Lower Fox River TMDL

Purpose

The Lower Fox River (LFR) Basin originates at the outlet of Lake Winnebago and flows northeast 39 miles where it empties into Green Bay. Land use in this watershed consists of 50% agriculture, 35% urban, and 15% natural forest areas and wetlands. There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. These pollutants reach rivers and streams from polluted runoff from farm fields, barnyards, residential yards and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.

Objective

This bright green water is a result of total phosphorus loading to the Lower Fox River at Kimberly in June of 2007. Photo courtesy of Bruce Cleland, Tetra Tech. The draft TMDL was public noticed in June of 2010 and several written comments were received. Comments have been addressed and the TMDL was submitted to US EPA for review and approval on August 30, 2011. The DNR is awaiting approval.

Outcome

How will the TMDLs affect you? The fact sheets below are available to help interpret the TMDL. The Lower Fox River Outreach Team developed several other materials which can be found on the Lower Fox River Basin UW-Extension website. For questions and comments regarding the LFR Basin and Green Bay TMDL: Kevin Kirsch (608) 266-7019, or Rob McLennan (920)-424-7894

Related Reports

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TMDL/303d Projects
Implement TMDL
Lower Fox River TMDL
2007
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Reports and Documents
The approval letter and decision document written by the EPA
Total Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids TMDL for the Lower Fox River Basin and Lower Green Bay
Appendices_to_Phase_I_Final_Report Fox River TMDL
LFR_TMDL_EPA_Submittal_Aug_2011.PDF
 
Activities & Recommendations
TMDL Actions in Wisconsin
There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. These pollutants reach rivers and streams from polluted runoff from farm fields, barnyards, residential yards and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
TMDL (USEPA) Approved
There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. These pollutants reach rivers and streams from polluted runoff from farm fields, barnyards, residential yards and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
TMDL Development
Development of a TMDL for the Lower Fox River. There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. These pollutants reach rivers and streams from polluted runoff from farm fields, barnyards, residential yards and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
TMDL Development
The Lower Fox River (LFR) Basin originates at the outlet of Lake Winnebago and flows northeast 39 miles where it empties into Green Bay. There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. These pollutants reach rivers and streams from polluted runoff from farm fields, barnyards, residential yards and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
TMDL Implementation
TMDL Implementation for the Lower Fox River. There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. Implementation Plan is needed.
TMDL Monitoring
Lower Fox River Basin TP TSS TMDL 2012. There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. These pollutants reach rivers and streams from polluted runoff from farm fields, barnyards, residential yards and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
 
Watershed
 
Waters