Grant Award 2026 Town of Monterey: Zebra Mussel Monitoring at Lake Buel

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announces its intention of a proposed grant award to the Town of Monterey. The proposed grant will make $6,000 available to the town to support boat ramp monitors at Lake Buel to protect lakes in Berkshire County found to be at high risk of invasive zebra mussel colonization. The grant is awarded 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 Lake Buel. • The grant amount is $6,000. • The grant is for the purpose of providing financial assistance to the Town for costs incurred in providing boat ramp monitors. • The grant is awarded to the Town of Monterey. • The grant is for the protection of Lake Buel, a waterbody in the town. • The grant is made immediately in a lump sum payment. • The grant is subject to terms and conditions acceptable to DCR through a standard contract.