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La Porte sustainability commission scales back Arbor Day after US Forest Service pass-through grant is cut
Summary
City staff said a pass-through grant from the U.S. Forest Service was cut, leaving about $800,000 unaccounted for and forcing a pared-down Arbor Day program; commission members and volunteers plan fundraising and signage to recognize a Rotary donation and preserve planting plans for fall.
La Porte City staff said a pass-through grant from the U.S. Forest Service was cut two weeks ago, prompting the Sustainability Commission to scale back its Arbor Day events and appeal the decision while pursuing local fundraising and recognition for a Rotary donation.
The funding loss “was cut,” said Tucker, a city staff member who has led the grant work. He told the commission the grant previously had “about $800,000 remaining” and that the city is attempting to retain those funds or secure a direct agreement with the Forest Service after a cease-and-desist affected the pass-through grantee.
Why it matters: The funds had been tied to a larger $10 million application that originally included youth conservation…
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