Block parties & special events

Neighborhoods may choose to have a block party (shutting down the street to get together); neighborhood association event, or for larger gatherings, a special event. Each have a separate application process. ECNA (Eau Claire Neighborhood Association) also has some block party materials that can be borrowed for your block party, such as games, movie night supplies, canopy, tables, chairs, etc. See Our Page on This HERE
Contact billie.hufford@eauclairewi.gov to borrow materials or with questions. Review checklists and online applications here:
www.eauclairewi.gov/our-city/block-party

City Council contacts

Note: Our city council representative is Aaron Brewster. He comes to almost all our meetings and reports.

Complaints & concerns

The Neighborhood Services Division covers snow removal concerns, trash, parking, maintenance issues, or other nuisance concerns. Online: www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/neighborhood-services
Phone: (715) 839-4961

Healthy housing

The Health Department investigates housing-related complaints such as unsanitary conditions, safety, mold, plumbing, and other issues. Online:
housing.echealthdepartment.org/

Neighborhood associations & plans

Area and past neighborhood plans. Online: www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/planning/neighborhoods (click ‘Learn More’)
Email: Planning@eauclairewi.gov phone: (715) 839-4914

Police District Contacts:

District officers welcome the opportunity to attend individual association meetings. Reach out to your district contact to make arrangements (District map is below).
South: Brandon Dohms, (715) 839-8908 (Brandon is our contact for TW)
North: Bridget Coit, (715) 839-4990
West: Olivia Erl, (715) 839-8682
Contact form: www.eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/police-department/about-us

Park reservations

Reserve a park shelter for your meeting, block party, or other neighborhood event. Online: www.eauclairewi.gov/recreation/ parks-pavilions-shelters

Sidewalk repair

Report a sidewalk in need of repair for consideration. Online:
www.eauclairewi.gov/our-city/design-construction/sidewalk-repair/report-a-sidewalk-concern

Something else?

Need help with something that you don’t see here? Email Billie Hufford, Neighborhood Services Manager, at Billie.Hufford@EauclaireWi.Gov

Data & Grant Resources

Local, neighborhood level data can be a helpful addition to the work of neighborhood associations. Data can help inform conversations with elected leaders, future plans for your neighborhood (formal or informal), or make the case in a grant application for neighborhood amenities. Below is just a sample of data and grant resources available, there are many more online!

Data resources

www.cityhealthdashboard.com/
www.cdc.gov/places/tools/interactive-map-tool.html

https://www.congressionaldistricthealthdashboard.org/
www.policymap.com
(select “enter without logging in” near bottom of pop up window)

Local funding resources

AARP Community Challenge Grant:
Ranging from $2,500-$25,000, grants cover projects related to walk/bike audits, transportation, mobility, vibrant public places, pedestrian safety, and more. (Annual, due March 5, 2025)

www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/

Mayo Hometown Health Grant:
Supports efforts related to mental health, obesity, access to basic needs for a healthy living (Opens March 3, 2025)
www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/eau-claire/about-us/community-engagement/hometown-health-grant

DeBoer Quiet Trails Fund: Grants ranging from $500-$1000 to create and maintain walking, hiking, or skiing trails open to the public in Wisconsin. (Next cycle 2026) www.wisconservation.org/grants/quiet-trails-fund/