Regional Updates
News from around the Region
Stay up to date with our roundup of planning and development news from around the region.
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Reminder: 2022 Community Assistance Requests
All Dane County municipalities, as well as community organizations working toward racial justice, are invited to share project ideas by October 15 for inclusion in our 2022 work program.
Water Resources
Volunteers Needed: Salt Monitoring in Starkweather Creek
Interested in seeing how deicing salt is impacting our surface waters? Have easy access to Starkweather Creek? We are looking for volunteers to measure chloride levels at four locations along Starkweather Creek: Melvin Ct, Fair Oaks Ave, Ivy St, and Route 30. All training and equipment will be provided - no experience necessary.

Sound fun? Email Matt Noone for more information or visit the project website.
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Solicitation for Groundwater Research & Monitoring
The UW System has partnered with the DNR, DATCP, and the Department of Safety and Professional Services to jointly solicit proposals for FY2023 groundwater research and monitoring projects. Submittals are due by 3:00PM on Friday, October 29.
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Partner Updates
MPO Interactive Map
How well is the current area transportation network serving your needs? Share your comments and upload photos through the Greater Madison MPO's interactive map now through October 3. Input received through the map will be used to prepare the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.
Commission Activities
SEPTEMBER 9 MEETING SUMMARY
Held a public hearing on adoption of the 2022 Capital Area Regional Planning Commission Budget

Adopted the 2022 Capital Area Regional Planning Commission Budget
Approved a resolution recognizing and appreciating the distinguished service of long-time CARPC Commission Member Ed Minihan and honoring his memory

Discussed potential Regional Development Framework implementation actions
Next CARPC Meeting
October 14, 2021 @ 6:00pm

Virtual meeting via Zoom

Visit our Meeting Info page for the most up-to-date meeting information