If you are interested in and education or outreach opportunity, please contact our staff. We are not able to accommodate all requests, but welcome opportunities to connect with new audiences across the county.
A rainfall simulator is a unique educational tool that demonstrates what happens when rain falls on different surfaces such as farm fields, pastures, and native plantings. The rainfall simulator illustrates how different land management practices impact water quality.
The Department has a total of three rainfall simulators; two table top simulators and one trailer. One tabletop simulator is set up to display more urban surfaces and land management practices. The second tabletop simulator and the trailer are set up to display more agricultural surfaces and land management practices.
Based on staff availability, the rainfall simulators are available for educational events. This engaging educational tool provides audiences a glimpse into how different conservation practices can protect water quality and reduce erosion.
Staff are available to assist with setting up field days and demonstrations of agricultural conservation practices for various audiences. Field days showcase conservation practices on working farms where demonstrations highlight different equipment. Typically, these are done on working, host farms for peer-to-peer learning between farms.
Does your group or organization want to learn more about agricultural conservation in Dane County? Staff are available for presentations and talks discussing a wide variety of topics. Past presentations have included topics such as conservation careers, water quality initiatives, and agricultural conservation practices, just to name a few.
Land Conservation Division
Dane County Land & Water Resources Department
(608) 224-3730
landcon@danecounty.gov
