Watershed - Lake Winnebago - East (UF02)
Lake Winnebago - East Watershed

Details

The Lake Winnebago-East watershed is located along the east and south shores of Lake Winnebago in Calumet and Fond du Lac counties. It is approximately 63,618 acres in size and contains 177 miles of streams and rivers, 252 acres of lakes and 1539 acres of wetlands. The watershed is dominated by agriculture (74%) and is ranked high for nonpoint source issues affecting streams and groundwater.

Date  2010

Ecological Landscapes for Lake Winnebago - East Watershed

Ecological Landscapes

The Southeast Glacial Plains Ecological Landscape makes up the bulk of the non-coastal land area in southeast Wisconsin. This Ecological Landscape is made up of glacial till plains and moraines. Most of this Ecological Landscape is composed of glacial materials deposited during the Wisconsin Ice Age, but the southwest portion consists of older, pre-Wisconsin till with a more dissected topography. Soils are lime-rich tills overlain in most areas by a silt-loam loess cap. Agricultural and residential interests throughout the landscape have significantly altered the historical vegetation. Most of the rare natural communities that remain are associated with large moraines or in areas where the Niagara Escarpment occurs close to the surface. Historically, vegetation in the Southeast Glacial Plains consisted of a mix of prairie, oak forests and savanna, and maple-basswood forests. Wet-mesic prairies, southern sedge meadows, emergent marshes, and calcareous fens were found in lower portions of the Landscape. End moraines and drumlins supported savannas and forests. Agricultural and urban land use practices have drastically changed the land cover of the Southeast Glacial Plains since Euro-American settlement. The current vegetation is primarily agricultural cropland. Remaining forests occupy only about 10% of the land area and consist of maple-basswood, lowland hardwoods, and oak. No large mesic forests exist today except on the Kettle Interlobate Moraine which has topography too rugged for agriculture. Some existing forest patches that were formerly savannas have succeeded to hardwood forest due to fire suppression.

Date  2010

Watershed Documents
Watershed Grants
Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Control
Date
10/27/2007
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

City Of Oshkosh: City Of Oshkosh Miller'S Bay Ais Control Project: The City of Oshkosh proposes to conduct an aquatic invasive species education, prevention, and control project in Miller's Bay and the adjacent waters of Lake Winnebago. Project deliverables will be chemical treatment of Miller's Bay in Mid-May to early June of 2008-2009.

As an enumeration in the FY 2008 State budget, the department of natural resources shall provide a $25,000 grant in fiscal year 2007?08 to the city of Oshkosh to fund aquatic invasive species education, prevention, and control activities in Miller\FFFDs Bay and the adjacent waters of Lake Winnebago.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Control
Date
10/27/2007
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

City Of Oshkosh: City Of Oshkosh Miller'S Bay Ais Control Project: The City of Oshkosh proposes to conduct an aquatic invasive species education, prevention, and control project in Miller's Bay and the adjacent waters of Lake Winnebago. Project deliverables will be chemical treatment of Miller's Bay in Mid-May to early June of 2008-2009.

As an enumeration in the FY 2008 State budget, the department of natural resources shall provide a $25,000 grant in fiscal year 2007?08 to the city of Oshkosh to fund aquatic invasive species education, prevention, and control activities in Miller\FFFDs Bay and the adjacent waters of Lake Winnebago.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
4/21/2008
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

City Of Oshkosh: Miller'S Bay Apm Plan Development: The City of Oshkosh proposes to develop an Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Plan in 2008, which will focus on native plant protection and prevention, and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS). The project elements and deliverables are specified in the City of Oshkosh Invasive Species Control Grant application, dated February 1, 2008. The project includes using aquatic plant survey data generated by the consultant; determining the extent, distribution and density of Eurasian water-milfoil and any other AIS; preparing and developing an APM Plan consistent with DNR guidelines, including an AIS prevention and control plan; educating lake users of native plant protection and AIS prevention and control measures. The final report will include the City of Oshkosh Aquatic Plant Management Plan that conforms to guidance found in the DNR/UW-Extension publication, "Aquatic Plant Management in Wisconsin". If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended the Grantee provide the DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
4/21/2008
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

