Watershed Detail - St. Louis and Lower Nemadji River

Watershed - St. Louis and Lower Nemadji River (LS01)

St. Louis and Lower Nemadji River Watershed

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The St. Louis River, the largest U.S. tributary to Lake Superior, drains 3,634 square miles, entering the southwestern corner of the lake between Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. The river flows 179 miles through three distinct areas: coarse soils, glacial till and outwash deposits at its headwaters; a deep, narrow gorge at Jay Cooke State Park in Minnesota; and red clay deposits in its lower reaches. As the St. Louis River approaches Duluth and Superior, the river takes on the characteristics of a 12,000 acre freshwater estuary. The upper estuary has some wilderness-like areas, while the lower estuary is characterized by urban development, an industrial harbor, and a major port. The lower estuary includes St. Louis Bay, Superior Bay, Allouez Bay, Kimballs Bay, Pokegama Bay, Howards Bay, and the lower Nemadji River.

Date 2010

Population, Land Use

The watershed is dominated by forests (65%), agriculture (9%), followed closely by open water and open space (8%). In 1987, the International Joint Commission, an advisory commission on U.S-Canadian border water issues, designated the lower St. Louis River as one of 43 Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOCs) because of concerns over environmental quality in the area. Industrial activity such as steel mills, oil refining, coal tar and coking operations, paper mills and other wood products manufacturing as well as the shipping of coal, grain, iron ore, and taconite significantly contributed to the contamination of the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Two Superfund sites, U.S. Steel and St. Louis River-Interlake Duluth Tar sites, on the Minnesota shore of the river are polluted with toxic organic chemicals and metals. Toxic contamination has impaired several uses the St. Louis River and its watershed, including degradation of bottom-feeding invertebrate communities, increased incidence of fish tumors and other abormalities, fish consumption advisories, and restrictions on dredging. Some sediment-derived contaminants also appear to be carried by the water column to Lake Superior. Additionally, human activities in the estuary from the last couple of hundred years have had a significant negative impact on fish and wildlife habitatapproximately 3,000 acres of marsh and open water were filled and roughly 4,000 acres of river bottom dredged. Exotic invaders such as purple loosestrife and additional human development of the estuary continue to pose threats to habitat. The St. Louis River System AOC (orange colored area on the figure to the right) is the area being addressed by the St. Louis River System Remedial Action Plan (RAP). The RAP focuses primarily on the 39 miles of the St. Louis River below Cloquet, Minnesota. The RAP began in 1989 as a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). While system-wide in its approach, the St. Louis River AOC focuses primarily on the lower 39 river miles and the entire 360 square mile Nemadji River watershed. The Nemadji River is split almost equally between Minnesota and Wisconsin and discharges into the Duluth-Superior Harbor near the natural outlet of the St. Louis River. The Nemadji River contributes a large load (nearly 33,000 tons per year) into Lake Superior. Consequently, there have been studies and plans developed that outline actions that should reduce the sediment load from the Nemadji River. In 2008, as part of the Remedial Action process, the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin developed planning goals with other local stakeholders to assist in the delisting of the St. Louis River as an Area of Concern. In 2010, the Wisconsin portion of the St. Louis River will be designated as the second freshwater National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). It is anticipated that the NERR will provide additional educational and research assistance for activities on the St. Louis River. Development in city of Superior The city of Superiors location on the St. Louis estuary, harbor, and Lake Superior, influenced its history and development. By the mid to late 1800s, the citys waterfront supported a variety of industries, shipping, and a population that was served by surrounding farms. Early city leaders envisioned a city on par with Chicago in terms of industrial importance. Today, the city has a population of roughly 30,000 people. It is an important shipping port located along the shores of Lake Superior and is also a hub for other industries including petroleum pipelines and oil refining, rail and trucking. Several harbor and industrial expansion and upgrade projects have taken place since 2008. The total area of the city is very large compared tothe population. The city also includes a large municipal forest on the St. Louis River.

Date 2010

Nonpoint and Point Sources

Water quality in the St. Louis River estuary has improved significantly in the estuary from the 1970s because of advances in wastewater collection and treatment. The two major point sources in Wisconsin are the City of Superior wastewater treatment plant which has three discharge locations: Superior Bay, the St. Louis River, and the Nemadji River, and the Murphy Oil USA refinery which discharges to Newton Creek. Newton Creek flows into Hog Island Inlet of Superior Bay. These point sources are in good compliance status with their WPDES permits. In Minnesota, the point source discharges to the St. Louis estuary are all collected and treated by the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District with one discharge location to St. Louis Bay. The cities in the Duluth-Superior metropolitan area are all required to have stormwater management permits (MS4 communities) and stormwater management programs. In Wisconsin, these communities are the city of Superior, Village of Superior, and Village of Oliver. The Wisconsin and Minnesota communities all work together in the Regional Stormwater Protection Team. There is a small amount of agriculture in this watershed, mostly hay and livestock rather than row crops. Agriculture is not considered to be a major contributor to nonpoint sources in this watershed in Wisconsin. The turbidity and sediment carried by the Nemadji and tributaries has been exacerbated by historical land use practices, including the logging and fires in the 1800s and wetland loss. Strategic forest management and protection of wetlands are the approaches favored for long term management.

Date 2010

Ecological Landscapes

The Superior Coastal Plain is Wisconsin's northernmost Ecological Landscape, bordered on the north by southwestern Lake Superior and on the south by the Northwest Sands, the Northwest Lowlands, and the North Central Forest. The climate is strongly influenced by Lake Superior, resulting in cooler summers, warmer winters, and greater precipitation compared to more inland locations. Exposed coastal areas are subject to significant disturbance from windstorms, waves, ice, currents, and periodic water level fluctuations. These disturbance regimes play a significant role in determining both the landform and vegetation characteristics of the shoreline ecosystems. The major landform in this Ecological Landscape is a nearly level plain of lacustrine clays that slopes gently northward toward Lake Superior. The clay plain is separated into two disjunct segments by the comparatively rugged Bayfield Peninsula. An archipelago of sandstone-cored islands, the Apostles, occurs in Lake Superior just north and east of the Bayfield Peninsula. Wave carved sandstone cliffs bracket stretches of the Peninsula and also occur along the margins of several of the islands. Sand spits are a striking feature of the Lake Superior shoreline, typically separating the waters of the lake from inland lagoons and wetlands. The spits support rare and highly threatened natural communities such as beaches, dunes, interdunal wetlands, and pine barrens, and these in turn are inhabited by specially adapted plants and animals. The mouths of many of the streams entering Lake Superior are submerged, creating freshwater estuaries. A ridge of volcanic igneous rock, primarily basalt, forms the southern boundary of portions of this Ecological Landscape. Historically the Superior Coastal Plain was almost entirely forested. A distinctive mixture of white pine, white spruce, balsam fir, paper birch, balsam poplar, trembling aspen, and white cedar occurred on the lacustrine clays. White pine was strongly dominant in some areas, according to mid-nineteenth century notes left by surveyors of the US General Land Office. Mesic to dry-mesic forests of northern hardwoods or hemlock hardwoods were more prevalent on the glacial tills of the Bayfield Peninsula and throughout the Apostle Islands. Large peatlands occurred along the Lake Superior shoreline, often associated with drowned river mouths and well-developed sand spits. The most extensive of these wetland complexes were on the Bad and St. Louis rivers. A few large peatlands also occurred at inland sites, such as Bibon Swamp, in the upper White River drainage, and Sultz Swamp on the northern Bayfield Peninsula. The present clay plain forest has been fragmented by agricultural use, and today approximately one-third of this landscape is non-forested. Most of the open land is in grass cover, having been cleared and then subsequently pastured or plowed. Aspen and birch forests occupy about 40% of the total land area, having increased in prominence over the boreal conifers. On the Bayfield Peninsula, second-growth northern hardwood forests are interspersed among extensive early successional aspen stands. Older forest successional stages are now rare throughout the Superior Clay Plain.

