NR 50.14(1)(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of a grant-in-aid program for county fish and wildlife projects under s.
23.09 (12), Stats.
NR 50.14(2)
(2) Applicability. Provisions of this section are applicable to counties and tribal governing bodies participating in the county fish and wildlife program.
NR 50.14(3)(a)
(a) County fish and wildlife aids will be allocated for use as soon after July 1 of each year as they become available.
NR 50.14(3)(b)
(b) Funds will be allocated to each county and Indian tribe until October 1. Unused county and tribal funds revert to 6 district funds on October 1. These district funds are available to counties and tribes within district boundaries. Unused district funds revert to a statewide fund on May 1 of each year. These statewide funds are available to counties and tribes anywhere in the state.
NR 50.14(3)(c)
(c) State aid allocated to any county or tribe for the enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat shall be based on the ratio of the area of the county (less reservation lands) or reservation to the total area of the state (excluding outlying waters and interstate boundary waters of the Mississippi river and Lake Pepin).
NR 50.14(4)(a)(a) The state share may not exceed one-half of the actual project cost.
NR 50.14(4)(b)
(b) Except for specialized equipment useful solely for fish or wildlife management purposes, aids under this program may not be used to purchase equipment.
NR 50.14(5)
(5) Other conditions. In addition to conditions listed in sub. (4), the general provisions of s.
NR 50.05 also apply.
NR 50.14 History
History: Cr.
Register, June, 1980, No. 294, eff. 7-1-80; emerg. cr. (1) (b), eff. 10-15-80; r. and recr.
Register, May, 1983, No. 329, eff. 6-1-83.
NR 50.15
NR 50.15
Wildlife habitat development on county forests. NR 50.15(1)(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of a grant-in-aid program for forest wildlife habitat improvement on county forest lands entered under s.
28.11, Stats., pursuant to s.
23.09 (17m), Stats.
NR 50.15(2)
(2) Applicability. Provisions of this section are applicable only to counties having county lands entered under s.
28.11, Stats.
NR 50.15(3)(a)1.
1. Maintenance of intolerant forest types in danger of being replaced through natural conversion to forest types of lower value to wildlife; maintenance of existing forest openings.
NR 50.15(4)(a)(a) One hundred percent of approved eligible project costs will be funded.
NR 50.15(4)(b)
(b) Fifty percent advance payments may be made at the time of project approval if requested by sponsor.
NR 50.15(5)
(5) In addition to conditions listed in sub. (4), the general provisions of s.
NR 50.05 also apply.
NR 50.15(6)(a)
(a) The maximum useful life of habitat development activities on lands withdrawn from s.
28.11, Stats., and the title to which is transferred by the county to other than a public agency, may not exceed the following guidelines:
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NR 50.15(6)(b)
(b) In the event a reimbursement is due the department, the calculation of such amount shall be based on a straight line depreciation of the original value of the development over its maximum useful life as specified in par. (a).
NR 50.15 History
History: Cr.
Register, June, 1980, No. 294, eff. 7-1-80; r. and recr.
Register, May, 1983, No. 329, eff. 6-1-83.
NR 50.17
NR 50.17
Shooting range development. NR 50.17(1)(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of a grant-in-aid program for development of shooting ranges under
16 USC 669, et seq.
NR 50.17(2)
(2) Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to counties, cities, villages, townships, other governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations, businesses or corporations and educational institutions.
NR 50.17(3)(a)
(a) On July 1 of each odd-numbered year, the secretary shall establish an allotment available as matching funds for shooting range construction. Funding shall be a portion of
16 USC 669, et seq. money returned to the state allocated for hunter education. This allotment shall be separate from funding used to construct shooting ranges on land owned by the state of Wisconsin.
NR 50.17(3)(b)
(b) Fifty percent of approved eligible project costs may be funded.
NR 50.17(3)(c)
(c) Twenty percent of the established allotment may be exempted from the provisions of sub. (4) (c) 1. if used to fund range projects which can be developed with not more than 10 percent of the total established allotment.
NR 50.17(4)(a)1.
1. Outdoor range construction, including: backstops and berms, target holders, shooting benches, baffles, protective fencing, signs, trenches, gun racks, platforms, restrooms and other items considered essential for the project by the department.
NR 50.17(4)(a)2.
2. Indoor ranges, when it is determined by the department they are needed, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities.
NR 50.17(4)(b)1.
1. Construction of clubhouses and facilities not essential to the operation of the shooting range.
NR 50.17(4)(c)
(c) Applications will be ranked based on a comparative basis considering the following criteria:
NR 50.17(4)(c)1.
1. First consideration will be given projects in major metropolitan areas where ranges are not available for hunter education training.
NR 50.17(4)(c)2.
2. Second consideration will be given projects in locations where ranges are not available within 20 miles for hunter education training.
NR 50.17(4)(c)3.
3. More consideration will be given projects to improve an existing range than to develop new ranges in the same locality.
NR 50.17(4)(c)4.
4. The potential of the project to meet the needs of hunter education programs and public shooting in the locality.
NR 50.17(4)(d)
(d) Sponsors shall demonstrate an ability to operate the range for at least 20 years and shall contract with the state of Wisconsin for use by the hunter education program during this period.
NR 50.17(4)(e)
(e) Applicants shall submit an application on the prescribed department form.