City Of Oshkosh: Miller'S Bay Apm Plan Development: The City of Oshkosh proposes to develop an Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Plan in 2008, which will focus on native plant protection and prevention, and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS). The project elements and deliverables are specified in the City of Oshkosh Invasive Species Control Grant application, dated February 1, 2008. The project includes using aquatic plant survey data generated by the consultant; determining the extent, distribution and density of Eurasian water-milfoil and any other AIS; preparing and developing an APM Plan consistent with DNR guidelines, including an AIS prevention and control plan; educating lake users of native plant protection and AIS prevention and control measures. The final report will include the City of Oshkosh Aquatic Plant Management Plan that conforms to guidance found in the DNR/UW-Extension publication, "Aquatic Plant Management in Wisconsin". If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended the Grantee provide the DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator 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.


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

Calumet County: Calumet County 2017 Cbcw: Calumet County is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO.


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

Calumet County: Calumet County 2018 Cbcw: Calumet County is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2018 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO.


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

Calumet County: Calumet 2019 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


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

Calumet County: Calumet County 2020 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2021
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Calumet County: Calumet County 2021 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2021 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2022
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Calumet County: Calumet 2022 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2022 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


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

Calumet County: Calumet County 2017 Cbcw: Calumet County is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2017 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO.


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

Calumet County: Calumet County 2018 Cbcw: Calumet County is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2018 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO.


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

Calumet County: Calumet 2019 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


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

Calumet County: Calumet County 2020 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2020 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2021
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Calumet County: Calumet County 2021 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2021 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


Grant Details
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Date
2/15/2022
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Calumet County: Calumet 2022 Cbcw: Calumet is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2022 at 0 single public boat landings and 1 public boat landing pairs on LAKE WINNEBAGO (STOCKBRIDGE HARBOR, CALUMET CO. PARK).


Grant Details
Date
4/15/2018
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

University Of Wisconsin - Oshkosh: Impacts Of Zebra Mussels On P Uptake In Lake Winnebago: UW-Oshkosh is sponsoring a grant to study the impacts of zebra mussels on phosphorus uptake and conversion in Lake Winnebago. 1) Zebra mussel density and biomass will be monitored using scuba divers at ten rocky littoral sites and five offshore reefs twice per summer during 2018 and 2019. Maps of zebra mussel density and biomass will be created. 2) Mesocosms with lake water will be set up along the shoreline in 2018 and 2019 at five sites and zebra mussels attached to rocks from the site will be added. Total phosphorus (TP) clearance from the mesocosm water will be measured. Then the excretion rate of soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) from individual zebra mussels from the mesocosms will be measured in smaller containers of filtered lake water. 3) Whole-lake estimates of zebra mussel TP clearance and SRP excretion will be developed using the zebra mussel survey data and phosphorus conversion rates from the mesocosm studies. SRP loading estimates will be compared with known sources of SRP through collaboration with those working on the Upper Fox River TMDL. The information collected during this study will be provided to the TMDL team. Department liason(s) will oversee the proposed studies. Biannual check-in meetings will occur and progress reports will be presented to Department staff. The first check-in meeting will occur before project work begins. Results will be shared at professional meetings (including the Wisconsin Lakes Convention) and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. A short management brief, summarizing study findings for the general public, will be developed in collaboration with the Department. The final project report will include results, conclusions of studies and any project data in electronic format. It is recommended that the Grantee provide the DNR liaison with a draft report prior to requesting final payment.


Grant Details
Date
4/15/2018
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

