Water Detail - Evergreen River, Wolf River - Langlade and Evergreen Rive Watershed (WR18)

Evergreen River, Wolf River - Langlade and Evergreen Rive Watershed (WR18)

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Evergreen River (357400)

Size

9.07 Miles

Segment

11.31 - 20.38

Natural Community

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results that use predicted flow and temperature based on landscape features and related assumptions. Ranges of flow and temperature associated with specific aquatic life communities (fish, macroinvertebrates) help biologists identify appropriate resource management goals. Wisconsin Natural Communities.

Cool-Cold Mainstem, Coldwater

Year Last Monitored

This is the most recent date of monitoring data stored in SWIMS. Additional surveys for fish and habitat may be available subsequent to this date.

2022

General Condition

Good

County

Langlade

Trout Water

Trout Waters are represented by Class I, Class II or Class III waters. These classes have specific ecological characteristics and management actions associated with them. For more information regarding Trout Classifications, see the Fisheries Trout Class Webpages.

Yes

Outstanding or Exceptional

Wisconsin has designated many of the state's highest quality waters as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) or Exceptional Resource Waters (ERWs). Waters designated as ORW or ERW are surface waters which provide outstanding recreational opportunities, support valuable fisheries and wildlife habitat, have good water quality, and are not significantly impacted by human activities. ORW and ERW status identifies waters that the State of Wisconsin has determined warrant additional protection from the effects of pollution. These designations are intended to meet federal Clean Water Act obligations requiring Wisconsin to adopt an 'antidegradation' policy that is designed to prevent any lowering of water quality - especially in those waters having significant ecological or cultural value.

Yes

Impaired Water

A water is polluted or 'impaired' if it does not support full use by humans, wildlife, fish and other aquatic life and it is shown that one or more of the pollutant criteria are not met.

Fish and Aquatic Life

Current Use

The use the water currently supports. This is not a designation or classification; it is based on the current condition of the water. Information in this column is not designed for, and should not be used for, regulatory purposes.

Supported Aquatic Life

Waters that support fish and aquatic life communities (healthy biological communities).

Attainable Use

The use that the investigator believes the water could achieve through managing "controllable" sources. Beaver dams, hydroelectric dams, low gradient streams, and naturally occurring low flows are generally not considered controllable. The attainable use may be the same as the current use or it may be higher.

Cold (Class I Trout)

Streams supporting a cold water sport fishery, or serving as a spawning area for salmonids and other cold water fish species through natural reproduction. Representative aquatic life communities, associated with these waters, generally require cold temperatures and concentrations of dissolved oxygen that remain above 6 mg/L. Since these waters are capable of supporting natural reproduction, a minimum dissolved oxygen concentration of 7 mg/L is required during times of active spawning and support of early life stages of newly-hatched fish.

Designated Use

This is the water classification legally recognized by NR102 and NR104, Wis. Adm. Code. The classification determines water quality criteria and effluent limits. Waters obtain designated uses through classification procedures.

Cold

Streams capable of supporting a cold water sport fishery, or serving as a spawning area for salmonids and other cold water fish species. Representative aquatic life communities, associated with these waters, generally require cold temperatures and concentrations of dissolved oxygen that remain above 6 mg/L. Since these waters are capable of supporting natural reproduction, a minimum dissolved oxygen concentration of 7 mg/L is required during times of active spawning and support of early life stages of newly-hatched fish.

Overview

The Evergreen River extends for 20.1 miles through Langlade and Menominee counties. The river is a Class I and II trout stream. In Langlade County, the watershed is about 60 percent wooded or wild; and in Menominee, nearly 100 percent is wooded or wild. As with most streams in this watershed, the Evergreen River is affected by intense beaver activity. The Evergreen River State Fishery Area is located here with 80-90 percent of the shoreline in state ownership.

From: Bougie, Cheryl A., Kosmond, Lisa D, and Watermolen, Dreux J. 1996. Wolf River Basin Water Quality Management Plan. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison, WI.

Date 1996

Author Cheryl Bougie

Evergreen River, Wolf River - Langlade and Evergreen Rive Watershed (WR18) Fish and Aquatic Life

Evergreen River, Wolf River - Langlade and Evergreen Rive Watershed (WR18) Recreation

Evergreen River, Wolf River - Langlade and Evergreen Rive Watershed (WR18) Fish Consumption

General Condition

The Evergreen River was assessed during the 2018 listing cycle; new temperature sample data were clearly below the 2018 WisCALM listing thresholds for the Fish and Aquatic Life use. This water was meeting this designated use and was not considered impaired.

Date 2017

Author Ashley Beranek

Condition

Wisconsin has over 84,000 miles of streams, 15,000 lakes and milllions of acres of wetlands. Assessing the condition of this vast amount of water is challenging. The state's water monitoring program uses a media-based, cross-program approach to analyze water condition. An updated monitoring strategy (2015-2020) is now available. Compliance with Clean Water Act fishable, swimmable standards are located in the Executive Summary of Water Condition in 2018. See also the 'monitoring and projects' tab.

Reports

2020 Comprehensive WQ Assessments

2018 List of Healthy (Category 2) Waters

Comprehensive 2018 River/Stream Water Quality Assessments

Comprehensive 2016 Rivers Stream Assessments

Comprehensive 2014 TP IBI Rivers Assessment

Recommendations

Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring

Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.

