You will soon see even more action on the west waterfront in Sturgeon Bay after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources gave the ok to the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society for its Door County Granary project. 

The approval will allow the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society to begin more work on the century-old structure before it is transformed into a cultural and events center. The DNR did identify a number of concerns when the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society filed for a historic fill exemption. The organization has to address methane mitigation efforts similar to what would have needed to be addressed in 2015 when the former Sawyer Hotel project was being discussed.

Executive Director Beth Renstrom says they have been working with the city and the DNR to address it.

The city’s finance and purchasing committee will discuss the amendment during its 4 p.m. meeting on Tuesday.