University Of Wisconsin - Oshkosh: Impacts Of Zebra Mussels On P Uptake In Lake Winnebago: UW-Oshkosh is sponsoring a grant to study the impacts of zebra mussels on phosphorus uptake and conversion in Lake Winnebago. 1) Zebra mussel density and biomass will be monitored using scuba divers at ten rocky littoral sites and five offshore reefs twice per summer during 2018 and 2019. Maps of zebra mussel density and biomass will be created. 2) Mesocosms with lake water will be set up along the shoreline in 2018 and 2019 at five sites and zebra mussels attached to rocks from the site will be added. Total phosphorus (TP) clearance from the mesocosm water will be measured. Then the excretion rate of soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) from individual zebra mussels from the mesocosms will be measured in smaller containers of filtered lake water. 3) Whole-lake estimates of zebra mussel TP clearance and SRP excretion will be developed using the zebra mussel survey data and phosphorus conversion rates from the mesocosm studies. SRP loading estimates will be compared with known sources of SRP through collaboration with those working on the Upper Fox River TMDL. The information collected during this study will be provided to the TMDL team. Department liason(s) will oversee the proposed studies. Biannual check-in meetings will occur and progress reports will be presented to Department staff. The first check-in meeting will occur before project work begins. Results will be shared at professional meetings (including the Wisconsin Lakes Convention) and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. A short management brief, summarizing study findings for the general public, will be developed in collaboration with the Department. The final project report will include results, conclusions of studies and any project data in electronic format. It is recommended that the Grantee provide the DNR liaison with a draft report prior to requesting final payment.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
4/15/2015
Waters Involved
Becker Lake
Status
Complete

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.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
4/15/2015
Waters Involved
Boot Lake
Status
Complete

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.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Calumet: Hlr - Town Of Calumet Lake Winnebago Healthy Lakes: Partnering with property owners, Town of Calumet is sponsoring a grant to implement best practices from Wisconsin\2019s 2019 Healthy Lakes & Rivers Action Plan. Best practices, including fish sticks, 350 sq. ft. native plantings, diversions, rock infiltration, and/or rain gardens, will be designed and installed according to program fact sheets, technical guidance and the grant application.

All funded best practices require contracts that must remain in place for 10 years and include the minimum operation and maintenance requirements described in the special conditions at the end of this agreement. If the landowner is the grant sponsor this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the contract. If the best practice(s) will be implemented on land other than the sponsor\2019s, a contract between the sponsor and landowner describing the 10-year contract period, minimum operation and maintenance details, and data to be collected is required. The Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success.

Deliverables include: a project summary including data requirements, pre/post photographs, and confirmation of completed design work and landowner contracts. A Healthy Lakes & Rivers Example Report is available to assist you.

Special conditions: Project management and technical assistance cash costs cannot exceed 10% of the state share of the grant award; this does not include implementation labor. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. Projects required for regulatory compliance purposes, including shoreland mitigation projects, are not eligible for reimbursement. The Healthy Lakes & Rivers logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
5/25/1995
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

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.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Calumet: Hlr - Town Of Calumet Lake Winnebago Healthy Lakes: Partnering with property owners, Town of Calumet is sponsoring a grant to implement best practices from Wisconsin\2019s 2019 Healthy Lakes & Rivers Action Plan. Best practices, including fish sticks, 350 sq. ft. native plantings, diversions, rock infiltration, and/or rain gardens, will be designed and installed according to program fact sheets, technical guidance and the grant application.

All funded best practices require contracts that must remain in place for 10 years and include the minimum operation and maintenance requirements described in the special conditions at the end of this agreement. If the landowner is the grant sponsor this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the contract. If the best practice(s) will be implemented on land other than the sponsor\2019s, a contract between the sponsor and landowner describing the 10-year contract period, minimum operation and maintenance details, and data to be collected is required. The Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success.

Deliverables include: a project summary including data requirements, pre/post photographs, and confirmation of completed design work and landowner contracts. A Healthy Lakes & Rivers Example Report is available to assist you.

Special conditions: Project management and technical assistance cash costs cannot exceed 10% of the state share of the grant award; this does not include implementation labor. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. Projects required for regulatory compliance purposes, including shoreland mitigation projects, are not eligible for reimbursement. The Healthy Lakes & Rivers logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
4/15/2015
Waters Involved
Long Lake
Status
Complete

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.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
4/15/2015
Waters Involved
Round Lake
Status
Complete

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.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
4/15/2015
Waters Involved
Unnamed
Status
Complete

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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Anderson Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
De Neveu Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Fond Du Lac River
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2012
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Calumet County: Winnebago Lake Project:
Calumet County is sponsoring a Large Scale Planning Grant associated to the Lake Winnebago System. This multi-phased project will involve, but not be limited to, the following work activities:

1) The review of all known plans / reports for the system. This review will result in the creation of a summary report detailing past work and identifying data gaps and or needs.
2) Establish a core team representative of the local stakeholders (possibly including fisherman, sporting groups, farmers, recreational boaters, county staff, DNR Resource Biologists, etc.)
3) Meet with and survey stakeholders, as identified by Core Team, on issues of importance to stakeholders.
a. Conduct a minimum of three citizen surveys.
b. Conduct a minimum of two focused discussion groups.
c. Conduct a minimum of four public input meetings.
4) County to host one educational meeting in December 2012 with Calumet County farmers regarding soil erosion, farming practices, programs and funding which can help minimize sedimentation into Lake Winnebago.
5) County (consultant) will sponsor a meeting in January 2013 regarding pollutant trading and other water quality matters.
6) Submit a preliminary Draft Report of County inventory, plan/report summaries, and phase 1 of stakeholder survey findings no later than February 1, 2013.
7) Submit a comprehensive Draft Report of project findings to County no later than November 15, 2013.
8) Submit a Final Report by December 31 of 2013.
a. Final Report will include:
i. Stakeholder priority list (water resource needs / problems).
ii. Recommendations on solutions to water resource issues
iii. Recommendations for future planning, studies and management actions


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2013
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Winnebago Lakes Council, Inc.: Lake Winnebago Planning: The Winnebago Lakes Council is sponsoring a Lake Planning Grant on Lake Winnebago. This long term planning project for a Lake Winnebago Action Plan will prepare the region for coordinated, long term, comprehensive management to ensure the entire Winnebago System continues to be a positive asset to the local communities. The planning effort will also explore options for system-wide coordination of local, state and federal governments and organizations.

Project activities: 1) Develop a communications and outreach strategy for lake system information and news in the region; 2) Ensure that citizen engagement started in phase I continues and grows; 3) Develop strategy to meet public needs/desires for information and government needs for educating the public; 4) Solicit and support responses by local and state governments; 5) Engage government to acknowledge public comments collected in Phase I and formulate coordinated and consistent actions and communications; 6) Engage government to address gaps in planning and information identified in Phase I; 7) Define \201Ccooperative management\201D for Lake Winnebago; 8) Review systems for coordination and management used in other large, multi-jurisdictional public resource areas, and evaluate their potential application to Lake Winnebago; 9) Educate public officials and citizens about the possible options, and measure their support for the general concept and specific approaches
(See "comments" for deliverables.)


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2018
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning, Winnebago Phase 4: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.
Specific project activities / deliverables include: 1) Develop & implement multiple communication strategies; 2) improve project awareness through community engagement events, 3) Improve information and education outreach through activities / presentations designed to meet specific stakeholder needs, 4) create & engage focus groups to prioritize management recommendations, 5) conduct citizen survey of 1,000 shoreline property owners, conduct aquatic plant PI survey of entire lake system, 6) identify & prioritize a list of habitat improvement projects, 7) complete comprehensive management / APM / AIS Strategic plan and obtain DNR approval and 8) conduct Plan Adoption Outreach, Engagement, and Communication activities to ensure LMP implementation.
Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated
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.
Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Johnson Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
3/23/1994
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Winnebago Property Owners Association: Lake Winnebago Existing Data Consolidation & Education Dev: Create an inventory of active Lake Winnebago organizations; consolidate existing data and research; develop public education strategies; develop newletter.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/1997
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

City Of Fond Du Lac: Lake Winnebago Stormwater Exfiltrat. Stdy/Bp Monitoring: The City of Fond Du Lac proposes to do a stormwater study and bypass monitoring on Lake Winnebago. This project will identify potential sources of stormwater exfiltration from storm sewers into sanitary sewers, evaluate alternatives and recommend ways to alleviate the problem. Some of the activities included in this grant will include: 1) review stormwater pumping station plans and storm sewer system plans, 2) field viewing and structural reviews of storm sewer systems, 3) analysis and monitoring of pump station and storm sewer system capacities and water quality monitoring during at least two bypass events, 4) evaluate and recommend alternative improvements. 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 newspaper articles, an Engineering Feasibility Study Report mailings and public meeting(s).


