Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan, Marathon County
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Purpose

The Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan in Marathon County covers 25187 acres.Fenwood Creek Watershed Management Plan The Fenwood Creek watershed drains approximately 39 square miles (24,958 acres) of land into the Big Eau Pleine (BEP) reservoir. Fenwood Creek represents one of three (3) major surface water tributaries that empty into the BEP reservoir which immediately flows into Lake DuBay, both flowages of the Upper Wisconsin River Central Sub Basin. The following plan will provide an overview of the physical characteristics of the Fenwood Creek watershed including land use and land management. The plan will also summarize the several environmental studies and programs that increased the understanding of the causes of water quality degradation, past conservation initiatives and investments aimed at reducing agricultural runoff, and program outcomes.

Objective

The intent of the background information is to provide a historical perspective of water quality and quantity issues for the watershed which will serve as a basis for developing a long range plan for the river system. Success is achieved when the long term use of soil and water resources are balanced with the safety, health and prosperity of the community.

Outcome

The strategic plan was designed to build upon the existing capacities and resources of agencies to effectively and efficiently leverage financial and technical assets. The task force was established so that all watershed stakeholders were represented and local policy is based upon recommendations consistent with community and economic development goals. Farm producers were a critical part of the task force and served to ensure that members understood farming practicalities, as well as the effectiveness of past conservation initiatives. The recommendations forwarded by the Big Eau Pleine River Task Force represent policies and activities that Marathon County should develop, coordinate and implement to lead a local effort to improve community and economic development opportunities, as well as minimize public health concerns associated with the watershed’s water quality.

Study Design

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/nonpoint/documents/9kep/Fenwood_Creek-Plan.pdf

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Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan Watershed Photo
Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan Watershed Photo
Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan, in Marathon County
The Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan in Marathon County covers 25187 acres.Fenwood Creek Watershed Management Plan
 
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Nine Key Element Plan
Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan, Marathon County - The Fenwood Creek Nine Key Element Plan in Marathon County covers 25187 acres.Fenwood Creek Watershed Management Plan The Fenwood Creek watershed drains approximately 39 square miles (24,958 acres) of land into the Big Eau Pleine (BEP) reservoir. Fenwood Creek represents one of three (3) major surface water tributaries that empty into the BEP reservoir which immediately flows into Lake DuBay, both flowages of the Upper Wisconsin River Central Sub Basin. The following plan will provide an overview of the physical characteristics of the Fenwood Creek watershed including land use and land management. The plan will also summarize the several environmental studies and programs that increased the understanding of the causes of water quality degradation, past conservation initiatives and investments aimed at reducing agricultural runoff, and program outcomes.
 
Watershed
Lower Big Eau Pleine River
 
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Fenwood Creek
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