Contact: Laura MacFarland, DNR Financial Assistance Specialist
Laura.MacFarland@wisconsin.gov or 715-499-0309
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Grants Available
New Applicants Must Contact DNR By Sept. 2
A Clean Boats, Clean Waters watercraft inspector helps to inspect under a boat for fragments of aquatic vegetation as a boater takes out at the landing.
Photo credit: Stephanie Boismenue
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is accepting Clean Boats, Clean Waters grant applications for the 10th consecutive year to prevent aquatic invasive species statewide.
To apply, new grant applicants must contact the DNR via email at DNRCBCWGrants@wisconsin.gov by Sept. 2, 2021. The deadline to submit final applications is Nov. 1, 2021.
There is $4,000 available in state grants to eligible applicants that have 200 hours of watercraft inspection completed at a boat landing or a pair of landings. An organization is eligible to receive as much as $24,000 each year. The grant term is Feb. 15 – Dec. 15, 2021.
Since 2013, more than $5.17 million in grants has been awarded to local municipalities, lake associations and other eligible entities. Grants are used to train and equip watercraft inspectors who help perform boat and trailer checks, provide informational materials and educate boaters on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil.
Find more information and eligibility requirements on the DNR website or contact Laura MacFarland, DNR Financial Assistance Specialist, at DNRCBCWGrants@wisconsin.gov.