Date 2010

Hydrologic Features

The St. Louis River System area of concern drains an area of 3,634 square miles in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, forming a large fresh water estuary at its mouth. The lake actually drowns a portion of the lower river valley and its seiche effect influences river levels in the estuary. The 12,000 acre estuary includes forest, industrial and urban areas and open lands within the twin ports of Superior and Duluth.

Date 2010

St. Louis and Lower Nemadji River Watershed At-a-Glance

Impaired Water in St. Louis and Lower Nemadji River Watershed

Wetland Health

Wetland Status The St. Louis and Lower Nemadji River Watershed lies along Lake Superiors shoreline, in northwestern portion of Douglas County. Wetlands compromise 0.8% of the current land uses in the watershed. It is estimated that about 71% of the original wetlands in the watershed currently exist. Of these wetlands, forested wetlands (42%) and shrub wetlands (38%) dominate the landscape. Wetland Condition Little is known about the condition of the remaining wetlands but estimates of reed canary grass infestations, an opportunistic aquatic invasive wetland plant, into different wetland types has been estimated based on satellite imagery. This information shows that reed canary grass dominates 47% of the existing shrub wetlands and 31% of the remaining emergent wetlands, which includes wet meadows and marshes. Reed Canary Grass domination inhibits successful establishment of native wetland species. Wetland Restorability Of the 322 acres of estimated lost wetlands in the watershed, approximately 88% are considered potentially restorable based on modeled data, including soil types, land use and land cover (Chris Smith, DNR, 2009).

Date 2010

Potentially Restorable Wetland Analysis

Impaired Waters

St. Louis River and Tributaries The St. Louis River system has consistently exceeded several water quality criteria, including wildlife and human threshold and human cancer for several pollutants sampled in the water column over a number of years (MPCA, Lake Superior/ Duluth-Superior Harbor Toxics Loading Study, 1998). Additionally, there are specific Mercury (Hg) and PCB fish consumption advisories for the St. Louis River. Several studies of contaminated sediment in the St. Louis River have provided data on toxins in the sediment. Throughout the harbor, there are intermediate levels of several different toxics, including mercury, PBCs, and PAHs. There are also several known hotspots in various stages of remediation, including Hog Island, Howards Bay, and the Koppers wood treatment site. In 2010, the impaired waters listing for the St. Louis River was updated in anticipation of a toxins Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study that began in 2010. The TMDL should aid in better understanding how these widespread intermediate levels of contamination affect the health of organisms that live in the water and sediments. Fish Consumption Advice In addition to the state-wide mercury fish consumption advisory, in this watershed the St. Louis River and Lake Superior have specific advisories for mercury and PCBs. Many sport fish species in the St. Louis River also spend time in Lake Superior.

Date 2010

List of Impaired Waters

Aquatic Invasive Species

Terrestrial and aquatic invasive plants and animals are present in and adjacent to the watershed. The Duluth-Superior Harbor is the busiest harbor in the Great Lakes. It has been the port of entry for several aquatic invasive species traveling via ballast water. Lake Superior and the St. Louis estuary harbor a wide range of aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian ruffe, zebra mussels, round goby, quagga mussels, and the spiny water flea. The microscopic fish disease Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) was detected in Lake Superior in 2010. The states, including Wisconsin, have been working on ballast water regulations in the absence of federal regulations. Wisconsin is trying to keep aquatic invasive species found in the Great Lakes from spreading to inland waters. The Lake Superior Binational Program has developed a total prevention plan for aquatic invasive species. http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/lakesuperior/ais_draft.html There is also a potential for terrestrial invasive species such as buckthorn, Asian honeysuckle, loosestrife, or others to be transported from established patches along transportation and recreation corridors or nearby urban landscapes. Efforts to build volunteer support for monitoring are encouraged through the Sea Grant Program, Wisconsin River Alliances Project RED (Riverine Early Detectors), and programs like UW-Stevens Points Clean Boats/Clean Waters, and Citizen Lake Monitoring Network. The Northwoods Invasive Species Cooperative also acts as an inter-agency/citizen team working to increase awareness and reduce transmission of invasive species across the Lake Superior watershed.

Date 2010

Aquatic Invasive Species

A number of introduced species in the Lake Superior basin have caused problems for native flora and fauna. A common avenue of introduction has been through the ballast water of ships from outside the region. The shipping industry has made efforts to reduce the risk of transporting exotics and regulations now require ballast water be exchanged before entering the lakes. In the St. Louis River, the Eurasian ruffe, a type of perch, has become so prolific it has become the most numerous species. The RAP recommends limiting the ruffe by restoring and maintaining a healthy, resilient and diverse aquatic ecosystem, not through eradication efforts unless success can be assured. The RAP advises the continued research on the basic biology and behavior of the ruffe, perhaps to identify a weak link in ruffe physiology, genetics or behavior that might lead to control measures. The RAP further recommends state and federal efforts to help prevent such transport of exotics through regulations. Jointly, WDNR and Minnesota DNR have initiated predator enhancement in the river by restricting angler harvest and increasing the stocking of native fish. Management efforts continue to include assessing the St. Louis estuary fish community. More research needs to be conducted to determine whether the ruffe has actually caused harm to the native fishery. While some reports have suggested that native yellow perch and walleye populations have declined, other observations have shown large year-classes for both species since ruffe introduction. Impacts of ruffe on other species will likely not be evident for years (Pratt 1996). A few species that co-habit the ruffe niche, such as black bullhead and trout perch, have shown some signs of decline, but it is yet to be determined if this is related to ruffe abundance (Pratt 1996).

