Environmental corridors are continuous systems of open space in urban and urbanizing areas. These corridors include environmentally sensitive lands, natural resources requiring protection from disturbance and development, and lands needed for open space and recreational use.
Environmental corridors have been mapped for all urban and limited service areas in the county. Corridor delineation is based mainly on drainage ways and stream channels, floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, and other natural features. CARPC staff works with local units of government to delineate the corridors, which are then used to decide where to locate urban development and major facilities.
More information on environmental corridors:
- Policies and Criteria for Environmental Corridors
- Environmental Corridors Fact Sheet (updated for 2019)
- Environmental Corridors Report (1996)
Environmental Corridor Amendment Reviews
| CARPC Res # * | Service Area | Amendment Name | Applicant | Status of Amendment | Supporting Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Letter | Central USA | City of Fitchburg #1901EC | City of Fitchburg | Approved by DNR DC-0201 | 1. Application 2. Staff Analysis |
| Management Letter | Central USA | City of Madison #1801EC | City of Madison | Approved by DNR DC-0186 | 1. Application 2. Staff Analysis |
| 2017-19 | Waunakee USA | Village of Waunakee | Village of Waunakee | Approved by DNR DC-0187 | 1. Application (revised 9/7/17) 2. Staff Analysis |
* Effective February 2018, management letters will be issued by CARPC instead of resolutions.
Please contact Mike Rupiper, Director of Environmental Resources Planning, at 608-474-6016 or MikeR@CapitalAreaRPC.org for additional information.