Clean Water Act 2010
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Purpose

Wisconsin residents are fortunate to live in a state bountiful with natural resources, including our many and varied lakes, streams, wetlands, aquifers, and springs. Every other year, the Wisconsin DNR reports on the quality of these water resources to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), which in turn shares this information with the United States Congress. The information we provide is considered by federal legislators as rule making, budget appropriations, and programs are evaluated or considered. New combined report includes enhanced assessment methods 2010 is the first year that Wisconsin is submitting an ‘integrated report’, combining both the 305(b) Clean Water Act reporting requirements and the 303(d) Impaired Waters List into a single report. This new submittal process should streamline getting data to U.S. EPA and allow the public to find comprehensive information on the status of Wisconsin’s waters in one place. This year's report introduces Wisconsin's special efforts to use new assessment approaches to determine whether waterbodies are meeting their designated uses for fish and aquatic life, recreation, and public health. These significantly improved assessment methods have been under development by WDNR staff for several years, and reflect science and methods advocated by national experts and regional liaisons. While continuing improvements are under way, this work will be a significant element of Wisconsin's water quality planning and management program in the coming years.Wisconsin residents are fortunate to live in a state bountiful with natural resources, including our many and varied lakes, streams, wetlands, aquifers, and springs. Every other year, the Wisconsin DNR reports on the quality of these water resources to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), which in turn shares this information with the United States Congress. The information we provide is considered by federal legislators as rule making, budget appropriations, and programs are evaluated or considered. New combined report includes enhanced assessment methods 2010 is the first year that Wisconsin is submitting an ‘integrated report’, combining both the 305(b) Clean Water Act reporting requirements and the 303(d) Impaired Waters List into a single report. This new submittal process should streamline getting data to U.S. EPA and allow the public to find comprehensive information on the status of Wisconsin’s waters in one place. This year's report introduces Wisconsin's special efforts to use new assessment approaches to determine whether waterbodies are meeting their designated uses for fish and aquatic life, recreation, and public health. These significantly improved assessment methods have been under development by WDNR staff for several years, and reflect science and methods advocated by national experts and regional liaisons. While continuing improvements are under way, this work will be a significant element of Wisconsin's water quality planning and management program in the coming years.

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Reports and Documents
2010 Impaired Waters List EPA Approval Attachment (Category 5B Waters)
Attachment from US EPA full approval of the 2010 Impaired Waters List (Category 5B Waters; waters impaired by atmospheric Dep of Hg).
2010 Impaired Waters List EPA Approval Decision Document
USEPA full approval of the 2010 Impaired Waters List. Tables 1 and 2 on pages 10-15 of this Decision Document identify the additions and deletions to the 2010 303(d) List. The Attachments include the entirety of the list stratified by Integrated Reporting Category.
2010 Impaired Waters List EPA Approval Cover Letter
USEPA full approval of the 2010 Impaired Waters List. Tables 1 and 2 on pages 10-15 of the Decision Document identify the additions and deletions to the 2010 303(d) List. The Attachments include the entirety of the list stratified by Integrated Reporting Category.
Final EPA Approved 2010 Impaired Waters List
EPA fully approved Wisconsin's 2010 Section 303(d) list on November 2, 2012. The approved 303(d) list includes those water quality limited segments still requiring Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) calculations, as identified in the Impaired Waters List submitted to EPA on April 4, 2010 (and subsequent corrections submitted via e-mail to EPA).
2010 Impaired Waters List EPA Approval Attachment (Category 2 Waters)
Attachment from US EPA full approval of the 2010 Impaired Waters List (Category 2 Waters; delisted waters).
2010 Impaired Waters List EPA Approval Attachment (Category 5A Waters)
Attachment from US EPA full approval of the 2010 Impaired Waters List (Category 5A Waters).
2010 Impaired Waters List EPA Approval Attachment (Category 4A Waters)
Attachment from US EPA full approval of the 2010 Impaired Waters List (Category 4A Waters; impaired waters with EPA approved TMDLs).
Jump River in Price County, Department of Tourism
Jump River in Price County, Department of Tourism
Wisconsin Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (WisCALM) 2010 - DOR
Wisconsin assessment and listing methodology (WisCALM) for Clean Water Act reporting is a systematic process by which water condition is assessed and management options evaluated. WisCALM provides guidance for conducting general and impaired water determinations.
Clean Water Act 2010 Attachment_C_2010_Modifications
Clean Water Act 2010 Final proposed 2010 Impaired Waters List
2010 Wisconsin Water Quality Report to Congress
Attachment A of 2010 submittal to US EPA. This is a report on the status of Wisconsin's waters as of 2010.
Clean Water Act 2010 Submittal Letter_Integrated Rpt
 
Activities & Recommendations
Information and Education
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Watershed
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Waters
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