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McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed

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The McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed spans northern Chippewa County and a small portion of Taylor County. A portion of the Chippewa River, from the dam at Lake Holcombe to the dam at Lake Wissota, is the major sport fishery in this watershed. WDNR lacks fishery information for most streams in ths watershed, with the exception of McCann Creek, a Class I trout stream. Because of the numerous wetlands in Chippewa County, and the critical need to preserve them, Chippewa County recently funded the development of a wetland curriculum and associated materials for schools and visitors to nature centers. Several lakes in this watershed contain submergent and emergent aquatic plant species of special concern in Wisconsin. Purple bladderwort, small purple bladderwort, waterthread pondweed, Vasey's pondweed, and Robbin's spike rush have been documented during recent aquatic plant surveys. Increased land use and lake use pressures may harm these indicator species of high water quality (Borman, 1994).

Date  1996

Ecological Landscapes for McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed

Ecological Landscapes

The McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed lies primarily in two ecological landscapes: the North Central Forest and the Forest Transtion. The North Central Forest Ecological Landscape occupies much of the northern third of Wisconsin. Its landforms are characterized by end and ground moraines with some pitted outwash and bedrock controlled areas. Kettle depressions and steep ridges are found in the northern portion. Two prominent areas in this Ecological Landscape are the Penokee-Gogebic Iron Range in the north extending into Michigan, and Timm's Hill, the highest point in Wisconsin (1,951 feet) in the south. Soils consist of sandy loam, sand, and silts. The vegetation is mainly forest, with many wetlands and some agriculture, though the growing season is not as favorable as it is in southern Wisconsin. Lake Superior greatly influences the northern portion of the Ecological Landscape especially during the winter season, producing greater snowfall than in most areas in Wisconsin. The historic vegetation was primarily hemlock-hardwood forest dominated by hemlock, sugar maple, and yellow birch. There were some smaller areas of white and red pine forest scattered throughout the Ecological Landscape, and individual white pines trees were a component of the hemlock-hardwood forest. Harvesting hemlock to support the tanneries was common at the turn of the century, and the species soon became a minor component of forests due to over-harvesting and lack of regeneration. Currently, forests cover approximately 80% of this Ecological Landscape. The northern hardwood forest is dominant, made up of sugar maple, basswood, and red maple, and also including some scattered hemlock and white pine pockets within stands. The aspen-birch forest type group is also relatively abundant, followed by spruce-fir. A variety of wetland community types also are present, both forested and non-forested. The Forest Transition Ecological Landscape lies along the northern border of Wisconsin's Tension Zone, through the central and western part of the state, and supports both northern forests and agricultural areas. The central portion of the Forest Transition lies primarily on a glacial till plain deposited by glaciation between 25,000 and 790,000 years ago. The eastern and western portions are on moraines of the Wisconsin glaciation. The growing season in this part of the state is long enough that agriculture is viable, although climatic conditions are not as favorable as in southern Wisconsin. Soils are diverse, ranging from sandy loam to loam or shallow silt loam, and from poorly drained to well drained. The historic vegetation of the Forest Transition was primarily northern hardwood forest. These northern hardwoods were dominated by sugar maple and hemlock, and contained some yellow birch, red pine and white pine. Currently, over 60% of this Ecological Landscape is non-forested. Forested areas consist primarily of northern hardwoods and aspen, with smaller amounts of oak and lowland hardwoods. The eastern portion of the Ecological Landscape differs from the rest of the area in that it remains primarily forested, and includes some ecologically significant areas. Throughout the Ecological Landscape, small areas of conifer swamp are found near the headwaters of streams, and associated with lakes in kettle depressions on moraines. Ground flora show characteristics of both northern and southern Wisconsin, as this Ecological Landscape lies along the Tension Zone.

Date  2010

McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed At-a-Glance

Impaired Water in McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed

Lakes and Impoundments

Ths watershed is rich in its diversity and number of lakes. Some lakes have been sampled for water quality and surveyed for aquatic plants, however, the majority of them have not. The lakes have attracted many year-round and seasonal lakeside residents. To document land use and water quality trends of lakes with increasing development pressures, a number of lakes need land use assessments, self-help monitoring, water quality monitoring by water resources staff, and/or lake planning grants. A developed shoreline is capable of delivering more nutrients to the adjacent lake than a forested shoreline (NCASI). Paradoxically, the beauty of a wooded shoreline and good water quality of a lake can ultimately lead to its demise because these qualities attract development that can contribute to lake deterioration if proper lakeside land use concepts are not implemented. An invaluable resource for those contemplating lakeside living is a publication of the University of Wisconsin - Extension (UWEX) titled "Life on the Edge ... Owning Waterfront Property" (Dresen). This document emphasizes low-impact living and explains many of the federal, state and local laws that regulate lakeside living. The lakes in the watershed are sampled and managed more intensively than the streams and rivers. However, due to the number of lakes in thls watershed, many have not been assessed. During 1987, an audit was conducted of the shoreland zoning-related activities on three lakes in Chippewa County. Violations of the shoreland zoning ordinance included property owners not acquiring necessary permits in addition to violations documented where permits were issued. A lack of public awareness of long-term protection of the shoreland and lake quality and aesthetics was noted as a contributing factor. The audit identified a need for an educational video, brochures and public service announcements to inform the public about the existence and importance of shoreland zoning and to help concerned citizens accurately identify and report violations. The audit also recommended that a county-implemented monitoring system be developed to better track compliance with permit issuance and adherence to conditions set forth in issued permits (Voss). The Ice Age National Scientific Reserve is located in the northwest portion of this watershed. It encompasses a large portion of the Chippewa Moraine, which contains glacial lakes. Many educational opportunities exist at the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Interpretive Center, including a slide show titled "Wetlands - The Land and Water Connection," shown to visitors of the center. Wetland Adventure Packs containing activities and instructions on laminated sheets, collection and observation materials such as magnifying boxes, nets, containers, etc. and field guides were developed for a wetlands education project initiated by the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors and the Land Conservation Department. These packs can be checked out at the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Interpretive Center by families or small groups for use on hikes near wetlands in the reserve.

