Project Detail

BEAVER DAM LAKE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: HLk-Beaver Dam Healthy Lake

Purpose

Beaver Dam Lake District will implement best practices described in Wisconsin\2019s 2014-2017 Healthy Lakes Implementation Plan. Practices include: 350 ft2 native plantings, rain gardens, rock infiltration practices, and diversion practices on 5 lakeshore properties, including the City of Beaver Dam\2019s Edgewater Park. The best practices require a contract to remain in effect for 10 years and must include minimum operation and maintenance requirements and data collection as described in grant condition #17. If best practice(s) are implemented on land owned by the grant Sponsor, this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the contract. If best practice(s) are implemented on land other than the sponsor\2019s, a contract between the sponsor and landowner that abides by grant condition #16 is required. The Department may require re-payment of project installation costs if the best practice is disturbed or removed. The Sponsor and/or the Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success. Deliverables: Best practice location and design information, if not included in the application; signed 10-year landowner contract; pre and post project installation photographs; summary of education activities and publicity/promotion of Healthy Lakes initiative, if applicable. Special conditions: The state share of each best practice cannot exceed $1,000. The state share of grant administration and technical assistance costs may not exceed 10% of the grant award; technical assistance does not include implementation labor. Funding cannot be used for mitigation or regulatory compliance activities. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. The Healthy Lakes logo should be used for promotion and publicity, and DNR recognized as a funding source.

Project Type

Lakes Grant

Project Sub Type

Lake Protection Grant

Project ID

LPT-496-15

Year Started

2015

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded

Beaver Dam Lake District will implement best practices described in Wisconsin's 2014-2017 Healthy Lakes Implementation Plan. Practices include: 350 ft2 native plantings, rain gardens, rock infiltration practices, and diversion practices on 5 lakeshore properties, including the City of Beaver Dam\2019s Edgewater Park. The best practices require a contract to remain in effect for 10 years and must include minimum operation and maintenance requirements and data collection as described in grant condition #17.

Habitat Restoration - Shoreland

Practices include: 350 ft2 native plantings, rain gardens, rock infiltration practices, and diversion practices on 5 lakeshore properties, including the City of Beaver Dam\2019s Edgewater Park.

Best Management Practices, Implement

Beaver Dam Lake District will implement best practices described in Wisconsin's 2014-2017 Healthy Lakes Implementation Plan. Practices include: 350 ft2 native plantings, rain gardens, rock infiltration practices, and diversion practices on 5 lakeshore properties, including the City of Beaver Dam's Edgewater Park. The best practices require a contract to remain in effect for 10 years and must include minimum operation and maintenance requirements and data collection as described in grant condition #17.

Watershed

East and West Branches Milwaukee River

Middle Rock River

Ashippun River

East Branch Rock River

Upper Rock River

Lower Crawfish River

Lower Grand River