Date 1991

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Unnamed Trib at Maple Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed at CTH HH, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Hayden Creek at Brandl Lane, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed Creek at Brown Thrush Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed Stream at Swedish Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

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UNT to Daly Creek - Emond Lane, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

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St. Louis River Alliance - Reporting Support Document 6 - Wild Rice Volunteer Sheet

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St. Louis River Alliance - Reporting Support Document 2 - Open House Photo

St. Louis River Alliance - Reporting Support Document 3 - Open House Photo

St. Louis River Alliance - Reporting Support Document 4 - Wild Rice Volunteer Planting

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St. Louis River Alliance - Reporting Support Document 7 - Media Coverage List

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2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Allen Creek Upsteam Of Old 92

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Prairie Stream South

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2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - UNT to Little Peshtigo River at 16th Road

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SLR Wild Rice Restoration Quarterly Report Q1 2018

Barkers Island Inner Monitoring and Maintenance Plan Quarterly Report 2018 Q1

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2010 Impaired Waters Delisting Documentation

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Emmons Creek - Control Reach Near Stratton Lake Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Pokegama River, Pokegama River at Gareth Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

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Unnamed Trib of Turtle Creek at County Highway O, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Emmons Creek - Control Reach Near Stratton Lake Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

2017 Q3 West Virginia Quarterly Report

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Unnamed tributary to Pokegama R. 182m DS of STH 105, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed tributary to Pokegama R. 3m US Irondale Rd , Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

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RP 267-15_Final Report [Project Summary - South Shore Streams]

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance Lower Green Bay Fox River Aesthetics Volunteer Monitoring - Scope of Work

Sediment Budget and Sediment Source Apportionment Study for Apple Creek - Scope of Work

USGS Sediment Budget and Sediment Source Apportionment Study for Apple Creek - Scope of Work

2017 Q2 West Virginia Quarterly Report

Central Park (Faxon) Creek at Central Park, 2016, Natural Community Validation

MMSD - Kinnickinnic River Habitat Rehabilitation Design - Scope of Work

UW-Fox Valley 2017 Lower Gox River Tributary Volunteer Monitoring - Scope of Work

SLR Wild Rice Restoration Quarterly Report Q1 2017

SLR Wild Rice Restoration Quarterly Report Q4 2016

City of Milwaukee - Bay View Wetland Grant Trunk Wetland Restoration - Scope of Work

St. Louis River Area of Concern Bacterial Source Tracking Quarterly Report 2017-Q1

Results from the 2016 post-remediation assessment of Newton Creek and Hog Island Inlet: water quality and biological communities

Milwaukee County Parks - Little Menomonee River Cooridor Habitat Restoration Planning - Scope of Work

Newton Creek and Hog Island Inlet 2016 post remediation assessment summary

Comprehensive 2018 Lake/Impoundment Water Quality Assessments

Comprehensive 2018 River/Stream Water Quality Assessments

St Croix River, North Hudson, Ferry Landing Park and Beach Restrictions

LNRP - 2017 Stewardship Investment Fund - Cultivating a Water Ethic - Scope of Work

Ozaukee County Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat - Scope of Work

St. Louis River Estuary Mayfly Mercury Lab Report with Site Coordinates

Mercury Concentrations in Burrowing Mayfly Nymphs (Hexagenia limbata) in the St. Louis River Estuary

UW-Green Bay - Proportoinal Contribution of River and Reef Spawned Lake Whitefish (Coregonus Clupeaformis) Based on Otolith Microchemistry in Green Bay - Scope of Work

Milwaukee County Scope of Work-MKE Estuary Wildlife Population Assessment Scope of Work Year 4

Black River @ Beach Park Lane, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

UW-Superior LSRI - Early Detection Rapid Response - Scope of Work

St. Louis River Area of Concern Bacterial Source Tracking Quarterly Report 2016-Q3

Big Weirgor Creek downstream of Fire Lane Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Camp Creek at River Drive, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

SLRAOC Lidar Aquisition Q3 2016 Quarterly Report

St. Louis River Quarterly Report July-Sept 2016

UW-Superior LSRI - 2016 Assessment of the Benthic Macroinvertebrate Community at Hog Island Inlet and Newton Creek - Scope of Work

Eurasian water-milfoil Hog Island Inlet

Eurasian water-milfoil in Hog Island Inlet

Phragmites australis St Louis River 1

Black River at Beach Lane Park

Garners Creek US CTH Z Eroded Banks

SLRAOC Lidar Aquisition Q2 2016

UFWB SWAT Model Report 072716

Round Goby present in Newton Creek, Douglas Co (1)

Round Goby present in Newton Creek, Douglas Co (2)

Round Goby present in Newton Creek, Douglas Co (3)

Unnamed Tributary to Garners Creek at County Trunk Hwy KK (2)(darboyClub) (5022198) photo by Andrew Hudak

UFWB WiLMS Modeling June 2016 Upper Fox and Wolf TMDL Presentation

Unnamed Tributary to Fox downstream pershing rd (concrete) (128000) photo by Andrew Hudak

Sediment Budget and Sediment Source Apportionment Study for Plum Creek - Scope of Work

USGS Plankton BUI Post-Remediation Follow-up Monitoring in the Sheboygan River AOC - Scope of Work

SLRAOC Lidar Aquisition Q1 2016 Quarterely Report

Milwaukee County Scope of Work-MKE Esutary Wildlife Population Assessment Scope of Work Year 3

SLRAOC Lidar Aquisition Revised SOW 10-05-15

Clough Final Report

REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR PCDD/PCDF

Comprehensive 2016 Lake Reservoir Assessments

Comprehensive 2016 Rivers Stream Assessments

Milwaukee County Scope of Work-MKE Estuary Wildlife Population Assessment Scope of Work Year 2

UW-Milwaukee Scope of Work-MKE Estuary Wildlife Population Assessment Scope of Work Year 2

Watercraft Inspection Special Project Report [Reba Buczynski; Lake Superior; 10019595; Datasheet 2014]

Watercraft Inspection Special Project Report [Reba Buczynski; Lake Superior; 10019606; datasheet 2014]

Watercraft Inspection Special Project Report [Reba Buczynski; Lake Superior; 10019622; datasheet 2014]

AIS Bridge Snapshot Day 2014 Data Form [Green Bay Parks]

AIS Bridge Snapshot Day 2014 Data Form [Pelican River - Hwy 47 #2]

Final Report: Implementing WI DNRs Lake Superior Nearshore Monitoring Plan

Pokegama, Little Pokegama, and Red Rivers Water Quality Assessment and 303d Listing Determination

Nemadji River and Tributaries Water Quality Assessment

Bluff and Bear Creek Water Quality Assessment and 303d Listing Determination

UW-Superior LSRI-Benthos and Plankton Evaluation for Lake Michigan AOCs Scope of Work

