Uw System Board Of Regegents: Prev - Aquarium Release Prevention Signage (Wi Sea Grant): Wisconsin Sea Grant is sponsoring a project to increase awareness of the impacts and alternatives to intentional pet and water garden releases in the Madison and Milwaukee metro areas through informational signage and surveys of key user groups. Results will be used in broader educational efforts and will contribute to research in AIS prevention.

Activities: 1) Research project sites 2) Design signage 3) Print signs and prepare installation equipment 4) Gather landowner permissions and complete local permits 5) Install signage 6) Evaluate signage impressions and efficacy via survey 7) Share outcomes via summary report, Aquarium Release Prevention signage guide, and a peer-reviewed article

Deliverables: 1) List of project sites 2) electronic copies of signage design 3) photo documentation of installed signage 4) electronic copy of survey 5) Final summary report 7) Aquarium Pet and Water Garden Release Prevention Signage Guide 8) Peer-reviewed article

Conditions: 1) Reports and data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number 2) 200 hours of Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) is not required for this project due to being a regional Organisms in Trade (OIT) pathways project 3) Signage and surveys shall use DNR messaging and will be reviewed and approved by the DNR Biologist prior to creation and deployment 4) Obtain landowner permissions and complete any required local permitting and due diligence prior to signage installations 5) DNR shall be given opportunity to review and comment on peer-reviewed publication prior to submittal; any peer-reviewed publications must acknowledge DNR as funding source

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Uw System Board Of Regegents: Prev - Aquarium Release Prevention Signage (Wi Sea Grant): Wisconsin Sea Grant is sponsoring a project to increase awareness of the impacts and alternatives to intentional pet and water garden releases in the Madison and Milwaukee metro areas through informational signage and surveys of key user groups. Results will be used in broader educational efforts and will contribute to research in AIS prevention.

Activities: 1) Research project sites 2) Design signage 3) Print signs and prepare installation equipment 4) Gather landowner permissions and complete local permits 5) Install signage 6) Evaluate signage impressions and efficacy via survey 7) Share outcomes via summary report, Aquarium Release Prevention signage guide, and a peer-reviewed article

Deliverables: 1) List of project sites 2) electronic copies of signage design 3) photo documentation of installed signage 4) electronic copy of survey 5) Final summary report 7) Aquarium Pet and Water Garden Release Prevention Signage Guide 8) Peer-reviewed article

Conditions: 1) Reports and data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number 2) 200 hours of Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) is not required for this project due to being a regional Organisms in Trade (OIT) pathways project 3) Signage and surveys shall use DNR messaging and will be reviewed and approved by the DNR Biologist prior to creation and deployment 4) Obtain landowner permissions and complete any required local permitting and due diligence prior to signage installations 5) DNR shall be given opportunity to review and comment on peer-reviewed publication prior to submittal; any peer-reviewed publications must acknowledge DNR as funding source

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Uw System Board Of Regegents: Prev - Aquarium Release Prevention Signage (Wi Sea Grant): Wisconsin Sea Grant is sponsoring a project to increase awareness of the impacts and alternatives to intentional pet and water garden releases in the Madison and Milwaukee metro areas through informational signage and surveys of key user groups. Results will be used in broader educational efforts and will contribute to research in AIS prevention.

Activities: 1) Research project sites 2) Design signage 3) Print signs and prepare installation equipment 4) Gather landowner permissions and complete local permits 5) Install signage 6) Evaluate signage impressions and efficacy via survey 7) Share outcomes via summary report, Aquarium Release Prevention signage guide, and a peer-reviewed article

Deliverables: 1) List of project sites 2) electronic copies of signage design 3) photo documentation of installed signage 4) electronic copy of survey 5) Final summary report 7) Aquarium Pet and Water Garden Release Prevention Signage Guide 8) Peer-reviewed article

Conditions: 1) Reports and data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number 2) 200 hours of Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) is not required for this project due to being a regional Organisms in Trade (OIT) pathways project 3) Signage and surveys shall use DNR messaging and will be reviewed and approved by the DNR Biologist prior to creation and deployment 4) Obtain landowner permissions and complete any required local permitting and due diligence prior to signage installations 5) DNR shall be given opportunity to review and comment on peer-reviewed publication prior to submittal; any peer-reviewed publications must acknowledge DNR as funding source

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Uw System Board Of Regegents: Prev - Aquarium Release Prevention Signage (Wi Sea Grant): Wisconsin Sea Grant is sponsoring a project to increase awareness of the impacts and alternatives to intentional pet and water garden releases in the Madison and Milwaukee metro areas through informational signage and surveys of key user groups. Results will be used in broader educational efforts and will contribute to research in AIS prevention.

