Washington County Water Education Workshop: Creating Shoreline Habitat   Date And Time August 05, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM   Location West Bend Town Hall6355 County Road ZWest Bend, WI 53095   Description How do you create the best habitat on your shoreline? In this workshop, we discuss plant species choices, types of aquatic habitats, and the wildlife you can expect to attract. We also show how native plants help protect your shoreline from erosion and improve their overall health.   Click on the following link for additional workshops: https://www.washcowisco.gov/departments/natural_resources/water  

Burning

The Town of West Bend does not issue burning permits. The Town is in a Department of Natural Resources Air Quality Controlled Area. If you wish to burn brush leaves, etc. (no toxic waste) you must contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Department via a web form instead of a call-in. Look for **New** Report Controlled Burn on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Department website  or select the link below.

To report your controlled burn, please fill out our form.

Controlled Burn Form

If you have questions or concerns, please call 262-335-4378.

For emergencies only – call 911.

Non-Emergency Calls Evenings and Weekends – 262-335-4411

The Town will seek reimbursement of the $850.00 cost of false alarms produced by improper notification.