APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH UPPER SUGAR RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR SURFACE WATER GRANT PROGRAM

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

Purpose

To approve a cooperative agreement with the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association for monitoring aquatic invasive species and other activities related to lake protection and to submit a a grant application to the DNR to fund that effort.

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 accept 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. A Cooperative Agreement is attached (Exhibit A), which outlines the responsibilities of the county and USRWA. In order to receive and accept funds, Sauk County must submit a surface water grant application.

Resolution Files: 
Microsoft Office document icon Revised Resolution APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH UPPER SUGAR RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT GR
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

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

Resolution Body

APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH UPPER SUGAR RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR SURFACE WATER GRANT PROGRAM

 

WHEREAS, the Cooperative Agreement must be developed in order for the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association to receive surface water grant funding for aquatic invasive species outreach and education projects completed in Sauk County; and,

 

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

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, approves the Cooperative Agreement (Exhibit A) and authorizes the Land Resources and Environment Director to sign the Cooperative Agreement with Upper Sugar River Watershed Association; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors supports aquatic invasive species outreach and education and authorizes the Land Resources and Environment Director to submit 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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