Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 7 - Recreational boating facilities program
Section NR 7.086 - Applications for the chemical removal of Eurasian water milfoil

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 7.086

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) Applications from governmental units and qualified lake associations for funding the chemical removal of Eurasian water milfoil shall be made to the department for presentation to the commission.

(2) The application shall be made on forms provided by the department at its regional offices and shall contain the following information:

(a) A resolution officially adopted by the governmental unit or qualified lake association authorizing a representative to act as agent for the governmental unit or lake association to sign forms or claims and verifying that sufficient funds are available to complete the project.

(b) A statement supported by appropriate documents that the project is feasible from economic and environmental viewpoints.

(c) A detailed estimate of the cost of the project indicating the local share, the requested amount of state funding, and the extent of all other sources of funds.

(d) A copy of the chemical treatment permit issued under s. 281.17(2), Stats., including a map of the areas to be treated.

(3) In addition to the factors in s. 30.92(3) (b), Stats., and the principles expressed in s. NR 7.09(1) to establish project priorities, the commission shall give a higher priority to projects that provide public boating benefits than to projects primarily benefiting riparian landowners and projects that prevent expansion of or substantially eradicate Eurasian water milfoil than to projects that provide for annual nuisance relief.

(4) The department may fund chemical treatment at a rate determined by the commission subject to the limitations of s. 30.92(4), Stats. The actual rates of funding may vary from project to project.

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