Municipal Water Safety Patrols State Assistance
(s. 30.79, Wis. Stats., and s. NR 50.13, Wis. Adm. Code.)
Municipalities, tribes, inland lake rehabilitation and protection districts, and sanitary districts are eligible to receive funds for the cost of operating a Boating Law Enforcement program, and for providing professional enforcement of boating laws at the local level. Applicants are eligible to receive up to 75 percent of the net cost for enforcement of ss.30.50 through 30.80, Wis. Stats., and local regulation adopted under s. 30.77, Wis. Stats.
Program priorities include:
- Providing active and productive enforcement of boating laws.
- Conducting boating education programs.
- Providing search and rescue for live persons.
Eligible projects include:
- Reimbursement for salaries, supplies and equipment.(capital items valued at more than $1,000 will be reimbursed at the rate of 20 percent per year over 5 years).
An applicant must submit an Intent to Patrol form to DNR prior to March 1 of each year. In order to receive reimbursement of expenses, grantees must maintain daily and monthly records and submit an annual claim to the DNR before January 31 for expenses incurred in the previous calendar year.
Contact:
Bill Engfer, LE/5
Department of Natural Resources
P.O Box 7921
Madison WI 53707
Phone: (608) 266-0859
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