. Experience Sharptail Grouse Dancing
        4. What's Happening At Crex Meadows
      4. Boating and Lake Fun
        1. Local/Town Lake Ordinances
        2. Boating Rules & Regulations
      5. Canoeing and Kayaking
      6. Crex Education & Visitors Center
      7. Cross Country Skiing
      8. Fishing
        1. Burnett County Lake Maps
        2. Lake List (acres, max depth, location T/R)
        3. Fishing Seasons
        4. State Record Sturgeon
        5. How to Prepare Boneless Northern Pike Fillets (PDF)
        6. How to Skin Bullheads (PDF)
        7. Department of Natural Resources
          1. Department of Natural Resources Field Station
      9. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
      10. Gandy Dancer Trail
      11. Golfing
        1. Golf Courses
          1. Dining, Food, and Beverage
          2. Lodging and Conference Room Facilities
      12. Hiking
        1. Burnett County Forest and Parks
        2. Gandy Dancer Trail
          1. Gandy Dancer Pass Info
          2. Gandy Dancer Trail Maps
          3. Naming The Trail
          4. Gandy Dancer State Trail Site
          5. North Trail
          6. South Trail
          7. Recreation
          8. Other Points of Interest
        3. Governor Knowles State Forest
      13. Hunting
        1. Department of Natural Resources
          1. Department of Natural Resources Field Station
        2. Wisconsin Record Black Bear
      14. Snowmobile Trails
      15. St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
      16. Visiting Crex Meadows
    7. Lodging
      1. Where to Stay
    8. Photo Gallery
    9. Request Information
    10. Destinations
    11. Arts and Culture
      1. Heritage
    12. Casino Entertainment
    13. Event Calendar Submission
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