Wisconsin Administrative Code

NR 51.52 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definition applies to this subchapter: XWild lakeY means a lake or flowage of at least 5 acres, or significant portions thereof, identified in the Wisconsin register of waterbodies, where human in…

NR 51.53 Priority wild lake identification. The department shall consider the following priorities for stewardship grants or department projects for acquisition of property, not listed in order of priority: (1) Existence of no or low levels of structural development on adjacent s…

NR 51.54 Grants for wild lakes. (1) Nonprofit conservation organizations are eligible to apply for grants to acquire property to protect wild lakes. (2) The department shall evaluate and award grants for wild lakes projects according to the priorities listed in s. NR 51.53. (3) A…

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. History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; am…

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. History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11…

NR 51.62 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definition applies to this subchapter: NR 51.65 XManagement planY means a written plan describing conditions and activities which shall be enforced and allowed on property acquired by the departme…

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: (1) The extent to which the water quality and fish habitat of the stream are threatened by urban or agri…

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 contrac…

NR 51.65 Land management conditions. (1) The following activities are prohibited on stream bank property acquired under this subchapter unless specifically approved by the department in the management plan: (a) Alteration of vegetative cover or other natural features. (b) Plantin…

NR 51.66 Grants to nonprofit conservation organizations. The department may award grants to nonprofit conservation organizations to acquire property on stream corridors and within the watershed of the stream which meet the criteria established in s. NR 51.63. History: Cr. Registe…

NR 51.70 Purpose. (1) The purpose of this subchapter is to encourage and provide for the establishment of a system of state trails. Increasing demand for trail-based recreation, and promoting the preservation of public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of t…

NR 51.71 Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to all state trails established under s. 23.175, Stats., and the Ice Age Trail as established under ss. 23.17 and 23.293, Stats. History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90.

NR 51.72 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definitions apply to this subchapter: (1) XIce age TrailY means the trail established under s. 23.17, Stats. (2) XCertifiedY means the recognition and signing by the U.S. national park service of …

NR 51.73 Designation. (1) The 400, Ahnapee, Badger, Bearskin, Buffalo River, Capital City, Cattail, Chippewa River, Devil[s River, Eisenbahn, Elroy-Sparta, Fox River, Friendship, Gandy Dancer, Glacial Drumlin, Great River, Great Sauk, Green Circle, Hank Aaron, Hillsboro, Ice Age …

NR 51.74 Grants for state trails. (1) LAND ACQUISITION. (a) The department may make grants to nonprofit conservation organizations to acquire lands for a state trail if the proposed state trail is first designated by the legislature or the department under s. NR 51.73. (b) If all…

NR 51.75 Grant contracts or grant agreements. Grant contracts or grant agreements between the department and sponsors for state trail acquisition and management shall, in addition to the requirements in subch. II, require the sponsor to: (1) Acquire the lands for a trail, where a…

NR 51.80 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish criteria and procedures for awarding stewardship grants to friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations for development projects under s. 23.098, Stats. History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Reg…

NR 51.81 Applicability and definitions. This subchapter is applicable to friends groups as defined in, organized for, and under agreement with the department pursuant to s. 23.098 (1), Stats., and s. NR 1.71, and nonprofit conservation organizations that apply for grants to under…

NR 51.82 Allocation of funds. The department may allocate up to $250,000 each year under the grant program for property development and local assistance, under s. 23.0917 (4), Stats., for grants to friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations. The department may not ob…

NR 51.83 Eligible projects. The department may award a grant for a project that meets all of the following requirements: (1) The project is for nature-based outdoor recreation as defined in s. NR 51.002 (19); (2) The project addresses unmet needs consistent with department approv…

NR 51.85 Application and grant award procedures. (1) Applications for stewardship grants under this subchapter shall be submitted to the department property manager on forms provided by the department. Applications shall include a detailed description of the proposed project, a c…

NR 51.880 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish standards and procedures for implementation of a grant program to acquire property under s. 23.0917 (4m), Stats. Grants shall be used only to acquire property for conservation purposes in the Baraboo hills. History…

NR 51.881 Applicability. This subchapter is applicable to governmental units and nonprofit conservation organizations, lake sanitary districts as defined in s. 30.50 (4q), Stats., and public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts applying for grants for the acquisiti…

NR 51.882 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definition applies to this subchapter: XBaraboo hillsY means the area within the boundaries of the Baraboo Range national natural landmark, as officially designated by the U.S. national park serv…

NR 51.884 General provisions. (1) In order to be eligible for funding under this subchapter, acquisition of property shall: (a) Be located in the Baraboo hills. Property located within the acquisition boundary of any state park or state-owned natural area as of March 29, 1999, is…