Management Goals

Wisconsin's Water Quality Standards provide qualitative and quantitative goals for waters that are protective of Fishable, Swimmable conditions [Learn more]. Waters that do not meet water quality standards are considered impaired and restoration actions are planned and carried out until the water is once again fishable and swimmable

Management goals can include creation or implementation of a Total Maximum Daily Load analysis, a Nine Key Element Plan, or other restoration work, education and outreach and more. If specific recommendations exist for this water, they will be displayed below online.

Monitoring

Monitoring the condition of a river, stream, or lake includes gathering physical, chemical, biological, and habitat data. Comprehensive studies often gather all these parameters in great detail, while lighter assessment events will involve sampling physical, chemical and biological data such as macroinvertebrates. Aquatic macroinvertebrates and fish communities integrate watershed or catchment condition, providing great insight into overall ecosystem health. Chemical and habitat parameters tell researchers more about human induced problems including contaminated runoff, point source dischargers, or habitat issues that foster or limit the potential of aquatic communities to thrive in a given area. Wisconsin's Water Monitoring Strategy was recenty updated.

Grants and Management Projects

Project Name (Click for Details)	Year Started
Evergreen River: 25 Meters Upstream Of Walk-In Trail	2009

Monitoring Projects

WBIC	Official Waterbody Name	Station ID	Station Name	Earliest Fieldwork Date	Latest Fieldwork Date	View Station	View Data
357400	Evergreen River	10020396	Evergreen Creek -- Launch			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10022741	Evergreen River - Stamper Rd. Upstream Both Controls Combined			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10029114	Evergreen River - 338m downstream CTH-P	10/16/2008	1/1/2015	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10053696	2011 HABITAT WORK			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10047660	Evergreen River Hwy P Upstream to UKNOWN			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	403006	Evergreen River - Highway P	7/14/2005	7/14/2005	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10020353	Evergreen Creek -- Carry-In Access	5/15/1980	7/21/2015	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10047659	Evergreen River N45.11941 W088.78946 US to N45.12082 W088.79227			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10052218	EVERGREEN RIVER STH 64 UPSTREAM TO TOWLINE SPR OUTLET			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10022875	Evergreen River-Below Cth P			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10047657	Evergreen River 1.70 Miles below HWY P to Railroad Grade			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10048987	Evergreen Creek - East of Fraley Rd.	7/14/2005	10/8/2006	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10022735	Evergreen River - Stamper Rd. Upstream Devices			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10009265	Evergreen River: 25 Meters Upstream Of Walk-In Trail	9/28/2001	1/1/2015	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10030883	Evergreen River CTH M FIELDS-UPPER PARKING TO RR CROSSING	1/1/2015	10/31/2022	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10056168	EVERGREEN RIVER- MENOMINEE RES US 3765 FT (STATION 1)			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10044367	Evergreen River: CTH M Field 2010 HAB WORK DS 2339 FT TO UPPER PARKING ACCESS			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10052229	EVERGREEN RIVER ALLEN RD OLD RAILROAD CROSSING UPSTREAM			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10047658	Evergreen River reservation line US 1450 feet			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10031668	Evergreen R. 64 m upstream from Town Line Rd	10/19/2010	1/1/2015	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10022736	Evergreen River - Stamper Rd. Upstream Upper Control Above Devices			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10039238	Evergreen Creek at Hwy 64	7/14/2005	10/8/2006	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10022734	Evergreen River - Stamper Rd. Upstream Lower Control Below Devices			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10020328	Evergreen River-- Carry-In	9/15/2021	10/21/2021	Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10020276	Evergreen Creek -- Access at Evergreen River Fishery Area at The End Of Allen Rd			Map	Data
357400	Evergreen River	10020329	Evergreen Creek -- Access			Map	Data

Watershed Characteristics

Evergreen River is located in the Wolf River - Langlade and Evergreen Rive watershed which is 179.74 mi². Land use in the watershed is primarily forest (82.90%), wetland (9%) and a mix of agricultural (4.90%) and other uses (3.20%). This watershed has 133.10 stream miles, 844.67 lake acres and 10,157.55 wetland acres.

Nonpoint Source Characteristics

This watershed is ranked Not Ranked for runoff impacts on streams, Not Ranked for runoff impacts on lakes and Low for runoff impacts on groundwater and therefore has an overall rank of Low. This value can be used in ranking the watershed or individual waterbodies for grant funding under state and county programs.However, all waters are affected by diffuse pollutant sources regardless of initial water quality. Applications for specific runoff projects under state or county grant programs may be pursued. For more information, go to surface water program grants.

Natural Community

Evergreen River is considered a Cool-Cold Mainstem, Coldwater under the state's Natural Community Determinations.

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results and DNR staff valiation processes that confirm or update predicted conditions based on flow and temperature modeling from historic and current landscape features and related variables. Predicated flow and temperatures for waters are associated predicated fish assemblages (communities). Biologists evaluate the model results against current survey data to determine if the modeled results are corect and whether biological indicators show water quaity degradation. This analysis is a core component of the state's resource management framework. Wisconsin's Riverine Natural Communities.

Cool (Cold-Transition) Mainstem streams are moderate-to-large but still wadeable perennial streams with cold to cool summer temperatures. Coldwater fishes are common to uncommon, transitional fishes are abundant to common, and warm water fishes are uncommon to absent. Headwater species are common to absent, mainstem species are abundant to common, and river species are common to absent.

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