Administrator: county AIS grant distributions fell from requests; commissioners voice concern

Oct 7, 2026

Administrator Matt LeBlanc showed a chart comparing 2025 requests with 2026 distributions for AIS grants and noted a reduction from roughly $90,000 requested to just over $55,000 distributed; commissioners expressed concern about the potential for weed bed resurgence if funding remains reduced.

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County Administrator Matt LeBlanc presented a chart showing how Morrison County distributed aquatic invasive‑species grant money for 2026 and said requested amounts for 2026 were substantially higher than what the county ultimately distributed. LeBlanc said the requested total was closer to the 2025 request level (around $90,000) while the county’s actual 2026 distribution was just over $55,000.

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