GREEN LAKE SANITARY DISTRICT: LMI - Big Green Lake (Fond du Lac Co.) Implementation Grant 2021

The Green Lake Sanitary District is sponsoring a Management Plan Implementation project to implement best management practices in Fond du Lac County. The GLSD/LMP team are working to increase lake protection efforts in this sub-watershed by cost sharing additional agricultural BMPs to reduce phosphorus loading. This project looks to capitalize on current interest in soil & water retention practices by several major agricultural landowners there.

Project deliverables include: This project will be focused on habitat restoration and phosphorus loading reductions. Activities will include but not be limited to the following: 1) Streambank Buffers; 2) Wetland Scrape/Restoration; 3) Waterway Buffers; 4) Prairie Strips; 5) Water and Sediment Control Basins (WASCOB).

Specific project conditions: The project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Lake Biologist. It is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report.

People/Organizations Involved

• Green Lake Sanitary District