Faxon Creek Water Quality Assessment and 303d Listing Determination

Milwaukee County-The Little Menomonee Parkway Grassland Restoration Project Scope of Work

Small-scale Herbicide Treatments for Control of Invasive Aquatic Plants

Comprehensive 2014 TP IBI Rivers Assessment

Pickle Pond Sediment Toxicity Test Results Report

Identifying Stream Passage Impediments and Opportunities to Address Aquatic Habitat Fragmentation in the Menomonee River Watershed

Changes to the Draft 2014 Total Phosphorus/Biology Assessments

IBI data at Contaminated Sediment Sites

Pokegama, Little Pokegam and Red Rivers 303d Assessment Project Proposal

Crawford Creek from RR

2012 Angelo Dam Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 13417, Order Issuing Original License

Lake Superior Sunrise

Lake Superior

Duluth Superior Flooding mud line view from space on 6/21/2012

St Louis River Benthic Reference Sites QAPP

Hog Island Inlet Study 2012

Hog Island Inlet Photo

Hog Island Inlet, Lake Superior 2751220

Newton Creek photo

Sediment Assessment Report Howard's Bay in St. Louis River AOC Superior 2011

Ahnapee River Harbor (8)

Bluff Creek, Lake Superior Basin Photo

Faxon Creek Lake Superior Basin

Lake Superior Photo

Wisconsin Point Lake Superior

QAPP 2011 Hog Island Macro Monitoring

Hog Island Macroinvertibrates QAPP with Appendices

Hog Island Habitat Restoration Proj. - Douglas Co. L&WCD

Hog Island Restoration - Douglas Co. L&WCD

Hog Island Habitat Restoration Proj. - Douglas Co. L&WCD SOW

Application - Impaired Waters (303d) Monitoring of the Benthic Macroinvertebrate Community for Biological Recovery in Hog Island Inlet (2751220) after Remediation

303(d) Listing Evaluation and Post-Monitoring for Biological Recovery of Newton Creek (2843650) and Hog Island Inlet (2751220) after Remediation Action

Impaired Waters (303d) Evaluation and Monitoring for Biological Recovery of Newton Creek (2843650) and Hog Island Inlet (2751220) after Remediation Action

Map2_EAL_AlumDosingPlan

St. Louis and Lower Nemadji River 2010 Watershed Plan (LS01)

Cranberry River Mouth

White River Management Plan

Ashland GLRI Shoreline Restoration Proposal 2010

Quality Assurance Project Plan Howard's Bay - St. Louis River AOC Sediment Investigation 2010

Lake Superior Alliance Promotional Campaigns

Lake Superior Alliance Promotional Campaigns Amend1

Lake Superior Alliance Promotional Campaigns Amend2

Lake Superior Alliance Promotional Campaigns SOW

Presence of Selected Endocrine Active Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals in Water and Sediment from the Saint Louis Bay, Wisconsin and Minnesota

VHS in Lake Superior Cisco (Lake Herring)

Central Park Creek (Faxon Creek) at Central Park, Superior, WI IBI Table

Central Park Creek (Faxon Creek) just below 28th Street, Superior, WI IBI Table

Central Park Creek (Faxon Creek) upstream of 21st Street, Superior, WI

Central (Faxon) Debris Line From Flooding Photo

Central (Faxon) Culverts Photo, Lake Superior Basin

Central (Faxon) Litter Photo

Central (Faxon) Photo Channelization below st 1

St. Louis River Area of Concern Delisting Targets

Hog Island Bay, Lake Superior, Douglas County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (25 mpts)

Pokegama River, Douglas County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)

Pokegama River, Douglas County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (1)(30 mpts)

Pokegama River, Douglas County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (2)(30 mpts)

Pokegama River, Douglas County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (3)(30 mpts)

Pokegama River, Douglas County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (4)(30 mpts)

Hog Island Bay, Lake Superior, Douglas County - Garmin Text File

Pokegama River, Douglas County - Garmin Text File

NEWTON CREEK HOG ISLAND INLET, 303D LISTING 2008 DATA DOCUMENTATION

Hog Island and Newton Creek Ecological Restoration Master Plan 2007

COOPER CREEK, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY, DOUGLAS COUNTY, FOUR CORNERS SCHOOL WWTP USE DESIGNATION

NEWTON CREEK/HOG ISLAND INLET, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MURPHY OIL WWTP USE DESIGNATION

POKEGAMA RIVER TRIBUTARY, DOUGLAS COUNTY, VILLAGE OF SUPERIOR WWTP USE DESIGNATION

LAKE SUPERIOR, PIKES BAY, BAYFIELD CO., USE DESIGNATION

LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBUTARY, BAYFIELD COUNTY, BELL WWTP USE DESIGNATION

2001 Big Quinnesec Falls Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 1980, Order Issuing New License

Lake Superior / Duluth-Superior Harbor Toxics Loading Study 1999

Sediment Assessment of Hotspot Areas in the Duluth/Superior Harbor 1997

Nonpoint Source Control Plan for the Lake Mendota Priority Watershed

Survey of Sediment Quality in the Duluth/Superior Harbor: 1993 Sampling Results. 1997

Stream Classification- Various Streams and Rivers in Northwest District

SALMONID POPULATION TRENDS FOLLOWING STREAM-BANK DEBRUSHING AND BEAVER CONTROL ON A LAKE SUPERIOR TRIBUTARY

POPULATION BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE WALLEYE IN WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR

A sole ordinance to regulate water traffic, boating and water sports upon the waters of Barker's Island, an estuary of Lake Superior and prescribing penalties for violation thereof. The sole purpose of this ordinance is to allow a one-day model boat race on July 21, 1991.

AN EVALUATION OF BEACH NOURISHMENT ON THE LAKE SUPERIOR SHORE

BLUFF CREEK, DOUGLAS COUNTY, BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD WWTP USE DESIGNATION

POKEGAMA RIVER UNNAMED TRIBUTARY, DOUGLAS COUNTY, DULUTH RAILROAD WWTP USE DESIGNATION

WATER QUALITY AND TROPHIC CONDITION OF LAKE SUPERIOR (WISCONSIN WATERS)

1854 TA | 2020 Monitoing Report | December 2020

1854 TA | 2020 Monitoring Report | December 2020

1854 TA | 2021 Monitoing Report | December 2020

2015 Yahara Lakes 101 Presentation

ECWRPC Grand Chute Menasha West 2030 SSA Amendment 170 2022 (2 of 3)

ECWRPC Grand Chute Menasha West 2030 SSA Amendment 170 2022 (3 of 3)

