Watershed - Fond du Lac River (UF03)
Fond du Lac River Watershed

Details

The Fond du Lac River watershed is located primarily in Fond du Lac County, but extends north to the southeast corner of Winnebago County along the western shore of Lake Winnebago. The watershed is 156,632 acres in size and contains 461 miles of streams and rivers, 991 acres of lakes and 16,649 acres of wetlands. The watershed is dominated by agriculture (66%), grasslands (12%) and wetlands (11%) and is ranked high for nonpoint source issues affecting streams and groundwater.

Date  2018

Population, Land Use

The watershed is dominated by agriculture (68%), wetlands (14%) and is ranked high for nonpoint source issues affecting streams and groundwater. Municipalities in the watershed include Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Oakfield, Rosendale, and portions of Oshkosh. The Rosendale and Oakfield wastewater treatment facilities discharge into the watershed. Additionally, a number of industrial facilities also discharge into the watershed. There are large and growing urban areas in the watershed; however these currently only make up 3% of the watershed. Major urban areas in the watershed include large parts of the Cities of Fond du Lac and Oshkosh and a corridor along the lakeshore and U.S. Highway 41 between Oshkosh and Fond du Lac. Other urban areas in the watershed include North Fond du Lac, Oakfield, and Rosendale.

Date  2018

Ecological Landscapes for Fond du Lac River 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  2018

Fond du Lac River Watershed At-a-Glance

Impaired Water in Fond du Lac River Watershed
River and Stream QualityAll Waters in Watershed

The East Branch of the Fond du Lac River (WBIC 135900) begins in south central Fond du Lac County and flows northeasterly to its junction with the West Branch in the City of Fond du Lac. There is intense agriculture throughout much of the watershed. Runoff from plowed fields and barnyards and erosion of heavily grazed and exposed stream banks along the East Branch and its tributaries are adding tons of sediment and nutrients to the river and to Lake Winnebago. Critical soil erosion rate from agricultural lands has been estimated as being 6 tons per acre per year. The East Branch is the largest single sediment contributor to Lake Winnebago (Bruch, 1988).

Date  2010

Watershed Trout Streams
Watershed Outstanding & Exceptional Resources

Lakes and Impoundments

There are no named lakes in the Fond du Lac River watershed and only about 775 lake surface acres, according to the National Land Cover Dataset. Most of the lakes are small, shallow, man-made ponds or small impoundments of the numerous streams in the watershed.

Date  2010

Wetland Health

Wetland Status The Fond du Lac River watershed is located primarily in Fond du Lac County, but extends north to the southeast corner of Winnebago County along the western shore of Lake Winnebago. Wetlands compromise 9% of the current land uses in the watershed. It is estimated that about 28% of the original wetlands in the watershed currently exist. Of these wetlands, emergent wetlands (68%), which include wet meadows and marshes, and forested wetlands (19%) dominate the landscape. Wetland Condition Little is known about the condition of the remaining wetlands but estimates of reed canary grass infestations, an opportunistic aquatic invasive wetland plant, into different wetland types has been estimated based on satellite imagery. This information shows that reed canary grass dominates 87% of the existing emergent wetlands, which include wet meadows and marshes, and 9% of the remaining shrub wetlands. Reed Canary Grass domination inhibits successful establishment of native wetland species. Wetland Restorability Of the 38,677 acres of estimated lost wetlands in the watershed, approximately 68% are considered potentially restorable based on modeled data, including soil types, land use and land cover (Chris Smith, DNR, 2009).

Date  2010

Impaired Waters

A number of rivers and streams in the watershed are currently on Wisconsin's impaired waters list as required by section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act. A majority of these suffer from low dissolved oxygen and degraded habitat due to nonpoint source pollution impairment. The Fond du Lac River has elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenols (PCBs) which results in contaminated fish tissue and chronic aquatic toxicity. A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) has been developed for Parsons Creek and its unnamed east tributary. This TMDL was approved by EPA in 2007 but some additional refinements need to be done with regards to waste load allocations.

Date  2010

List of Impaired Waters

Groundwater

Groundwater use appears to be a serious concern in specific areas of the watershed, such as near Campground Creek. High capacity wells, such as those of the City of Fond du Lac and several area Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) may be having a significant impact on the flows of springs feeding steams. This needs to be extensively studied to develop water use determinations. Groundwater protection areas need to be formally identified for the springs that feed Campground Creek. The origin spring area of Campground Cr. is a major source of cold water for that area of the Creek and is important in that it has potential to meet cold trout water conditions. This needs to be protected and restored.

