The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program (CFDA 15.658), awarded a $1,105,000 Project Grant to Brown County, Wisconsin on April 1, 2024. The grant aims to develop a water trail along the East River and enhance the instream fishery by removing impediments and creating aquatic habitats. Key project goals include: Increasing public access by creating two new ADA-compliant launch sites for canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards along a 3.28 mile stretch of the river. One launch will be on public property maintained by the municipality, and the other on Izaak Walton League property with public access. Improving the fishery population by removing navigation impediments while retaining woody debris that serves as fish habitat. This will also allow for improved instream fishing from canoes and kayaks. Protecting and restoring aquatic, near-shore, and riparian habitats through activities such as invasive species removal, riparian buffers, streambank stabilization, pollinator plantings, and wetland creation.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $550.0k | 3/28/24 |