ECWRPC_Q1Rpt_Invoice_2022.pdf

ECWRPC_Q4Rpt and Invoice July-December 2021

FINAL Draft 2040 Brown County Urban Service Area Plan

HOWARDS BAY, ST. LOUIS RIVER 2010 IW DOCUMENTATION RELATED MAPS

Lake Superior Trib, Clover SD, Bayfield County, Use Designation

Lower Spring Lake AIS Established Infestation DNR Final Report

RMB Veliger Tow Analysis

Report for Rapid Response Aquatic Invasive Species Grant, 2007-2010 [Phragmites Control]

SLRA | Invoice | October 2023

Streams, Lakes and Rivers: Survey of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Floodplain Lakes

UW-Madison Fish Tumor Study-Year 1

poke_WW_updated_2.5.2019

valley brook trib to bluff creek

UW-Fox Valley Lower Fox River Tributary Volunteer Monitoring - Scope of Work

UW-Milwaukee Scope of Work-MKE Estuary Wildlife Population Assessment Scope of Work Year 4

Uw-Green Bay Assessment of Migratory Waterfowl Populations and Native Wetland Plant Remnants in the Lower Green Bay and Fox River AOC - Scope of Work

West Virginia University-Fish Tumor Analysis-Milwaukee Estuary AOC

SLRA | Invoice | October 2022 | Supporting Docs

SLRA | Invoice | October 2023 | Supporting Docs

Bluff Creek, Lake Superior Basin

Duluth Superior Port

2020 Stantec Vegetation Survey

ECWRPC Oshkosh 2030 SSA Amendment - Track 173 (2 of 3)

Watershed Grants

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Bear Creek

Status

Complete

City Of Superior: Riparian Landowners Education Project: The City of Superior is sponsoring an AIS prevention and education project including an awareness program for riparian owners\2019 education about inspection and AIS prevention, education workshops, enroll riparian owners in Superior to monitor for AIS, education for AIS removal, and assistance with native plant restoration.

Deliverables include a comprehensive report including: 1) Report on public awareness activities and enrollment of riparian owners including copies of brochures, educational materials, and mailings; 2) Report on Riparian Owner Survey; 3) Verification of workshops/training such as attendance lists or agendas; 4) Shoreline aquatic plant monitoring results of any detected invasive species with appropriate maps; 5) Report on invasive plant removal activities; 6) Report on native plant restoration activities; 7) Stormwater pollution prevention awareness activities; 8) Report on other public outreach activities or AIS related materials generated or paid for by this grant.

Special conditions for this project: The project sponsor shall immediately contact the DNR in the event of a new aquatic invasive species infestation.

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 AIS Coordinator. It is recommended that Grantee provide AIS Coordinator with a draft final report. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide AIS Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. The DNR shall receive a paper and electronic copy of the final report

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Bluff Creek

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Dutchman Creek

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Lake Superior

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Little Pokegama River

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Morrison Creek

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Nemadji River

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Newton Creek

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Pokegama River

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Saint Louis River

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Spirit Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2011

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Nearshore Health and NPS

Date

10/1/2010

Waters Involved

Lake Superior

Status

Proposed

Lsri - Lake Superior Nearshore Monitoring: Under this project and with assistance from WDNR, Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) will conduct a comprehensive ecological assessment of Wisconsin's Lake Superior basin communities identified as priority areas by the WDNR Plan. Sites and parameters proposed in this project were selected using guidance from the Wisconsin Great Lakes Strategy, the Lake Superior Binational Work Group 2011 Monitoring Priorities, and discussions with WDNR Lake Superior fisheries biologists and resource managers and are identified in the WDNR Plan. Sites included in the project are not part of the National Coastal Condition Assessment.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2015

Waters Involved

Cranberry Creek

Status

Complete

Minong Flowage Association: Hlk-Minong Flowage: Fish-Sticks Dan Maxwell: Minong Flowage Association will implement best practices described in Wisconsin\2019s 2014-2017 Healthy Lakes Implementation Plan. Practices include: fish sticks 1 lakeshore property.

The best practices require a contract to remain in effect for 10 years and must include minimum operation and maintenance requirements and data collection as described in grant condition #17. If best practice(s) are implemented on land owned by the grant Sponsor, this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the contract. If best practice(s) are implemented on land other than the sponsor\2019s, a contract between the sponsor and landowner that abides by grant condition #17 is required.

The Department may require re-payment of project installation costs if the best practice is disturbed or removed. The Sponsor and/or the Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success.

Deliverables: Best practice location and design information, if not included in the application; signed 10-year landowner contract; pre and post project installation photographs; summary of education activities and publicity/promotion of Healthy Lakes initiative, if applicable.
Special conditions: The state share of each best practice cannot exceed $1,000. The state share of grant administration and technical assistance costs may not exceed 10% of the grant award; technical assistance does not include implementation labor. Funding cannot be used for mitigation or regulatory compliance activities. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. The Healthy Lakes logo should be used for promotion and publicity, and DNR recognized as a funding source.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Lake Nebagamon

Status

Complete

Village Of Lake Nebagamon: Lmi-Stormwater Runoff Boat Landing Lake Nebagamon: The Village of Lake Nebagamon is sponsoring a project to implement engineered stormwater best practices at the lake\2019s public boat landing downtown. The Project also includes community outreach and tours to share the project results.

Deliverables include: construction specs and plans, 25-year operation & maintenance plan with pre/post photos, and an outreach summary.

The specific objectives, metrics, and deliverables for the listed activities are included in the application and supporting materials, and this scope is not intended to replace or supersede those documents.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Minnesuing Creek

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2015

Waters Involved

Minong Flowage

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Nebagamon Creek

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

11/27/1996

Waters Involved

St Croix Flowage

Status

Complete

Douglas County: Acq-Upper St Croix Flowage Land Acquisition-Bell Trust/Wilcox Is: Douglas County will acquire approximately 128 acres (six parcels) of land located on the Gordon/St. Croix Flowage to protect the headwaters of the St. Croix Scenic Riverway. The properties include primarily wooded acreage located along both the southern shore of the flowage and Wilcox Island along the northern shore. A legal description of the parcels is attached. The property will be managed by the County Forestry Department as either special use areas to preserve and protect the water quality and wildlife habitat of the flowage or as county forest lands. The primary goals of the property's management plan are 1) to preserve and protect the water quality of the flowage and the high quality fishery and wildlife habitat, rich in both aquatic and terrestial bio-diversity 2) to protect the southern shoreline of the flowage from further development, and 3) to protect and maintain as a unique benchmark stand the old growth red and white pine stand on Wilcox Island. The property will be open for public access and use but intensive access or recreational provisions are not planned.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2015

Waters Involved

Totagatic River

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2004

Waters Involved

Whitefish Lake

Status

Complete

Whitefish Lake Conservation Organization, In: Lmi-Whitefish Lake Diagnostic & Feasibility Study: The Whitefish Lake Conservation Organization, in cooperation with the US Geological Survey, Wis. Dept. of Nat. Res., and private consultants, will conduct a comprehensive diagnostic/feasibility study of Silver Lake and it's watershed and develop a lake management plan.

