Federal officials have recommended removing nearly 2 dozen flood-control dams in the region. But Vernon County is pursuing other ways to remove the high-risk structures.
Three counties in southwestern Wisconsin are waiting on federal funding to remove a network of flood-control dams that are at high risk of failure.
But Vernon County is finishing the first decommissioning of these structures thanks to state funding.
Vernon County conservationist David Hettenbach said contractors are taking the last steps to remove Mlsna Dam in the Town of Clinton. He said the $370,000 project was funded by a grant from the state Department of Natural Resources...
But Vernon County is finishing the first decommissioning of these structures thanks to state funding.
Vernon County conservationist David Hettenbach said contractors are taking the last steps to remove Mlsna Dam in the Town of Clinton. He said the $370,000 project was funded by a grant from the state Department of Natural Resources...
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