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Watershed Institute asks Monroe Township to cover a $5,000 increase in regional study costs
Summary
The Watershed Institute requested that Monroe cover a reallocated cost increase for a regional watershed plan (township share rising from about $48,980 to roughly $53,000) after several municipalities dropped out; council members sought follow‑up details before acting.
Mike Pisaro, policy director at the Watershed Institute, told the council the cost to develop a regional watershed plan has risen because more than 30% of participating municipalities dropped out and the missing share must be reallocated. He said Monroe Township's original budgeted share (~$48,980) rose to about $53,000 and asked the council to authorize the increased expenditure so the group can meet regulatory deadlines for draft plans addressing water quality (TMDL) and flood reduction.
Pisaro said the watershed approach produces a better, more cost‑effective product for implementation and will improve the town’s competitiveness for grants. Council members asked for details, said they value regional approaches, but requested staff and finance to review the reallocation before formally increasing the township’s commitment.
Outcome: Council asked administration to follow up with the Watershed Institute and return with a recommendation and formal resolution; no immediate appropriation was approved at the April 6 meeting.
Sources and attribution: Statements and figures come from Mike Pisaro’s presentation during public comment and follow‑up remarks by the BA and council members as recorded in the transcript.
