Targeted Watershed Approach
Evaluation (TP SSC, Stressor, Bioassess)
West_TWA_4_2015
2015
Complete
Hillsboro Lake TWA 2017 Seymour Creek and Upper Baraboo River (LW24) HUC: 070700040105 and 070700040104 Monitored in 2015
Hillsboro Lake TWA WQM Plan Presentation 2017
West Branch Baraboo River 50 yds above HWY 33 bridge crossing 2015 NC Verification Spreadsheet
West Branch Baraboo River 50 yds above HWY 33 bridge crossing 2012 NC Verification Spreadsheet
In 2015, WAV volunteers collected water samples as part of a 319 Project Evaluation monitoring in the Hillsboro Lake Watershed located in eastern Vernon County, Wisconsin. The thirty-five square mile Hillsboro Lake Watershed was designated a priority watershed under the Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement Program in 1993 and a Hillsboro Priority Watershed Surface Water Resource Appraisal was completed in December of 1994. Follow-up monitoring in 2015 will target areas containing the greatest number and largest scale of best management practices (BMPs) installed.
In 2015, WAV volunteers collected water samples as part of a 319 Project Evaluation monitoring in the Hillsboro Lake Watershed located in eastern Vernon County, Wisconsin. The thirty-five square mile Hillsboro Lake Watershed was designated a priority watershed under the Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement Program in 1993 and a Hillsboro Priority Watershed Surface Water Resource Appraisal was completed in December of 1994. Follow-up monitoring in 2015 will target areas containing the greatest number and largest scale of best management practices (BMPs) installed.
Collapsed Lunker Structure
South Br. of Baraboo R. DS Kouba Valley Rd.
W. Br. Baraboo R. DS of Grimm Rd.
Unnamed tributary of W. Branch of Baraboo R. WBIC: 1290900 upstream of STH. 33
Beaver Creek downstream of Beaver Creek Road
W. Br. Baraboo R. US of STH. 33
Beaver Creek at Kouba Valley Road, 2015, [1290100]
Monitor Targeted Watershed Area (TWA)
Western District proposes to conduct 319 Project Evaluation monitoring in the Hillsboro Lake Watershed located in eastern Vernon County, Wisconsin.
Delist Impaired Water
The West Branch of Baraboo River at Sebranek Road had a median value for phosphorus of 0.077 mg/l, but did not exceed the lower confidence limit for the 12 samples, thus is not considered as impaired for phosphorus. This water should not be listed as impaired.
Delist Impaired Water
The West Branch should be removed from the impaired waters list for Low DO, phosphorus, sediment, total suspended solids and BOD. Biological information rated from fair to excellent and does not support listing the stream for biological impairment.
Monitor Targeted Area
The West Branch of Baraboo River phosphorus monitoring site located at STH-33, should not be used as a stream site for calculation of phosphorus values, due to the site being located within Hillsboro Lake. Instead use the phosphorus values from the Sebranek Road site.
Natural Community Review or Change
The West Branch of Baraboo River fish natural community designations of cool-cold were verified, and the fish and aquatic life should be changed to good or supporting.
Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing
DNR should monitor monthly phosphorus at the mouth of the unnamed tributary (WBIC: 1290900 Dilly Creek) to determine if it is impaired for phosphorus.
Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
DNR should conduct follow up monitoring in the unnamed tributary (WBIC: 1290900 Dilly Creek) at another location upstream in segment one for a second biological indicator for impairment decisions.
Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
DNR should monitor Hillsboro Lake to determine lake health and condition.