Authorizing Director of Land Resources and Environment to Submit Grant Application for Surface Water Grant Program

Committee Status: 
Withdrawn
Budget Status: 
No Fiscal Impact
Decision Impact: 
Routine
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Other (see budget status)

Purpose

To obtain grant funding from the Wisconsin DNR for water resource protection.

Background

Background: Being fortunate to have an abundance of water resources, Sauk County recognizes the negative impacts aquatic invasive species can have on rivers, lakes, and streams. Prevention measures as well as outreach and educational programming are critical components to protecting our water resources. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources administers the Surface Water Grant Program that supports efforts to protect water resources, including through watercraft inspection, monitoring, and early detection of aquatic invasive species, and other activities related to aquatic invasive species prevention. Historically, counties and other organizations were required to apply for grant funding on an annual basis. Starting in 2020, a predetermined funding amount is allocated to each county annually. Counties have the option to receive the funds directly or designate an agent to accepts those funds and implement these activities on the county’s behalf. On July 9, 2020, the Land Resources and Environment Committee designated Upper Sugar River Watershed Association (USRWA) as the designated agent for Sauk County. In order to accept funds, Sauk County must submit a surface water grant application.

Resolution Files: 
Microsoft Office document icon Resolution Authorizing Director of Land Resources and Environment to Submit Grant Application for Surface Water Grant Program
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Impact: [X] None   [  ] Budgeted Expenditure    [  ] Not Budgeted

 

Resolution Body

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - 2020

AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR SURFACE WATER GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the surface water grant application must be submitted in order for Sauk County to receive surface water grant funding; and,

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, that Sauk County supports aquatic invasive species outreach and education; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors that the Land Resources and Environment Director is hereby authorized to sign the surface water grant application.

 

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on October 20, 2020.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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