Project Detail

HARRY & LAURA NOHR CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITE: Blue River Zadrizil Property 2021

Purpose

The Harry and Laura Nohr Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring a project to implement recommendations from the Regional and Property Analysis for the development of a master plan for DNR properties Along Driftless Area Trout Streams plan. This project will stabilize banks and restore trout habitat along the Blue River in Grant County and will take place on the Zadrazil property; a parcel recently acquired by the DNR fisheries management streambank easement program. Project final deliverables include: Complete bank stabilization work and install trout habitat structures following the plan developed and approved by NRCS and DNR Fish Management. Specific project activities include: 1) Shaping of about 4000 feet of streambank; 2) Installation of one backwater hook; 3) Install approximately 31 log deflectors; 4) Install rip rap; 5) Seed and mulch to stabilize disturbed area; 6) UWP interns will conduct fish, macroinvertebrate, and stream characteristic surveys pre and post implementation Special Conditions: WDNR will be provided a copy of the recorded contract between grantee and property owner. Contracts will be approved by WDNR before signed and recorded and include an operation and maintenance plan. This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Water Quality Biologist. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Water Quality Biologist 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

RM08821

Year Started

2021

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded