The Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 awarded the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources a $226,000 Project Grant under the Beach Monitoring and Notification Program Implementation Grants (CFDA 66.472) program. The grant funds the recipient's beach monitoring and public notification efforts for the 2023 and 2024 swimming seasons in Wisconsin to remain eligible for beach grant funding. Specifically, the grant supports county health departments in 14 Wisconsin counties to conduct bacteriological water quality monitoring at designated recreational beaches, notify the public when samples exceed notification thresholds, and submit monitoring data and public notification reports to the EPA. The program aims to reduce swimmer illness by informing the public of water quality so they can make informed decisions. A sub-award of $TBD to Door County will support implementing the beach monitoring program there in 2023.
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