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Click on a link below to go to that resource for local watershed groups
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources annually provides grants to assist local organizations and local units of government in protecting or improving rivers and natural river ecosystems.
There are two categories in the grant program, planning and management.
- $10,000 max per grant
- 75% state share max
- Some eligible activities include (in priority order): 1) river organization development, 2) information and education, 3) assessments of water quality, fish, and aquatic life, and 4) nonpoint source evaluations.
To learn more about the River Protection Planning Grants or to download application materials, click here.
- $50,000 max per grant
- 75% State Share max
- Some eligible activities include (in priority order): 1) purchase of land or easements, 2) development of local ordinances, and 3) restoration of in-stream or shoreland habitat.
To learn more about the River Protection Management Grants or to download application materials, click here.
The deadline to apply is May 1, 2010.
As you prepare your DNR River Protection grant you should keep the reporting requirement in mind. River Alliance of Wisconsin helped create a document about the financial management requirements for these grants, Helpful Hints for River Protection.[PDF].
River Links: Interlibrary Loan Resources for Building Successful Conservation Organizations
This project makes resources available to assist river and watershed organizations around the state with their organizational development and conservation work. These materials include books, toolkits, and videos that are available through your local public library and through Wisconsin's Water Library.
The TRIB
River Alliance has a new e-newsletter for local river advocates! The TRIB provides information about funding opportunities, trainings, events, and other topics related to helping river organization operate sustainably. To sign-up for The TRIB or submit an announcement, send us an e-mail. You can also read past issues of the TRIB in our archives. If you would like copies of sample documents such as bylaws, articles of incorporation, specific Board policies (e.g. personnel, corporate giving, etc.) and landowner surveys, contact our staff directly.
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