The primary objective of this study was to discover if the wetland detention basin is functioning as intended; that being the removal of sediments and nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) from the inflow water before it enters English Lake. A secondary objective was limnological monitoring of English Lake in hopes of finding trends in improved water quality as a result of the restoration activities.

English Lake Management District proposes to construct a wetland detention basin east of English Lake to treat agricultural runoff from a nearby barnyard/feedlot and cropland. The wetland basin will be built from an approved design to maximize sediment and nutrient removal efficiency. The project activities include site preparation and construction of an approximately 300 foot long dike that will create a detention basin that will result in a wetland about 1.2 acres in surface. The rock spillway and complete approved planting of wetland and aquatic vegetation are also included in this project.

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English Lake Management District constructed a wetland detention basin east of English Lake to treat agricultural runoff from a nearby barnyard/feedlot and cropland. The wetland basin will be built to maximize sediment and nutrient removal efficiency. The project activities include a 300 foot long dike that will create a detention basin that will result in a wetland about 1.2 acres in surface. The rock spillway and complete approved planting of wetland and aquatic vegetation are also included in this project.