City Of Schofield Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the city of Schofield has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing a 0.13-acre parcel of land in the city of Schofield in Marathon County.

The city of Schofield plans to acquire approximately 0.13 acres to expand an existing city park and to create a public access on Lake Wausau. If acquired, recreational activities will include fishing, hiking, limited trapping, picnicking, water access and nature appreciation.

The DNR is proposing to make the determination that the prohibition of hunting and a limitation on types of trapping is necessary to protect public safety because the parcel is relatively small and in close proximity to residences and other commercial structures.

The DNR’s initial assessment of the allowed nature-based outdoor activities may be downloaded from the Stewardship Public Notice webpage, or you may request a copy via email by contacting Cheryl Housley at Cheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments on the proposed acquisition by Jan. 16, 2025, to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
C/O Cheryl Housley, DNR Grant Project Manager
3911 Fish Hatchery Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Cheryl.Housley@wisconsin.gov or 608-516-9560

In accordance with s. NR 52.04 (2) (b), Wis. Adm. Code, objections about the activities on this property must show the proposed prohibition to be inconsistent with s. 23.0916 (2) (b), Stats., and s. NR 52.05, Wis. Adm. Code.

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