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/1997
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

City Of Menasha: Lake Winnebago Menasha Residential Channel Water Quality: The City of Manasha proposes to conduct a historic water study as well as study the current conditions of the navigation channels in Menasha that lead to Lake Winnebago. The activities will include the following: 1) collect historical data, 2) collect current data and show correlation to water level changes, dam operation, and analyze other water characteristics of both the channel waters and lake water, 3) identify algae management strategies and implementation plans for the viable strategies. 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 newspaper articles and public meeting(s).


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

Lake Poygan Sportsman'S Club: Winnebago Remote Sensing & Trophic Monitoring Project: The Lake Poygan Sportsman Club proposes to conduct Remote Sensing Analysis on the Lake Winnebago System The product of this grant component will be a database of physical and chemical parameters to include total phosphorous, Chlorophyll a, Suspended solids; Volatile suspended solids, nitrate-nitrite, and Kjeldahl nitrogen. Eight sampling events will be scheduled to correspond with satellite flyovers. The PSC is sponsoring one year of lab analysis of water samples and travel expenses to conduct the lake appraisals on Winnebago, Winneconne, Poygan and Butte Des Mort.

This project is a component of a larger partnership with UW-Madison remote Sensing Lab, NASA, and the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewer District that will develop a software toolkit for the regional and local application of remote sensing technology. This application may involve the appraisal of trophic conditions within the lakes using satellite imaging, tracking aquatic vegetation coverage, and guiding lake use during bloom conditions.

AMENDMENT #1: Additional objectives will include the printing and distribution of a recently completed Lake Winnegago System Water Quality Report. This report integrates with the remote sensing project.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
4/1/2004
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Lake Poygan Sportsman'S Club: Lake Winnebago Remote Sensing/Trophic Monitoring Ph 3: The Lake Poygan Sportsman's Club proposes to conduct a project that is an integrated appraisal of lake water quality, to include:

1. Database including phosphorous, Chla,suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, nitrite-nitrate and Kjeldahl N. Eight sampling events at approx 8 station will generate the data. Lakes Winnebago, Winneconne, Butte des Morts and Poygan will be included.
2. The integration of the data will occur in conjunction with the development of satellite imagery, as produced by UW-Madison, Remote Sensing Group


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2012
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Calumet County: Winnebago Lake Project:
Calumet County is sponsoring a Large Scale Planning Grant associated to the Lake Winnebago System. This multi-phased project will involve, but not be limited to, the following work activities:

1) The review of all known plans / reports for the system. This review will result in the creation of a summary report detailing past work and identifying data gaps and or needs.
2) Establish a core team representative of the local stakeholders (possibly including fisherman, sporting groups, farmers, recreational boaters, county staff, DNR Resource Biologists, etc.)
3) Meet with and survey stakeholders, as identified by Core Team, on issues of importance to stakeholders.
a. Conduct a minimum of three citizen surveys.
b. Conduct a minimum of two focused discussion groups.
c. Conduct a minimum of four public input meetings.
4) County to host one educational meeting in December 2012 with Calumet County farmers regarding soil erosion, farming practices, programs and funding which can help minimize sedimentation into Lake Winnebago.
5) County (consultant) will sponsor a meeting in January 2013 regarding pollutant trading and other water quality matters.
6) Submit a preliminary Draft Report of County inventory, plan/report summaries, and phase 1 of stakeholder survey findings no later than February 1, 2013.
7) Submit a comprehensive Draft Report of project findings to County no later than November 15, 2013.
8) Submit a Final Report by December 31 of 2013.
a. Final Report will include:
i. Stakeholder priority list (water resource needs / problems).
ii. Recommendations on solutions to water resource issues
iii. Recommendations for future planning, studies and management actions


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2013
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Winnebago Lakes Council, Inc.: Lake Winnebago Planning: The Winnebago Lakes Council is sponsoring a Lake Planning Grant on Lake Winnebago. This long term planning project for a Lake Winnebago Action Plan will prepare the region for coordinated, long term, comprehensive management to ensure the entire Winnebago System continues to be a positive asset to the local communities. The planning effort will also explore options for system-wide coordination of local, state and federal governments and organizations.