Date  1996

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Amendment to Ordinance 90-TS-10 Water Traffic Joint Ordinance
Unnamed Lake, Chippewa County (2175400) - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (15 mpts)
Unnamed Lake, Chippewa County (2175400) - Garmin Text File
Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek at 275th Street, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
Photo of Rusty Crayfish at Beaver Creek, Chippewa County
McCann Creek, McCann Creek @ 255th Ave, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
McCann Creek, McCann Creek at CTH AA, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
2019 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Popple Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (41 mpts)
Popple Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
2020 Comprehensive WQ Assessments
Cornell Flowage, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (1)(68 mpts)
Cornell Flowage, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (2)(68 mpts)
Cornell Flowage, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (68 mpts)
Cornell Flowage, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Chinese Mystery Snail - Bob Lake, Chippewa Co.
2018 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
2018 List of Healthy (Category 2) Waters
Final Draft 2018 Impaired Waters List
2008 Impaired Waters Delisting Documentation
Final Assessment Data from TSI Package and Assessment Units 2018
2017 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Citizen Lake Monitoring Network - Secchi & Chem [093096, Wissota, data sheet from 2017]
Unnamed Lake, Chippewa County (5528720) - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (15 mpts)
Unnamed Lake, Chippewa County (5528720) - Garmin Text File
Comprehensive 2018 Lake/Impoundment Water Quality Assessments
Comprehensive 2018 River/Stream Water Quality Assessments
2016 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Photo of Boat Landing for Station "Marsh Miller -- Landing At Birch Point Resort"
McCann Creek, McCann Creek at STH 40, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form
Photo of Boat Ramp at Station "Lake Wissota -- Access At Hwy S"
Photo of Hazard Cones at Lake Wissota -- Access At Hwy S Ramp
Wisconsin Lake Monitoring Network - Secchi [Lake Wissota, 093096, Data sheet from 2016]
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (1)(91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (2)(91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (3)(91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (4)(91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (5)(91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (6)(91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (7)(91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (91 mpts)
Lake Wissota, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
AIS Early Detection 2011 Data Form Shawano Kolpack Lake 1894000
AIS Early Detection 2012 Data Form Chippewa Marsh-Miller Pond (1) 2171200
AIS Early Detection 2012 Data Form Chippewa Marsh-Miller Pond (2) 2171200
2015 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network -- Secchi & Chem [Lake Wissota 100' 093096 Data Sheet from 2015]
Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network -- Secchi & Chem [Lake Wissota 100' 093096]
CLMN Secchi & Chem [Barb MacNaughton-Bernhardt; Lake Wissota; 2152800; station 093096; datasheet 2015]
AIS Early Detection 2015 Data Form Cornell 2181400
AIS Early Detection 2015 Data Form Old Abe 2174700
Lake Bathymetry Map for Cornell Flowage
Comprehensive 2016 Lake Reservoir Assessments
Comprehensive 2016 Rivers Stream Assessments
2014 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network - Secchi & Chem [Lake Wissota 093096 Data Sheet 2014]
Spring Creek Flowage No. 2, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (15 mpts)
Spring Creek Flowage No. 2, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Hay Meadow Flowage, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (28 mpts)
Horseshoe Flowage, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (20 mpts)
Spring Creek Flowage No. 1, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (20 mpts)
Hay Meadow Flowage, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Horseshoe Flowage, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Spring Creek Flowage No. 1, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Comprehensive 2014 TP IBI Rivers Assessment
Comprehensive 2014 TP Lakes Assessment
2013 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Purple Loosestrife Assessment - 2013: Dells Pond, Chippewa Falls Flowage, Lake Wissota, Old Abe Lake, Cornell Flowage, Lake Holcombe and Jim Falls Spillway Channel
Lake Management Grant Application [Chippewa County Forest Flowage Management Project LPL-1534-14]
2012 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Lake Wissota State Park Beach E. coli Assessment 2012
Beaver Lake 1834400 TP 2012 Package
Hemlock Lake 1853400 TP 2012 Package
2011 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Memo: Classification of Lake Wissota under NR 102.06.
Beaver Lake 1834400 Chla PkgRpt2012
Beaver Lake 1834400 TP PkgRpt2012
Hemlock Lake 1853400 Chla PkgRpt2012
New Lake Wissota Map Unveiling January 21, 2011
2010 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Brunet Island (State Park Beach)
Lake Wissota APM Plan
USEPA Decision Document for the Approval of the Little Lake Wissota TMDL 2152800
Little Lake Wissota 2152800 TMDL
2009 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Little Lake Wissota 2152800 TMDL DRAFT
2008 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Jim Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (36 mpts)
Jim Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
FINLEY LAKE IMPAIRED WATERS LISTING DOCUMENTATION 08
Rock Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (35 mpts)
Hemlock Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)
Hemlock Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Lowland Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (20 mpts)
Lowland Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Marsh-Miller Lake (Mill Pond), Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (66 mpts)
Marsh-Miller Lake (Mill Pond), Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Marsh-Miller Lake (Mill Pond), Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (1)(66 mpts)
Marsh-Miller Lake (Mill Pond), Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (2)(66 mpts)
Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (27 mpts)
Howe Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)
Town Line Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (31 mpts)
Tram Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)
MOON BAY - LAKE WISSOTA 2008 UPDATE
2007 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT MAP - MASTER MAP
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT MAP - A
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT MAP - B
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT MAP - C
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT MAP - D
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT MAP - E
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT MAP - MASTER 2
Tram Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Howe Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Firth Lake, Chippewa County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (35 mpts)
Town Line Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
The Aquatic Plant Community in Firth Lake (2006)
DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT AREAS LAKE WISSOTA, CHIPPEWA COUNTY
WISSOTA LAKE CRITICAL HABITAT REPORT - TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Aquatic Plant Community in Rock Lake (2006)
2006 Holcombe, Cornell, Jim Falls, Wissota, Chippewa Falls, and Dells Hydroelectric Projects, FERC Project Nos. 1982, 2639, 2491, 2567, 2440, and 2670, Purple Loosestrife Monitoring Report
Rock Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Firth Lake, Chippewa County - Garmin Text File
Moon Bay and Little Lake Wissota 2152800 Impaired Waters Listing Documentation 2002
Popple Lake 2173900 Impaired Waters Listing Documentation 2002
2001 Exotics Control Plan, Appendix M of the Lower Chippewa River Settlement Agreement
2001 Lower Chippewa River Settlement Agreement, no appendices
Lake Wissota Diagnostic and Feasibility Analysis
Preliminary Inventory of Land Use and Major Sources of Nonpoint Source Water Pollution in the Lower Yellow River and Paint Creek Basins
1984 Jim Falls Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2491, Order Issuing New License (Major)
An Ordinance by the Anson Town Board, Ordinance Number 030182 [Pheffercorn Lake]
1973 Cornell Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2639, Order Issuing New License (Major)
Lake Bathymetry Map for Clear Lake, Chippewa County
Lake Bathymetry Map for Howe Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Marsh-Miller Lake (Mill Pond)
Lake Bathymetry Map for Bob Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Cornell Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Popple Lake
Chippewa County Surface Water Resources 1963 Part 1 of 2
Chippewa County Surface Water Resources 1963 Part 2 of 2
Lake Bathymetry Map for Cornell Flowage - Historic
Lake Bathymetry Map for Burnt Wagon Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Popple Point Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Sand Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Big Buck Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Round Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Long Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Himple Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Planning Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Barr Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Pickerel Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Clear Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Moon Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Nut Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Hay Meadow Flowage No. 1
Lake Bathymetry Map for Beaver Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Black Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Odd Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Evergreen Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Evans Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Fishpole Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Kettle Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Long Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Metcalf Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Number One Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Pauls Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Rat Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Roger Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Roger Lake No. 2
Lake Bathymetry Map for Eagle Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Jim Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Mary Jane Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Mary Jane Lake No. 1
Lake Bathymetry Map for Mud Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Mud Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Highland Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Lowland Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Beaver Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Hemlock Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Rock Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Firth Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for West Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Boot Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Finley Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Dam Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Horseshoe Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Silver Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Stanley Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Unnamed
Lake Bathymetry Map for Unnamed
Lake Bathymetry Map for Upper Twin Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Wissota Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Town Line Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Old Abe Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Oliver Lakes
Lake Bathymetry Map for Oliver Lakes
Lake Bathymetry Map for Oliver Lakes
Lake Bathymetry Map for Sunfish Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Silver Bass Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Tamarack Lake
Lake Bathymetry Map for Fishpole Lake
Popple Lake 2173900 Impaired Waters Listing Documentation 2008
Hemlock Lake 1853400 TP PkgRpt2012
Lake Wissota 42902710
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Wissota Lake, Chippewa County
Watershed Grants
Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
4/23/2007
Waters Involved
Chippewa Falls Flowage 5555
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '07: The Lake Wissota IPA proposes to treat 18 acres of Chippewa County's Lake Wissota for Eurasian Watermilfoil, to train volunteers for Clean Boats, Clean Waters outreach, and to prepare and distribute CBCW materials.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
5/4/2006
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Milfoil Response: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to chemically treat a monitor a new outbreak of Eurasion Watermilfoil on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Chemical treatment, 2) Post application monitoring, 3) Information and Education.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
5/4/2006
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Proposed