NR 50.17 Note
Note: The forms may be obtained from Hunter Education Administrator, Department of Natural Resources, Box 7201, Madison, Madison, WI 53791.
NR 50.17 History
History: Cr.
Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; r. and recr. (3), am. (4) (d),
Register, May, 1994, No. 461, eff. 6-1-94.
NR 50.19
NR 50.19
Scenic urban waterways grant program. NR 50.19(1)(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation and administration of the scenic urban waterways grant program under s.
30.275, Stats.
NR 50.19(2)
(2) Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to all counties, cities, villages, towns and Indian tribes within a designated scenic urban waterway and to the department.
NR 50.19(3)
(3) Eligible projects. The following types of projects are eligible for funding under this section:
NR 50.19(3)(a)
(a) Acquisition and development of land for parks, open spaces, scenic easements, public access, automobile parking, fish and wildlife habitat, woodlands, wetlands and trails.
NR 50.19(3)(c)
(c) Improvement of surface water quality and surface water flow.
NR 50.19(4)
(4) Application procedure. Applications for project grants shall be submitted to the department no later than November 1 of each state fiscal year for which funding is requested. The department shall review applications for completeness. An application shall contain the following items:
NR 50.19 Note
Note: Application forms may be obtained, at no charge, from the Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, Department of Natural Resources, Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707.
NR 50.19(4)(b)
(b) A resolution adopted by the governing body of the municipality, Indian tribe or the department designating an authorized representative to apply for grants under s.
30.275, Stats., and this section on behalf of the municipality, Indian tribe or the department. The authorized representative shall be an official or employee of the municipality, Indian tribe or the department.
NR 50.19(4)(c)
(c) Description of project; including proximity to urban areas, types of water-based recreational activities the project would promote, a detailed estimate of project costs, and an estimate of the number of people who would be expected to enjoy the benefits of the project.
NR 50.19(5)
(5) Allocation of funds. Annual appropriations will be allocated equally among all designated scenic urban waterways as soon as possible after July 1 of each year. Funds allocated to a designated scenic urban waterway that are not needed to fund applications received by November 1, may be reallocated equally among designated scenic urban waterways which have requested funds in excess of their allocations. The reallocation shall be completed by February 1 of the following year.
NR 50.19(6)
(6) Watershed committees. The selection of projects within a designated scenic urban waterway shall be made by a watershed committee for that scenic urban waterway appointed by the department. The committee shall have members from each county within the designated scenic urban waterway; some cities, villages, towns and inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts within the designated scenic urban waterway; the department and independent citizens within the designated scenic urban waterway. Existing watershed committees may be used to select projects. Regional planning commissions may and the department shall be coordinators and advisors to the committee.
NR 50.19(7)
(7) Selection of projects. The watershed committee shall give priority to local government projects. Department projects may be selected only if sufficient funds remain after local government projects within the designated scenic urban waterway are selected. Priority shall be given to applications based on the degree to which the potential benefits of each project correspond to the program's purpose pursuant to s.
30.275 (1), Stats.
NR 50.19(8)
(8) Grant awards. The department shall issue grant awards by February 28 of each year. The state share of the project cost shall be no greater than 80 percent of the eligible project costs. The department may not issue grants to applicants whose application is not complete.
NR 50.19(9)(b)
(b) Projects funded under this section shall be consistent with any approved areawide water quality management plan encompassing the project.
NR 50.19(9)(c)
(c) Nonpoint source projects to improve surface water quality and surface water flow are subject to the requirements of ss.
NR 120.14 and
120.15.
NR 50.19 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1986, No. 371, eff. 12-1-86.
NR 50.21
NR 50.21
National recreational trails program. NR 50.21(1)(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the administration of the Symms national recreational trails fund act of 1991,
16 USC 1261,
1262 and
26 USC 9503 (6),
9511.
NR 50.21(2)
(2) Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to all towns, villages, cities, counties, tribal governing bodies, school districts, state agencies, federal agencies and incorporated organizations participating in the national recreational trails program.
NR 50.21(3)(a)
(a) “Applicant" means a town, village, city, county, elected governing body of an Indian tribe, school district, state agency, federal agency or incorporated organization applying for a grant.
NR 50.21(3)(b)
(b) “Incorporated organization" means an organization incorporated pursuant to s.
181.0202, Stats., whose primary purpose is promoting, encouraging or engaging in outdoor recreational trail activities.
NR 50.21(3)(d)
(d) “Recreational trail" means a thoroughfare or track across land or snow used for recreational purposes such as bicycling, cross country skiing, day hiking, equestrian activities, jogging or similar fitness activities, trail biking, overnight and long distance backpacking, snowmobiling, aquatic or water activity, and vehicular travel by motorcycle, 4-wheel drive or all-terrain off-road vehicles.
NR 50.21(3)(e)
(e) “Sponsor" means a town, village, city, county, tribal government, school district, state agency, federal agency or incorporated organization receiving assistance.
NR 50.21(4)(a)
(a) National recreational trails program funds allocated to Wisconsin each fiscal year shall be divided as follows:
NR 50.21(4)(a)1.
1. An amount not exceeding 7 percent of the amount received by the state to the department for the costs of administering the national recreational trails program.
NR 50.21(4)(a)2.
2. An amount not to exceed 5 percent of the amount received by the state to the department for the operation of environmental protection and education programs relating to the use of recreational trails.