The project includes the following activities; (1) the USGS will conduct an assessment of the lake's hydrology and water quality and model lake responses to management scenarios, (2) the DNR [Integ. Sci. Serv.] will conduct a lake bottom sediment core study to determine historical conditions and changes in lake water quality over time, (3) consultant Susan Cray Borman will conduct an aquatic plant survey and develop management recommendations, and (4) consultant Eric Olson will coordinate and compile the results of these studies into planning reports and action plans as well as provide for project public communication, input (through surveys and working groups) and education.

Project deliverables include: l. Detailed hydrologic and nutrient budgets, including simulations of alternative development scenarios in a published technical report. 2. Detailed aquatic plant survey and report. 3. A lake core paleoecological study and report. 4. Two interim planning reports synthesizing and summarizing the findings of the other studies, and 5. A comprehensive lake management plan for Whitefish Lake.

Specific conditions for this project include: The installation of all stream and lake gauging stations must receive the approval and/or permit from the Department of Natural Resources water regulation section.

The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with electronic and paper copies of the annual and final reports of the results of this study and the lake management plan. The project results will be disseminated to the public by newsletter(s), public meeting(s), and local newspaper articles.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2005

Waters Involved

Whitefish Lake

Status

Complete

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Whitefish Lake - Griggs Shore: West Wisconsin Land Trust will sponsor a project to acquire a conservation easement on 37 acres including approximately 1/2 mile of shoreland on Whitefish Lake and 4,500 feet of shoreline frontage on a large wetland.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/24/1994

Waters Involved

Amnicon Lake

Status

Complete

Amnicon/Dowling Lake Management District: Amnicon Lake Management Planning: Conduct water quality sampling. Conduct aquatic plant survey of lake. Conduct an aerial photography survey of lake shoreline. Conduct a periphyton survey in lake. Conduct a shoreline conductivity profile survey. The grantee will disseminateinformation to the public by newsletter, local newspaper articles, public meetings and summary report mailings. Project results will be reposited at Trilakes Civic Club, 7872 S. County Rd. A, Superior, WI, 54880.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1996

Waters Involved

Amnicon Lake

Status

Complete

Amnicon/Dowling Lake Management District: Amnicon Lake Water Quality Monitoring And Assessment: The Amnicon/Dowling Lake Management and Sanitary District proposes to continue the water quality monitoring on Amnicon lake and continue their lake management planning process. Project activities include 1) monitoring lake water quality from April to November, 2) monitoring and evaluating four "Hot Spot" sites for potential harmful runoff during precipitation events, 3) monitoring eight existing shoreline wells to characterize groundwater quality and potential lake impacts, 4) install eight seepage meters around the lake and monitor quality of groundwater entering the lake, 5) evaluate previously identified areas of concern and make recommendations for the implementation of "Best Management Practices" where indicated, and 6) analyze and characterize the lake sediments. A final report will be prepared describing the project results. A paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report will be provided to the Department of Natural Resources. Information on the project will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, public meeting, and summary report mailing.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1997

Waters Involved

Amnicon Lake

Status

Complete

Amnicon/Dowling Lake Management District: Amnicon Lake Water Quality Monitoring: The Amnicon/Dowling Lake Management & Sanitation District proposes to conduct water quality monitoring on Amnicon Lake, including the purchase of water quality monitoring equipment. Project activities also include providing water quality sampling training to volunteers, providing a groundtruthing review session to volunteers, analyzing groundtruthing results, and preparing a final report. The Department of Natural Resource will be provided with a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information about the project will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, public meeting, summary report mailings, and local newspaper article.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2003

Waters Involved

Amnicon Lake

Status

Complete

Amnicon/Dowling Lake Management District: Amnicon Lake Comprehensive Lake Management Plan Development: The Amnicon/Dowling Lake Management & Sanitary District will conduct a comprehensive lake management planning project involving a study and evaluation of Amnicon Lake in Douglas County. Project activities include; conducting a review and research of all available reports, records, maps, etc., conducting a shoreline inventory, conducting a watershed assessment, conducting a surface runoff assessment, conducting lake and stream water quality monitoring, conducting lake bottom sediment monitoring, calculating a lake water budget, preparing a lake nutrient budget, conducting computer modeling of lake water quality data and information, and preparing a final comprehensive lake Management Plan/Report.

Specific deliverables for this grant project include:
? A comprehensive lake management plan for Amnicon Lake including the project activity results.

The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. The project results will be disseminated to the public by newsletter(s), public meeting(s), and local newspaper articles.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Deer Lake

Status

Complete

Town Of Oakland: Tw. Oakland, Watershed & Land Use Plan: The Town of Oakland will conduct a watershed and land use planning project addressing resource protection for all lakes, streams, shorelands, wetlands, watersheds and other lands in the Township of Oakland in Douglas County. Project activities will include the formation of a Citizen Planning Committee, establishing the scope of the town planning project, conducting I & E and listening public meetings, and developing goals and policies for long-range land use and shorelands protection planning.

Specific deliverables for this grant project will include:
1) Copies of meetings notes, I & E materials, survey results, and newspaper notices.
2) Copies of all resource maps developed during project
3) A copy of the final report for this project

The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. The project results will be disseminated to the public by newsletter(s), public meeting(s), and local newspaper articles.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Dowling Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Lake Newman

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Lyman Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Moose Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

One Buck Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Round Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Scout Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Three Buck Lakes, Lower

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Three Buck Lakes, Upper

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Three Bucks Lakes

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/2000

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

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.

Monitoring Studies

Monitoring projects in this watershed include citizen based stream monitoring, various fisheries baseline monitoring and targeted fieldwork to gain specific knowledge related to Wisconsins fish communities, aquatic invasive species monitoring in cooperation with UW-Extension and Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Date 2010

