ST. CROIX COUNTY: St. Croix Basin Nutrient Mon. Phase 1

St. Croix County LCD proposes to contract with the US Geological Survey to measure nutrient loading in Lake St. Croix tributaries. This project represents Phase One of five planned. Project activities will include 1) Measurement of nitrogen, phosphorous, chlorides and sediment loadings in the Kinnickinnic, Willow and Apple Rivers from Oct. 1, 1998 to Sept. 30, 1999. Seasonal and weekly loadings will be provided for nitrogen, phosphorous, chlorides, and sediments. The data will be distributed via internet and annual reports by the US Geological Survey, and will be made available electronically to the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.