Activities: 1) Research project sites 2) Design signage 3) Print signs and prepare installation equipment 4) Gather landowner permissions and complete local permits 5) Install signage 6) Evaluate signage impressions and efficacy via survey 7) Share outcomes via summary report, Aquarium Release Prevention signage guide, and a peer-reviewed article

Deliverables: 1) List of project sites 2) electronic copies of signage design 3) photo documentation of installed signage 4) electronic copy of survey 5) Final summary report 7) Aquarium Pet and Water Garden Release Prevention Signage Guide 8) Peer-reviewed article

Conditions: 1) Reports and data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number 2) 200 hours of Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) is not required for this project due to being a regional Organisms in Trade (OIT) pathways project 3) Signage and surveys shall use DNR messaging and will be reviewed and approved by the DNR Biologist prior to creation and deployment 4) Obtain landowner permissions and complete any required local permitting and due diligence prior to signage installations 5) DNR shall be given opportunity to review and comment on peer-reviewed publication prior to submittal; any peer-reviewed publications must acknowledge DNR as funding source

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Uw System Board Of Regegents: Prev - Aquarium Release Prevention Signage (Wi Sea Grant): Wisconsin Sea Grant is sponsoring a project to increase awareness of the impacts and alternatives to intentional pet and water garden releases in the Madison and Milwaukee metro areas through informational signage and surveys of key user groups. Results will be used in broader educational efforts and will contribute to research in AIS prevention.

Activities: 1) Research project sites 2) Design signage 3) Print signs and prepare installation equipment 4) Gather landowner permissions and complete local permits 5) Install signage 6) Evaluate signage impressions and efficacy via survey 7) Share outcomes via summary report, Aquarium Release Prevention signage guide, and a peer-reviewed article

Deliverables: 1) List of project sites 2) electronic copies of signage design 3) photo documentation of installed signage 4) electronic copy of survey 5) Final summary report 7) Aquarium Pet and Water Garden Release Prevention Signage Guide 8) Peer-reviewed article

Conditions: 1) Reports and data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number 2) 200 hours of Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) is not required for this project due to being a regional Organisms in Trade (OIT) pathways project 3) Signage and surveys shall use DNR messaging and will be reviewed and approved by the DNR Biologist prior to creation and deployment 4) Obtain landowner permissions and complete any required local permitting and due diligence prior to signage installations 5) DNR shall be given opportunity to review and comment on peer-reviewed publication prior to submittal; any peer-reviewed publications must acknowledge DNR as funding source

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Uw System Board Of Regegents: Prev - Aquarium Release Prevention Signage (Wi Sea Grant): Wisconsin Sea Grant is sponsoring a project to increase awareness of the impacts and alternatives to intentional pet and water garden releases in the Madison and Milwaukee metro areas through informational signage and surveys of key user groups. Results will be used in broader educational efforts and will contribute to research in AIS prevention.

Activities: 1) Research project sites 2) Design signage 3) Print signs and prepare installation equipment 4) Gather landowner permissions and complete local permits 5) Install signage 6) Evaluate signage impressions and efficacy via survey 7) Share outcomes via summary report, Aquarium Release Prevention signage guide, and a peer-reviewed article

Deliverables: 1) List of project sites 2) electronic copies of signage design 3) photo documentation of installed signage 4) electronic copy of survey 5) Final summary report 7) Aquarium Pet and Water Garden Release Prevention Signage Guide 8) Peer-reviewed article

Conditions: 1) Reports and data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number 2) 200 hours of Clean Boats, Clean Waters (CBCW) is not required for this project due to being a regional Organisms in Trade (OIT) pathways project 3) Signage and surveys shall use DNR messaging and will be reviewed and approved by the DNR Biologist prior to creation and deployment 4) Obtain landowner permissions and complete any required local permitting and due diligence prior to signage installations 5) DNR shall be given opportunity to review and comment on peer-reviewed publication prior to submittal; any peer-reviewed publications must acknowledge DNR as funding source

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Great Lakes Earth Partnership: In the Lake Superior, Green Bay and Milwaukee River basins, teams of teachers, students, resource personnel and citizens will engage in research, restoration and outreach, and adapt Earth Partnership curricula to extend the schoolyard to the shores of the Great Lakes and their watersheds. This pilot will combine with other Great Lakes education programs to create a comprehensive, inquiry and restoration-based approach, integrated with sustainability, biodiversity, pollution prevention, environmental literacy and service learning. The Second Phase will include basins in IL, IN, MI, OH and NY.

Innovations To Improve Stormwater Treatment: We propose to test innovative environmental approaches to treating stormwater, using varied hydroperiods and native plants (at multiple diversity levels) to address not just suspended solids (as in conventional stormwater ponds) but also nitrogen and dissolved phosphorus, thus achieving beneficial outcomes for streams, wetlands and nearshore waters of Great Lakes watersheds.

Enhancing Ecologic Productivity Of Milwaukee Estuary Aoc Watersheds: The previously funded NOAA ARRA stimulus-funded Re-Establishing Fish Passage project will enable fish to regain access to isolated pockets of high quality habitat in the Milwaukee Estuary AOC.

Habitat Protection And Restoration Of Milwaukee River Estuary Aoc: The Urban Ecology Center (UEC) in partnership with Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Rotary Club of Milwaukee, River Revitalization Foundation, private businesses and local landowners will protect and restore 40 contiguous acres of land along the Milwaukee River as an arboretum of native plant communities and improved wildlife habitat (including habitat of the state-threatened Butler's gartersnake). The site of the Rotary Centennial Arboretum is within the Milwaukee River Estuary Area of Concern and its creation will address the EPA-identified beneficial use impairments 1) loss of fish and wildlife habitat, 2) degradation of fish and wildlife populations, and 3) degradation of aesthetics.

