(Theresa) A couple local communities have received a DNR Forestry grant.
The grant program helps fund projects consistent with state and national goals for increasing the urban forest canopy. The village of Theresa is receiving $5,000 which will be used to replace trees due to construction or premature death. The city of Watertown is in line for $25,000 for private and municipal tree replacement.
The Urban Forestry Grant Program is distributing almost $805,000 in grant funds, with $554,680 in state funding and an additional $250,066 in federal funding. A dollar-for-dollar match puts the estimated cost of these projects over $1.6-million. In total, 58 applications were selected for funding with awards ranging from $1,500 to $25,000.