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Milfoil Response: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to chemically treat a monitor a new outbreak of Eurasion Watermilfoil on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Chemical treatment, 2) Post application monitoring, 3) Information and Education.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
4/23/2007
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '07: The Lake Wissota IPA proposes to treat 18 acres of Chippewa County's Lake Wissota for Eurasian Watermilfoil, to train volunteers for Clean Boats, Clean Waters outreach, and to prepare and distribute CBCW materials.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
4/15/2008
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '08: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to contract for chemical treatment of Eurasian Watermilfoil, and to conduct volunteer AIS monitoring on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
5/1/2009
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '09: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to continue with its effort to control pioneer infestations of Eurasian Watermilfoil at six sites on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Contract for chemical treatment of 20 approx. acres, 2) Volunteer AIS monitoring and project coordination.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
5/4/2006
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Milfoil Response: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to chemically treat a monitor a new outbreak of Eurasion Watermilfoil on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Chemical treatment, 2) Post application monitoring, 3) Information and Education.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
5/4/2006
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Proposed

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Milfoil Response: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to chemically treat a monitor a new outbreak of Eurasion Watermilfoil on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Chemical treatment, 2) Post application monitoring, 3) Information and Education.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
4/23/2007
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '07: The Lake Wissota IPA proposes to treat 18 acres of Chippewa County's Lake Wissota for Eurasian Watermilfoil, to train volunteers for Clean Boats, Clean Waters outreach, and to prepare and distribute CBCW materials.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
4/15/2008
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '08: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to contract for chemical treatment of Eurasian Watermilfoil, and to conduct volunteer AIS monitoring on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
5/1/2009
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '09: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to continue with its effort to control pioneer infestations of Eurasian Watermilfoil at six sites on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Contract for chemical treatment of 20 approx. acres, 2) Volunteer AIS monitoring and project coordination.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
4/15/2008
Waters Involved
Yellow River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '08: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to contract for chemical treatment of Eurasian Watermilfoil, and to conduct volunteer AIS monitoring on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
Date
5/1/2009
Waters Involved
Yellow River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Ewm '09: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to continue with its effort to control pioneer infestations of Eurasian Watermilfoil at six sites on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Contract for chemical treatment of 20 approx. acres, 2) Volunteer AIS monitoring and project coordination.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
4/1/2008
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Apm Plan-Cbcw: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to develop and implement an aquatic plant management plan on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) review of existing data, 2) lake mapping, 3) plan development, 4) public meeting, 5) development of web site and other outreach tools, 6) Clean Boats, Clean Water monitoring.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
4/1/2008
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Apm Plan-Cbcw: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to develop and implement an aquatic plant management plan on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) review of existing data, 2) lake mapping, 3) plan development, 4) public meeting, 5) development of web site and other outreach tools, 6) Clean Boats, Clean Water monitoring.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
4/1/2008
Waters Involved
Yellow River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Apm Plan-Cbcw: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to develop and implement an aquatic plant management plan on Lake Wissota in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) review of existing data, 2) lake mapping, 3) plan development, 4) public meeting, 5) development of web site and other outreach tools, 6) Clean Boats, Clean Water monitoring.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Research Grant
Date
4/1/2012
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Golden Sands Rc&D: Weevil Rearing 2&3: Golden Sands RC&D proposes to continue it Milfoil Weevil Mass Rearing Study, building on past work on the Holcombe Flowage in Rusk and Chippewa Counties, and expanding its studies to Perch Lake Wissota in St. Croix County, and the Minong Flowage in Douglas and Washburn Counties. Major project elements to include: 1) Volunteer group training, 2) Weevil acquisition, rearing, and release 3) Sample collection and analysis, 4) development of a comprehensive biological control manual, and 5) Final report.


