Provide funding to upgrade the phosphorus removal system at the dane county community manure digester facilities located in waunakee and middleton, wisconsin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Dane County, Wisconsin a $1.397 million Cooperative Agreement on September 26, 2025, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to upgrade the phosphorus removal system at the Dane County Community Manure Digester Facilities located in Waunakee and Middleton, Wisconsin. The project will be completed by May 31, 2030, and represents an investment in water quality improvement and nutrient management infrastructure.

This agreement supports NRCS's core mission of providing conservation technical assistance and funding for sustainable natural resource management practices. The phosphorus removal system upgrades address water quality concerns by reducing nutrient runoff from agricultural operations, aligning with the program's priorities in erosion control, water management, and environmental protection. As a locally-based government entity with established experience administering federal conservation and environmental grants, Dane County will leverage this funding to implement proven conservation technologies that benefit both agricultural operations and regional water resources.