Project activities: 1) Develop a communications and outreach strategy for lake system information and news in the region; 2) Ensure that citizen engagement started in phase I continues and grows; 3) Develop strategy to meet public needs/desires for information and government needs for educating the public; 4) Solicit and support responses by local and state governments; 5) Engage government to acknowledge public comments collected in Phase I and formulate coordinated and consistent actions and communications; 6) Engage government to address gaps in planning and information identified in Phase I; 7) Define \201Ccooperative management\201D for Lake Winnebago; 8) Review systems for coordination and management used in other large, multi-jurisdictional public resource areas, and evaluate their potential application to Lake Winnebago; 9) Educate public officials and citizens about the possible options, and measure their support for the general concept and specific approaches
(See "comments" for deliverables.)


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2018
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning, Winnebago Phase 4: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.
Specific project activities / deliverables include: 1) Develop & implement multiple communication strategies; 2) improve project awareness through community engagement events, 3) Improve information and education outreach through activities / presentations designed to meet specific stakeholder needs, 4) create & engage focus groups to prioritize management recommendations, 5) conduct citizen survey of 1,000 shoreline property owners, conduct aquatic plant PI survey of entire lake system, 6) identify & prioritize a list of habitat improvement projects, 7) complete comprehensive management / APM / AIS Strategic plan and obtain DNR approval and 8) conduct Plan Adoption Outreach, Engagement, and Communication activities to ensure LMP implementation.
Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated
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.
Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Menasha Channel
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Mill Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Mosher Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Mud Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Neenah Channel
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Pipe Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Roberts Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Supple Marsh
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Taycheedah Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Unnamed
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Large Scale Lake Planning
Date
2/15/2017
Waters Involved
Van Dyne Creek
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Winnebago Lakes Comprehensive Planning - Lake Winnebago: The Fox \2013 Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan (LMP) for Lake Winnebago.

Specific project activities include: 1) Develop communication strategy; 2) Create LMP structural framework; 3) Develop committees for each LMP element; 4) Establish issue related focus groups and encourage stakeholder participation; 5) Determine need for third party consultant assistance.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Committees identify outstanding issues, data gaps and possible actions to address lake issues, 2) Committees begin to draft language for LMP sections, 3) Hold 3 Town-hall meetings; 4) Develop website; 5) Issue press releases; 6) If determined necessary, engage third party consultants for project assistance; 7) Develop Phase 4 strategy for completion of LMP.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated. 3) Documentation of volunteer labor and donated services shall be collected and maintained in accordance with grant program guidelines for reporting in kind donations.

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

Final reports: it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator 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.


Grant Details
Small Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2011
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Fond Du Lac County: Lake Winnebago Planning: In the last few years, Lake Winnebago has experienced greatly improved water clarity which has resulted in a large increase in aquatic plant density. As a result, lake stakeholders are upset and educational outreach is necesary to help people understand why lake conditions are changing. Fond du Lac County is currently engaged in identifying potential stakeholder groups in preparation for developing a lake management plan. They have also hired a lake coordinator who is developing educational materials and media sites to share information and bring stakeholders together.

Specific deliverable project outcomes are as follows: 1. Creation of a data base for use by stakeholders, 2. Creation of a media site to distribute informaiton, 3. Creation of a Lake Winnebago group comprised of a core group of stakeholders pulled from DNR, ACOE, boaters and other users of the lake, 4. Develop and provide publications and educational resoures to stakeholders and the public.


Grant Details
Small Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2002
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Channel Preservation Assn: Winnebago Channel Apm Plan: The Channel Preservation Assn proposes to develop an Aquatic Management Plan for "the channels" of Lake Winnebago. The project deliverables will include (1) review of plant management alternatives relative to the channel; (2) two distinct surveys of plants conducted in June and August, 2003, by rake survey methodology, and include an apppraisal report; (3) a public participation session with a report on significant public input events; and (4) develop srategies for the management of the nuisance plant conditions while preserving tghe functional and structural habitat value of this backwater complex . This could include land or water strategies. A final report will be developed and shared with the DNR.