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc 2017 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA.


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2018
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2018 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2018 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA.


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2019
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2019 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA (ROD AND GUN, N/A).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2020
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2020 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA (RON AND GUN, N/A).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2020
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso 2020 Cbcw: Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA (LAFAYETTE, 97TH AVE, CHIP CO).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc 2017 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA.


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2018
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2018 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2018 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA.


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2019
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2019 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA (ROD AND GUN, N/A).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2020
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2020 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA (RON AND GUN, N/A).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2020
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso 2020 Cbcw: Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA (LAFAYETTE, 97TH AVE, CHIP CO).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Yellow River
Status
Complete

Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc 2017 Cbcw: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WISSOTA.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2008
Waters Involved
Axhandle Lake
Status
Complete

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Axe Handle Easement: WWLT is seeking $200,000 in Lake Protection Grant funding to contribute to the cost of a conservation easement designed to protect a 48.55-acre parcel on Axe Handle Lake from development into rural residential housing (up to 31 lots possible under current Chippewa Co. shoreland zoning). The easement would permanently restrict future development to no more than two residential lots, require that all stormwater from development be infiltrated prior to reaching the lake, and require maintenance of a 100-foot forested vegetative buffer to protect the lake's water quality and natural scenic beauty. The owners of the property have offered to donate the remaining value of the easement (est. $575,000). No public access is provided via the easement other than one educational tour per year. Hunting allowed by owners permission.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
5/15/1995
Waters Involved
Bass Lakes
Status
Complete

Chippewa County: Acq-Bass Lakes/Tram Lake Acquisition-Galgano Property: Chippewa County will acquire 220 acres with frontage on Bass Lakes #1 and #2 and Tram Lake to protect the lake from residential development.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2006
Waters Involved
Cedar Creek
Status
Complete

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Long Lake (Mills) Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase a conservation easement on a 15 acre parcel with approximately 4,000 ft. of shoreline on Long Lake in Chippewa County. Easement reduces the number of developable lots from eight to two and requires maintenance of a 100 ft. natural and forested vegetative buffer aling the shoreline.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
4/15/2019
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Hlk Lake Wissota Healthy Lakes Project: Sponsor: Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association

Project: Lake Wissota Healthy Lakes Project

Purpose: LWIPA is sponsoring a Healthy Lakes project to install best practices on seven properties.

Project activities include:
\2022 William Giese
o Rain Garden
o Diversion Practices
o Rock Infiltration
\2022 Beach Club Condominium Association
o Native Planting
\2022 Karen L Hunnicutt and Shawn Peterson
o Native Planting
\2022 William and Mary Brumstad
o Native Planting
\2022 Rodney and Dawn Koplitz
o Rain Garden
\2022 The Sand Bar &Grill LLC
o Native Planting
\2022 David and Cindy Halberg
o Rain Garden
Rock Infiltration

Project deliverables: All data collected, all outreach and event materials, agendas and minutes from meetings. Specifically:
\2022 Signed 10-year conservation contract with maintenance requirements
\2022 Before and after photos of each practice.
\2022 Summary of other education activities
\2022 Summary of publicity events to promote the Healthy Lakes Project
Special conditions: WDNR Lakes Management Coordinator will be provided with an electronic (pdf or word) copy of all data and maps from the project. 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 Lakes Coordinator.




Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
3/15/2021
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Hlr - Lake Wissota Projects 2021: Partnering with property owners, Lake Wissota Improvement Assoc., is sponsoring a grant to implement best practices from Wisconsin's 2019 Healthy Lakes & Rivers Action Paln. Best practices, including fish sticks, 350 sq ft native plantins, diversions, rock infiltration, and/or raing gardens, will be designed and installed according to program fact sheet, technical guidance and the gratn application.
All funded best practices required contracts that must remain in place for 10 years and include the minimum operation and maintenance requirements described in the special conditions at the end of this agreement. If the landowner is the grant sponsor, this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the grant contract. If the best practice(s) will be implemented on land other than the sponsor's, a contract between the sponsor and landowner describing the 10-year contract period, minimum operation and maintenance details and data to be collected is required. The Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success.
Deliverables: a project summary including data requirements, pre/post photographes and confirmation of completed design work and landowner contracts. A Healthy Lakes & Rivers Exampe Report is available to assist you. Special conditions: Project management and technical assistance cash costs cannot exceed 10% of the state share of the grant award. This does not include implementation labor. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. Projects required for regulatory comliance purposed, including shoreland mititgation projects, are not eligible for reimbursement. The Healthy Lakes & Rivers logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2000
Waters Involved
Corbett Lake
Status
Complete

City Of Ladysmith: Res-Corbett Lake Aeration Project: The City of Ladysmith will conduct an improvement project on Corbett Lake, which lies within the corporate limits of the city. This project involves the installation of a system of bottom aerators in the lake. Bottom aerators would be installed at 11 locations in the eastern half of the lake basin. Compressors would be located within Falge Park, which is located along the northern shoreline of Corbett Lake. The park is owned and operated by the City of Ladysmith.

A special condition of this grant project is that the installation and operation of this aeration system must comply with all conditions of the water regulation permit issued by this department for the aeration system.

