Establishing the network

Establishing the network. Establishing the network. The department may establish and maintain a statewide Lake Monitoring and Protection Network by conducting any of the following activities: (1) Providing protocols for conducting network activities. (2) Registering and providing technical support to network coordinators and network participants. (3) Allocating funds to support the Lake Monitoring and Protection Network, subject to the following: (a) The total amount of funding for each fiscal year may not exceed 25% of the total amount appropriated under s. 20.370 (6) (ar) , (as) , and (av) , Stats. (b) The department’s allocation plan will consider factors related to the need for network cooperative services provided under s. NR 193.75 , including the quantity, type or condition of surface water resources, the amount of public access available, socioeconomic factors, or factors related to the presence or risk of spread of invasive species. (4) Annually assessing statewide lake monitoring and protection needs and entering into agreements with eligible cooperators to perform cooperative network services outlined in s. NR 193.75 .