Hipee, Habitat Improvement Project In The Estuary Environment: There are approximately 15 miles, or 18 acres, of hardened shoreline in the Milwaukee AOC. Banks armored with vertical steel sheet pile walls, retaining walls, concrete, and steel bulkheads provide structural bank stability to adjoining properties and eliminate erosion from passing barges and other navigational traffic - but eliminate natural sloping stream banks, natural vegetative patterns, and the habitat therein. Channels have also been widened and dredged to depths of 10 to 28 feet to suit commercial navigation. This massive growth in channel size from natural and upstream conditions causes average current velocities to decrease and young fish may become trapped in the shipping channel without adequate current speeds to allow their return to the lake.

The Habitat Improvement Project in the Estuary Environment (HIPEE) seeks to introduce quality habitat along this degraded riverine corridor. The project location within Wisconsin’s most populated river basin significantly enhances the potential to attract large numbers of recreational anglers. Other game and sport fish targeted by the project included perch, bluegill, and Lake Michigan trout and salmon.

Development Of Optics To Quantify Organisms In Ballast Water: Propose a 3-year project to research and develop instrumentation that monitors ballast water and measures whether or not it adheres to the international regulations.

Shorewood Atwater Beach - Sewage Contamination Prevention: Investigate & eliminate sewage leakage into storm sewers, thereby achieving immediate removal of human waste from Lake Michigan in general & Atwater Beach in particular.

Water Quality Subsurface Gravel Wetland: Green Tree Basin (Mke): To arrest the negative impacts of nonpoint source pollution, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District seeks to
innovate a subsurface gravel wetland that holds rainwater where it falls, infiltrates and filters it, absorbs it through plant root systems, and evapotranspires it to the atmosphere.
Through this project, the Sewerage District will implement this innovative infrastructure measure in the Green Tree Basin on Lincoln Creek, a tributary of the Milwaukee River, to address six beneficial use impairments in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.

Develop Multiple Tmdls For The Milwaukee Estuary Aoc: The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District proposes to develop third-party pathogen, phosphorus, and sediment TMDLs for the Milwaukee Estuary in Southeastern Wisconsin.
The TMDLS will result in pollutant load and wasteload allocations that must be met to meet water quality standards
and targets and in implementation plans that will identify the
steps needed to achieve the load and wasteload allocations.

Develop Multiple Tmdls For The Milwaukee River Watershed: The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District proposes to
develop third-party pathogen, phosphorus, and sediment
TMDLs for the Milwaukee River Watershed in Southeastern
Wisconsin. The TMDLs will result in pollutant load and wasteload allocations that must be met to meet water quality standards and targets and in implementation plans that will identify the steps needed to achieve the load and wasteload allocations.

Develop Multiple Tmdls For The Kinnickinnic River Watershed: The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District proposes to develop third-party pathogen, phosphorus, and sediment TMDLs for the Kinnickinnic River Watershed in Southeastern Wisconsin. Additionally, Cladophora algae blooms and increased beach closings have been shown to have a direct relationship to polluted stormwater runoff. The TMDLs will result in pollutant load and wasteload allocations that must be met to meet water quality standards and targets and in implementation plans that will identify the steps needed to achieve the load and wasteload allocations.

Contaminants Of Emerging Concern Product Stewardship Initiative: The Contaminants of Emerging Concern Product Stewardship Initiative is a two-year cooperative effort to implement a comprehensive pharmaceutical and personal care products waste collection, awareness and education, and product stewardship program to prevent toxic discharges to the Great Lakes and improve water quality and wildlife and fish habitat. This initiative will expand the Wisconsin pharmaceutical waste mail back program throughout the state’s Great Lakes basin, support existing pharmaceutical waste working groups, initiate additional working groups in other Great Lakes states, and sponsor both local government and industry product stewardship dialogs that will lead to a model public policy program framework.

Benthos & Plankton In Wi Lake Michigan Aoc (Usgs # 9km60): Benthos (benthic invertebrate) and plankton (phytoplankton/zooplankton) communities in Wisconsin’s four Lake Michigan Areas of Concern (AOCs; Menominee River, Lower Green Bay and Fox River, Sheboygan River, and Milwaukee Estuary) and six non-AOCs will be quantified. The inclusion of non-AOC sites will allow comparison of AOC sites to relatively unimpacted or less-impacted control sites with natural physical and chemical characteristics that are as close as possible to that of the AOCs. Comparison to less-impacted control sites as site pairs and as a group is consistent with the approaches used by other Great Lakes states, such as Michigan and Ohio (Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2008; Ohio EPA, 2008). The community data within and between the AOCs and non-AOCs will be analyzed and the differences and similarities will assist in determining the status of the communities and, when appropriate, support delisting of the
“Degraded Benthos” and “Degradation of phytoplankton / zooplankton populations” beneficial use impairments in each AOC. This project is a cooperative agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Monitoring To Address 9 Of 11 Buis - Milwaukee Estuary Aoc: A comprehensive monitoring program will be implemented for portions of the Milwaukee River in Ozaukee Co. to partially address delisting targets or required actions for 9 of 11 Milwaukee Estuary AOC BUIs.

Crep Buffer Program - Ozaukee Co.: Provide financial incentives to riparian landowners for the installation of buffer strips.

Ozaukee County: Maciejewski Nods: Construction and installation of best management practices (BMPs) on the Neil Maciejewski farm to abate the phosphorous loading cited in the Notice of Discharge (NOD).

