St. Croix County: Lco-Bass Lake Ordinance Enhansement - County Zoning Position: St. Croix County proposes to hire a half time staff person for five years who will be located in the County Zoning office and will perform the following zoning ordinance enhancement activities for the Bass Lake area:

1. Review and revise permits and other data gathering forms.
2. Review and revise permit issuance procedures.
3. Develop septic certification procedures for home additiond and improvements.
4. Assist the County/townships with developing and implementing tasks 1 - 3.
5. Assist the developing and implementing inspection and enforcement procedures; assist county and townships with implementation.
6. Assist the townships in improving record keeping methods in relation to land ownership changes and property development.
7. Identify and implement training needed for town and county regulators.
8. Assist with bringing sites with zoning violations into compliance with shoreland zoning regulations.
9. Assist in implementing recommendations that follow from the septic plume groundwater study.

Bass Lake Rehabilitation District: Lmi-Bass Lake Management Plan Implementation: : Bass Lake Management District is sponsoring a Lake Management Planning Implementation project aimed at reducing phosphorus loads and protecting and improving diverse aquatic life through shoreland restoration projects and BMP installations.

Project activities include: Conduct site analysis and design for storm water runoff management, fisheries, and shoreland restoration practices. Provide technical assistance to develop designs and how-to information (DIY and/or landscapers). Establish and install BMP at demonstration sites. Promote installation of shoreland best management practices using demonstration sites as examples. Install 40 fish cribs.

Project deliverables: All data collected, a list and map of demonstration sites and fish cribs, before and after photos of restoration sites, individual site analysis reports, all outreach and event materials, agendas and minutes from advisory committee meetings.

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.

Cedar Lake Protection & Rehabilitation Dist: Lmi-Cedar Df Study: Cedar Lake PRD proposes to contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study of Phosphorus (P) loading within Cedar Lake in St. Croix County. Major project elements to include 1) sediment sampling and analysis, 2) water quality sampling and analysis, 3) algae collection and analysis, 4) Lake modeling, 5) study of phosphorus loading, 6) studies of aeration and alum treatment as means of controlling internal loading, 7) comprehensive watershed ag land use assessment, 8) Final report.

Cedar Lake Protection & Rehabilitation Dist: Lmi-Cedar Alum: The Cedar Lake P&RD proposes to apply an initial Alum treatment to Cedar Lake in St. Croix County to reduce phosphorus loading from in-lake sediments, thereby reducing algal blooms and allowing for restoration of the lake's native plant community. Major project elements to include a) Initial alum treatment, b) monitoring, and c) final report.

City Of New Richmond: Acq-Hatfield Lake Acquisition: The City of New Richmond proposes to purchase the 75.67 acre Carpenter Family parcel on Hatfield Lake in St. Croix County for Lake Protection purposes. Major project elements to include 1) acquisition costs and, 2) associated acquisition costs.

St. Croix County: Lmi Lake St. Croix Tmdl Civic Engagement Initiative: St. Crois County is sponsoring a project to build civic engagement and coordinate local implementatin efforts and partnerships within the county.
Project Activities: 1. Hire Staff person to build organizational capacity and coordinate watershed management work in St.Croix Co. 2) Conduct trainings and education events. 3. provide incentives for cover crops and 4. promote water quality and habitat resotriation programs
Project Deliverables:
A postion description, maps and GIS fiiles produced, copies of education materials and presentations developed and an annual progress report that docments the progress towards achieving the project goals as described within the appliciation.
Specific poject conditions: This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not supersede the tasks/deliverables described therein. The grant sponsor shall submit all data, records and reports, including GIS based maps digital images, to the Department in a format specified by the regional Lakes Biologist.

Pierce County: Lco-Shoreland Ordinance Rev.: Pierce 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: The WDNR will be provided electronic and hard copies of all data and or reports or surveys generated as a result of this project.

St. Croix County: Acq-St. Croix County Perch Lake Acquisition: St. Croix County shall participate in the Lake Protection Grant Program by purchasing approximately 67.05 acres of land in the Perch Lake watershed for lake protection purposes.

