VILLAGE OF DE FOREST: Yahara River Streambank Planning

Purpose

The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River. A full description of project scope and deliverables is available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement. The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

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River Grant
River Planning Grant
RP-042-02
2001
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Activities & Recommendations
Grant Awarded
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Rivers Planning Grant
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Habitat Restoration - Instream
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Easement/Buffer
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Ordinance Development or Implementation
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Develop/Distribute Brochures/Literature
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Information and Education
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Project Deliverable
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
Protect Riparian or Shorelands
The Village of DeForest will address the problem of erosion of Yahara River Streambank by hiring a consultant to assist with restoring the river's streambanks, creating a buffer zone throughout the river corridor, creating an ordinance to protect the buffer zone and river quality, and developing informational brochures to be distributed to the public regarding the Yahara River.
 
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