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District: Ravenswood Forest Wetland Restoration: provide cost sharing for construction of the Lincoln Creek-Havenswood State Forest Wetland Restoration Project.

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District: Library Water Quality Detention Project: To provide 50% cost-share reimbursement for eligible construction expenses for installation of the Library water quality pond project

City Of Milwaukee - Dpw: Public Works Yards Bmps Ii: Installation of designated best management practices (BMPs) at various Public Works yards (28) to continue implementation of the City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).

Village Of Whitefish Bay: Milwaukee River South: stormwater inlet replacements

Village Of Whitefish Bay: Catch Basin Replacements (76): To cost-share @50% replacement of sumps w/catch basins

Milwaukee County Dpw: Street Sweeper: to costshare incremental cost of acquisition of street sweeper

City Of Mequon: Trinity Creek Wetland Rehabilitation - Phase Ii: to c-s @50% construction of phase II of the Trinity Creek wetland reconstruction.

City Of Cedarburg - Dpw: Doerr Way Wet Pond: design, engineering and construction of wet detention pond at the southern end of Doerr Way.

Village Of Brown Deer: Stormwater Devices: To cost-share installation of five (5) storm water treatment structures along Beaver Creek.

Village Of Brown Deer: Beaver Creek Stabilization: To cost-share removal of the existing concrete channel, restore the bed & streambank, and stabilize the stretch of Beaver Creek between West Brown Deer Road and North 60th Street.

City Of Milwaukee - Dpw: Stormwater I & E Program: design public stormwater website; operate stormwater hotline; develop public information & education materials and modules

City Of Mequon: Stormwater Master Plan Update: to c-s @70% updating of stormwater plan to incorporate 216 permit items and to develop/implement an I & E program.

Town Of Grafton: Storm Water Plan: To develop municipal runoff ordinances in compliance with Chapter NR151, map the area's drainage systems, develop a stormwater management plan, provide for public involvement & education.

Village Of Grafton: Storm Water Planning: To develop municipal runoff ordinances in compliance with Chapter NR151, map the area's drainage systems, develop a stormwater management plan, provide for public involvement & education, and examine options for dedicated revenue sources.

Center For Resilient Cities: Lincoln Creek Watershed Association Development: The Foundation will assist in the development of a new river management organization. Assisting in identifying local businesses, neighborhood associations, institutions, and schools willing to become fonding members of the Lincoln Creek Watershed Association. Their goal is to develop stewardship focus areas and capacity building through a workshop series linking organizational development, a strategic plan, and sustainability to waterhed protection and water quality management.

The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Capacity Building Grant: The Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers is initiating an agency capacity building project. The purpose of the grant is to bring the goals of clean water, improved wildlife habitat and sound land use to the public. One goal is to make the organization known through outreach to the community. A second goal is to build a significant financial base. And to recruit new board members.

A full description of the project scope and deliverables is available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement. The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Milwaukee River Watershed Corridor Plan: This grant will be used for capacity building for their existing river organization. Project will assist in finalizing a Milwaukee River Watershed Corridor Plan and will provide Information and Education outreach on a watershed wide basis. The plan and educational efforts will aid in local decision making for protection of critical habitat areas identified in the 1997 SEWRPC report entitled "A Regional Natural Areas and Critical Species Habitat Protection and Management Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin".

The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Enhancing Citizen Monitoring-Milwaukee River: Friends of Milwaukee's Rivers is applying for a river management grant in the amount of $10,000 to hire their Riverkeeper full time so they can broaden the Riverkeeper's scope of duties, both in terms of types of activities and coverage of the watershed. The total project budget is $64,923

Project funding will increase the Riverkeeper to full-time focus on water quality issues, and then allow her to work with other staff and volunteers on project components. Tasks for the project include developing protocols, developing outreach materials, recruiting and training volunteers, purchasing equipment, and project reporting.

Project deliverables will include uniform water monitoring protocols and reporting procedures, written materials and testing supplies as part of a volunteer orientation package, digital watershed map to track progress and a final project report submitted to the WDNR.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Municipal Stormwater Outreach: Develop outreach materials and increase volunteer capacity by working with four or five communities within the Milwaukee River Basin to improve stormwater education and outreach. This goal will be accomplished by forming an advisory team; developing educational materials; recruiting members for teaching and presenting at least 25 public presentation; developing a web-based information center, storm drain stenciling; and evaluating and coordinating river clean-ups.

A full description of the project scope and deliverables is available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement. The DNR will be provided with two paper copies and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Ozaukee Washington Land Trust: Communication, Outreach Planning & Development: The planning grant is to increase organizational capacity and improve their products and services. The mission is to protect, restore, and sustain the ecosystem in the watershed through funding and facilitation of a regional network of locally initiated projects. The river grant money will be used to market and develop long-term financial independence. Future funds will be used to supply grant money to other organizations for watershed improvements projects.

The DNR will be provided with two paper copies and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

River Revitalization Foundation: Land Protection Plan Extension- Ozaukee Corridor: The Foundation seeks to extend their Land Protection Plan from Capitol Drive in Milwaukee County to the north up to the Ozaukee County line. This will be done to assess the conservation and protection status of land adjacent to the Milwaukee River for approximately 10 miles. This will be done to implement long-term protection and revitalization of the Milwaukee River.

