Section NR 193.31 - Surface water education Surface water education projects eligible for funding under this subchapter include all of the following:
(1) SURFACE WATER INFORMATION AND EDUCATION. Surface water information and education projects that accumulate new or existing information on surface water or aquatic ecosystems and disseminate it to broaden public understanding. Eligible projects may focus on surface water, aquatic ecosystems, aquatic life, water quality, the quality of aquatic ecosystems or methods to improve or protect any of the foregoing.(2) AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES INFORMATION AND EDUCATION. Aquatic invasive species education projects that accumulate new or existing information about aquatic invasive species and disseminate it to broaden public understanding. Eligible projects may focus on aquatic invasive species, aquatic invasive species identification, threats posed by aquatic invasive species, effects on aquatic ecosystems, measures to prevent spread, or best practices for aquatic invasive species control. Projects shall be consistent with the department's statewide aquatic invasive species management plan for preventing the arrival and spread of aquatic invasive species.(3) TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. Training and skill development projects that assist a grantee in developing and conducting workshops or other training and education programs for volunteers and participants in a lake or river planning or management project.(4) ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT. Organization development projects that provide informational and educational activities to develop an organization's capacity to carry out planning or management projects. An organization may build its capacity by growing its membership, enhancing its relationships with partners, or building the organization's skills and resources. Eligible projects may also assist a grantee in the formation of goals and objectives for a planning or management project. Grant funds awarded under this subsection may be used to support other projects approved by the department that will aid in an organization's ability to protect or improve surface water or aquatic ecosystems.(5) RIVER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FORMATION. River management organization formation projects that provide programs and materials to assist in forming a river management organization or meeting the criteria of a qualified river management organization. Eligible activities may include training; education; facilitated planning programs; facilitated workshops; and the development, printing and dissemination of information, surveys and educational materials designed to understand or attract members.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 193.31
Adopted by, CR 19-078: cr. Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20; correction in (1) to (5) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6/1/2020