Resolution to Authorize the Application and Implementation of The Healthy Lakes and Rivers Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has grant funding available through the Healthy Lakes and Rivers program. The Healthy Lakes and Rivers program assists private landowners within 1,000 feet of lakes and 300 feet of rivers who want to install practices on their property to improve habitat and water quality. Healthy Lakes and Rivers grants support five simple and inexpensive best practices that may be installed in the littoral, transition/buffer, and upland zones of shoreland properties. The grant provides up to $1,000 per practice and up to $25,000 for an eligible applicant applying on behalf of multiple property owners. Remaining cost to install the practices will be provided by property owners. Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department applies for the WDNR funds on behalf of property owners who want to implement these conservation practices. The Executive Summary is incorporated in this resolution and Sauk County attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the grant application.