Grants and Management Projects

Project Name (Click for Details)	Year Awarded
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Douglas County	2011
LSRI - Lake Superior Nearshore Monitoring	2010
DOUGLAS COUNTY: LCO-Douglas County Shoreland Ordinance Revision	2010
Pokegama River Targeted Watershed Assessment, Douglas County	2017
Wetland Restoration Database	2016
St. Louis River Estuary of Lake Superior (WBIC- 2751220) Aquatic Vegetation Assessment - NOR 6_11	2010
Superior SSA Plan (2030)	1999
AMNICON/DOWLING LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: Amnicon Lake Comprehensive Lake Management Plan Development	2003
AMNICON/DOWLING LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: Amnicon Lake Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment	1996
CITY OF SUPERIOR: Green Infrastructure Code Audit	2018
Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings	2000
VILLAGE OF LAKE NEBAGAMON: LMI-Stormwater Runoff Boat Landing Lake Nebagamon	2017
TOWN OF OAKLAND: Tw. Oakland, Watershed & Land Use Plan	2000
WHITEFISH LAKE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION, IN: LMI-Whitefish Lake Diagnostic & Feasibility Study	2004
WEST WISCONSIN LAND TRUST: ACQ-Whitefish Lake - Griggs Shore	2005
AMNICON/DOWLING LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: Amnicon Lake Management Planning	1994
Pokegama, Little Pokegam and Red Rivers 303d Assessment -NOR_01_CMP13B	2012
DOUGLAS COUNTY: Douglas County Lake Classification and Ordinance Review	1995
Fish Propagation Actions	2001
CITY OF SUPERIOR: Riparian Landowners Education Project	2011
DOUGLAS COUNTY LWCD: Implementing the Douglas County AIS Strategic Plan	2010
Impaired waters listing evaluation and post-monitoring for biological recovery of Newton Creek (2843650) and Hog Island Inlet (2751220) after Remediation Action2009	2008
DOUGLAS COUNTY: ACQ-Upper St Croix Flowage Land Acquisition-Bell Trust/Wilcox Is	1996
MINONG FLOWAGE ASSOCIATION: HLk-Minong Flowage: Fish-Sticks Dan Maxwell	2015
AMNICON/DOWLING LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: Amnicon Lake Water Quality Monitoring	1997
NEBAGAMON LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.: HLK-Lake Nebagamon Healthy Lakes Project	2016
Impaired Waters (303d) Evaluation and Monitoring for Biological Recovery of Newton Creek (2843650) and Hog Island Inlet (2751220) after Remediation Action - NOR_18_10	2009
BAYFIELD REGIONAL CONSERVANCY: South Shore Streams Landowner Outreach	2015
DOUGLAS COUNTY: Douglas County Lakes Classification Plan & Proposal Zoning	1997
DOUGLAS COUNTY LWCD: Douglas County Aquatic Invasive Species Education, Prevention & Planning	2008
DOUGLAS COUNTY LWCD: LMI-St. Croix Headwaters Watershed Stewardship Project	2013
Nemadji WT & Bluff & Bear Creeks	2009
Project Red Training Session 07/27/2011	2011
Superior Pickle Pond Sediment Toxicity Testing - NOR_24_CMP13B	2013
Lake Superior Coastal Wetlands and Stream Monitoring	2007

Goals

8/28/2010

Water Quality Goals for the watershed include: 1) Reduction of contaminant loads from various sources to help restore area waters to healthy ecological state. 2) Complete investigations of new techniques and practices to resolve inplace contaminant issues. 3) Establish and support high level partnership with local, regional and international partners to collaborate on successful restoration projects.

Priorities

8/28/2010

Priority Issues include: 1) Work to restore the area and delist the Area of Concern 2) Remove contaminated sediments from known contaminated 'hot spots'. 3) Restore Hog Island Inlet 4) Support projects that reduce sediment loading into area surface waters, such as cost-share incentives for agricultural landowners and urban areas producing municipal stormwater. 5) Promote projects that protect and restore wetlands in the watershed. 6) Promote projects that maintain oligotrophic (clear, clean) status of Lake Superior.

Watershed Recommendations

Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey

Date

Status

Support USGS in their tree swallow sampling to determine post-remediation contaminant levels in biota near Newton Creek.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Habitat Restoration - Instream

Date

Status

Inventory, assess, and analyze habitat enhancement/rehabilitation opportunities in the St. Louis River and Lower Nemadji watershed.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Aquatic Biology

Monitor biology on WBIC: 3000143

Date

Status

Conduct biological (mIBI or fIBI) monitoring on Unnamed, WBIC: 3000143, AU:1517167

5/21/2016

Proposed

Projects

Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings

Monitor Aquatic Biology

Monitor biology on WBIC: 2845800

Date

Status

Conduct biological (mIBI or fIBI) monitoring on Red River, WBIC: 2845800, AU:17470

5/21/2016

Proposed

Projects

Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings

Monitor Aquatic Biology

Faxon Creek biological sampling

Date

Status

Continued biological sampling of Faxon Creek and unnamed tributaries should be a priority to verify condition/status. Also, monitoring for pollutants/contaminants should be performed, including sampling for turbidity, TSS, nutrients (phosphorus) and sediment contamination (PAH's and metals).

3/1/2010

In Progress

Monitor EPA SP12 (Measure W)

Date

Status

Recommend continued special project for biological monitoring of the invertebrate and fish community (HBIs and FBIs). This work is ongoing as part of a 3-year project (2008-2010) to assess the biological recovery of Newton Creek after clean up and restoration efforts, to determine whether it can be delisted. Recommend sediment monitoring for previous contaminants also.

10/5/2010

In Progress

Monitor Fish Community

Little Pokegama River fIBI

Date

Status

AU 17469, poor fIBI, Station 10015473

1/1/2018

Proposed

Projects

Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings

Monitor Fish Community

Date

Status

Sampling of the fish community and habitat evaluation of Copper Creek is recommended to more appropriately identify current and potential trout stream reaches (presence/absence) in Copper Creek, and how to best designate non-trout water. Assessment for potential impacts of beaver to the Copper Creek fishery could also be considered.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Further monitoring is recommended to conclusively determine the status of Bear Creek with regard to whether it is meeting appropriate fish and aquatic life uses, and whether Bear Creek should be included on the 303(d) list. Monitoring is currently planned for 2010-11 with sampling efforts to include monitoring for potential habitat and turbidity (sedimentation/TSS) impairments, and also phosphorus levels.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Complete future condition monitoring and determine appropriate use designations for Dutchman Creek.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Future condition monitoring is recommended to evaluate Morrison Creek for existing and potential biological uses. Monitoring should include fish and invertebrate sampling in addition to habitat assessment to confirm current use and overall stream condition, as well as to verify the appropriate attainable use designation.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Continued biological sampling and monitoring for pollutants/contaminants of Faxon Creek and unnamed tributaries should be a high priority to verify its condition, and to determine whether it should be added to the 303(d) list. Monitoring should include sampling for turbidity, TSS, nutrients (phosphorus) and sediment contamination (PAHs and metals). Work is tentatively planned in 2010, depending on special project funding.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Recommend future condition monitoring or future 303(d) evaluation of Rocky Run for possible impairments, including invertebrate sampling and further fish IBI sampling to confirm current use status, and also natural community designation if possible.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Further monitoring to the status of Bluff Creek (and unnamed tributaries: WBICs - 2833400, 2833500, 2833900) to conclusively determine if it is meeting appropriate fish and aquatic life uses, and if it should be included on 303(d) list. Effort should include monitoring for potential habitat, turbidity (sedimentation/TSS), and phosphorus impairments.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Future 303(d) assessment and monitoring of the Red River and several tributaries is recommended to determine current status of stream/watershed condition and to confirm brook trout presence/absence.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Targeted Area

Date

Status

Future condition monitoring or preliminary 303(d) assessment of Stony Brook is recommended to evaluate it for existing and potential biological uses, and for potential impairment. Monitoring should include fish and invertebrate sampling in addition to habitat assessment to confirm current use and overall stream condition, as well as to verify the appropriate attainable use designation.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Newton Creek TP

Date

Status

Category 5A with additional 5A for biology. 2018 TP Results: May Exceed. Station: 163325. AU: 305141.

