Project Detail

WEED OUT! RACINE, INC.: Restoration of the Root River Floodplain Forest (Colonial Park) after the Emerald Ash Borer

Purpose

Weed Out! Racine is sponsoring a project to develop an Ecological Restoration Plan (ERP) for the 25-acre Lower Colonial Park (LCP) Floodplain Forest on the Root River. The ERP will provide direction and phasing for restoration work by staff and volunteers. The ER plan will focus on enhancing floodplain capacity by physical repairs and native species diversification. Activities: 1) Project consultant, City of Racine Public Works (RPW), and City of Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) will assess surface flow and evaluate bioengineered erosion control methods. 2) PRCS and consultant will assess Root River Pathway accessibility. 3) Consultant and Weed Out! will conduct an invasive and native species census with the project area. 4) Develop a final ER Plan for the project area. Deliverables: The Applicant will provide to the Department; 1) An electronic copy of the Environmental Restoration Plan containing the deliverables and outcomes as described in Section E.3.(a) of the application. It is recommended that the Grantee provide the DNR Biologist with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making a final payment to the consultant. This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein.

Project Type

River Grant

Project Sub Type

River Planning Grant

Project ID

RP38924

Year Started

2024

Status

Active

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded