Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to Sign a Subaward Amendment with Sand County Foundation; Amending the Land Resources and Environment Department 2026 Budget

Sauk County Land Resources and Environment (LRE) Department works closely with the Sauk Soil & Water Improvement Group (SSWIG) to help support, facilitate, document and communicate soil health and water quality improvement projects that are implemented by the group. LRE also acts as a fiscal manager to accept and manage DATCP Producer Led Watershed Protection Grant funds on behalf of SSWIG. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place that outlines the objectives and responsibilities of this partnership.

The Sand County Foundation (SCF) is a recipient of a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant allocated by the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service. This grant will provide cost share assistance to landowners who implement conservation practices on their land that protect land and water resources. SCF is working with producer led watershed groups throughout Wisconsin to allocate these funds to farmers through subaward agreements. In 2025, SSWIG was selected as a subaward recipient and received $100,000. As the fiscal agent, the funds were passed through the LRE department (Resolution 47-2025). In 2026, the group is being awarded an additional $100,000. A Subaward Amendment to the existing agreement is attached that outlines the terms and conditions of the amendment.