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Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Agency NR. Department of Natural Resources |
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Chapters 1-99. Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation |
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Chapter 51. Administration Of Stewardship Grants |
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SubChapter XIV. Urban Rivers Grant Program |
Section 51.935. Priorities.
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- The department shall prioritize grant requests based on the extent to which the project, or the project in conjunction with supporting plans, satisfies each of the following criteria which are not listed in order of preference. As set forth in s. 30.277 (6) , Stats., the criterion relating to brownfields under sub. (15) , shall receive the greatest preference.(1) The project satisfies a relevant statewide or department region priority need identified in the SCORP.(2) The project preserves land listed on the natural heritage inventory or restores or preserves an area with significant historical or cultural value.(3) The project supports other federal, state or local natural resource management or pollution control lands or projects.(4) The project implements elements of approved water quality plans.(5) The project continues land acquisitions in an urban rivers project that was previously approved by the department.(7) The project restores, enhances or preserves natural resource values and environmental quality within the river corridor.(8) The project provides and enhances diverse outdoor, natural resource related recreation opportunities for all segments of the population. Appropriate outdoor recreation opportunities include, but are not limited to, fishing, wildlife observation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, boating, canoeing, hiking and bicycling.(9) The project improves public access to the riverfront for all segments of the population.(10) The project has substantial community support, including financial support.(11) The project involves a joint effort by 2 or more governmental units.(12) The project has significant potential for increasing tourism.(13) The project has significant potential benefits to the overall economy of the governmental unit.(14) The project has significant aesthetic value.(15) The project is related to brownfields redevelopment, as defined in s. 23.09 (19) (a) 1. , Stats.(16) The project uses sustainable technology.
Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00;
CR 00-135
: cr.
Register July 2001, No. 547
eff. 8-1-01;
CR 10-127
: am. (1), (8), cr. (16)
Register February 2012 No. 674
, eff. 3-1-12.