Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

English Lake Management District: Lmi-English Lake Management District Wetland Detention Basin: English Lake Management District proposes to construct a wetland detention basin east of English Lake to treat agricultural runoff from a nearby barnyard/feedlot and cropland. The wetland basin will be built from an approved design to maximize sediment and nutrient removal efficiency. The project activities include site preparation and construction of an approximately 300 foot long dike that will create a detention basin that will result in a wetland about 1.2 acres in surface. The rock spillway and complete approved planting of wetland and aquatic vegetation are also included in this project.

English Lake Management District: Lmi-Df-English Lake Drain Tile Diversion Df Study: The English Lake Management District proposes to conduct a diagnostic/feasibility study on drain tile diversion. The project will consist of a site topographic survey; surface, ground and lake water monitoring; drain tile investigation; threatened and endangered species review; public education and involvement and a final report. This final report will contain the collected data and review of alternatives identified in prior planning grants; examination of alternatives based on feasibility, cost and benefits; and an implementtion plan will be selected as the best management option and detailed in this report.

English Lake Management District: Lmi-English Lake Se Drain Tile Diversion Project: The English Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District propose to divert a farmland drain tile that currently discharges to English Lake. The drain tile will be re-routed to discharge to a near-by forested wetland, whereby reducing the phosphorus and sediment loading to English Lake. A final report will be provided both in hard copy and electronically.

English Lake Management District: Acq-English Lake "Pluess" Land Aquisition: The English Lake Protection and Rehab District proposes to purchase 9.82 acres of land known as the "Pluess" property. As part of the District's match, they will use proceeds from a bargain sale and the donated value of .33 acre of property known as the "Burns" property.

Fond Du Lac County: Acq-Fond Du Lac County Camp Shaganappi Acquisition: Fond du Lac County shall participate in the Lake Protection Grant Program by purchasing 97.2 acres of land for public outdoor recreation purposes.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Manitowoc County: Res-Silver Lake Diversion Project: The Silver Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to complete the diversion of Silver Creek from Silver Lake which will immediately and significantly lower the amount of sediment and organic loading from the creek into the lake and inhibit migration of undesirable fish species into the lake. The project will consist of bank riprap, outlet control structure, peat berm, maintenance, site ground work, design and consultant services and other miscellaneous structures and activities.

Manitowoc County Lakes Assn: Lmi-Silver Lake Restoration Phase 2: The Manitowoc County Lakes Association proposes to complete Phase 2 of the Silver Lake restoration project. This project will significantly reduce the internal nutrient loading contribution to Silver Lake and reclaim a balanced fishery and lake habitat. This will be achieved through 1) complete eradication of the primarily rough fish population using rotenone, 2) alum treatment to inactivate/reduce internal nutrient load for lake sediments, 3) restocking and regulation of the sport fishery, and 4) terrestrial and littoral habitat restoration along 650 feet of shoreline in the county/city park. The main product will be the restoration of Silver Lake. Press releases, newsletters, and presentations will provide information and education to the public.

Progress reports and a final report will be provided to the Department of Natural Resources both in hard copy and electronically.

English Lake Management District: Acq-English Lake "Pluess" Land Aquisition: The English Lake Protection and Rehab District proposes to purchase 9.82 acres of land known as the "Pluess" property. As part of the District's match, they will use proceeds from a bargain sale and the donated value of .33 acre of property known as the "Burns" property.

Calumet County: Lmi-Df-Calman Watershed Managment Plannin Phase 3: Calumet County proposes to quantify and compartmentalize nutrient budgets for the four lakes situated along the Calumet/Manitowoc County boarder which includes Round, Becker, Boot, and Long Lakes through in-lake, tributary, groundwater and watershed monitoring and modeling. Specifically, Phase 3 will include:
1. In-lake baseline water quality monitoring of the four lakes.
2. In-lake phosphorus profiles and sediment-water interface samples.
3. Sediment core samples and analysis from each lake.
4. Tributary flow, phosphorus and suspended solids load monitoring.
5. Shallow groundwater monitoring using mini-piezometers.
6. Watershed modeling for nutrient budget utilizing EVAAL and FLUX.
7. Precipitation monitoring within the watershed.
8. Watershed stakeholder and planning committee meetings.
9. Stakeholder survey and Agricultural producers interviews.
10. Final report summarizing the results as well as an implementation plan for this watershed and these lakes.
The project elements and deliverables are specified in the grant application materials submitted to the Department dated January 30, 2015.

Chilton Lake District: Lake Chilton Water Quality Monitoring & Macrophyte Survey: 1) Monitor water quality during 1993 per application specs. 2) Collect and identify macrophytes. 3) Correlate water flows with amount of sediment accumulation.4) Disseminate information to the public by local newspaper, public meetigns, and summary report mailings.

Calumet County: Chilton Millpond Watershed Comp Mgmt Plan: Calumet County proposes to conduct a comprehensive watershed/lake management plan in their county. The project will consist of assessing water quality, identifying upstream non-point source pollution sources, and compilation of a plan to address watershed goals and objectives.

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

Chilton Lake District: Comp-Chilton Millpond Comprehensive Management Planning Project: The Chilton Lake District is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan for the Chilton Millpond (Lake Chilton). The project will analyze historical and current ecological data to identify threats, determine goals and values of stakeholders, and present feasible management actions.

Project final deliverables include: 1) In-lake water quality monitoring; 2) Watershed assessment and lake response modeling; 3) Collect and analyze multi-channel sonar data on Lake Chilton to create a lake contour map; 4) Fishery data compilation and integration within management plan; 5) Shoreline and coarse woody habitat assessment; 6) Assess current aquatic plant community utilizing three separate surveys; 7) Completion of a stakeholder survey sent to all Chilton Lake District members; 8) Public participation in the planning process utilizing general public and planning committee meetings; 9) Develop realistic and implementable comprehensive management plan for the Chilton Lake District to manage Chilton Lake.

