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Board approves WDNR dam grant participation for Swenson (PL‑566) site
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2025‑43 to participate in the WDNR Municipal Dam Grant Program for the Swenson dam (CC‑15); presenters said the Mlsna dam has already been decommissioned and that state funding of $4 million was appropriated for feasibility work.
The Vernon County Board voted to participate in the Wisconsin DNR’s Municipal Dam Grant Program for the Swenson Dam (CC‑15) by adopting Resolution 2025‑43.
County Conservationist David Hettenbach and Conservation Specialist Matt Eddy presented background on the PL‑566 dams and explained why decommissioning is under consideration for some structures. They reported that only the Mlsna dam has been decommissioned to date and that the recent bi‑annual state budget appropriated $4 million for the grant program. The motion (Supv Olson; seconded Supv Strudthoff) passed by voice vote with a recorded tally in the minutes showing 16 in favor, 2 opposed (Kilmer and Eggen), and 1 absent.
The resolution authorizes the Conservation Specialist to submit an application, sign grant documents, take necessary actions to complete the project and submit reimbursement claims; Vernon County would pay the non‑state share equal to total project cost minus the state share.