A full description of the project scope and deliverables is available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement. The DNR will be provided with two paper copies and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Milwaukee River Protecting Milwaukee'S Central Park: Protect the threatened reached of the Milwaukee River using civic engagement and planning tools. The focus of this grant is portions of Milwaukee River within the City of Milwaukee, north of the former North Ave. Dam, as well as buffers on either side of the river. The project deliverables are 1) Summary of results from charettes and public input sessions on river shoreline planning 2) Draft overlay district language and maps; ideally this language will be passed by the end of the grant period. 3) Reports of involvement and input on development proposals. 4) Final report
Department staff are improving the quality of grant reports by making sure applicants know very clearly ahead of time that ranking points ARE deliverables. We interpret the ranking questions very literally. In rare cases, an equivalent effort is considered; it should be clarified by the justification/explanation given with the ranking point and equivalent effort must be approved by Department staff. When the grant is complete, the Department will look for every single deliverable, even minor ones, and if they are not adequately addressed, only partial reimbursement (at the department's discretion) will be made to the applicant.
A full description of the project scope and deliverables is available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement. The DNR will be provided with two paper copies and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Enhancing Organizational Capacity & Effectiveness: To build capacity to better meet the needs of the rural (upstream) portions of the Milwaukee River Watershed. This is a result of a need for a unique water advocacy to help implement SEWRPC Water Quality Management Plan update.

The proposal focus on the rural portions primarily in Ozaukee and Washington Counties along with Dodge and Fond du Lac. These areas remain largely agricultural. This proposal would include:
1) Review SEWRPC plan. 2) Form a team of water related scientist and business leaders and create outline of ways to solve current watershed concerns. 3) Hiring and train water quality assistant to work with advisory team, volunteer water quality program, erosion control checks, manage storm drain marking program and work wit partners on buffer establishment and maintenance and web site context. 4) Evaluate website with attention given to rural constituents and e-news letters to promote items and tacks. 5) Expand citizen engagement opportunities and modify existing opportunities as needed. 6) Recruit new board members and evaluate staff organization structure to ensure financial resources are aligned with programmatic priorities to insure growth. 7) Provide report covering all project deliverables. Two hard copies and one electronic version will be provided.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Master Plan & Nr Mgnt Of Milw Central Park: Assemble a plan in cooperation with the City of Milwaukee that will address. 1) a prioritized map for restoration of invasive removal 2)Mapping an 11.5 mile of shared multi use trails 3)Location of critical area of Butlers garter snake for biotic integrity 4) location and design of public access points 5) integration of other plans into Central park plan including trail connection 6) Evaluation of recreational use (off leash dog walking- fishing piers, access improvements and portage improvements. Public outreach is also a major component. The final report including all of the points above along with proof of public outreach will be provided via 2 hard copies of the report and one electronic version

River Revitalization Foundation: Milwaukee River Wheelhouse Restoration: The planning process and final report will include: 1) Baseline assessments- assess existing condition, native flora and fauna, current public utilization and riverbank structure, 2) Public information sessions- listening sessions to gather ideas feedback and comments on the restoration, 3) Site planning- Trail connections, recreational facility and public access points, vegetation restoration and invasive species control, shoreland stabilization and runoff reduction, site grading create opportunities to create diverse high quality native vegetation and habitat.

Ozaukee County: Aquatic Connectivity Education Video Development - Milwaukee River: Aquatic Connectivity Educational Video Development \2013 Milwaukee River Watershed
Ozaukee Co. and Milwaukee Audubon Society will contract with a professional development company to develop an n aquatic connectivity education video. Video will include:
- 5 minute segment which will help landowners and the general public recognize the values and importance of small tributary streams, how they can identify potential impediments, and provide guidance to help them remove small scale impediments.
- 8 minute segment will provide detailed technical guidance on designing and installing road and stream crossings suitable for aquatic life passage
Video distribution will be in accordance with the grant narrative.
The project deliverables include a chart that tracks the number of video copies distributed, number of video screenings hosted, number of screening attendees, website statistics, number and characterization of questionnaires, number of press releases and newsletters published and number of presentations conducted and conferences/community events attended.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper: Monitoring Water Quality For The Milwaukee River Basin Tmdl: Milwaukee Riverkeeper is undertaking a project to conduct and guide water quality monitoring throughout the Milwaukee River Basin, utilizing citizen volunteers. The collected data will support implementation efforts associated with the Milwaukee River Basin TMDL.

Milwaukee Riverkeeper will undertake the following activities: 1) Collect water samples to perform genetic sequencing, Total Phosphorus, E. coli, and Fecal Coliform tests on each. 2) Collect growing season Total Phosphorus water samples (according to WisCALM standards) throughout the watershed. 3) Where indicated by conductivity sensors, collect water samples for Chloride analysis. 4) Publish results in Milwaukee Riverkeeper\2019s Annual River Report Card. 5) Create a 3-5 year Strategic Monitoring Plan to inform future monitoring by Riverkeeper within the Milwaukee River Basin.

Project deliverables include: 1) Provide to the department a final report summarizing results of bacterial community and water sample analyses. 2) Data entry into SWIMS 3) Provide to the department a copy of the final Strategic Water Quality Monitoring Plan.

Special Conditions: 1) Donated professional services and volunteer lists and signatures shall be maintained for reporting in kind donations.

This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Rivers Biologist.

