Project Detail

GLACIAL LAKES CONSERVANCY: RR - Willow Creek Riparian and Stream Restoration

Purpose

Glacial Lakes Conservancy (GLC) will revegetate the riparian area and improve fish passage by removing two culverts within the Willow Creek Preserve in the City of Sheboygan. Project final deliverables include: printed and digital copy of a project summary report. Report shall include a summary of all construction activities with before and after photos of culvert removal and revegetation efforts within the project stream corridor. Report shall also include a summary of monitoring activities under the grant, as well as a description of outreach, workshops conducted, and materials developed. Specific project activities include: 1) Under preexisting design plans, remove two culverts. 2) Regrade and install riffles, cascades, pools, and brush bank toe per design plans. 3) Revegetate project area. 4) Conduct vegetation and native species recovery monitoring over a two-year period. 5) Conduct an educational field day. This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Records, reports, and digital images must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional River Coordinator. If a consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Rivers Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.

Project Type

River Grant

Project Sub Type

River Protection Grant

Project ID

RM08521

Year Started

2021

Status

Active

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded