South Branch Little Wolf River (WR08) Watershed Planning
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Purpose

The South Branch Little Wolf River Watershed is approximately 165 square miles and is in Waupaca and Portage Counties. It also contains 64 miles of the South Branch of the Little Wolf River. The South Branch Little Wolf River watershed drains portions of the planning area generally to the north and east of the city of Waupaca and contains the South Branch Little Wolf River as the major water feature. Drainage generally flows northeastward through small tributaries to the Little Wolf River and eventually drains into the Wolf River and the Lake Winnebago/Fox River/Green Bay system. This watershed ranks high for lakes and groundwater and low for streams according to the WDNR's draft Upper Fox River Basin Plan (1997). No point-source dischargers are contained within the Planning Area for this watershed.

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.

Related Reports

Run Project Summary Report
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Water Quality Planning
Targeted Watershed Plans
WR08_WTPLAN
2012
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Reports and Documents
South Branch Little Wolf River Watershed Plan (WR08)
Assessments and recommendations for WR08, S. Br. Little Wolf River Plan.
Macroinvertebrate Assessment Package Chart WR08 2003 to 2013
WR08 Lakes TP Assessment Package Report 2003 to 2013
WR08 Chlorophyll a Lakes Assessment Report 2003 to 2013
South Branch Little Wolf River WR08 Watershed Table
WR08_South Branch Little Wolf River_272600_mIBI
Visual documentation decision regarding using the lower macroinvertebrate value (Good instead of Excellent) for the Current Use of this watershed.
WR08_Peterson Creek_275400_mIBI
Visual documentation decision regarding using the lower macroinvertebrate value (Good instead of Excellent) for the Current Use of this watershed.
TP Assessment Package Report WR08 2003 to 2013
Assessment package for watershed planning.
Macroinvertebrate Assessment Package Report WR08 2003 to 2013
Assessment package for watershed planning.
Little Wolf River 1998 chmidt Corner, Wisconsin
Little Wolf River Priority Watershed, 1998. This photo was taken on October 30, 2010 in Schmidt Corner, Wisconsin, US.
Little Wolf River, Schmidt Corner, Wisconsin
Little Wolf River, 1987. This photo was taken on October 30, 2010 in Schmidt Corner, Wisconsin, US.
 
Activities & Recommendations
Water Quality Planning
The South Branch Little Wolf River Watershed is approximately 165 square miles and is in Waupaca and Portage Counties. It also contains 64 miles of the South Branch of the Little Wolf River. The South Branch Little Wolf River watershed drains portions of the planning area generally to the north and east of the city of Waupaca and contains the South Branch Little Wolf River as the major water feature. Drainage generally flows northeastward through small tributaries to the Little Wolf River and eventually drains into the Wolf River and the Lake Winnebago/Fox River/Green Bay system. This watershed ranks high for lakes and groundwater and low for streams according to the WDNR's draft Upper Fox River Basin Plan (1997). No point-source dischargers are contained within the Planning Area for this watershed.
 
Watershed
South Branch Little Wolf River
 
Waters
South Branch Little Wolf River
Monitoring Data