VILLAGE OF BARNEVELD: Birch Lake Diagnostic Study-Pt. 1

The Village of Barneveld proposes to complete a diagnostic study on Birch Lake, Iowa County, to assess current water quality conditions and use impairments. The project activities include: 1. estimating nutrient and sediment inputs, 2. assessing in-lake conditions and 3. assessing current condition of the outlet structure, and potential impacts to both impoundment and trout stream below the dam. Deliverables for this grant include a water resources appraisal report as part of the overall lake management plan, and all applicable ranking question deliverables. The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an editable electronic copy of the final report. The project results will be disseminated to the public by local newspaper and public meetings.