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dnr grant

State grants to fund local conservation, shoreline, and water-quality projects

What to Watch
Watch for DNR award/denial notices and, if awarded, the follow-up steps like bid approvals and any confirmed details on the city’s match.
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Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

The City Council has signed off on two separate DNR grant applications: $100,000 to replace the Mariners Trail split-rail fence, and another for Washington Park shoreline restoration. The fence application includes a stated $25,000 match the city says won’t require new property taxes, using in-kind labor and a partner.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 9-0 City Council Work Session · Feb 23, 2026

    26-028 City of Two Rivers Authorizing Resolution for WI DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Application

    Motion to adopt the resolution as recommended by the Advisory Recreation Board

    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Mark Bittner Yes
  2. passed 8-0 City Council · Sep 2, 2025

    25-174 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a DNR Grant Application for Washington Park Shoreline Restoration

    Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
Record

  1. City Council approved a resolution authorizing submission of a DNR grant application for shoreline restoration at Washington Park.

    City Council

  2. The Washington Park shoreline grant-application resolution passed 8-0.

    City Council

  3. Environmental Advisory Board received a grant-related update reporting raised beds may be changed to depressed in-ground beds.

    Environmental Advisory Board

  4. City Council approved a resolution to apply for a $100,000 Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation grant to replace the split-rail fence along Mariners Trail, with a stated $25,000 local match.

    City Council Work Session

  5. The Mariners Trail fence grant-application resolution passed 9-0.

    City Council Work Session

  6. The Mariners Trail fence grant materials noted a March 1 deadline and stated that if awarded, the city would seek bids while keeping the existing fence design.

    City Council Work Session
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