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Providing cooperative planning and funding solutions to foster
healthy and thriving communities within the region.
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An Economic Development District serving Northeast Wisconsin for nearly
50 years.
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CONTACT US
(920) 448-2820
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STAFF
Cindy
Wojtczak
Executive Director
Community Assistance Planner
Elizabeth
Runge
Economic Development Planner
Ext. 107
Emily Pierquet
Administrative Assistant
Ext. 101
Madison
Smith
Environmental Planner
Ext. 106
Nicole
Barbiaux
GIS Specialist
Ext. 104
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To submit a request for an EMSI Developer Query, please complete and submit this form:
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E-NEWSLETTER VOLUME 9, ISSUE 4/ APRIL
2019
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SPREAD THE WORD!
Disaster Recovery Microloan Program Notification
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Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission (BLRPC) has microloan funding available, up to $15,000 and 0% interest, for businesses impacted by recent flooding or other disasters in the BLRPC region, which includes Brown, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Marinette, Manitowoc, Oconto, and Sheboygan Counties.
Disaster Recovery Microloan funds may be used for these activities:
- Procurement of cleanup and restoration services
- Operating expenses such as payroll (note: taxes, fines and fees are not eligible)
- Rent/mortgage for temporary space
- Repair and reconstruction (eligible use could include architecture & engineering costs, equipment/furniture/fixtures)
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Lakeshore Recreation Study
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Bay-Lake RPC works cooperatively with WCMP in managing the ecological, economic, and aesthetic assets of Lake Michigan
and its coastal areas
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We are currently working on a Lakeshore Coastal Recreation Study and need your input by participating in an online survey.
Coastal recreation provides significant economic and social benefits to both visitors and residential communities. In order to plan for future expansions and understand how coastal management decisions could impact recreational use and amenities, it is necessary to establish a baseline of how many people use the lakeshore, what they participate in, and where there are opportunities - particularly in a geospatial context.
This is the last opportunity to participate in our online survey and interactive map - we would love to have your feedback on the lakeshore of Kewaunee, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan Counties!
The Interactive Map can be found:
HERE
Link for the Survey can be found:
HERE
For more information please contact
Madison Smith
or call (920) 448-2820, ext. 106.
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Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance
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Are you interested in brownfield assistance, but are not sure where to begin?
Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission received a grant to help with the redevelopment of brownfields in our region. BLRPC's program can assist communities with a free Phase 1 Environmental Assessment to research the historical use of a property. If further testing and investigation is necessary, a Phase II Environmental Assessment can also be done at no cost to the community. Additionally, the program can assist with planning for the site's end use. For more information please visit our website, contact Elizabeth Runge or call
(920) 448-2820, ext. 107
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Soil Health & Cover Crop Forum
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Bay-Lake staff recently had the opportunity to attend an event in Manitowoc County regarding information and technical assistance for soil health strategies and implementation techniques. Advancements of quality no-till, cover crops, adaptive nutrient, pest management, and crop rotations with precision technology were among the many discussion points. The event was held at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, and was sponsored by several local agricultural groups. It was a very informative event and we look forward to other similar events in the future. Thank you, Wisconsin farmers!
  
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Upcoming Events/Meetings
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April 24, 2019 @ 8 am
Green Bay Conservation Partners Spring Roundtable
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
April 25, 2019 @ 1
pm
Sheboygan MPO Technical and Policy Advisory Committees Joint Meeting
Sheboygan Administrative Building
April 26, 2019 @ 10 am
Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Commission Office
April 27-June 21
Teaching Safe Bicycling Workshops
Locations, Dates, and More Information
HERE
April 30, 2019
Sheboygan Opportunity Zone Seminar
Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts
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Is your community or organization looking for speakers or meeting facilitators?
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The staff of the Bay-Lake RPC are happy to speak to your boards/councils, committees, organization, or community groups about what is happening in our region.
We are also available to assist communities and counties with meeting facilitation.
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Available Grant Opportunities
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The following is a list of upcoming grant opportunities and their due dates. Please contact the
Commission if you have a project idea, or need assistance with preparing or administering a grant, or if you are interested in partnering with the Commission on a project.
- WDNR Urban Nonpoint Source Planning Grant, Due April 16, 2019
- AARP Community Challenge Grant, April 17, 2019,
- WDNR Knowles Stewardship Program, Due May 1, 2019
- WDNR Aids for the Acquisition and Development of Local Parks, Due May 1, 2019
- Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities, Due May 17, 2019
- USDA Community Connect Broadband Grant, Due May 31, 2019
- Great Lakes Emerging Champions Mini-Grant Program, Due July 31, 2019
- Additional ongoing grant opportunities
Please contact
Emily Pierquet for any links that are not working properly. Thank you!
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