This agreement provides funding to wisconsin department of natural resources (WDNR)

Specifically, to develop the program support needed for the effective launch and early promotion of a newly issued, legislatively mandated hydrologic restoration general permit (HRGP) in wisconsin. WDNR will collaborate with the wisconsin wetlands association and other partners to: develop HRGP-related trainings, guidance, and standard operating procedures for utilization by DNR regulatory staff and create and deliver informational resources to help external agencies and organizations plan, design, and secure approval of HRGP-eligible projects. Activities:specific activities to be performed include policy development and training: complete development and issuance of HRGP; develop and deliver staff training, develop SOP and guidance and develop HRGP application material. Also, applicant outreach and engagement: develop distribute materials and stakeholder coordination.subrecipient:wisconsin wetland association to develop hydrology and hydrologic restoration-related learning objectives for staff and will use facilitated discussion and appreciative inquiry to gauge baseline knowledge and learning progressoutcomes:the anticipated deliverables will focus on how utilization of the HRGP simplified the process for applicants that want to conduct hydrologic restoration practices, the benefits that occurred through completion of the projects, and lessons learned during the HRGP rollout. The expected outcomes include increased investments and implementation of hydrologic restoration projects resulting in healthier wetland, stream, and watershed health, improved water quality, reduced flooding, increased resilience, and more. The intended beneficiaries include WDNR staff, wisconsin wetland association and the department of agriculture, trade, and consumer protection.