Ozaukee County: Lake Sturgeon Habitat Assessment In Ozaukee County: Oz. Cty. P&P\2019s Depart. is undertaking a Sturgeon hab. assessment on the Milw. Rvr. from approx. river miles 16 to 32.

Activities 1) Conduct a review on efforts, research and findings related to the status of
Sturgeon hab. in the MR (MR) 2) Conduct remote analysis of accessible Oz. Cty portions of the MR to ID important spawning hab. or deep run or pool characteristics for juvenile refuge and winter adult habitat 3) Conduct a semi-quantitative Sturgeon hab. assessment at HWY T in the Tn. of Grafton 4) Conduct a semi-quantitative Sturgeon hab. assessment at the former Lime Kiln Dam impoundment in the Vil. of Grafton 5) Prepare a project summary report

Deliverables to the DNR: 1) A GIS data layer and maps of suspected areas of hq Sturgeon spawning and wintering hab. in project boundary. 2) A paper and digital summary report on the status of efforts, research, and findings related to Sturgeon hab. and fish passage removal or remediation efforts in the MR; as well as analysis of recent wq data collected in the MR near the Lime Kiln Dam removal site. 3) A list of high priority hab. sites recommended for future field assessments. 4) A printed and digital Sturgeon hab. assessment report for the HWY T reach based on DNR monitoring protocols, including discussion on verification of assessment methods and noting any significant hab. changes that may have occurred since the DNR 2006 Sturgeon Rehab. In the MR study. 5) A printed and digital Sturgeon hab. assessment report for the former Lime Kiln Dam impound. reach, based on DNR monitoring protocols. 6) A printed and digital copy of a project summary report with all above components as well as maps of the same recommendations for future assessments and analysis. 7) A narrative summary of project outreach, any web-based sharing of information and efforts pertaining to the project that occur as part of Sturgeon Fest.

Ozaukee County: Lake Sturgeon Habitat Assessment In Ozaukee County: Oz. Cty. P&P\2019s Depart. is undertaking a Sturgeon hab. assessment on the Milw. Rvr. from approx. river miles 16 to 32.

Activities 1) Conduct a review on efforts, research and findings related to the status of
Sturgeon hab. in the MR (MR) 2) Conduct remote analysis of accessible Oz. Cty portions of the MR to ID important spawning hab. or deep run or pool characteristics for juvenile refuge and winter adult habitat 3) Conduct a semi-quantitative Sturgeon hab. assessment at HWY T in the Tn. of Grafton 4) Conduct a semi-quantitative Sturgeon hab. assessment at the former Lime Kiln Dam impoundment in the Vil. of Grafton 5) Prepare a project summary report

Deliverables to the DNR: 1) A GIS data layer and maps of suspected areas of hq Sturgeon spawning and wintering hab. in project boundary. 2) A paper and digital summary report on the status of efforts, research, and findings related to Sturgeon hab. and fish passage removal or remediation efforts in the MR; as well as analysis of recent wq data collected in the MR near the Lime Kiln Dam removal site. 3) A list of high priority hab. sites recommended for future field assessments. 4) A printed and digital Sturgeon hab. assessment report for the HWY T reach based on DNR monitoring protocols, including discussion on verification of assessment methods and noting any significant hab. changes that may have occurred since the DNR 2006 Sturgeon Rehab. In the MR study. 5) A printed and digital Sturgeon hab. assessment report for the former Lime Kiln Dam impound. reach, based on DNR monitoring protocols. 6) A printed and digital copy of a project summary report with all above components as well as maps of the same recommendations for future assessments and analysis. 7) A narrative summary of project outreach, any web-based sharing of information and efforts pertaining to the project that occur as part of Sturgeon Fest.

River Revitalization Foundation: River Revitalization Southbranch Creek Restoration: Partner with Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee County, We Energies, WI DOT and WDNR with assistance from a costal grant to restore wetlands, improve flood storage, stabilize 500 feet of creek bed and bank erosion. Continue funding for public outreach staff person to assist with volunteer building and conducting habitat restoration.

This project would include: 1) Restoration of 500' of Southbranch Creek. 2) Funding to continue Public Outreach staff employment. 3) Coordinate public outreach, train supervisor and direct hands-on habitat management using volunteers and business community. 4) Public education, field trips, and hands-on restoration. 5) Train volunteers in methods of water quality monitoring and provide educational workshops. 6) Build network of community businesses and organizations to raise contributions and engage volunteers.

A final report incorporating all of the project deliverables will be provided. The Department will require 2 hard copies and one electronic version of the report.

Ozaukee County: Milwaukee River Mequon - Thiensville Dam Fishway Enhancement: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department is undertaking activities to enhance the operation and function of the fishway located at the Mequon-Thiensville Dam on the Milwaukee River.

Project activities: Utilize prepared plans and specifications and operating under all required permits, construct a stable, non-deforming fishway channel that accommodates target species (including lake sturgeon and northern pike) swimming performance for all life stages and reduction in fishway operation and maintenance costs.

Project deliverables: Provide to the Department a paper and digital summary report on the completed project, which shall result in a revised fishway entrance with optimal attractant flows, weir water velocities less than or equal to 3 feet per second, water depths through weirs greater than or equal to 1.5 feet, static water depths in pools greater than 3 feet, adequate cover as velocity breaks, head drop through weirs less than 0.5 feet, calculated using Milwaukee River median flows mid-March through mid-June

Ozaukee County: Milwaukee River Mequon - Thiensville Dam Fishway Enhancement: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department is undertaking activities to enhance the operation and function of the fishway located at the Mequon-Thiensville Dam on the Milwaukee River.

