Lake Shore Assistance Program

The Land Resources and Environment Department provides cost share assistance to lake shore owners to address erosion and runoff concerns on their property.  Cost share funding is limited to 50% of the project cost up to $3,000 per applicant. 

Eligible projects will be practices that reduce sediment loads that cause degradation of habitat and water quality of lakes in Sauk County.  These projects may include but are not limited to: vegetated buffers, bioengineering with natural fiber products (e.g. natural fiber rolls and logs, blocks, and mats), wave-reducing natural timbers (e.g. log and root wad revetment, fish sticks and tree drops), and rock riprap with bioengineering techniques (e.g. Rock riprap with native plantings, geotextile bags, geogrid lifts, and synthetic engineered matting).