The City of Ladysmith shall notify the Department of Natural Resources upon completion of the installation of the aeration system.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2001
Waters Involved
Herde Lake
Status
Complete

Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc.: Acq-Playter Parcel Purchase: The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. has purchased the 59-acre Playter property on the northeastern shore of Long Lake in Chippewa County. Project involved bargain sale and up-front funding from Chippewa County's Stewardship fund -- funding that will be reimbursed with $50K of the grant award. The property includes 700 ft. of shoreline, and will be maintained for resource protection, lakeshore preservation, environmental education and scientific study.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2006
Waters Involved
Kettle Lake
Status
Complete

Chippewa County: Acq-Roger Lakes Acquisition: Chippewa County Parks and Forestry proposes to purchase the 168.8 acre Glynn property, including Roger Lake #1, Roger Lake #2, Kettle Lake and No. 1 Lake, for inclusion in its Chippewa County Forest Lakes Project.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/1999
Waters Involved
Lake Hallie, Lake Hallie 2
Status
Complete

Town Of Hallie: Acq-Town Of Hallie Acquistion On Lake Hallie: The Town of Hallie proposes to purchase approximately 22 acres of land on the north end of Lake Hallie. The parcel is currently owned by American Materials Corporation, and is threatened with development. The parcel is an environmentally sensitive area, a major feature of the land is a wetland spring area. This area is a major cold-water source for the lake and provides a unique riparian buffer for several hundred feet of shoreline. The area also provides an extensive area of riparian wildlife habitat.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
4/15/2019
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Hlk Lake Wissota Healthy Lakes Project: Sponsor: Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association

Project: Lake Wissota Healthy Lakes Project

Purpose: LWIPA is sponsoring a Healthy Lakes project to install best practices on seven properties.

Project activities include:
\2022 William Giese
o Rain Garden
o Diversion Practices
o Rock Infiltration
\2022 Beach Club Condominium Association
o Native Planting
\2022 Karen L Hunnicutt and Shawn Peterson
o Native Planting
\2022 William and Mary Brumstad
o Native Planting
\2022 Rodney and Dawn Koplitz
o Rain Garden
\2022 The Sand Bar &Grill LLC
o Native Planting
\2022 David and Cindy Halberg
o Rain Garden
Rock Infiltration

Project deliverables: All data collected, all outreach and event materials, agendas and minutes from meetings. Specifically:
\2022 Signed 10-year conservation contract with maintenance requirements
\2022 Before and after photos of each practice.
\2022 Summary of other education activities
\2022 Summary of publicity events to promote the Healthy Lakes Project
Special conditions: WDNR Lakes Management Coordinator will be provided with an electronic (pdf or word) copy of all data and maps from the project. 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 Lakes Coordinator.




Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
3/15/2021
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Hlr - Lake Wissota Projects 2021: Partnering with property owners, Lake Wissota Improvement Assoc., is sponsoring a grant to implement best practices from Wisconsin's 2019 Healthy Lakes & Rivers Action Paln. Best practices, including fish sticks, 350 sq ft native plantins, diversions, rock infiltration, and/or raing gardens, will be designed and installed according to program fact sheet, technical guidance and the gratn application.
All funded best practices required contracts that must remain in place for 10 years and include the minimum operation and maintenance requirements described in the special conditions at the end of this agreement. If the landowner is the grant sponsor, this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the grant contract. If the best practice(s) will be implemented on land other than the sponsor's, a contract between the sponsor and landowner describing the 10-year contract period, minimum operation and maintenance details and data to be collected is required. The Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success.
Deliverables: a project summary including data requirements, pre/post photographes and confirmation of completed design work and landowner contracts. A Healthy Lakes & Rivers Exampe Report is available to assist you. Special conditions: Project management and technical assistance cash costs cannot exceed 10% of the state share of the grant award. This does not include implementation labor. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. Projects required for regulatory comliance purposed, including shoreland mititgation projects, are not eligible for reimbursement. The Healthy Lakes & Rivers logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2006
Waters Involved
Larrabee Lake
Status
Complete

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Larrabee (Munger) Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust requests $200,000 to purchase a conservation easement on a 24-acre parcel owned by the Munger family on Larrabee Lake in Chippewa County.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2001
Waters Involved
Long Lake
Status
Complete

Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc.: Acq-Playter Parcel Purchase: The Lower Long Lake Foundation, Inc. has purchased the 59-acre Playter property on the northeastern shore of Long Lake in Chippewa County. Project involved bargain sale and up-front funding from Chippewa County's Stewardship fund -- funding that will be reimbursed with $50K of the grant award. The property includes 700 ft. of shoreline, and will be maintained for resource protection, lakeshore preservation, environmental education and scientific study.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
7/1/1998
Waters Involved
Rib Lake
Status
Complete

Rib Lake Inland Lakes P & R District: Lmi-Fd-Rib Lake Rehabilitation/Sediment Analysis, 1998-99: Rib Lake Inland Lake Protection District proposes to conduct a diagnostic/feasibility study of lake bottom sediments as a preliminary step to a possible sunken log retrieval and/or dredging project in Rib Lake.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2006
Waters Involved
Roger Lake
Status
Complete

Chippewa County: Acq-Roger Lakes Acquisition: Chippewa County Parks and Forestry proposes to purchase the 168.8 acre Glynn property, including Roger Lake #1, Roger Lake #2, Kettle Lake and No. 1 Lake, for inclusion in its Chippewa County Forest Lakes Project.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2004
Waters Involved
Taylor Lake
Status
Complete

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Taylor-Snake Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust seeks funding toward the purchase of a conservation easement on two parcels with frontage on Herde Lake: One (126 acres) sharing frontage on Taylor Lake, and another (155 acres) with frontage on Snake and several unnamed, wild lakes.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2008
Waters Involved
Triple Lakes
Status
Complete

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Herde Iii, Triple Lakes Easements: WWLT is seeking $200,000 in Lake Protection funding to contribute to the cost of two conservation easements: one secured on a 30-acre parcel on Herde Lake, and the other on a 740-acre parcel that includes frontage on, or entirely encompasses, 14 lakes including the Triple Lakes, and Henneman, Logger, Chick, Calkins North and Taylor lakes in Chippewa County. The Herde Lake easement allows no development on the property (which had been subdivided to accommodate 11 condominium lots) and requires maintenance of a 100 ft. forested vegetative shoreline buffer strip to protect the lake's water quality and natural scenic beauty. The Triple Lakes easement extinguishes a condominium plat approval allowing for development of up to 181 lakefront lots allowing, instead, development of 13 residential lots and requiring maintenance of 75' (min.) vegetative buffer strips on all lake shorelines.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
9/1/2010
Waters Involved
Unnamed
Status
Complete

Chippewa County: Lco-Shoreland Ordinance Rev.: Chippewa County proposes to amend or create a shoreland zoning ordinance that complies with the requirements of NR 115, Wisconsin Administrative Code (as revised effective February 1, 2010) and retain existing regulations that exceed the water resource protections of NR 115 or are specific or unique to local needs.

