Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
LC14
2131900
0.00 - 7.07
7.07
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
This segment of Hay Creek was evaluated for biology and habitat in 2014. Poor habitat conditions and bug community health were found. In 2016 elevated temperature was found. In 2018 high phosphorus levels were also found. This water is covered by a restoration plan: Healthy Soils and Healthy Waters: A Community Strategy for the Eau Claire River Watershed (expires 2027).Pollutant
Total Phosphorus
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Degraded Biological Community
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
Coldwater - natural reproduction
Priority
Low
Designated Use
Coldwater - natural reproduction
303(d) ID
2018-003
Listing Date
4/1/2018
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2018 listing cycle; new total phosphorus and biological (i.e. at least one macroinvertebrate Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) average scored in the poor condition category) sample data exceeded 2018 WisCALM listing criteria for the Fish and Aquatic Life use. A 2018 total phosphorus/degraded biological impairment listing addition is proposed.
Date
6/5/2017
Impaired Water Notes
This stream is covered by the following restoration plan and was classified as Category 5W as a result: Healthy Soils and Healthy Waters: A Community Strategy for the Eau Claire River Watershed (expires 2027).
Date
7/26/2019
Pollutant
Unknown Pollutant
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Elevated Water Temperature, Degraded Biological Community, Degraded Habitat
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
303d Listed
Attainable Use
Coldwater - natural reproduction
Priority
Low
Designated Use
Coldwater - natural reproduction
303(d) ID
2014-184
Listing Date
4/1/2014
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2014 listing cycle; biological impairment was observed (i.e. at least one macroinvertebrate or fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) average scored in the poor condition category). Regional biologist recommends this water for listing for degraded habitat.
Date
1/29/2014
Impaired Water Notes
This water was assessed during the 2016 listing cycle; temperature data exceeded 2016 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Fish and Aquatic Life use. Biological impairment was observed (i.e. at least one macroinvertebrate or fish Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) average scored in the poor condition category).
Date
9/3/2015
Impaired Water Notes
This stream is covered by the following restoration plan and was classified as Category 5W as a result: Healthy Soils and Healthy Waters: A Community Strategy for the Eau Claire River Watershed (expires 2027).
Date
7/26/2019