The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved Schofield’s grant request for a new boat launch on Lake Wausau, reported Wausau Pilot & Review.
The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program will provide $12,900 to purchase 0.13 acres along Grand Avenue, with total project funding potentially reaching $72,225. WAOW previously reported the city’s application for the 50 percent matching grant would help create public access for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
“The Schofield proposal was approved unanimously with the rest of the consent items without further discussion,” said Luke Roffler, grant manager for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
The city has long sought to relocate its boat launch from the existing Schofield Dam Park location, which a safety analysis determined was inadequate due to river currents, turbulence, and proximity to the Grand Avenue Bridge. The new site will facilitate recreational activities including fishing, hiking, picnicking, water access, and nature appreciation.
Featured image by Skyler Ewing, 2022