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 Lake Biologist.

Chilton Lake District: Comp-Chilton Millpond Comprehensive Management Planning Project: The Chilton Lake District is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan for the Chilton Millpond (Lake Chilton). The project will analyze historical and current ecological data to identify threats, determine goals and values of stakeholders, and present feasible management actions.

Project final deliverables include: 1) In-lake water quality monitoring; 2) Watershed assessment and lake response modeling; 3) Collect and analyze multi-channel sonar data on Lake Chilton to create a lake contour map; 4) Fishery data compilation and integration within management plan; 5) Shoreline and coarse woody habitat assessment; 6) Assess current aquatic plant community utilizing three separate surveys; 7) Completion of a stakeholder survey sent to all Chilton Lake District members; 8) Public participation in the planning process utilizing general public and planning committee meetings; 9) Develop realistic and implementable comprehensive management plan for the Chilton Lake District to manage Chilton Lake.

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 Lake Biologist.

New Holstein Township: Hayton Area Remediation Proj: Exclusionary easement and installation of runoff management BMPs on the Woelfel farm within the Hayton Remediation Area project

Calumet County: Meyer Groundwater Improvement: to cost-share landowner installations at 70%

Calumet County Lcd: Kloten Star Dairy 01: Closure/abandonment of existing manure unit and construction/installation of new manure storage facility to meet revised technical standards.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Swe - Friends Of Stony Brook Dev & Community Engagement: Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership is sponsoring a project to engage stakeholders, build a steering committee, and develop a vision for Friends of Stony Brook (FOSB).

Specific project activities include: 1) Establishment of a FOSB steering committee that will guide future restoration efforts and build community support for Stony Brook Creek; 2) A strategic plan with a mission statement, vision statement, annual action plan, and long-term goals; 3) Development of a website and social media account; 4) Publish newsletters and create press releases; 5) Host a field day that demonstrates both the trout rearing program and restoration projects; 6) Support the promotion of community-based conservation easements by providing outreach and education to landowners who might consider easement on their property; 7) FOSB will design and install signage on conservation easement properties; 8) FOSB will create a video from drone footage of an aerial view of Stony Brook Creek; 9) Final report summarizing 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 Streams Biologist.

If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Streams Biologist with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Swe - Education And Outreach On Stony Brook: Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership is sponsoring a project that will work towards restoration of the brook trout population in Stony Brook through a Trout in the Classroom initiative and expand community outreach efforts by Friends of Stony Brook.

Project final deliverables include: 1) A mission and vision statement and strategic plan for Friends of Stony Brook, outlined in a formal plan of long-term goals; 2) website and social media accounts to improve outreach and communication with the community; 3) newsletter sent to residents to provide updates on activities; 4) drone footage to be published on the website; 5) A final summary report of the overall project activities.

Specific project activities include: 1) Continue development of a steering committee for the Friends of Stony Brook; 2) continue the strategic planning process to develop a mission statement and plans for easements, stream bank restoration, and land use improvements; 3) further develop a website and social media accounts to document activities in the Stony Brook watershed and promote future events; 4) host field days to demonstrate stream restoration efforts and release brook trout raised by Trout in the Classroom students; 5) take drone footage at the Hahn property and aerial views of the stream to be used in media efforts to create an educational video of the Stony Brook system.

The Grantee shall provide the DNR Lake Coordinator a draft report for comment prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR is to receive an electronic .pdf copy of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.

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 Stream Biologist.

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Res-Restoration Of Stony Brook-Phase 3: Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership (LNRP) is sponsoring a project to build upon Phase 1 and 2 of the Stony Brook restoration effort with additional work downstream from the earlier work to install buffers, enhance fish habitat, and meander and restore a channelized stream corridor.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Restore a 580-foot channelized section of Stony Brook by recreating meanders, adding instream habitat, improving impeded flow, and creating healthy stream buffers between the stream and adjacent cropland; 2) Build on current community engagement efforts and expand the Trout in the Classroom experience by engaging students in the habitat restoration efforts and increase awareness of land use impacts on water quality. Continue to engage riparian landowners with the goal of recruiting additional stretches of stream for habitat restoration and cropland practices to better protect water quality; 3) All design plans and final report summarizing the project; 4) Copy of the recorded contract between grantee and property owner.

Special Conditions: 1) Prior to construction, LNRP will obtain all requisite landowner access and permits as required from WDNR, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), Calumet County, and other regulatory agencies or municipalities.

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 Lake Biologist.

Calumet County: Rr - Sohrweide Phase Iii Stony Brook Restoration: Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Department is sponsoring a project to build upon Phase 1 and 2 of the Stony Brook restoration effort with additional work downstream from the earlier work to install buffers, enhance fish habitat, and meander and restore a channelized stream corridor, and ultimately provide stream connectivity and fish movement throughout Stony Brook.

Specific project activities include: 1) Restore a channelized section of Stony Brook by adding meanders and reshaping banks, install lunker structures and logs, add riffles and pools, and establish native buffer along the stream corridor; 2) Build on current community engagement efforts and expand the Trout in the Classroom experience by engaging students in the habitat restoration efforts and increase awareness of land use impacts on water quality. Continue to engage riparian landowners and the public through news releases, social media, direct mailing, signage, and one-on-one outreach 3) All design plans and final report summarizing the project; 4) Copy of the recorded contract between grantee and property owner.

Special Conditions: 1) Prior to construction, Calumet County will obtain all requisite landowner access and permits as required from WDNR, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE), Calumet County, and other regulatory agencies or municipalities.

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 Stream Biologist.