Contested case and public hearing in the matter of the permit application of Cambrian Development, LLC

February 4 and 5 - A contested case and public hearing in the matter of the permit application of Cambrian Development, LLC for a permit to grade more than 10,000 square feet on the bank of the Wisconsin River to construct a boat ramp and for the Water Quality Certification of the Federal Clean Water Act to place fill in .094 acres of wetland along the Wisconsin River, City of Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County, has been continued until these dates and will be held at the Division of Hearings and Appeals, 5005 University Avenue, Suite 201, Madison at a time to be announced. For information contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709.

Environmental Review of Tentative Grant Awards

MILWAUKEE - The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting public comment on several outdoor recreational grant applications that have tentatively been selected as potential grant recipients. These potential recipients have been chosen from among more than 30 applications totaling nearly $3 million. Requests are submitted annually from numerous local units of government in southeastern Wisconsin.

The Department of Natural Resources will eventually award approximately $1.1 million in grants to local governments for the acquisition of land for nature-based parks and trails or for the development of nature-based parks and trails through the following programs: Stewardship - Aids for the Acquisition and Development of Local Parks and the federal National Recreational Trails Act.

"DNR is proud to be able to provide resources to Southeastern Wisconsin communities so they can enhance recreational opportunities for their citizens," said Tom Blotz, Community Assistance Supervisor.

Grant awards are subject to acceptance by the local unit of government and may require additional reviews by state and federal agencies such as the Wisconsin State Historical Society, the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the Office of the Governor.

The following park development projects have been tentatively offered grant awards at this time:

Ozaukee County

• Town of Grafton to construct a non-motorized boat launch facility on the Milwaukee River ($19,715).

Waukesha County

• City of Muskego to install a recreational trail bridge crossing over the Muskego canal located along STH 36 ($42,940).
• Town of Delafield to develop an off-road recreational trail along Cushing Park Road ($225,000).
• City of Delafield to develop an off road recreational trail along Cushing Park Road ($100,000).

Sheboygan County

• Village of Oostburg to develop a trail head facility on the Inter Urban recreation trail ($105,000.)
• Sheboygan County to reconstruct a portion of the Old Plank Road Trail ($150,000).
  Village of Random Lake to make access improvements to Library Bay Park ($200,000)

Racine County

• Village of Mt. Pleasant to develop Phase IV of the Pike River Trail ($65000).

Kenosha County

• Town of Salem for passive area development at new Community Park ($100,000).

Walworth County

• City of Whitewater for the development of a restroom/shelter building at Trippe Lake Park ($100,000).

These types of projects typically do not have the potential to cause significant adverse environmental impacts; therefore, the Department has made a preliminary determination that an environmental analysis will not be required for these projects.

Information regarding the Department's grant determinations can be reviewed at the DNR Southeast Region Headquarters. Contact Tom Blotz at (414) 263-8610 or Dan Kaemmerer at (414) 263-8704. Comments on the proposed projects are welcome and should be received by Mr. Blotz no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2008. Additional grants are planned for similar public outdoor recreation projects in other local communities in the Southeast Region. DNR makes grants available under State Law 23.09(20).

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

December 18 Telephone Conference Cambrian Development

December 18 - A telephone status conference in the matter of the permit application of Cambrian Development, LLC for a permit to grade more than 10,000 square feet on the bank of the Wisconsin River to construct a boat ramp and for the Water Quality Certification of the Federal Clean Water Act to place fill in .094 acres of wetland along the Wisconsin River, City of Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County, will be held at 10 a.m.. The Division of Hearings and Appeals, 5005 University Avenue, Suite 201, Madison, will initiate the call. For information contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (608) 266-7709.

Hearing in the matter of the permit application of Cambrian Development LLC

September 8 - A contested case hearing in the matter of the permit application of Cambrian Development, LLC for a permit to grade more than 10,000 square feet on the bank of the Wisconsin River to construct a boat ramp and for the Water Quality Certification of the Federal Clean Water Act to place fill in .094 acres of wetland along the Wisconsin River, City of Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County, will commence at 9:30 a.m. in Room 26 at Baraboo Civic Center, 124 Second St., Baraboo. It will continue, if necessary, on Sept. 9 through 12, at the same location. The public comment portion of the hearing will be held on September 9, 2008, commencing at 7 p.m. at the Baraboo Civic Center. All witnesses who have filed testimony shall be present and made available for cross-examination unless all parties stipulate that such a witness need not be present. Rebuttal witnesses will be allowed if appropriate. For information contact the Division of Hearings and Appeals at (60) 266-7709.