On November 29, 2022 the Northern Long-Eared Bat was reclassified as endangered. Project proponents must receive concurrence from both the State and Federal Government prior to the start of the project. Learn what this means for your project and how to implement conservation measures.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is providing a substantial increase in funding for Lead Service Line (LSL) Projects. Under the updated program, LSL Projects will now be managed through the WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP). The updated scoring criteria now places an emphasis on disadvantaged municipalities or census tracts. Here is some key information to prepare you for getting your LSL funding.
On December 30, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers announced the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule. This new rule will be effective on March 20, 2023. The following is an overview summary of similarities, changes, and how to move forward.