23.095 (1m) (a) No person may damage or attempt to damage any natural resource or any archaeological feature located on state-owned lands that are under the supervision, management, and control of the department except as of natural resources or the department of forestry unless the person is authorized to do so by the department of natural resources or the department of forestry.
16,1036bg
Section 1036bg. 23.0955 (2) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0955 (2) (am) Beginning in fiscal year 1997-98, the The department may provide an annual award one grant of $150,000 in each fiscal year to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that meets all of the qualifications under par. (a).
16,1036bm
Section 1036bm. 23.0955 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0955 (2) (c) If the department awards a grant under this subsection, the department shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $112,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (aw) to the corporation receiving the grant, and the department of forestry shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $37,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.375 (2) (rq) to the corporation receiving the grant.
16,1036br
Section 1036br. 23.0956 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0956
(1) (intro.)
From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (aw), the The department shall
provide award one grant of $85,000 in each fiscal year
, beginning with fiscal year 2000-01, to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that is described under section
501 (c) (3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code and organized in this state if the corporation meets all of the following requirements:
16,1036bv
Section 1036bv. 23.0956 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0956 (3) The department shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $42,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (aw) to the corporation receiving the grant, and the department of forestry shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $42,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.375 (2) (rq) to the corporation receiving the grant.
16,1036bx
Section 1036bx. 23.0957 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (title) Annual grants to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation; urban land conservation projects.
16,1036c
Section 1036c. 23.0957 (1) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (1) (title) Definitions.
16,1036d
Section 1036d. 23.0957 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (1) (b) "Interested group" means a community group, nonprofit organization, or local governmental unit that is interested in environmental quality issues and in acquiring urban, developing, maintaining, or restoring land for one or more urban forestry protection, water resource management, conservation, recreation or other urban open space conservation purposes.
16,1036e
Section 1036e. 23.0957 (1) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (1) (c) "Urban conservation purpose" means an urban, open space conservation or restoration area; urban forest protection or enhancement; water resource management in urban areas; resource management strategies for urban areas; conservation activities in an urban area; or recreation activities in an urban area.
16,1036em
Section 1036em. 23.0957 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) Recipient requirements. (intro.) The department shall provide one grant of
$75,000 $150,000 in each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1999-2000
to be used for one or more urban conservation purposes , to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that meets all of the following requirements:
16,1036f
Section 1036f. 23.0957 (2) (intro.) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) Recipient requirements. (intro.) The department of natural resources and beginning with fiscal year 2002-03, the department of forestry shall provide one grant of $150,000 in each fiscal year, to be used for one or more urban conservation purposes, to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that meets all of the following requirements:
16,1036g
Section 1036g. 23.0957 (2) (c) 2. of the statutes is repealed.
16,1036h
Section 1036h. 23.0957 (2) (c) 3. of the statutes is repealed.
16,1036j
Section 1036j. 23.0957 (2) (c) 5. of the statutes is repealed.
16,1036k
Section 1036k. 23.0957 (2) (c) 7. of the statutes is repealed.
16,1036m
Section 1036m. 23.0957 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) (d) The corporation contributes $25,000 $50,000 in funds annually to be used with the grant that it receives under this subsection.
16,1036n
Section 1036n. 23.0957 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (2) (e) The corporation contributes substantial support to a network that encourages activities that further one or more urban conservation purposes in various urban communities in this state.
16,1036p
Section 1036p. 23.0957 (2r) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (2r) Authorized activities. A corporation receiving a grant under sub. (2) may use proceeds from the grant for projects that are for one or more urban conservation purposes and that are undertaken by the corporation. For urban, open space projects, conservation projects in urban areas, or recreation projects in urban areas undertaken by the corporation, the corporation may use the proceeds for the acquisition of land for these projects.
16,1036q
Section 1036q. 23.0957 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) Required activities. (intro.) A corporation receiving a grant under sub. (2) may use the grant for urban forest protection, water resource enhancement or other urban open space objectives and shall do use proceeds from the grant to do all of the following with the grant:
16,1036r
Section 1036r. 23.0957 (3) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 23.0957 (3) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) (intro.) Provide to interested groups technical assistance, especially in the areas of urban open space real estate transactions, reclaiming and restoring the natural values of urban parks, urban forests and open space areas, designing and constructing amenities in open space areas, on all of the following topics:
1. Methods of cultivating citizen participation in acquiring, developing, and maintaining urban, open space areas and securing.
2. Methods of securing public financing for urban, open space areas.
16,1036s
Section 1036s. 23.0957 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 3. Comprehensive management methods for urban forests.
16,1036t
Section 1036t. 23.0957 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 4. The use of resource management strategies to improve water and air quality and to revitalize urban communities.
16,1036u
Section 1036u. 23.0957 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 5. Methods for reducing the presence of toxic substances in residential neighborhoods in urban areas.
16,1036v
Section 1036v. 23.0957 (3) (a) 6. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 6. Methods for promoting environmental education and environmental stewardship in urban communities.
16,1036w
Section 1036w. 23.0957 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (c) Assist community
interested groups, nonprofit organizations and local governmental units in acquiring urban property for open space, developing, maintaining, or restoring land for one or more urban conservation purposes and in restoring urban property acquired for conservation, recreation and other open space purposes.
16,1036wm
Section 1036wm. 23.0957 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (d) For each fiscal year, prepare a report detailing the activities for which a grant under sub. (2) is expended. Copies of the report shall be submitted to the department and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature, as determined by the speaker of the assembly or and the president of the senate.
