Forest County, Wisconsin
GB12
552100
66.33
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
Bear Lake was listed for excess algal growth in the 2016 cycle; this impairment was confirmed in the 2018, 2020, and 2024 cycles.Pollutant
Unknown Pollutant
Listed For
Recreation
Impairments
Excess Algal Growth
Current Use
Restricted Recreation
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
Recreation
Priority
Low
Designated Use
Recreation
303(d) ID
2016-209
Listing Date
4/1/2016
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2018 listing cycle; new chlorophyll sample data exceeded 2018 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use. Total phosphorus data were clearly below Recreation use and Fish and Aquatic Life use listing thresholds.
Date
7/12/2017
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2016 listing cycle; chlorophyll sample data exceed 2016 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use, however, total phosphorus data do not exceed REC thresholds. Total phosphorus and chlorophyll data do not exceed Fish and Aquatic Life thresholds.
Date
8/3/2015
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2022 listing cycle; new chlorophyll sample data exceeded 2022 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Recreation use.
Date
6/1/2021