Project activities: Utilize prepared plans and specifications and operating under all required permits, construct a stable, non-deforming fishway channel that accommodates target species (including lake sturgeon and northern pike) swimming performance for all life stages and reduction in fishway operation and maintenance costs.

Project deliverables: Provide to the Department a paper and digital summary report on the completed project, which shall result in a revised fishway entrance with optimal attractant flows, weir water velocities less than or equal to 3 feet per second, water depths through weirs greater than or equal to 1.5 feet, static water depths in pools greater than 3 feet, adequate cover as velocity breaks, head drop through weirs less than 0.5 feet, calculated using Milwaukee River median flows mid-March through mid-June

Village Of Thiensville: Res - The Restoration Of Pigeon Creek, A Tributary To The Milwaukee River: The Village of Thiensville is sponsoring a project to improve 2,120 LF of creek geomorphology and fluvial dynamics, stabilize 2,000 LF of streambank, restore one-acre of floodplain hydrology, improve 1.5 acres of critical wetland habitat, and construct a walking trail within the four-acre Pigeon Creek project area.

Activities: 1) Using appropriate NRCS restoration practices and meeting DNR GP-15 and GP-24 permits, complete final design and obtain required local, state, and federal permits. 2) Increase channel sinuosity, improve floodplain hydrology, and stabilize the streambanks of the creek throughout the project area 3) Create or install meaders, pools, rifle installations and brush toe structures within the Creek.

Deliverables: 1) Regulatory permits and supporting information. 2) Construct/restore 2000 feet of stream channel. 3) Restore disturbed areas through native seeding and tree shrub planting. 4) Submit Final Report summarizing activites conducted under this grant. Include TSS and TP reduction calculations.

Conditions: 1) Final design shall follow NRCS design standards. 2) Provide to the Department in electronic form a Final Report, being a written summary and providing supporting information, including before and after photos, regarding deliverables and outcomes as described in Application. It is recommend that a draft be shared with the Department prior to final submittal. 3) Enter into land use agreements containing a 10-year operation and maintenance plan for activities conducted on properties not owned by the Grantee and provide copy of these agreements recorded at the County Register of Deeds office prior to requesting final reimbursement.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Ulao Creek Partnership: Ulao Creek Restoration And Management Project: The Ulao Creek Partnership proposes to use the grant funds to collect baseline information, initiate small scale restoration demonstration projects and gather species at risk status information including species abundance and distribution relative to habitat conditions.

Ozaukee County: Restoration Of Aquatic Connectivity - Mineral Springs: Ozaukee County will remediate up to two large-scale and up to two non-structural impediments to fish and aquatic life passage. Conduct remediation of Division Road Crossing: The preliminary anticipated remediation of the Division Road crossing is to utilize a series of cross vanes (i.e., rock bands) into the channel to backwater the structure and incorporate native substrate to increase channel roughness and concentrate baseflow. This will eliminate the perching effect, while mitigate high velocities in spring and excessively shallow baseflow. Conduct remediation at Oakland Avenue: The preliminary anticipated remediation at Oakland Avenue is to remove the accumulated rubble and former abutments. These activities will eliminate channel constrictions and pervious fill issues, allowing for free ingress and egress of migratory fish species. Ozaukee County will complete all requisite reporting and provide project records.

The project deliverables include the following: 1) site photos (before, during, and after construction), and professionally engineered project plan sets (if required for permitting) indicating that key passage criteria (e.g., flow velocities, channel slope, etc.) were met. 2) detailed expenditure records, and any other items as requested. 3) project results from ongoing County education and outreach programs, including press releases, presentations at local, regional, and national conferences, articles in County and partner newsletters, and regular updates on the Program\2019s website, Facebook, and Twitter pages.

Ozaukee County: Mole Creek Habitat Enhancement - Phase Ii: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department, along with hired consultants, will develop engineering and design plans and associated design and modelling reports necessary for the permitting, construction, and restoration activities related to channel, riparian corridor, and floodplain enhancement on a DNR-owned easement on a portion of Mole Creek in the Town of Saukville. Under this grant, all general project management tasks, to include meetings, conference calls, and site visits as required to complete plan set development, construction oversight and liaison work, and associated tasks will be completed. All of the aforementioned activities will be completed by December 2017.

Project deliverables include: 1.) All engineering and design plans, with associated design and modeling reports, technical specifications, engineers opinion of probable cost, topographical/geomorphic survey, and all other documents necessary to develop plan sets (60%, 90%, and 100%). 2.) All engineering and design plans, with associated design and modeling reports, hydraulic analysis and modelling, technical specifications, final design drawings, plan sets, and all other documents necessary to obtain all applicable Federal, State, and local permits. 3.) Construction period support as needed (and as described in 1.f Activity in Ozaukee Counties\2019 Surface Water Grant Application dated January 29th, 2016) by consultant, provided to Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department. 4.) An electronic copy of 100% design plans shall be provided to DNR upon completion of plans.

Special Conditions: 20% of grant funds will be withheld for project close-out conditional on implementation and completion of the plans for phase two of the Mole Creek Habitat Enhancement project.