St. Croix County: Acq-St. Croix County Perch Lake Acquisitioin Ii: St. Croix County will acquire 19.8 acres with all rights to land onPerch Lake that will expsnd it's day-use park called Homestead PArklands. The county purchase of the Onstott property will include 100 feet of shoreline at the north end of the property on Perch Lake.

268 feet of shoreline on Perch Lake at the south end of the Onstott property will be protected with the purchase of a conservation easement on 9.2 acres of the property. This prroperty will be referred to as the conservation easement.

These two acquisitions will protect an additional 368 feet of lake front giving more protection to Perch Lake and better management of the ecosystem.

St. Croix County: Res-St. Croix Co Homestead Parklands On Perch Lake: St. Croix Co. proposes to construct a main park entrance road, one-way park access roads to and from Perch Lake, six parking areas and two infiltration basins. Grading and erosion control measures are designed to protect the water quality of Perch Lake.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Pine Lake Fern Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase an easement on 23 acres of the Fern property on Pine Lake (Baldwin) in St. Croix County. Easement protects over 750 feet of lake frontage. Restricts timber harvest, vegetation removal and shoreline development.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Pine Lake Hamerski Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase an easement on 13.5 acres of the Hamerski property on Pine Lake (Baldwin) in St. Croix County. Easement protects 2,377 ft. of lake frontage. Restricts timber harvest, vegetation removal and shoreline development.

West Wisconsin Land Trust: Acq-Pine Lake Litzner Easement: West Wisconsin Land Trust proposes to purchase an easement on 4.35 acres of the Litzner property on Pine Lake (Baldwin) in St. Croix County. Easement protects 252 ft of lake frontage. Restricts timber harvest, vegetatioin removal and shoreline development.

Pierce County: Lco-Shoreland Ordinance Rev.: Pierce 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: The WDNR will be provided electronic and hard copies of all data and or reports or surveys generated as a result of this project.

St. Croix County: Lmi Lake St. Croix Tmdl Civic Engagement Initiative: St. Crois County is sponsoring a project to build civic engagement and coordinate local implementatin efforts and partnerships within the county.
Project Activities: 1. Hire Staff person to build organizational capacity and coordinate watershed management work in St.Croix Co. 2) Conduct trainings and education events. 3. provide incentives for cover crops and 4. promote water quality and habitat resotriation programs
Project Deliverables:
A postion description, maps and GIS fiiles produced, copies of education materials and presentations developed and an annual progress report that docments the progress towards achieving the project goals as described within the appliciation.
Specific poject conditions: This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not supersede the tasks/deliverables described therein. The grant sponsor shall submit all data, records and reports, including GIS based maps digital images, to the Department in a format specified by the regional Lakes Biologist.

Star Prairie Land Preservation Trust: Acq-Cedar Lake (Menke) Acquis. Costs: The Trust seeks $11,567 in reimbursement for costs associated with the acquisition (via donation) of 63 acres on Cedar Lake In St. Croix County.

Whitefish Lake Conservation Organization, In: Res-Renewal & Retention Of Native Vegetation: The Whitefish Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. will implement a lakewide project to renew and protect vegetation that extends landward and lakeward from the ordinary high water mark of Whitefish Lake. This program will provide for an initial site evaluation/assissment of shoreline properities with the potential for shoreline renewal and /or protection of native vegetation. Cost sharing will be provided for site assessment and evaluation, site design for restoration, and preparation/planting of vegetation. Shallow water areas contiguous with renewal sites will be protected as a "no disturbance zone". The project goal is to renew native vegetation on 45 sites (1/2 of current development) and retain and protect native vegetation on the remaining sites. A$3,000 cost share cap will be implemented per individual renewal site. All properties participating in this program will receive a departmnet approved deed restriction that permanently establishes the vegetative buffer on the parcel. Shoreland restoration projects will be designed and installed in accordance with the NRCS Best Management Practices Definition and Conditions.

Participants in this program will post their property with signs and will allow other lakeshore owners to visit their property for educational purposes. Additional activities will include an information and education program involving Whitefish Lake residents, local and county governments, other lake associations, school children, and conservation groups.

