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Wisconsin Statutes Public Lands, Waters and Natural Resources (Ch. 23 to 33) § 30.24. Bluff protection

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Definitions. In this section:

(a) “Obligate” has the meaning given in s. 23.0917(1)(e).

(b) “Protect” includes to restore.

(2) Authorization. For the purposes of protecting bluff land, the department may expend money from the appropriation under s. 20.866(2)(ta) for a program under which the department may do all of the following:

(a) Acquire bluff land or interests in bluff land along the Great Lakes.

(b) Award grants to nonprofit conservation organizations to acquire these lands or interests under s. 23.096.

(3) Ban on location restrictions. In exercising its authority under sub. (2)(a), the department may not limit acquisitions of bluff lands to bluff lands that are within the boundaries of projects established by the department.

(4) Limit on grants. Except as provided in s. 23.096(2m), a grant awarded under this section or under s. 23.096 to protect bluffs may not exceed 50 percent of the acquisition costs.

(5) Rules. The department shall promulgate rules to administer and implement this section, including standards for awarding grants to protect bluffs under this section and under s. 23.096 grants. The department by rule shall define “bluff land” for purposes of this section.

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