Project Detail

Upper Red Cedar River Event Sampling and Diurnal DO NOR_01_08

Purpose

Runoff event sampling (Spring and rainfalls >2.5\0094) at two to three locations (1st Hwy 53 crossing south of Rice Lake, Above and below confluence of the Chetek River ( a control site could be located above the City of Rice Lake; but, below the Mikana Dam to establish background levels) Nonpoint source runoff from agricultural sources has been historically believed to be the single largest source of sediments and nutrients. As development pressures expand stormwater and construction site erosion control become increasingly important. The City of Rice Lake is experiencing increased problems with stormwater runoff with large sediment deltas deposited in the Red Cedar River twice in 2005. Habitat and water quality are undoubtedly compromised. This monitoring will focus on documenting the severity during the worst periods of runoff.

Objective

In 3 out of the last four years spring runoff has resulted in extremely high suspended sediment loads. A rare rainfall event on Oct 5th, 2005 resulted in over 10 of rainfall falling within a 24 hour period producing a runoff event which rivaled higher spring runoff events. This sampling would be conducted only during spring or higher than average precipitation events. This sampling seeks to document and characterize the degree and extent of the suspended sediment load during a time when it is most likely the largest limiting factor modifying the community structure and limiting its overall biological potential. If large scale runoff events do not occur, sampling will not be initiated. These efforts also mesh closely with at least one of the four main goals identified within the Departments Strategic Plan (Goal #2 Sustaining Ecosystems) and also closely meshes with at least 2 of the 4 main goals for the Water Division (Goal #1;To protect the waters of the state that are held in trust for all people of the state through enforcement of the public trust doctrine & Goal #2 to fully implement the Clean Water Act in order insure a water body is meeting its full biological potential including Endangered, Threatened, and Rare species which are often intolerant of pollution and low D.O.).

Outcome

All Lab of Hygiene data will be available through the normal lab portal system.An annual report will be written summarizing lab results, standards violations, and potential sources.

Project Type

TMDL/303d Projects

Project Sub Type

Monitor Listed Waters

Project ID

NOR_01_CMP08

Year Started

2006

Status

Active

Reports and Documents

RED CEDAR RIVER MONITORING PROJECT FY08

Monitoring Proposal

RED CEDAR RIVER 2006 IMPAIRED WATERS DOCUMENT

Data Documentation 2006 Impaired Waters Documentation

Cedar Lake 2615100 Phosphorus TMDL

Cedar Lake Phosphorus TMDL Revised June 1, 2003 Revised July 1, 2003. Revised July 3, 2003.

RED CEDAR R. (2002) IMPAIRED WATERS LISTING DOCUMENTATION

Data Documentation Red Cedar River Impaired Waters listing Documentation, Barron County

RED CEDAR R. MILE: 16.4-12.5 IMPAIRED WATERS LISTING DOCUMENTATION

Data Documentation Red Cedar River Impaired Waters listing Documentation, Dunn County

DISTRIBUTION AND RELATIVE ABUNDANCE OF FISHES IN WISCONSIN: III. RED CEDAR RIVER BASIN

A statewide survey of the inland waters of Wisconsin was initiated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to establish a comprehensive data base on the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species. The Red Cedar River basin was sampled from 1975 through 1981.

Activities & Recommendations

Runoff Evaluation

Watershed

Upper Apple River

Brill and Red Cedar Rivers

Upper Willow River

Clam River

Pine Creek and Red Cedar River