Project deliverables include a final report listing project accomplishments including the number of parcels or lots participating in the program. The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with a paper copy and an electonic copy of all project products. Project results will be disseminated to the public by newsletter(s), public meeting(s), and/or local newspaper article(s).

St. Croix County: St. Croix Basin Nutrient Mon. Phase 1: St. Croix County LCD proposes to contract with the US Geological Survey to measure nutrient loading in Lake St. Croix tributaries. Yhis project represents Phase One of five planned. Project activities will include 1) Measurement of nitrogen, phosphorous, chlorides and sediment loadings in the Kinnickinnic, Willow and Apple Rivers from Oct. 1, 1998 to Sept. 30, 1999. Seasonal and weekly loadings will be provided for nitrogen, phosphorous, chlorides, and sediments. The data will be distributed via internet and annual reports by the US Geological Survey, and will be made available electronically to the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

St. Croix County: St. Croix Basin Nutrient Mon. Phase 2: St. Croix County LCD proposes to contract with the US Geological Survey to measure nutrient loading in Lake St. Croix tributaries. This project represents Phase Two of five planned. Project activities will include 1) Stream flow guaging on the Kinnickinnic, Willow and Apple Rivers from Oct. 1, 1998 to Sept. 30, 1999. 2) Weekly sampling for nutrients and sedments. The data will be distributed via internet and annual reports by the US Geological Survey, and will be made available electronically to the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

St. Croix County: St. Croix Basin Nutrient Mon. Phase 3: St. Croix County LCD proposes to contract with the US Geological Survey to measure nutrient loading in Lake St. Croix tributaries. This project represents Phase Three of five planned. Project activities will include 1) Stream flow guaging on the Kinnickinnic, Willow and Apple Rivers. 2) Weekly sampling for nutrients and sedments. The data will be distributed via internet and annual reports by the US Geological Survey, and will be made available electronically to the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

St. Croix County: St. Croix Basin Nutrient Monitoring, Model And Plan, Phase 5: St. Croix County LCD proposes to contract with the US Geological Survey to measure nutrient loading in Lake St. Croix tributaries. This project represents Phase Four of five planned. Project activities will include 1) Stream flow guaging on the Kinnickinnic, Willow and Apple Rivers. 2) Weekly sampling for nutrients and sedments. The data will be distributed via internet and annual reports by the US Geological Survey, and will be made available electronically to the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

St. Croix County: St. Croix Basin Nutrient Monitoring, Modeling & Plan Phase 4: St. Croix County LCD proposes to contract with the US Geological Survey to measure nutrient loading in Lake St. Croix tributaries. This project represents Phase Four of five planned. Project activities will include 1) Stream flow guaging on the Kinnickinnic, Willow and Apple Rivers. 2) Weekly sampling for nutrients and sedments. The data will be distributed via internet and annual reports by the US Geological Survey, and will be made available electronically to the Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

City Of Prescott: Lake St.Croix Planning Project- Phase Ii: The objectives of Phase II of this planning project include such things as:
1. Preserver and enhance storm water quality
2. Preserve the natural and beneficial functions of the natural drainage
3. Solve/ prevent runoff problems
4. Solve drainage problems
5. Develop City storm water management ordinance.

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.

City Of Prescott: Lake St.Croix Planning Project-Phase 1: The primary goal of the project is to improve water in Lake St.Croix through inventory, testing, modeling, and analysis of hydrologic and biological data, which will provide a foundation for development of a lake/watershed and water quality management master plan (LWMMP) for the City of Prescott, Wisconsin. The project goals include:
1. Meetings
2. Background Data Collection
3. Field Reconnaissance Survey
4. Field Data Collection/ Inventory Work
5. Define Drainage basins
6. Categorize and Map Land Uses
7. Identify Existing Biological Communities
8. Identify Existing Biological Communities
9. Characterize the Quality of Stormwater Discharges

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.

City Of Prescott: Lake St.Croix Planning Project - Phase Iii: The City of Prescott proposes to finsh out the work that has been done in previous grants and phases. The project activity includes the final report.

