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Acceptance of 2026 Beach Water Monitoring Grant

Original title: Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026 Beach Water Monitoring grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution secures state funding to continue testing local beach water for safety, which determines whether beaches remain open or are closed to the public throughout the 2026 season.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Beachgoers

The water quality monitoring funded by this grant informs public safety decisions regarding beach access.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The agency is providing state funds to the local municipality for environmental monitoring purposes.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Common Council has passed a resolution to accept and fund a from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for monitoring beach water quality in 2026.

Why It Matters

This resolution secures state funding to continue testing local beach water for safety, which determines whether beaches remain open or are closed to the public throughout the 2026 season.

Key Facts

  • The Common Council officially passed the resolution to accept the 2026 Beach Water Monitoring grant.
  • The grant is provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
  • The funding is specifically designated for monitoring beach water quality during the 2026 calendar year.
  • The file number associated with this legislative action is 252136.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 21, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant?
The provides funding for the city to monitor the water quality at local beaches during 2026.
Who is providing the money?
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is the source of the funding.

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Annual Grant Continuity

The resolution indicates a continued reliance on state-level DNR funding for local beach water safety monitoring.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Connected Entities

organizationCommon Council“The local governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →
organizationWisconsin Department of Natural Resources“The state agency providing the grant funding.”Map →

Sources

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