Grant Details
Small Scale Lake Planning
Date
4/1/2004
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Lake Poygan Sportsman'S Club: Winnebago Lakes Council Organizational Development: The Lake Poygan Sportsman's Club will conduct a project that is directed to organizational development of a Winnebago Council, to include:

1. Awareness and educational actions by designated staff.
2. Developing and nourishing community contacts
3. Establishment of a Lakes Council board

These actions will be summarized within a final report that includes recommendations for future actions.


Grant Details
Small Scale Lake Planning
Date
10/1/2011
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Fond Du Lac County: Lake Winnebago Planning: In the last few years, Lake Winnebago has experienced greatly improved water clarity which has resulted in a large increase in aquatic plant density. As a result, lake stakeholders are upset and educational outreach is necesary to help people understand why lake conditions are changing. Fond du Lac County is currently engaged in identifying potential stakeholder groups in preparation for developing a lake management plan. They have also hired a lake coordinator who is developing educational materials and media sites to share information and bring stakeholders together.

Specific deliverable project outcomes are as follows: 1. Creation of a data base for use by stakeholders, 2. Creation of a media site to distribute informaiton, 3. Creation of a Lake Winnebago group comprised of a core group of stakeholders pulled from DNR, ACOE, boaters and other users of the lake, 4. Develop and provide publications and educational resoures to stakeholders and the public.


Grant Details
Urban Nonpoint - Stormwater Construction
Date
1/1/2005
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Village Of Sherwood: Meadowcliff Pond: Design, property acquisition, construction management/inspection, and construction of Meadowcliff Pond.


Grant Details
Urban Nonpoint - Stormwater Construction
Date
1/1/2005
Waters Involved
Unnamed
Status
Complete

Village Of Sherwood: Meadowcliff Pond: To fund the design, property acquisition, construction management/inspection, and construction of Meadowcliff Pond.


Monitoring & Projects

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

Grants and Management Projects
Lake Winnebago - East Watershed
Watershed Recommendations
Best Management Practices, Implement
Calumet County - Leachate Management
Date
Status
This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin?s waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system; a waste transfer system; and a feed storage runoff control system.
1/1/2018
In Progress
Projects
 
Best Management Practices, Implement
Calument County Process Wastewater
Date
Status
This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin?s waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system; a waste transfer system; and a milking center waste control systems.
1/1/2018
In Progress
Projects
 
Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
Hayton Millpond PCB Cleanup
Date
Status
Hayton Millpond PCB cleanup impacting several PCB listed segments.
1/1/2001
In Progress
Projects
 
Nine Key Element Plan
Fond du Lac County - Nine Key Element Plan Development
Date
Status
Great Lakes Nine Key Plan Development
6/1/2018
In Progress
Projects
Documents
 
Review, Update Use Designation
 
Date
Status
Needs official use designation change, b/c waterbody is listed in NR 104
10/23/2009
Proposed
 
Review, Update Use Designation
 
Date
Status
Update to NR104 is needed
10/23/2009
Proposed
 
Runoff Evaluation
Biese, Ron Manure Storage
Date
Status
Biese, Ron Manure Storage
1/1/2017
In Progress
Projects
Documents
 
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Fond du Lac Co Stormwater Mgmt Plan - TMDL Analysis & Recs
Date
Status
This project promotes 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 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
 
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Fond du Lac Stormwater Mgmt Plan - TMDL Analysis & Recs
Date
Status
This project promotes 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 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
 
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Taycheedah Stormwater Management Plan - TMDL Analysis & Recs
Date
Status
This project promotes 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 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
 
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Harrison - Stormwater Planning
Date
Status
This project promotes 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: other new ordinances that affect runoff from the developed urban area; development and implementation of a new financing mechanism for funding the storm water program; updated storm water management plan for the entire developed urban area; and a new storm water management plan for new development.
1/1/2018
In Progress
Projects
 
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Calumet Co MS4 Storm Water Management Update
Date
Status
Storm water planning activities will be undertaken by the municipality and will result in the following products: updated storm water management plan for the developed urban area.
1/1/2016
In Progress
Projects
Documents
 