Project deliverables include: 1. Copies of any fact sheets or handouts created for public hearings. 2. A summary of the comments received at public hearings. 3. A certified copy of the County Board-approved updated shoreland ordinance or ordinance language (if integrated into other codes). 4. Any GIS maps of the shoreland zone or shoreland condition surveys related to the project.

Specific conditions for this Project: 1. The WDNR will be provided electronic and hard copies of all data and or reports or surveys generated as a result of this project.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2008
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Little Wissota Nutrients: The Chippewa County Land Conservation Department proposes to conduct a study of soil chemistry and hydrological characteristics within the Little Lake Wissota watershed in Chippewa County, and to identify land owners who may be interested in restoring buffers and wetland functions on their properties. Major project elements to include: 1) Outreach to land owners, 2) Soil sampling and analysis.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2009
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Macro-Invert. Assess 1: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to document the response of the benthic invertebrate community in Lake Wissota in Chippewa County since changes have been incorporated into the lake's winter drawdown regimen, and to document the value of critical habitat areas as fish and wildlife food sources. Major project elements to include: 1) collection of samples, 2) sample study and species identification, 3) documentation of sample results in database, 4) journal publication of study results, 5) final report.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2009
Waters Involved
Chippewa River
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Macro-Invert. Assess 2: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to document the response of the benthic invertebrate community in Lake Wissota in Chippewa County since changes have been incorporated into the lake's winter drawdown regimen, and to document the value of critical habitat areas as fish and wildlife food sources. Major project elements to include: 1) collection of samples, 2) sample study and species identification, 3) documentation of sample results in database, 4) journal publication of study results, 5) final report.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2013
Waters Involved
Hay Meadow Flowage
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Lcd: Chippewa Forest Flowages: Chippewa County proposes to establish management objectives for 18 flowages within the Chippewa County Forest. Major project elements to include: a) review of existing data, b) hydrologic measurement, c) watershed analysis, d) moist soil and aquatic plan assessment, e) macroinverebrate surveys, f) substrate characterization, g) reports, and h) establishment of management objectives.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2008
Waters Involved
Howe Lake
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Wild Lakes Reserve 1: The Chippewa Co. Land Conservation Dept. proposes to work with the Beaver Creek Reserve Citizen Science Center on a pilot project to develop procedures for biological assessments of wild lakes and associated lands in Chippewa County. Major project elements to include: 1) Memorandum of Understanding, 2) Development of process for characterization of aquatic and terrestrial plant and animal communities on sites to be enrolled in the Wild Lakes Reserve.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
4/16/1991
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Lake Wissota Land Use Assessment And Bathymetric Map: Conduct watershed land use and nonpoint source pollution assessment for the Lower Yellow River watershed using remote sensing.Develop new bathymetric map of the lake and comparing it to 1940 map to identify areas and amounts of sedimentation which has occurred since 1940.Hold public informational meetings during all phases of study to gather comments on management recommendations.Disseminate project information to the public by public meeting. 12/19/96 Variance Approval to consider $1,075 of project costs eligible for reimbursement under LPL-197.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/28/1993
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Lake Wissotat Nonpoint Pollution Assessment & Land Use Study: Conduct an assessment of land use in the watershed. Identify areas of high soil erosion. Prepare water budgets for Moon Bay and Little Lake Wissota. Conduct an animal waste assessment to estimate annual phosphorus loading from barnyards in thewatershed, divided into subbasin. Complete stream corridor inventory and estimate sediment load by subbasin. Determine areas of watershed where appropriate nonpoint source controls would be effective in reducing nutrient loading to the lake.Information will be disseminated to the public by local newspaper articles, report mailings and public meetings. Project results will reposited at Chippeaw Falls Library. 12/19/96 Variance Approval to consider $1,075 of project costs occuring during phase 1 (LPL-035) eligible for reimbursement under LPL-197.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
4/1/2002
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Taylor County: Lake Wissota/ Rice Lake Watershed Land Use Inventory: Taylor county proposes to collect land use information form landowners in both the Uppper Yellow River watershed and the Rice Lake watershed to be incorporated into Surface Water Assessment Tool land use models. The project activities include: 1) Hydrological budget and evaluation of external loadings, 2) Evaluations of internal loadings from sediments in Little Wissota and Moon Bay embayments of Lake Wissota, and 3) Reporting.

he findings of this study will be disseminated to the public through a report and the information will be included in the SWAT land use model. The DNR will be provided with both a paper and electronic copy of the final report.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
4/1/2005
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Friends Of Beaver Creek Reserve, Inc.: Wissota Drawdown Recovery: Friends of the Beaver Creek Reserve, working in cooperation with the Citizen Science Center and DNR WCR staff, propose to resurvey aquatic plant life in Lake Wissota, in Chippewa County, to assess the lake's recovery from the annual drawdown regimen implemented by the Northern States Power Company through the late 1900s. Major project elements to include: 1) Aquatic plant survey, 2) data analysis, 3) report development. Results of the project to be shared with project partners, local town boards, participants at the 2006 Chippewa Valley Environmental Forum and an applicable peer review journal. (add std plan, report language).


