Project Detail

DOOR COUNTY LCD: Evaluation of the Forestville Millpond Following an Extended Drawdown

Purpose

Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department proposes to conduct a study to evaluate post-drawdown conditions of the Forestville Millpond. Results will be used to assess changes in water quality, clarity, depth, aquatic plant community and the overall health of the waterbody. Project final deliverables include: A report will compile collected data and provide comparison to historic results. Conclusions will be made to provide comparison to water quality, bathymetry, and aquatic plant community pre and post-drawdown, as well as provide preliminary recommendations for future management decisions. Specific project activities include: 1) determination of current water quality conditions through analysis of water chemistry and analysis of physical parameters; 2) survey of bathymetric features to develop an understanding of water depth and accumulated sediment on the lakebed; 3) survey and inventory of aquatic plants to establish species present and size of populations; 4) compilation of data into a final report and dissemination of the data through outreach. 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 Lake Biologist.

Project Type

Lakes Grant

Project Sub Type

Large Scale Lake Planning

Project ID

LPL185623

Year Started

2023

Status

Active

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded