 About Us
What is CNRED?
Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development (or CNRED)
is a program within Cooperative Extension, a division of University
of Wisconsin-Extension. CNRED is Wisconsin’s educational
network serving people and their communities in seeking positive
change.
CNRED programs share a common goal reflected in our commitment
to community development. Our outreach programs, research
and overall assistance involves people, communities, and organizations in educational
experiences that teach them to apply appropriate knowledge and
technology to the problems of the day. CNRED programs deal with
communities as well as the people and resources within them.
Backed by University of Wisconsin research, CNRED educators work
in partnership with people in county, state, federal, and tribal
governments; community organizations; volunteers; business; and
industry. With faculty in every county and on UW-campuses, CNRED
gives Wisconsin citizens access to University research and knowledge
in:
Leadership and Organizational Development
Bringing services that facilitate collaboration, local leadership
development and community-based problem-solving.
Strengthening Local Government
Providing educational resources for civic engagement and partnerships
in local government decision-making.
Natural Resources
Providing education in environmental protection, energy management
and land use.
Economic Development
Enhancing local economic health, business development, stable employment
and quality of life.
CNRED educational programs support community goals, including:
- local
leadership training
- economic development
- public policy issues
- natural resources protection
- land-use planning
- shared decision-making & consensus building
- access to
information technologies
What People Say About Us
"One of the most important features of
the university’s
role in our land use plan was the emphasis on the process of meaningful
public involvement. It helped us fill in a lot of questions. This
process would never have occurred without the university connection.”
-- Bruce Haukoum, Jefferson County zoning administrator, on development
of a comprehensive, county-wide land use plan.
“As a result of attending UW-Extension’s Restoring
Shoreland Habitats workshop, I will be planting small shrubs and
trees along the bank of my lakefront property. Shoreline vegetation
creates a buffer zone to protect the quality of the water.”
-- Len Syberth, New Auburn
“UW-Extension programs in Solid and Hazardous Waste Education
are the envy of neighboring states.”
-- Dennis Schmitt, proprietor, Lindeman’s Cleaning, Green
Bay
About Cooperative Extension in Wisconsin
Cooperative Extension
is a division of University of Wisconsin-Extension and part of
the University of Wisconsin System. Cooperative Extension programs
include Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development, Family
Living, 4-H Youth Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Educators in these programs work in partnership with people in
county, state, federal, and tribal governments; community organizations;
volunteers; business; and industry. With faculty in every county
and on UW-campuses, Cooperative Extension gives Wisconsin citizens
access to University research and knowledge.
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Teaming
Up with Communities to Create Opportunities