GREEN LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT: RES-Green Lake Watershed BMP Project

The Green Lake Sanitary District will implement best management practices (BMP) within the lake watershed to reduce nutrient/sediment loadings and protect and improve shoreline habitat. Earthen and cultural practices will include sediment retention basins, reduced tillage, buffers and nutrient management. These BMPs will be employed within subwatersheds identified as being priority areas for pollutant reduction. Project plans will be developed on a case by case basis in consultation within the Department.

Shoreline restoration and protection BMPs will be employed within the existing RSVP program resulting in improved shore aesthetics, wild life habitat, and water quality filtration. Costs will be associated with planning, promotion and installation. The project costs also include an information and education component for fostering partnerships with area schools, local government and other local sponsored education activities.

This phase of implementation is intended to begin a strategy that includes a nutrient reduction goal of 35% by the year 2008. The benefits to the lake and watershed will include improved water clarity, aquatic habitat, aesthetics and recreational quality.

The Green Lake Sanitary District will be partnering with local management units to complete the tasks. These include the Green Lake Association RSVP program and Green Lake County. Other resources being provided include a $5,000 donation from the Green Lake Association.

Activities

• Best Management Practices, Implement
• Best Management Practices, Implement

People/Organizations Involved

• Green Lake Sanitary District