The Department will be provided with both a paper and electronic copy of the final report.

St. Croix County: St. Croix River Nutrient & Sediment Conference: A one-day educational conference on reducing and managing nutrients and sediments in Lake St. Croix is proposed for February 2003 at Trollhaugen in Dresser, WI, for a targeted audience of approximately 130-140 wastewater treatment managers, local officials and water resource professionals. The goal is to educate, network and to obtain input in pollution budgeting.

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.

City Of River Falls: Lake George Restoration Plan: to cost-share @70% a stormwater feasibility study for Lake George

Village Of Roberts - Dpw: Stormwater Planning Projects: development of stormwater management plan for the Village, creation of erosion control and stormwater ordinances, identification of wetlands within the Village drainage area, and analysis of alternative best management practices to remediate water quality findings of the plan.

City Of River Falls: Lake George Restoration Plan: to cost-share @70% a stormwater feasibility study for Lake George

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Inc: Kinni River Community Report: The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust proposes to study historical Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the Kinni River Watershed in Pierce and St. Croix Counties, evaluate them for efficacy, and provide recommendations for future BMP implementation and outreach. Major project elements to include: 1) study of historic BMPs, 2) GIS mapping, 3) establishment of project steering committee, 4)posters and powerpoint, and 5) final report.

River Alliance Of Wisconsin: Kinni Dam Plan: The River Alliance of Wisconsin is sponsoring a project to develop a Feasibility Study for restoration of the Kinnickinnic River through removal of a dam in the City of River Falls. Project activities and deliverables include: 1) request for proposals and firm selection, 2) coordination with regulators and stakeholders, 3) public input meeting, 4) hydrology and structural engineering review, 5) detailed project cost estimate and feasibility study, 6) aid in outreach and planning re: study results, 7) assist Friends of the Kinni in development of educational resources and community involvement, and 8) final report. 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 Planner. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide the Lake Planner 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 the grantee's final payment request.

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Inc: Kinni River Community Report: The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust proposes to study historical Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the Kinni River Watershed in Pierce and St. Croix Counties, evaluate them for efficacy, and provide recommendations for future BMP implementation and outreach. Major project elements to include: 1) study of historic BMPs, 2) GIS mapping, 3) establishment of project steering committee, 4)posters and powerpoint, and 5) final report.

River Alliance Of Wisconsin: Kinni Dam Plan: The River Alliance of Wisconsin is sponsoring a project to develop a Feasibility Study for restoration of the Kinnickinnic River through removal of a dam in the City of River Falls. Project activities and deliverables include: 1) request for proposals and firm selection, 2) coordination with regulators and stakeholders, 3) public input meeting, 4) hydrology and structural engineering review, 5) detailed project cost estimate and feasibility study, 6) aid in outreach and planning re: study results, 7) assist Friends of the Kinni in development of educational resources and community involvement, and 8) final report. 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 Planner. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide the Lake Planner 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 the grantee's final payment request.

River Alliance Of Wisconsin: Kinnickinnic River: Water Qualtiy Analysis Of Impoundment: River Alliance and Friends of the Kinnickinnic River propose to collect water quality information from two small impoundments on the Kinnickinnic River and the river above, between and below the impoundments. Sampling is also proposed on the South Fork Kinnickinnic River which empties into the Kinnickinnic River between the two impoundments. Information will be collected following WISCALM guidance and will include sampling for total phosphorus, chlorophyll a, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity and temperature. Continuous temperature loggers will be deployed at all sites. Other funding sources will be used in addition to this grant to complete the entire project. Major project deliverables include 1) Data and reports will be shared with stakeholders and the community of River Falls 2) The final report will be submitted to the WDNR impaired waters sections for consideration and evaluation for impaired waters listing. 3) The final report will provide water quality information to City of River Falls and stakeholders to assist in developing the Kinnickinnic Corridor Planning process. 4) Develop and distribute brochures, flyers and posters to increase community engagement in the corridor planning process.

