by Town of Washington | Jun 28, 2025 | CWPP, News
To reduce the risk of wildfire in our town, home ignition zone assessments were recently conducted on 61 homes on Bass Lake as part of our Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Specially trained firefighters from the WDNR, the United States Forest Service (USFS),...
by Town of Washington | Jun 12, 2025 | News
The two lucky winners of the Trex benches are Matthew Haugen and Matt Coleman. They were randomly selected from all residents who have a transfer station permit. Congratulations, Matthew and Matt! Another drawing will be held next year. Winner Matt Haugen and son...
by Town of Washington | Mar 12, 2025 | News
In 1948 an earthen dam was constructed on the Deerskin River approximately three miles upstream from Rangeline Road. The dam was declared unsafe and removed in 2001 despite public opposition. Since the dam removal more than twenty years ago, there has been a steadily...
by Town of Washington | Mar 12, 2025 | CWPP, News
On April 16, 2024, the Valeria Fire burned 2.43 acres. A downed electrical power line caused it. The DNR needed nine pieces of equipment and 15 firefighters to put the fire out at a cost of $1,855. On October 30, 2024, the Deerskin Fire burned 6.67 acres. It was...
by Town of Washington | Mar 3, 2025 | News
The Town of Washington is developing a forest management plan known as a Stewardship Plan . With approximately 1,200 acres of town-owned land, we have enlisted the help of the WDNR in developing a forest management plan for these lands. Our local WDNR Vilas County...
