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Pine County adopts 2025 aquatic invasive species grants totaling $197,348
Summary
Pine County voted unanimously to adopt resolution 2025-09 approving $197,348 in 2025 aquatic invasive species grants covering seven applicants, watercraft inspectors and a coordinator salary portion; funding was lower than the prior year's allocation.
David Banta, Pine County's land and resources manager and aquatic invasive species director, reported seven AIS grant applicants and itemized recommended awards, including Cross Lake Association ($32,300), Pakegama Lakes Association ($22,400), Windermere Lakes Association ($60,000), five watercraft inspectors ($38,506) and a partial AIS coordinator salary ($28,546), yielding a recommended total of $197,348 for 2025.
The board moved to adopt resolution 2025-09 to approve the grant allocations. "Our total amount for our grant application this year is a $197,348," Banta said. The board approved the resolution by roll call with affirmative votes from Commissioners Nelson, Waldham, Ludwig, Holland and Chair Moore.
Banta noted the county expects about $118,000 in annual revenue for the program and that last year the county's appropriation was $220,000 with actual spending of approximately $173,000. The resolution implements the recommended awards for the 2025 AIS year and authorizes staff to distribute funds consistent with the approved allocations.
