Project Detail

Lower Pecatonica River (SP07) Watershed Planning

Purpose

Watershed Planning work in 2009-10 with a focus: Silver Spring Creek The Lower Pecatonica River Watershed lies in the southeast portion of Lafayette County. The landscape is dominated by agriculture with scattered woodlots and grasslands making up most of the remaining portion. The municipalities of Gratiot and South Wayne discharge to Wolf Creek and the Pecatonica River, respectively. Population growth in the watershed over the next several decades is expected to be negligible. The major water quality problems in the watershed are from nonpoint source pollution. Erosion from cropland, runoff from barnyards, and streambank pasturing result in degradation of habitat, increased sedimentation, turbidity, and nutrient load. The Lower Pecatonica River Watershed is not ranked for nonpoint source protection.

Study Design

Watershed specified for planning and assessment purposes. Assessment of water quality condition in this respective county will use protocols described in WisCALM of the year of assessment. Minimum assessment work includes biological data (macroinvertebrates, fish indices), chemistry and habitat data. Additional work includes identification of priorities and goals, creating recommendations for actions, and updating narratives for watersheds and waterbodies. Assessments are to be double checked by at least one additional biologist.

Project Type

Water Quality Planning

Project Sub Type

Targeted Watershed Plans

Project ID

SP07_WTPLAN

Year Started

2009

Status

Final Report Needed

Reports and Documents

Lower Pecatonica River (SP07) Watershed Planning Trout Waters 2013