LA CROSSE (WKBT) — $2 million in ARPA funding will go towards fighting heavy flooding in rural La Crosse County.
La Crosse County announced a new grant program aimed at fixing up stormwater infrastructure in unincorporated communities and helping mitigate flooding impact. The La Crosse County Board approved the Stormwater Infrastructure Grant Program in July, which is now open for applications.
“Extreme rainfall events are increasing in frequency in our region, leading to more flooding, erosion and damage to public infrastructure,” said Matt Hanewall, Director of the La Crosse County Land Conservation Department. “This program will fund projects that protect rural communities against this growing threat.”
The county says this grant program will cover 90% of engineering and construction costs for projects that receive funding. The maximum project cost share is $50,000 for design work, or $500,000 for a project that’s ready to go.
Applications to the program will be scored and ranked and will then go to the county’s Planning, Resource and Development Committee for approval. Stormwater management projects on public land or easements will be eligible.
Applications must come from towns or other public agencies. You can view program guidelines online at lacrosscounty.org/landcon.
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