Ozaukee County: Mole Creek Habitat Enhancement - Phase Ii: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department, along with hired consultants, will develop engineering and design plans and associated design and modelling reports necessary for the permitting, construction, and restoration activities related to channel, riparian corridor, and floodplain enhancement on a DNR-owned easement on a portion of Mole Creek in the Town of Saukville. Under this grant, all general project management tasks, to include meetings, conference calls, and site visits as required to complete plan set development, construction oversight and liaison work, and associated tasks will be completed. All of the aforementioned activities will be completed by December 2017.

Project deliverables include: 1.) All engineering and design plans, with associated design and modeling reports, technical specifications, engineers opinion of probable cost, topographical/geomorphic survey, and all other documents necessary to develop plan sets (60%, 90%, and 100%). 2.) All engineering and design plans, with associated design and modeling reports, hydraulic analysis and modelling, technical specifications, final design drawings, plan sets, and all other documents necessary to obtain all applicable Federal, State, and local permits. 3.) Construction period support as needed (and as described in 1.f Activity in Ozaukee Counties\2019 Surface Water Grant Application dated January 29th, 2016) by consultant, provided to Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department. 4.) An electronic copy of 100% design plans shall be provided to DNR upon completion of plans.

Special Conditions: 20% of grant funds will be withheld for project close-out conditional on implementation and completion of the plans for phase two of the Mole Creek Habitat Enhancement project.

Ozaukee County: 319 - Tendick Creek Wetland Restoration: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department will restore 1.12 acres of wetland adjacent to Tendick Creek in Tendick Nature County Park. The project goal is to restore access to high quality, in-stream, wetland and floodplain habitat to improve the sustainability, population recovery, and biological and ecological diversity of aquatic and semi-aquatic communities.

Activities: 1) Utilizing finalized plans, obtain all necessary permits for the project as described 2) Implement final project plans for restoration of approximately 1.12 acres of connected floodplain wetland; habitats will include an ephemeral pool suitable for amphibians and reptiles and with less access to predatory fish and a large spawning wetland scrape that is hydrologically connected to the stream 3) Improve habitat through native vegetation restoration throughout the project area, including native seeding and planting of seedlings and medium to large riparian trees and shrubs.

Deliverables: 1) Restoration of approximately 1.12 acres of wetland 2) Upon project completion, submit to the Department in electronic format a written project summary, photo documentation of the project as described in the application, documentation on the number and type of all plantings, and copies of all reports or investigations (e.g., wetland delineation, archeological surveys).

Conditions: 1) Prior to plan implementation, provide to the Department for review and comment a copy of the draft QAPP. 2) With each reimbursement request grantee must provide: a description of project status, including project milestones, accomplishments, and roadblocks encountered. 3) Where applicable, the project shall follow NRCS design standards.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein.

Also see B. Special Conditions below.

Ozaukee County: Res - Tendick Creek Stream Restoration: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department is seeking to remeander and restore a 905 foot reach of Tendick Creek in Ozaukee County, WI. The project will restore access to high quality, instream, wetland and floodplain habitat to improve the sustainability, population recovery, and biological and ecological diversity of aquatic and semi-aquatic communities.

Activities: 1) Secure applicable permits for project as described in D.1.(a). of application 2) complete construction and restoration of approximately 905 feet of stream channel through remeandering, floodplain reconnection, and installation of fish and wildlife habitat structures. 3) conduct vegetation restoration throughout project area, including native seeding and planting of seedlings and medium to large riparian trees and shrubs.

Deliverables: Restoration of 905 feet Tendick Creek per final design plans. A digital copy of a project report shall be submitted. Report shall include a summary of all activities conducted under this grant, and include material deliverables as described in D.1.(a); D.1.(b); and D.1.(c) of the application.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

Village Of Thiensville: Res - The Restoration Of Pigeon Creek, A Tributary To The Milwaukee River: The Village of Thiensville is sponsoring a project to improve 2,120 LF of creek geomorphology and fluvial dynamics, stabilize 2,000 LF of streambank, restore one-acre of floodplain hydrology, improve 1.5 acres of critical wetland habitat, and construct a walking trail within the four-acre Pigeon Creek project area.

Activities: 1) Using appropriate NRCS restoration practices and meeting DNR GP-15 and GP-24 permits, complete final design and obtain required local, state, and federal permits. 2) Increase channel sinuosity, improve floodplain hydrology, and stabilize the streambanks of the creek throughout the project area 3) Create or install meaders, pools, rifle installations and brush toe structures within the Creek.

Deliverables: 1) Regulatory permits and supporting information. 2) Construct/restore 2000 feet of stream channel. 3) Restore disturbed areas through native seeding and tree shrub planting. 4) Submit Final Report summarizing activites conducted under this grant. Include TSS and TP reduction calculations.

Conditions: 1) Final design shall follow NRCS design standards. 2) Provide to the Department in electronic form a Final Report, being a written summary and providing supporting information, including before and after photos, regarding deliverables and outcomes as described in Application. It is recommend that a draft be shared with the Department prior to final submittal. 3) Enter into land use agreements containing a 10-year operation and maintenance plan for activities conducted on properties not owned by the Grantee and provide copy of these agreements recorded at the County Register of Deeds office prior to requesting final reimbursement.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.