Purpose and authority

Purpose and authority. Purpose and authority. This chapter establishes procedures for awarding cost-sharing grants to public and private entities to protect and improve the waters of Wisconsin. Rules under this chapter outline grant programs supporting aquatic invasive species control and prevention as provided for in s. 23.22 (2) (c) , Stats., lake management planning as provided for in s. 281.68 , Stats., lake management and lake classification pursuant to s. 281.69 , Stats., river planning and management as provided for in s. 281.70 , Stats., and a lake monitoring and protection contract program pursuant to s. 281.68 (3) (bg) , Stats.