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Fond du Lac - TMDL Storm Water Plan
Date
Status
Storm water planning activities will be undertaken by the municipality and will result in the following products: updated construction erosion control ordinance, updated storm water ordinance for new development and re-development, updated ordinances that affect runoff from the developed urban area, new feasibility analysis of alternative funding mechanisms, updated storm water management plan for the developed urban area, and updated storm water management plan for new development.
1/1/2016
In Progress
Projects
Documents
 
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Eden MS4 Planning
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: new construction erosion control ordinance, new storm water ordinance for new development and re-development, new ordinances that affect runoff from the developed urban area, new storm water management plan for the developed urban area, and new storm water management plan for new development.
1/1/2016
In Progress
Projects
Documents
 
TMDL Development
Parsons Creek TMDL
Date
Status
Parsons Creek is currently being impacted by sediment, phosphorus, and ammonia. Due to excessive inputs of sediment and nutrients, Parsons Creek is experiencing degraded habitat, sedimentation, and aquatic toxicity due to high ammonia levels. On the 2006 303(d) Impaired Waters list, Parsons Creek is listed for the following: (1) Pollutants: Sediment, Nutrients (phosphorus, ammonia) (2) Impairments: Sediment, Degraded Habitat, Aquatic Toxicity (ammonia)
4/12/2016
In Progress
Projects
Documents
 
TMDL Monitoring
Jordan Creek EAP Project
Date
Status
The Hardies Creek TMDL is a product of a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School (GET) Science Department. In 2004, the WDNR provided funding, through a local water quality assistance grant to GET, to support supplemental data collection for the development of the TMDL. In coordination with WDNR field staff and under the direction of Mr. Jon Johnson (GET Science Teacher), students monitored habitat, macroinvertebrates, and water chemistry and assisted with fish electro-shocking in Hardies creek. Some of the information collected by students with WDNR supervision was used in the development of this TMDL.
2/25/2008
In Progress
Projects
 
Lake Winnebago - East WatershedWatershed History Note

Located in east central Wisconsin. the Winnebago Pool Lakes, composed of Lakes Winnebago, Butte des Morts, Winneconne, and Poygan, drain 16,654 square kilomerers and compose 17 '% of Wisconsin's surface water area. Major watersheds include the Wolf River to the north aild tlle Upper Fox River to the south with the system emptying from Lake Winnebagu via the Lvwcr Fox River to rhe southwestern end of Green Bay on Lake Michigan The Lakes lie in the vegetation tension zone between the Northern Forest and the Prairie-Forest floristic provinces (Curtis. 197 1 ), and the watershed transects three US ecoregions, the Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plain, the North Central Hardwood Forests, and the Northern Lakes and Forests. Consequently, land use ranges from mixed hardwood forest in the north to prtrnariiy specialized dairying with some generalized farming southward. The Lake Winnebago System is within 120 km of over 2 million people, and is central to many, often conflicting, resource uses, including outdoor recreation such as fishing and boating, wastewater assimilation for 59 industries and 24 municipal wastewater treatment plants, and as a principal water supply for over 100,000 people in Oshkosh, Neenah-Menasha. and Appleton as well as numerous small communities in the watershed (East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Coinmission [ECWRPC], 1989). The Lake Winnebago System provides over one million userdays during the peak month of recreation fur boaters and anglers from Wisconsin and other states,most notably nearby Illinois. The dam system and water level control program, representing the largest flood control storage reservoir in Wisconsin, provide flood protection for residents and shoreland development within 17 jurisdictions. Water levels in the Upper Lake Winnebago Pool Lakes have been controlled through dam outflows by the Corps of Engineers since the late 1800's. principally to assist commercial navigation and downstream industrial uses of waste assimilation and power generation (WDNR, 1989). As a result of a revised water level management policy instituted in 1982, lake Ievels in the summer are now approximately 1 m higgr than previously occurring levels in the summer, and 10-30 cm higher in dle winter. The Corps is required to maitlrain levels within a seasonal range of 1.05 111. Under the current water level management strategy, rhe water level rapidly increases in the spring and summer, resulting in high lake levels during early plant growth. 'This is followed by allowing the water levels to gradually decrease through the fall io achieve a drawdnwn in the winter to prevent ice damage along the lake shores and to be prepared for moderating spring run0 ff levels (Krug, 1981 ) .

Date  2010