Friends Of The Kinni: Citizen Benthic Algal Biomonitoring For The Kinni: The Friends of the Kinni (FOTK) is sponsoring a project to train local citizens in the use of the DNR-developed procedures for viewing bucket assessments of benthic algal biomass & facilitate development of an on-going, sustainable citizen-based biomonitoring program on the Kinni that involves annual benthic algal biomonitoring and reporting of findings to member organization of the KWP and DNR. The protocols, established by the DNR for assessing if a stream is exhibiting a biological response to phosphorus, (DNR's Phosphorus Response Criteria). The project includes establishing biomonitoring stations on the Kinni. Monitoring protocol for volunteers will be refined and adapted from DNR protocols. Training and technology transfer of method to FOTK staff & select number of citizen volunteers \2013 demonstrated with instruction by experts at GLEC. Field monitoring, the monitoring will be applied during the growing season commensurate with water quality sampling for phosphorus, and inclusive of a quality assurance and control audit. Reporting and information sharing. Results and findings will be summarized in a report and a workshop/public meeting held to disseminate method and information.

Project deliverables: Increased biological monitoring on the Kinni, and routine assessment of benthic algal biomass. Establishes a prototype citizen-volunteer benthic algal biomonitoring program for streams in WI. Educates and trains staff and students at UWRF, and educates, trains, and involves the public on conservation of a locally-important and shared water resource.

Special conditions: WDNR 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 in a format specified, to the DNR.

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Inc: Kinni River Community Report: The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust proposes to study historical Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the Kinni River Watershed in Pierce and St. Croix Counties, evaluate them for efficacy, and provide recommendations for future BMP implementation and outreach. Major project elements to include: 1) study of historic BMPs, 2) GIS mapping, 3) establishment of project steering committee, 4)posters and powerpoint, and 5) final report.

River Alliance Of Wisconsin: Kinni Dam Plan: The River Alliance of Wisconsin is sponsoring a project to develop a Feasibility Study for restoration of the Kinnickinnic River through removal of a dam in the City of River Falls. Project activities and deliverables include: 1) request for proposals and firm selection, 2) coordination with regulators and stakeholders, 3) public input meeting, 4) hydrology and structural engineering review, 5) detailed project cost estimate and feasibility study, 6) aid in outreach and planning re: study results, 7) assist Friends of the Kinni in development of educational resources and community involvement, and 8) final report. 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 Planner. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide the Lake Planner 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 the grantee's final payment request.

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Inc: Kinni River Community Report: The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust proposes to study historical Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the Kinni River Watershed in Pierce and St. Croix Counties, evaluate them for efficacy, and provide recommendations for future BMP implementation and outreach. Major project elements to include: 1) study of historic BMPs, 2) GIS mapping, 3) establishment of project steering committee, 4)posters and powerpoint, and 5) final report.

River Alliance Of Wisconsin: Kinni Dam Plan: The River Alliance of Wisconsin is sponsoring a project to develop a Feasibility Study for restoration of the Kinnickinnic River through removal of a dam in the City of River Falls. Project activities and deliverables include: 1) request for proposals and firm selection, 2) coordination with regulators and stakeholders, 3) public input meeting, 4) hydrology and structural engineering review, 5) detailed project cost estimate and feasibility study, 6) aid in outreach and planning re: study results, 7) assist Friends of the Kinni in development of educational resources and community involvement, and 8) final report. 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 Planner. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide the Lake Planner 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 the grantee's final payment request.

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust: Acq Edgar Easement Acq Project: The goal of the Edgar's Project is to protect the numerous threatened natural resources found on the farm from loss to the negative impacts of urban sprawl. The objectives include the purchase of a conservation easement, the involvement of funding partners and the use of the project as a model for the other river protection efforts by the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust and other conservation entities.

Kinnickinnic River Land Trust Inc: Acq Kinni School Forest Easement: The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust will purchase a conservation easement protecting 56 acres and 1.05 miles of shoreline on the Kinnickinnic River in Pierce County. Major project elements to include: 1) Easement Purchase, 2) Associated acquisition costs.