CITY OF MADISON: ACQ-Nine Springs Creek Land Acquisition - Moeller Property

Purpose

The City of Madison will acquire 11.7 acres of land located in the City of Fitchburg and the Town of Madison, WI and will be used for lake protection purposes. The land will be used for trail corridors for hiking and cross country skiing. Part of the property will be developed as a neighborhood park. The four acres of wetland will be managed by the County and will provide habitat for waterfowl and serve as a vegetative buffer strip for the Nine Mile Creek. Eligible costs include acquisition of the parcel, appraisal fee and preparation of an environmental assessment.

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Lake Protection Grant
LPT-013
1995
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Grant Awarded
The City of Madison will acquire 11.7 acres of land located in the City of Fitchburg and the Town of Madison, WI and will be used for lake protection purposes. The land will be used for trail corridors for hiking and cross country skiing. Part of the property will be developed as a neighborhood park. The four acres of wetland will be managed by the County and will provide habitat for waterfowl and serve as a vegetative buffer strip for the Nine Mile Creek. Eligible costs include acquisition of the parcel, appraisal fee and preparation of an environmental assessment.
Land Acquisition
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Land Acquisition
Moeller Property. The City of Madison will acquire 11.7 acres of land located in the City of Fitchburg and the Town of Madison, WI and will be used for lake protection purposes. The land will be used for trail corridors for hiking and cross country skiing. Part of the property will be developed as a neighborhood park. The four acres of wetland will be managed by the County and will provide habitat for waterfowl and serve as a vegetative buffer strip for the Nine Spring Creek.
 
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