Dane County is again accepting applications from local municipalities for its “Urban Water Quality Grant Program” to assist with projects aimed at cleaning up urban runoff pollution in area waters, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced recently.

The grants are available to help local communities construct storm water management facilities.  These basins capture trash and phosphorus-laden debris, such as yard or pet waste from urban areas that would otherwise wash directly into area lakes and streams during heavy rains or snow melt.  $1.4 million is available through the grant pro...