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Cooperative Water Recreation Grant Programs <br /> Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycte <br /> � <br /> . <br /> Application: 1. Public boat accesses - a cooperative acquisition and development program <br /> • Contact the Traiis and Waterways area supervisor for more informatio�. <br /> 2. Fishing pier and shore fishing program - Applications submitted by June <br /> 1 st are reviewed on site, ranked, and the highest priorities are selected for ' <br /> installation for the following summec �, <br /> Program Purpose: These programs provide financial and technical assistance to local governments I �� <br /> to improve water recreation facilities inciuding; pubtic boat accesses, fishing piers, ' <br /> shore fishing, rivers recreation amenities. <br /> How it works: The DNR works with local units of govemments and provides technicai and <br /> financial assistance to +mprove water recreatio� opportu�ities. Typically the local <br /> unit of govemment owns the property and the DNR cooperates in the development. � <br /> Eligible applicants: Counties, cities, and townships. <br /> Eligibte Projects: Projects that improve access to pubiic water. It includes acquisition, development <br /> and rehabilitation of water recreation facilities. Projects involve site design to <br /> improve pa�king, boat ramps, landscape restoration, docks, and accessibility for <br /> people with disabilities. Shore fishing projects incfude pier installation and/or <br /> shoreiine improvements. <br /> Priorities: Projects are selected based on criteria which include but are not limited to the <br /> following: public demand, locations, p�esent avaiiabiiity of facilities, gams fish <br /> present, size of water body, accessibility, and sponsor donation. <br /> I <br /> Grant amount: Grant amounts vary for access development and shore fishing projects. Fishing �� <br /> piers are up to $20,000 per project depending on the size of the pier determined ' <br /> to be appropriate for the water body. • <br /> Local Match: Match amounts for accesses are negotiabfe based on present avaiiabiiity <br /> and need in the area. The level of financial assistance fluctuates considerably <br /> depending on the project scope, sponsor's need and the program's available <br /> budget. Piers are ranked siatewide with the amount of match being a significant <br /> criteria for ranking. <br /> Contact: Please contact the Trails and Waterways Area Supervisor for your location as listed <br /> on the back side of this page. <br />