NR 51.53(7) (7) The degree to which the acquisition adds to previously acquired shorelands along the lake or the extent that the acquisition continues or completes a previously started project.

NR 51.53(8) (8) The extent to which the acquisition reduces fragmentation of terrestrial or aquatic habitat as evidenced by the proximity to other public lands, clusters of lakes, and linkages to other surface waters.

NR 51.53(9) (9) Other unique features including, but not limited to, natural scenic beauty, archaeological, geological or cultural features.

NR 51.53 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. (intro.), (7) to (9) Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

NR 51.54 NR 51.54 Grants for wild lakes.

NR 51.54(1) (1) Nonprofit conservation organizations are eligible to apply for grants to acquire property to protect wild lakes.

NR 51.54(2) (2) The department shall evaluate and award grants for wild lakes projects according to the priorities listed in s. NR 51.53.

NR 51.54(3) (3) Application shall be made on forms provided by the department. Application procedures and deadlines in subch. II apply to this subchapter.

NR 51.54 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

subch. VII of ch. NR 51 Subchapter VII — Stream Bank Protection

NR 51.60 NR 51.60 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the administrative framework for the implementation of the state’s stream bank protection program to protect water quality and fish habitat of streams.

NR 51.60 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; am. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94.

NR 51.61 NR 51.61 Applicability. This subchapter applies to the department program to acquire property under s. 23.094, Stats., and to stream bank protection grants to nonprofit conservation organizations pursuant to s. 23.096, Stats.

NR 51.61 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; am. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94; emerg. am. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: am. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

NR 51.62 NR 51.62 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definition applies to this subchapter: “Management plan” means a written plan describing conditions and activities which shall be enforced and allowed on property acquired by the department under s. 23.094, Stats., and as defined in s. NR 51.002 (17), for grant projects.

NR 51.62 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; r. and recr. (1), r. (3) and (4), Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94; emerg. r. and recr. (intro.), am. (1) and (2), eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: r. and recr. (intro.), am. (1) and (2), Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. (intro.), (1), r. (2) Register February 2012 no. 674, eff. 3-1-12; correction in numbering under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register February 2012 No. 674.

NR 51.63 NR 51.63 Priority stream identification. The department shall identify priority streams for department projects, using the following criteria, not listed in order of priority:

NR 51.63(1) (1) The extent to which the water quality and fish habitat of the stream are threatened by urban or agricultural runoff. Streams shall satisfy this criterion to a reasonable extent to be considered further.

NR 51.63(2) (2) The extent to which the threat to water quality and fish habitat of the stream can be protected through the acquisition of property. Streams shall satisfy this criterion to a reasonable extent to be considered further.

NR 51.63(3) (3) Streams satisfying subs. (1) and (2) shall be further prioritized based on the following:

NR 51.63(3)(a) (a) The extent to which the stream project provides protection of endangered or threatened resources including natural communities and habitat for rare species.

NR 51.63(3)(b) (b) The inclusion of the stream in or adjacent to other department projects.

NR 51.63(3)(c) (c) A determination by the department that the stream’s riparian lands are enrolled in the federal or state programs specified in s. 23.094 (2) (c), Stats., or other federal or state programs that protect or enhance water quality or fish habitat.

NR 51.63 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; r. and recr. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94; emerg. am. (2), eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: am. (2), Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. (intro.) Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

NR 51.64 NR 51.64 Management plans. The sponsor shall prepare a management plan for each stream or stream segment on which it intends to acquire stream bank property. Grant projects require a department approved management plan that will be incorporated by reference into the grant contract.

NR 51.64 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; r. and recr. Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94; emerg. am. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: am. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

NR 51.65 NR 51.65 Land management conditions.

NR 51.65(1) (1) The following activities are prohibited on stream bank property acquired under this subchapter unless specifically approved by the department in the management plan:

NR 51.65(1)(a) (a) Alteration of vegetative cover or other natural features.