Grant Award 2026: Zebra Mussel at Onota Lake and Pontoosuc Lake

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announces its intention of a proposed grant award to the City of Pittsfield. The proposed grant will make $18,000 available to the city to support boat ramp monitors at Onota Lake and Pontoosuc Lake to protect lakes in Berkshire County found to be at high risk of invasive zebra mussel colonization. The key aspects of this grant include: • The grant is for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the Town for costs incurred in providing boat ramp monitors to inspect for and prevent the introduction of zebra mussels to Onota Lake and Pontoosuc Lake. • The grant amount is $18,000. • The grant shall be made immediately in a lump sum payment. • The duration of the grant is not specified, but the grant shall be made in a lump sum payment. • The bidder response due by November 21, 2025, via email to Kara Sliwoski.