Alliant Energy Corporation
10/28/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Lake Wisconsin improvement project grants application window opens Nov. 1
MADISON, Wis. (October 28, 2025) - The application window for the Prairie du Sac Dam Aquatic Resources Enhancement Fund opens November 1, 2025, and runs through January 31, 2026.
This grant program supports initiatives to enhance the ecological health and biodiversity of the Wisconsin River and surrounding aquatic ecosystems. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, Alliant Energy invites eligible organizations to apply for grants to enhance the sustainable preservation of this vital natural resource.
"The Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Dam plays a significant role in flood control, managing water levels and supporting nearby recreational activities," said Jake Hebl, manager of renewable assets at Alliant Energy. "We are proud to be an Aquatic Resources Enhancement Fund partner and promoting environmental stewardship."
Individuals and organizations with innovative ideas to enhance the health of the Lake Wisconsin aquatic ecosystem are encouraged to apply for grant dollars. Projects eligible for financial support include aquatic studies and research, water quality enhancement and habitat mitigation and enhancement. Projects must be located between Highway 12 and the tailrace of the Castle Rock Dam, including tributaries of the Wisconsin River such as the Baraboo River.
The River Alliance of Wisconsin, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will review all applications and select the projects to receive grants. Awards will be announced in spring 2026. Requests should not exceed $50,000 per year for a maximum of two years. Conservation, river management groups, governmental units and educational institutions are eligible to apply.
For more information on the fund and to obtain grant application materials, visit Alliant Energy - Lake Wisconsin Grants.
This grant program supports initiatives to enhance the ecological health and biodiversity of the Wisconsin River and surrounding aquatic ecosystems. As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, Alliant Energy invites eligible organizations to apply for grants to enhance the sustainable preservation of this vital natural resource.
"The Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Dam plays a significant role in flood control, managing water levels and supporting nearby recreational activities," said Jake Hebl, manager of renewable assets at Alliant Energy. "We are proud to be an Aquatic Resources Enhancement Fund partner and promoting environmental stewardship."
Individuals and organizations with innovative ideas to enhance the health of the Lake Wisconsin aquatic ecosystem are encouraged to apply for grant dollars. Projects eligible for financial support include aquatic studies and research, water quality enhancement and habitat mitigation and enhancement. Projects must be located between Highway 12 and the tailrace of the Castle Rock Dam, including tributaries of the Wisconsin River such as the Baraboo River.
The River Alliance of Wisconsin, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will review all applications and select the projects to receive grants. Awards will be announced in spring 2026. Requests should not exceed $50,000 per year for a maximum of two years. Conservation, river management groups, governmental units and educational institutions are eligible to apply.
For more information on the fund and to obtain grant application materials, visit Alliant Energy - Lake Wisconsin Grants.
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