The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) was awarded a $902,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Quality Management Planning program (CFDA 66.454). This multi-year grant, awarded on Oct 1, 2024, supports a range of water quality management planning activities in Wisconsin, including:
Updating the state's Areawide Water Quality Management Plan procedures, improving records management and access to planning materials; conducting training with regional staff; initiating regular coordination meetings with partner programs; updating 15-20 water quality plans and reports annually; and improving digital mapping and web resources. The grant also provides pass-through funding to three regional planning commissions (RPC) for local water quality planning, assessment, and public outreach activities.
The expected outcomes include enhanced water quality planning methods and improved water quality across Wisconsin watersheds, benefiting municipalities and other stakeholders. The grant involves close collaboration between WDNR and the RPCs, leveraging their regional expertise and planning capabilities to support statewide water quality goals.
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