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2008
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Little Wissota Nutrients: The Chippewa County Land Conservation Department proposes to conduct a study of soil chemistry and hydrological characteristics within the Little Lake Wissota watershed in Chippewa County, and to identify land owners who may be interested in restoring buffers and wetland functions on their properties. Major project elements to include: 1) Outreach to land owners, 2) Soil sampling and analysis.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2009
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Macro-Invert. Assess 1: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to document the response of the benthic invertebrate community in Lake Wissota in Chippewa County since changes have been incorporated into the lake's winter drawdown regimen, and to document the value of critical habitat areas as fish and wildlife food sources. Major project elements to include: 1) collection of samples, 2) sample study and species identification, 3) documentation of sample results in database, 4) journal publication of study results, 5) final report.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2009
Waters Involved
Lake Wissota
Status
Complete

Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso: Wissota Macro-Invert. Assess 2: The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association proposes to document the response of the benthic invertebrate community in Lake Wissota in Chippewa County since changes have been incorporated into the lake's winter drawdown regimen, and to document the value of critical habitat areas as fish and wildlife food sources. Major project elements to include: 1) collection of samples, 2) sample study and species identification, 3) documentation of sample results in database, 4) journal publication of study results, 5) final report.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2008
Waters Involved
O'Neil Creek
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Wild Lakes Reserve 2: The Chippewa County Land Conservation Department proposes to develop a marketing plan and partnerships for the purpose of helping property owners on wild lakes in Chippewa County understand and protect the environmental quality of their lakes and lands. Major project elements to include: 1) Marketing research and consulting, 2) Partnership development, 3) Focus groups and meetings, 4) Development of logo and outreach materials, 5) Meetings with, and development of Physical Overview Reports for, interested property owners.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2008
Waters Involved
Rock Lake
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Wild Lakes Reserve 2: The Chippewa County Land Conservation Department proposes to develop a marketing plan and partnerships for the purpose of helping property owners on wild lakes in Chippewa County understand and protect the environmental quality of their lakes and lands. Major project elements to include: 1) Marketing research and consulting, 2) Partnership development, 3) Focus groups and meetings, 4) Development of logo and outreach materials, 5) Meetings with, and development of Physical Overview Reports for, interested property owners.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
5/27/1997
Waters Involved
Round Lake
Status
Complete

Chippewa County: Round Lake Sociological Data Collection & Newsletter: Chippewa County proposes to contract with New Auburn High School to collect and disseminate sociological information about Round Lake. Project activities include 1)a survey of property owners reguarding conditions, issues and problems perceived about Round Lake, 2) a lake users survey, 3) a compilation of existing informationavailable about Round Lake, 4) a list of lake protection recommendations, and 5) development of a Round Lake Newsletter. The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with a paper and an electronic copy of a final report detailing the results of the project. Information about the project will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, report mailing, newspaper article, and other media such as the high school's theater arts program.


Grant Details
Targeted Runoff - Rural Construction
Date
1/1/2005
Waters Involved
Unnamed
Status
Complete

Chippewa County Land Conservation Dept: Raymond Lake: Construction and installation of best management practices (BMPs) on the Lawrence & Cheryl Raymond farm to abate overland runoff in compliance with Ch. 151, Wis. Adm. Code, and to acquire a permanent easement protecting Raymond Lake


Monitoring & Projects

Projects including grants, restoration work and studies shown below have occurred in this watershed. Click the links below to read through the text. While these are not an exhaustive list of activities, they provide insight into the management activities happening in this watershed.

Grants and Management Projects
Project Name (Click for Details)Year Awarded
WEST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST: ACQ-Larrabee (Munger) Easement2006
Popple Lake 303d Listing2006
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Culver/Red Cedar TMDL Manure Storage Project2017
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Lake Wissota Stewardship Project2019
CHIPPEWA COUNTY: Round Lake Sociological Data Collection & Newsletter1997
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Lake Wissota Land Use Assessment and Bathymetric Map1991
CHIPPEWA COUNTY: ACQ-Roger Lakes Acquisition2006
Wetland Restoration Database2016
CHIPPEWA COUNTY: ACQ-Bass Lakes/Tram Lake Acquisition-Galgano Property1995
CHIPPEWA ROD AND GUN CLUB, INC.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2019 CBCW2019
CHIPPEWA ROD AND GUN CLUB, INC.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2020 CBCW2020
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: HLR - Lake Wissota Projects 20212021
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota Milfoil Response2006
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota Macro-Invert. Assess 12009
GOLDEN SANDS RC&D: Weevil Rearing 2&32012
CHIPPEWA ROD AND GUN CLUB, INC.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc 2017 CBCW2017
CHIPPEWA COUNTY: LMI-DF-Chippewa Co. Aquatic and Terrestrial Feasibility Study2000
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: HLK Lake Wissota Healthy Lakes Project2019
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota Macro-Invert. Assess 22009
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LCD: Chippewa Forest Flowages2013
Little Lake Wissota TMDL2010
Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings2000
CHIPPEWA ROD AND GUN CLUB, INC.: Chippewa Rod And Gun Club, Inc. 2018 CBCW2018
CITY OF LADYSMITH: RES-Corbett Lake Aeration Project2000
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota APM Plan-CBCW2008
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Wild Lakes Reserve 22008
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota EWM '092009
WEST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST: ACQ-Herde III, Triple Lakes Easements2008
TAYLOR COUNTY: Lake Wissota/ Rice Lake Watershed Land use inventory2002
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Wild Lakes Reserve 12008
WEST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST: ACQ-Taylor-Snake Easement2004
LOWER LONG LAKE FOUNDATION, INC.: ACQ-Playter Parcel Purchase2001
WEST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST: ACQ-Axe Handle Easement2008
RUSK COUNTY: Rusk County Shoreland Ordinance Education Project1997
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Raymond Lake2005
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Little Wissota Nutrients2008
RIB LAKE INLAND LAKES P & R DISTRICT: LMI-FD-Rib Lake Rehabilitation/Sediment Analysis, 1998-991998
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: LCO-Chippewa County Lakes Ordinance Project1997
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Lake Wissotat Nonpoint Pollution Assessment & Land Use Study1993
FRIENDS OF BEAVER CREEK RESERVE, INC.: Wissota Drawdown Recovery2005
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota EWM '072007
Fish Propagation Actions2001
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota EWM '082008
TOWN OF HALLIE: ACQ-Town of Hallie Acquistion on Lake Hallie1999
WEST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST: ACQ-Long Lake (Mills) Easement2006
CHIPPEWA COUNTY: LCO-Shoreland Ordinance Rev.2010
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Lake Wissota Improvement And Protection Asso 2020 CBCW2020
TAYLOR COUNTY: Gary Schumacher NOD2018
TAYLOR COUNTY: Mike Feddick NOD2018
RUSK COUNTY: Rusk County Lakes Development Inventory1996
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Taylor County2011
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Chippewa County2011
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Rusk County2011
TAYLOR COUNTY: Jim Bauer NOD2018
RUSK COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT: LCO-Rusk Co Lake Prot Ord Dev Proj1998
RUSK COUNTY: Rusk Co Development/Relocation Guide Project2002
Mill Creek and Lake Wissota 2002
RUSK COUNTY: LCO-Rusk County Lake & Stream Classification Project2006
TAYLOR COUNTY: Mahr Bros. Manure Storage & Runoff Management2014
Stream C Monitoring at Flambeau Mine Site - NOR 4_112010
McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed
Watershed Recommendations
APM Chemical Permit Request
 