NR 51.885 Priorities. (1) The department shall select property for financial assistance in accordance with the following priorities that are not listed in order of priority: (a) Acquisitions with significant natural features identified in the natural heritage inventory or other p…

NR 51.901 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish standards and procedures for grants to governmental units. History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

NR 51.902 Applicability. This subchapter is applicable to towns, villages, cities, counties, tribes, lake sanitary districts, as described in s. 30.50 (4q), Stats., public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts, and the Kickapoo reserve manage- 18 ment board that app…

NR 51.903 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definition applies to this subchapter: XForce AccountY means the resources of the sponsor, including personnel services or labor, equipment and materials. History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-1…

NR 51.904 General provisions. (1) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, BOUNDARIES, AND DEED. (a) The sponsor shall manage property purchased and property that is developed with funding under this subchapter to preserve and enhance the conservation and recreation values of the property. (b) Proje…

NR 51.905 General priorities. For fiscal years 2002 and later, factors that shall be considered in rating projects requesting funding under subchs. XII, XIII, XIV, and XV include: (1) Whether or not a community has or is developing a comprehensive plan pursuant to s. 66.1001, Sta…

NR 51.906 Application and grant award procedures. (1) Project sponsors shall submit applications on prescribed department forms to the appropriate region office delivered or postmarked no later than May 1 of each year. Note: Copies of application forms and instructions are availa…

NR 51.907 Grant awards. (1) LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS. (a) Requirements and calculations of grant cost share for land acquisition projects shall be determined pursuant to s. NR 51.006 (1). (b) Land acquisition costs may be retroactive for up to one year before the grant applicati…

NR 51.908 Grant payments. (1) Sponsors may request an advance payment of up to 50 percent of the grant amount at the time the grant agreement or grant contract is signed by the department and project sponsor. (2) The department may approve final grant payments when the following …

NR 51.910 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish standards and procedures for the administration of grants under s. 23.09 (20), Stats., to governmental units and nonprofit conservation organizations to acquire property for naturebased outdoor recreation and to go…

NR 51.911 Applicability. This subchapter is applicable to governmental units applying for grants for the acquisition and development of property under s. 23.09 (20), Stats., and to nonprofit conservation organizations applying for grants for the acquisition of property under s. 2…

NR 51.912 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definition applies to this subchapter: XAids for the acquisition and development of local parksY means the program created under s. 23.09 (20), Stats., with funds appropriated under s. 20.866 (2)…

NR 51.913 Allocation of funds. The department shall apportion funds to projects on a region allocation system. Seventy percent of the funds available under this subchapter shall be allocated on the basis of each region[s proportionate share of the state population. The remaining …

NR 51.914 General provisions. (1) A sponsor may only use grant funds provided under this subchapter for naturebased outdoor recreation pursuant to s. 23.09 (20) (am), Stats., and support facilities for nature-based outdoor recreation. (2) Sponsors shall submit a local comprehensi…

NR 51.915 Eligible development projects. Development projects eligible for grant funds include, but are not limited to: (1) Support facilities for swimming in a natural waterbody, including beaches, swimming areas and bathhouses. (2) Fishing and hunting facilities, such as fishin…

NR 51.916 Eligible land acquisition projects. Land acquisition projects eligible for funding include, but are not limited to: (1) Property that provides opportunities for nature-based outdoor recreation including, but not limited to parks, forests and camping grounds. (2) Propert…

NR 51.917 Ineligible projects. Ineligible acquisition or development projects include, but are not limited to: (1) Projects that are not supported by a local comprehensive outdoor recreational plan. (2) Restoration or preservation of historic structures. (3) Acquisition and devel…

NR 51.918 Priorities. The department shall evaluate and prioritize projects for grant assistance in accordance with the following project priorities, which are not listed in order of preference: (1) Projects that provide basic facilities, such as picnic and undeveloped play areas…

NR 51.920 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish standards and procedures for administration of grants to acquire property for urban green space and nature-based outdoor recreation under s. 23.09 (19) (cg), Stats. History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. R…

NR 51.921 Applicability. This subchapter is applicable to governmental units, lake sanitary districts under s. 30.50 (4q), Stats., public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts and nonprofit conservation organizations applying for grants for the acquisition of urban …

NR 51.922 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definitions apply to this subchapter: (1) XCommunity gardeningY means a noncommercial activity in an urban community involving the raising of vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs for personal co…

NR 51.923 Allocation of funds. Sponsors shall compete for urban green space grants on a statewide basis. The department shall reserve 10 percent of the annual allocation community gardening projects. If the department does not receive sufficient community gardening project reques…