Watershed Mapping or Assessment
The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to increase public awareness of watershed function, ecosystem health, and non-point source pollution related to the Lower Fox River. Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, newsletters and educational materials provided to the public. Specific project activities include: 1) Update and distribute the Erosion and Sediment Control Field Guide; 2) Update and distribute Responsible Construction brochure; 3) Explore the possibility of erosion control certification in NE WI; 4) Host a one day erosion control workshop for small-scale urbanized construction activities; 5) Host a 1.5 day Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control workshop; 6) Create a database for winter parking lot maintenance activities; 7) Develop an informational brochure or flier regarding winter parking lot and sidewalk maintenance; 8) Host a one-day workshop for winter parking lot and sidewalk maintenance; 9) Develop a planning document regarding stormwater control structures; 10) Create a database of stormwater control structure owners; 11) Develop and distribute educational material addressing stormwater structure inspections, maintenance and care; and 12) Host a one day workshop regarding stormwater control structures.
Educate and engage residents
This grant is to promote and educate the community by gaining community participation and obtain interest from local businessess and groups. This will be done by advertising, promotional workshops, surveys, distribution of printed materials, increased partnering with local schools, businesses, and civic groups. Also, have river restroation activities in conjunction with partnered community groups. Surveys to be done that will take place in relationship to demographics, interest, awareness, and education with the community.
Monitor Targeted Watershed Area (TWA)
This is a proposed 319 funded project is to evaluate the Upper Fox River Priority Watershed BMP effectiveness.
Dam Safety or Removal
It is recommended that dam removal and habitat improvements be implemented to improve existing conditions. Where practical, habitat restoration and buffer implementation should be employed to provide multiple benefits including bank stabilization, water quality, fisheries, reduced sedimentation and nutrient loading.
Water Quality Planning
The Middle Fox River Watershed is the largest of the Fox River Basin watersheds (248 square miles), encompassing portions of Racine and Waukesha Counties, along with a very small portion of Walworth County. Portions of the Cities of Burlington, Muskego, New Berlin and Waukesha lie within the watershed, along with the Villages of Big Bend, Mukwonago, North Prairie, Rochester, Wales and Waterford. Land cover in the watershed is primarily rural, with agricultural (41%). Other rural uses include grasslands (18%), wetlands (14%) and forests (13%). Urban areas comprise nearly four percent of the land cover in the watershed . No streams in the watershed are listed on the 303(d) list. The main impacts to streams in this watershed include agricultural, development, sedimentation, channelization, elevated temperatures and stormwater runoff. It is recommended that dam removal and habitat improvements be implemented to improve existing conditions. Where practical, habitat restoration and buffer implementation should be employed to provide multiple benefits including bank stabilization, water quality, fisheries, reduced sedimentation and nutrient loading.
Dam Safety or Removal
The Middle Fox River Watershed is the largest of the Fox River Basin watersheds (248 square miles), encompassing portions of Racine and Waukesha Counties, along with a very small portion of Walworth County. Portions of the Cities of Burlington, Muskego, New Berlin and Waukesha lie within the watershed, along with the Villages of Big Bend, Mukwonago, North Prairie, Rochester, Wales and Waterford. Land cover in the watershed is primarily rural, with agricultural (41%). Other rural uses include grasslands (18%), wetlands (14%) and forests (13%). Urban areas comprise nearly four percent of the land cover in the watershed . No streams in the watershed are listed on the 303(d) list. The main impacts to streams in this watershed include agricultural, development, sedimentation, channelization, elevated temperatures and stormwater runoff. It is recommended that dam removal and habitat improvements be implemented to improve existing conditions. Where practical, habitat restoration and buffer implementation should be employed to provide multiple benefits including bank stabilization, water quality, fisheries, reduced sedimentation and nutrient loading.
Nine Key Element Plan
Upper Fox River PWS Plan - Nine Key Element Plan - The Upper Fox River Priority Watershed Project plan assesses the nonpoint sources of pollution in the Upper Fox River Watershed and guides the implementation of nonpoint source control measures. These control measures are needed to meet specific water resource objectives for the Upper Fox River and its tributaries. The purpose of this project is to reduce the amount of pollutants originating from nonpoint sources that reach surface water and groundwater within the Upper Fox River Priority Watershed Project area.
Monitor Watershed (Status,Sources,Impairments)
Collect data on streams, wetlands and lakes in the watershed. Make information available in usable forms to technical staff and to the general public.
Sediment Remediation
Identify long-term sediment removal projects and other water quality projects and work with local authorities and other interested parties on strategies and implementation of these restoration efforts.
Improve Public Access
Promote access to recreational opportunities in and around the Upper Fox River watersheds streams, lakes and wetlands. Promote educational opportunities and partnerships in and around these areas.
Engage Volunteers in Monitoring/Restoration
The Department of Natural Resources should continue to work cooperatively with local municipalities and other interested parties on water diversion issues.
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Interested partners, including conservation & environmental groups, private stakeholders, local, state and federal agencies, etc., should work cooperatively to effectively relay water quality information to the public and to implement water quality initiatives and projects.
Water Quality Planning
Schedule and coordinate FPC Watershed Plan update meetings with stakeholders.
a. Develop strategy to focus on stormwater, ground water, wetland restorations, industrial discharges, etc.
b. Encourage adoption of stormwater best management practices.
Monitoring Ecosystem
Develop watershed-specific monitoring protocol & benchmark goals to measure success; include evaluation of benchmark goals and monitoring results after a certain time period.
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Potentially develop Frame Park Creek Technical Advisory Team (TAT) with known stakeholders including industrial businesses, the Fox River Commission, WDNR, and the City of Waukesha.
Permit Compliance Inventory
Conduct desk-top review of WPDES permitted facilities within watershed; update and contact non-permitted sites accordingly.
Wastewater Monitoring or Management
Delinieate Frame Park Creek sewershed. Review sewershed map with city of Waukesha staff.
Natural Areas Protection
Officially name Frame Park Creek.
Monitor or Assess Watershed Condition
Assemble a list of reported spills or other violations and develop site-specific recommendations to prevent future spills.
Permit Compliance Inventory
Issue and enforce industrial, municipal, construction, animal waste, wastewater, waterway and wetland permits in urban and non-urban areas in the watershed.