Mill Creek SWAT Modeling (1398600) WCR_07_09
Return to Search

Purpose

UWSP will develop a SWAT watershed model for the Mill Creek watershed located in Central Wisconsin. Mill Creek is on the state 303d list of impaired waters for excessive nutrients and DO problems. The SWAT and Snap-Plus models will be used to link land use in the watershed to water quality in the stream. The model will be developed using land use and water quality monitoring data to provide citizens and agencies necessary information to develop a TMDL

Objective

During 2001-2002 DNR staff conducted extensive water quality monitoring in the Mill Creek watershed, including continuous flow monitoring and grab water sampling consistent with DNR TMDL monitoring guidance. One remaining component to complete the TMDL is to develop a SWAT model that links land use with water quality. The purpose of this project is to contract with UWSP to develop a SWAT model for the Mill Creek watershed.

Outcome

The project outcome is a functioning SWAT model for Mill Creek and a final report summarizing model setup and management scenarios. Specific details of the project will be incorporated in the contract with UWSP. Once the SWAT modelling is complete, the information will be used to complete a TMDL for Mill Creek.

Related Reports

Run Project Summary Report
View Umbrella-Projects
View Related-Projects

TMDL/303d Projects
Refine Load Estimates
WCR_07_CMP09
2008
Complete
 
Reports and Documents
MILL CREEK SWAT MODELING BUDGET
 
Activities & Recommendations
Monitor Watershed (Status,Sources,Impairments)
Lower East Branch Pecatonica Watershed assessment (surveyed in 07/08). UWSP will develop a SWAT watershed model for the Mill Creek watershed located in Central Wisconsin. Mill Creek is on the state 303d list of impaired waters for excessive nutrients and DO problems. The SWAT and Snap-Plus models will be used to link land use in the watershed to water quality in the stream. The model will be developed using land use and water quality monitoring data to provide citizens and agencies necessary information to develop a TMDL.
 
Watershed
Lower East Branch Pecatonica Rivers
 
Waters
East Branch Pecatonica River
Monitoring Data