South Branch Manitowoc River Assessment - NER_03_CMP13

Purpose

This project would assess the impacts of agricultural runoff to the South Branch Manitowoc River (WBIC 77900) and determine if the river could be placed on the impaired waters list in 2014. I would collect total phosphorus samples six times between May and October 2012, two macroinvertebrate samples, sample fish at two site and qualitative habitat assessment at each site. This also meets the purpose of background phosphorus data for WPDES limits calculations for the City of Chilton.

Objective

The Calumet County Land and Water Resources Managemenmt plan recommended adding the South Branch Manitowoc River to the DNR's impaired waters list. This assessment would collect total phosphorus samples and biological data to determine if the river could be placed on the impaired waters list in 2014. I would collect total phosphorus 6 times between May and October 2012 at one location. I would collect macroinvertebrate, fish, and habitat at two locations on the South Branch upstream of the Chilton Millpond.

Outcome

Assess impairment following the most current version of WisCALM and provide background data for WPDES limits calculations.

Study Design

Monitor between May and October 2012. Water chemistry at one location, fish, habitat and mactroinvertebrates at two locations on the South Branch Manitowc River above Chilton Millpond.

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NER_03_CMP13
2012
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Reports and Documents
Summary of monitoring completed for NER_03_CMP13
South Branch Manitowoc River at Coffeen Road station ID 083083
 
Activities & Recommendations
Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing
The Calumet County Land and Water Resources Managemenmt plan recommended adding the South Branch Manitowoc River to the DNR's impaired waters list. This assessment would collect total phosphorus samples and biological data to determine if the river could be placed on the impaired waters list in 2014. I would collect total phosphorus 6 times between May and October 2012 at one location. I would collect macroinvertebrate, fish, and habitat at two locations on the South Branch upstream of the Chilton Millpond.
Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing
The Calumet County Land and Water Resources Managemenmt plan recommended adding the South Branch Manitowoc River to the DNR's impaired waters list. This assessment would collect total phosphorus samples and biological data to determine if the river could be placed on the impaired waters list in 2014. I would collect total phosphorus 6 times between May and October 2012 at one location. I would collect macroinvertebrate, fish, and habitat at two locations on the South Branch upstream of the Chilton Millpond.
 
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