1/1/2018

Proposed

Projects

Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Monitor Pokegama River for WQ, TP

Date

Status

The assessment will include: 1. Water quality monitoring to further define nutrient, suspended sediment, and B.O.D. loading. 2. Exploratory TP monitoring to help identify significant TP sources in the watershed, such as tributaries with heavy watershed development, groundwater discharge locations, and wastewater effluent discharges. 3. Fish surveys and macroinvertebrate samples at 6 sites. Monitoring will be conducted during May through October of 2017

7/1/2017

Proposed

Projects

Pokegama River Targeted Watershed Assessment, Douglas County

Monitor for Use Designation

Date

Status

Sample fish community to evaluate if current use designation (class II trout) is appropriate. [KO 11/10]

6/1/2011

Proposed

Monitor for Use Designation

Date

Status

Condition monitoring and evaluation of the Pokegama River, Little Pokegama River, and tributary streams for most appropriate current, attainable, and designated use categories throughout both stream watersheds is recommended. [09/10]

6/1/2011

Proposed

Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing

Date

Status

Collect additional data on the unnamed tributary from the Four Corners School WPDES outfall, to determine most appropriate use designation and for potential 303(d) listing. [09/10]

6/1/2011

Proposed

Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing

Date

Status

Contaminated sediment data collected in 2007 should be analyzed and used in future impaired waters evaluations.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing

Date

Status

Continue post-remediation water quality sampling and biological monitoring on Newton Creek and Hog Island Inlet to determine if these waters can be removed from the 303(d) list.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing

Date

Status

Further monitoring to conclusively determine the status of Bluff Creek (and unnamed tributaries: WBIC's - 2833400, 2833500, 2833900) in regards to whether it is meeting appropriate fish and aquatic life uses, and if it should be included on 303d list. Effort should include monitoring for potential habitat, turbidity (sedimentation/TSS), and phosphorus impairments.

5/1/2009

Verify

Monitoring Ecosystem

Date

Status

Under this project and with assistance from WDNR, Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) will conduct a comprehensive ecological assessment of Wisconsins Lake Superior basin communities identified as priority areas by the WDNR Plan. Sites and parameters proposed in this project were selected using guidance from the Wisconsin Great Lakes Strategy, the Lake Superior Binational Work Group 2011 Monitoring Priorities, and discussions with WDNR Lake Superior fisheries biologists and resource managers and are identified in the WDNR Plan. Sites included in the project are not part of the National Coastal Condition Assessment.

10/1/2010

Proposed

Projects

LSRI - Lake Superior Nearshore Monitoring

Restore Wetlands

Date

Status

The WDNR, University of Wisconsin, and city of Superior should pursue funding for the second phase of the wetlands cumulative impacts project to expand modeling of wetland role in hydrological management in the city and continue floristic quality evaluations.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Review, Update Use Designation

Date

Status

10/5/2010

Proposed

Review, Update Use Designation

Date

Status

Evaluate unnamed tributary, WBIC 2836600, for most appropriate use designations. Collect additional data on the unnamed tributary from the Four Corners School WPDES outfall, to determine most appropriate use designation and for potential 303(d) listing.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Sediment Remediation

Remediate contaminated Crawford Creek sediment hotspots

Date

Status

Remediate contaminated sediment hotspots. The state should continue negotiating with applicable responsible parties for Howards Bay and Koppers, a former wood treating facility that drains into a tributary of Crawford Creek, and, where practical, pursue opportunities for restoration of these areas. Koppers Company should complete its investigation of possible dioxin contamination in soils on site (Type C).

10/5/2010

Proposed

Sewer Service Area Planning

Date

Status

8/23/1999

In Progress

Projects

Superior SSA Plan (2030)

Stormwater Planning, Implementation

City of Superior Green Infrastructure Code Audit

Date

Status

This project is an installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin?s waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Storm water planning activities will be undertaken by the municipality and will result in the following products: updated low impact development/conservation subdivision ordinance; updated storm water management plan for the entire developed urban area; and an updated storm water management plan for new development.

1/1/2018

In Progress

Projects

CITY OF SUPERIOR: Green Infrastructure Code Audit

TMDL Monitoring

Crawford Creek TMDL

Date

Status

A future TMDL study on Crawford Creek is to occur with monitoring in regards to current listings. In addition, evaluating Crawford Creek for other potential impairment (habitat, turbidity/sediment, and flow) is recommended possibly at the time of the TMDL study. Further IBI evaluations of fish and invertebrate communities are recommended to confirm the present condition and most appropriate attainable use category for Crawford Creek. This work could possibly wait until BMPs are implemented and then re-evaluate. See also the Lake Superior Basin plan in regards to recommendations for Koppers. Natural community (baseline) monitoring is planned for one site in 2010.

10/5/2010

Proposed

Water Plans and PartnershipsRead the Watershed Plan

This watershed report is approved as an amendment to the state's Water Quality Management Plan.

Date 2010

Watershed History Note

The City of Superior is situated on the south side of a superb natural harbor at the west end of Lake Superior, across from Duluth, Minnesota in the St. Louis and Nemadji River watershed. A trading post was established in the area around 1679 by a Frenchman, Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut. A North West Fur Company post, established around 1787, was replaced in 1816 by one of the American Fur Company. As a result of a government survey in 1852, a syndicate bought up land and platted a town which they named Superior. The village government was established in 1887, and Superior received a city charter in 1889. Its population included large numbers of Finns and Scandinavians. Superior developed economically, primarily as a result of its excellent port. It has some of the largest facilities in the world for the shipping of ore and grains. It was from Superior that the ore vessel Edmund Fitzgerald sailed to meet its destruction in a terrible storm on the morning of November 10, 1975 with the loss of all 29 men on ship. The event was immortalized by folk singer Gordon Lightfoot. Superior, Wisconsin, has the distinction of being the home of the oldest of the sixty-three Carnegie libraries built in Wisconsin and the home of the last Carnegie library building built in Wisconsin. The former main library building of the Superior Public Library is the oldest Carnegie library building in Wisconsin. It was designed in the Neoclassical Revival style by local architect Carl Wirth and completed in 1902. The former East branch library building is the newest Carnegie in Wisconsin and is now a private residence. Both buildings have been determined to be potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historical Places by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Date 2010