Date
Status
5/4/2006
Proposed
Projects
LAKE WISSOTA IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ASSO: Wissota Milfoil Response
 
Action Migrated from WATERS
 
Date
Status
Wastewater Management should evaluate Oliver Lake No. 1 (T31N R8W S1) to determine whether an NR 243 Animal Waste Management action is needed (Type B).
1/1/2010
Proposed
 
Best Management Practices, Implement
Culver/Red Cedar TMDL Manure Storage Project
Date
Status
This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin?s waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system, livestock fencing, roof runoff systems, and critical area stabilization.
1/1/2017
In Progress
Projects
CHIPPEWA COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION DEPT: Culver/Red Cedar TMDL Manure Storage Project
 
Monitor Fish Tissue
Confirm FCA: IW pre-2000 data
Date
Status
2050000 name Chippewa River TMDL ID 80 Start Mile 80.18 End Mile 105.75
11/21/2011
Proposed
 
Monitor Fish Tissue
Confirm FCA: IW pre-2000 data
Date
Status
11/15/2011
Proposed
Projects
Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings
 
Monitor Fish Tissue
Confirm FCA: IW pre-2000 data
Date
Status
11/7/2011
Proposed
Projects
Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings
 
Monitor Fish Tissue
Confirm FCA: IW pre-2000 data
Date
Status
11/4/2011
Proposed
Projects
Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings
 
TMDL Implementation
Little Lake Wissota TMDL Implementation
Date
Status
EPA has determined that Wisconsin's TMDLs for phosphorus and sediment meet the requirements of Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act and EPA's implementing regulations set forth at 40 CFR Part 130. EPA approves one TMDL for phosphorus and one TMDL for sediment addressing two impairments in Little Lake Wissota. Implementation Plan is needed.
3/3/2011
In Progress
Projects
Little Lake Wissota TMDL
 
TMDL Implementation
Little Lake Wissota TMDL
Date
Status
Little Lake Wissota is a 400-acre eutrophic embayment of Lake Wissota, an impoundment of the Chippewa River near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (Hydrologic Unit Code 07050005, Wisconsin Waterbody Identification Code 2152800). The embayment has a maximum depth of 43 feet and a drainage area of approximately 67 square miles. Paint Creek is the primary source of surface water inflow to Little Lake Wissota. The Little Lake Wissota watershed is located in the North Central Hardwood Forest Ecoregion (Omernick and Gallant, 1988). This EPA Ecoregion is characterized by nearly level to rolling glacial till plains, significant agricultural land use and lakes with phosphorus concentrations greater than 50 ppb, indicative of eutrophic conditions. The lake was placed on the Wisconsin 303(d) impaired waters list in 1998 with a high priority ranking due to eutrophication and pH criteria exceedances. In addition, recreational uses are limited during the summer due to poor water quality from excess phosphorus (P) and sediment loading. Land cover in the watershed is primarily agricultural and forest. The goal of this TMDL is to reduce levels of phosphorus and sediment loading and decrease the extent and severity of summer algal blooms in Little Lake Wissota.
2/1/2007
In Progress
Projects
Little Lake Wissota TMDL
Documents
USEPA Decision Document for the Approval of the Little Lake Wissota TMDL 2152800
Lake Wissota 42902710
Little Lake Wissota 2152800 TMDL DRAFT
Moon Bay and Little Lake Wissota 2152800 Impaired Waters Listing Documentation 2002
Little Lake Wissota 2152800 TMDL
 
McCann Creek and Fisher River WatershedWatershed History Note

The City of Cornell is located at the confluence of the scenic Chippewa and Fisher Rivers in the McCann Creek and Fisher River Watershed in Chippewa County. In 1912, after a permanent dam was built across the Chippewa River, the Cornell Wood Products Company, a large paper milling operation, began production in Cornell. The company manufactured paper products, cardboard and wallboard. The original complex consisted of a log pond, slasher building, stacker, stacker pit building, sluice locker/took building, office and garage. The piece of equipment, known as the Stacker, was designed by the Joor Engineering Company of England, manufactured by the Minneapolis Tool and Machinery Company and assembled in Cornell. Counter weights were used to erect the stacker. The Pulpwood Stacker moved large quantities of pulpwood logs into massive woodpiles. This was an important technological innovation as it mechanized the labor intensive task of stockpiling logs. Although the operations ceased in 1972, the 175 foot tall Cornell Pulpwood Stacker remains as an impressive reminder of the great logging industry that dominated this part of Wisconsin and is the only known example of this type of paper mill machinery remaining in the United States. The Cornell Pulpwood Stacker was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Today there is a group called Save the Stacker which works to raise the funds to refinish and maintain the Stacker for the future.

Date  2010