16,1036x
Section 1036x. 23.0957 (3) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (d) For each fiscal year, prepare a report detailing the activities for which a grant under sub. (2) is expended. Copies Beginning with the report for fiscal year 2002-03, copies of the report shall be submitted to the department of forestry and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature, as determined by the speaker of the assembly and the president of the senate.
16,1036y
Section 1036y. 23.0957 (4) of the statutes is repealed.
16,1036yi
Section 1036yi. 23.096 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.096 (2) (a) The department may award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) or (tz) to nonprofit conservation organizations to acquire property for all of the purposes described in ss. 23.09 (2) (d) 1. to 7. 2., 3., 4., 6., 9., 11., 12. and 15., (19), (20), and (20m), 23.092, 23.094, 23.17, 23.175, 23.27, 23.29, 23.293, 30.24, and 30.277 and for state forests, and for forest nurseries and experimental stations.
16,1036yj
Section 1036yj. 23.096 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
23.096 (2) (am) In determining which grants will be awarded under this section, the department of forestry and the department of natural resources shall both approve each grant. Any dispute regarding which nonprofit conservation organization will receive a grant under this section shall be resolved by the secretary of administration. The grants awarded under this section from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be subject to the agreement under s. 23.0917 (4r).
16,1036yk
Section 1036yk. 23.096 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.096 (3) (intro.) In Except as provided in sub. (3m), in order to receive a grant under this section, the nonprofit conservation organization shall enter into a contract with the department that contains all of the following provisions:
16,1036yL
Section 1036yL. 23.096 (3m) of the statutes is created to read:
23.096 (3m) In order to receive a grant under this section for state forests, other than southern state forests, or for forest nurseries or experimental stations, the nonprofit conservation organization shall enter into a contract with the department of forestry that contains all of the provisions under sub. (3).
16,1036ym
Section 1036ym. 23.096 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.096 (4) (a) 1. The department that entered into the contract under sub. (3) or (3m) approves the subsequent sale or transfer.
16,1036yn
Section 1036yn. 23.096 (4) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.096 (4) (a) 2. The party to whom the property is sold or transferred enters into a new contract with the department specified in subd. 1. that contains the provisions under sub. (3).
16,1036yp
Section 1036yp. 23.096 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.096 (4) (b) The nonprofit conservation organization may subsequently sell or transfer the acquired property to satisfy a debt or other obligation if the department that enters into the contract under sub. (3) or (3m) approves the sale or transfer.
16,1036yr
Section 1036yr. 23.0962 of the statutes is repealed.
16,1036yt
Section 1036yt. 23.0963 of the statutes is created to read:
23.0963 Racine museum. (1) From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (cq), beginning with fiscal year 2001-02 and ending with 2004-05, the department, subject to sub (2), shall provide $500,000 in funding in each fiscal year to Racine County for the construction of the Discovery Place museum as part of the Heritage museum in the city of Racine.
(2) The department may not provide the funding for construction under sub. (1) unless the department of administration has reviewed and approved the applicable plans for the construction.
16,1037
Section
1037. 23.097 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 23.097 (1) (b) and amended to read:
23.097 (1) (b) The department shall award grants to counties, cities and, villages, towns, and nonprofit organizations for up to 50% of the cost of tree management plans, tree inventories, brush residue projects, the development of tree management ordinances, tree disease evaluations, public education concerning trees in urban areas and other tree projects.
16,1037m
Section 1037m. 23.097 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is renumbered 23.097 (1m).
16,1038
Section
1038. 23.097 (1) (a) of the statutes is created to read:
23.097
(1) (a) In this subsection, a "nonprofit organization" means an organization that is described in section
501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that is exempt from federal income tax under section
501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
16,1038bb
Section 1038bb. 23.097 (1b) of the statutes is created to read:
23.097 (1b) In this section, "department" means the department of forestry.
16,1038bd
Section 1038bd. 23.098 (1) (ag) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.098 (1) (ag) "Department property" means an area of real property that is owned by the state, that is under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources, and that is used for one of the purposes specified in s. 23.09 (2) (d) or that is in a state forest.
16,1038be
Section 1038be. 23.098 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.098 (2) The department of natural resources and the department of forestry shall establish jointly administer a program to make grants from the appropriations under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) and (tz) to friends groups and nonprofit conservation organizations for projects for property development activities on department properties. The department may not encumber Not more than $250,000 may be encumbered in each fiscal year for these grants under this section.
16,1038bg
Section 1038bg. 23.098 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
23.098 (2m) In determining which grants will be awarded under this section, the department of forestry and the department of natural resources shall both approve each grant. Any dispute regarding which friends groups will receive a grant under this section shall be resolved by the secretary of administration.
16,1038bi
Section 1038bi. 23.098 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.098 (3) The department of natural resources and the department of forestry shall jointly promulgate rules to establish criteria to be used in determining which property development activities are eligible for these grants under this section. The rules promulgated by the department of natural resources under this subsection that are in effect on the effective date of this subsection .... [revisor inserts date], shall remain in effect until rules are jointly promulgated by the 2 departments.
16,1038bk
Section 1038bk. 23.098 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.098 (4) (a) The department of natural resources and the department of forestry shall periodically prepare a list of projects on department properties that are eligible for grants under this section and shall include in the list the estimated cost of each project.
16,1038bm
Section 1038bm. 23.098 (4) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.098 (4) (am) In awarding grants under this section for eligible projects, the department of natural resources and the department of forestry shall jointly establish a system under which the grants are offered to eligible friends groups before being offered to eligible nonprofit conservation organizations.
