23.30(3)(d)(d) Consider progress reports from state agencies to determine that all state appropriations for outdoor recreation are being so expended that the policies and plans formulated by the board will be accomplished.

23.30(3)(f)(f) Advise federal agencies concerned of the pattern in which all federal outdoor recreation resources financial assistance and loan programs to state and local governmental agencies and to nongovernmental associations and private individuals will most completely implement the policies and plans of the board.

23.30(3)(g)(g) Negotiate agreements between agencies concerned when in the board’s judgment there is an overlap of authority or responsibilities in the completion of a project.

23.30(3)(h)(h) Accept on behalf of the state and allocate to the appropriate state agency any gifts and grants of money, property or services made for the purposes of outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. The proceeds of such gifts and grants may be expended for the purpose of the gift or grant.

23.30 AnnotationORAP funds may be used for the planting of trees and shrubs along state highways and to mark scenic easements as part of the state’s beautification and outdoor recreation programs. 62 Atty. Gen. 135.

23.30 AnnotationThe department has no authority to construct spectator sport facilities in state forests, nor has it authority to lease state forest lands for such purpose. 63 Atty. Gen. 519.

23.305(1)(1) In this section, “spectator sports” means events or contests in which the general public spectates but does not participate, including without limitation because of enumeration:

23.305(1)(a)(a) Water ski shows.

23.305(1)(b)(b) Baseball games.

23.305(1)(c)(c) Volleyball games.

23.305(1)(d)(d) Snowmobile derbies.

23.305(1)(e)(e) Motorboat races.

23.305(1)(f)(f) Snowshoe races.

23.305(1)(g)(g) Cross-country ski races.

23.305(1)(h)(h) Dogsled races.

23.305(1)(i)(i) Canoe or kayak races.

23.305(2)(2) Notwithstanding ss. 23.30 and 28.04, the department may lease state park land or state forest land to towns, villages or counties for outdoor recreational purposes associated with spectator sports.

23.305(3)(3) The lease shall be for a term not to exceed 15 years. The lease shall contain covenants to protect the department from all liability and costs associated with use of the land and to guard against trespass and waste. The rents arising from the lease shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the proper fund.

23.31(1)(a)(a) To provide and develop recreation resources facilities within this state, the natural resources board, subject to the limits provided in s. 20.866 (2) (tp), (ts) and (tt), may direct that state debt be contracted for providing recreation resources facilities or making additions to existing recreation resources facilities.

23.31(1)(b)(b) With their biennial budget request to the department of administration, the natural resources board shall include its request and plan for recreational acquisition and development funding under s. 23.30. This plan shall be approved by the governor and shall contain the policies regarding the priority types of land to be acquired and the nature and categories of the developments to be undertaken. Changes in priority types of land to be acquired and in categories of developments may not be made without approval of the governor. Any deviation which the governor approves shall be reviewed by the joint committee on finance.