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
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Glacierland Rc&D, Inc.: Fond Du Lac Co Comprehensive Phragmites Control-Phase 2: Glacierland RC&D Council is sponsoring a project to build upon a region-wide effort to control invasive Phragmites populations in Fond du Lac County. Project partners will work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide public education and outreach, secure landowner permissions, use GIS-based mapping to track and monitor invasive population data, treat target invasive species, revegetate treated areas, and develop long-term control strategies.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping strategy to monitor and assess treatment success and extent of invasive Phragmites in collaboration with partner organizations; 2) Implement treatments to reduce established populations on public and private properties throughout the Phase 2 project area; 3) Identify suitable re-vegetation sites and install native vegetation after suitable level of Phragmites control is complete; 4) Facilitate coordinated, community-focused efforts with private landowners, non-profits, and local governments to identify and implement long-term control strategies; 5) Continue education and outreach efforts on invasive species issues in collaboration with partners; 6) Develop final report summarizing the project.

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


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Control
Date
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Calumet County Collaborative Phragmites Control-Phase 2: Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership is sponsoring a project to build upon a region-wide effort to control invasive Phragmites populations in Calumet County. Project partners will work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide public education and outreach, secure landowner permissions, use GIS-based mapping to track and monitor invasive population data, treat target invasive species, revegetate treated areas, and develop long-term control strategies.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping strategy to monitor and assess treatment success and extent of invasive Phragmites in collaboration with partner organizations; 2) Implement treatments to reduce established populations on public and private properties throughout the Phase 2 project area; 3) Identify suitable re-vegetation sites and install native vegetation after suitable level of Phragmites control is complete; 4) Facilitate coordinated, community-focused efforts with private landowners, non-profits, and local governments to identify and implement long-term control strategies; 5) Continue education and outreach efforts on invasive species issues in collaboration with partners; 6) Develop final report summarizing the project.

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


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 Control
Date
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Glacierland Rc&D, Inc.: Fond Du Lac Co Comprehensive Phragmites Control-Phase 2: Glacierland RC&D Council is sponsoring a project to build upon a region-wide effort to control invasive Phragmites populations in Fond du Lac County. Project partners will work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide public education and outreach, secure landowner permissions, use GIS-based mapping to track and monitor invasive population data, treat target invasive species, revegetate treated areas, and develop long-term control strategies.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping strategy to monitor and assess treatment success and extent of invasive Phragmites in collaboration with partner organizations; 2) Implement treatments to reduce established populations on public and private properties throughout the Phase 2 project area; 3) Identify suitable re-vegetation sites and install native vegetation after suitable level of Phragmites control is complete; 4) Facilitate coordinated, community-focused efforts with private landowners, non-profits, and local governments to identify and implement long-term control strategies; 5) Continue education and outreach efforts on invasive species issues in collaboration with partners; 6) Develop final report summarizing the project.

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


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Control
Date
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership Inc.: Calumet County Collaborative Phragmites Control-Phase 2: Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership is sponsoring a project to build upon a region-wide effort to control invasive Phragmites populations in Calumet County. Project partners will work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide public education and outreach, secure landowner permissions, use GIS-based mapping to track and monitor invasive population data, treat target invasive species, revegetate treated areas, and develop long-term control strategies.

Project final deliverables include: 1) Maintain the Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping strategy to monitor and assess treatment success and extent of invasive Phragmites in collaboration with partner organizations; 2) Implement treatments to reduce established populations on public and private properties throughout the Phase 2 project area; 3) Identify suitable re-vegetation sites and install native vegetation after suitable level of Phragmites control is complete; 4) Facilitate coordinated, community-focused efforts with private landowners, non-profits, and local governments to identify and implement long-term control strategies; 5) Continue education and outreach efforts on invasive species issues in collaboration with partners; 6) Develop final report summarizing the project.

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


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
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Target Invasive Species Mapping And Planning - Phase 2: The Fox / Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to map populations of non-native phragmites and Japanese knotweed within Outagamie and Waupaca Counties.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, the produced educational materials and the Outagamie and Waupaca sections of the NEWIP phragmites and Japanese Knotweed management plan that includes methodologies, results, and management alternatives discussion.

Specific project activities include: 1) Meetings with State and Municipal Highway Departments; 2) Roadside surveys; 3) Develop educational materials; 4) Write the Outagamie and Waupaca County sections of the NEWIP phragmites and Japanese Knotweed management plan.

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.

The Grantee shall provide the DNR Lake Coordinator with a draft of final plan for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive 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
3/15/2024
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Prev - Adopt A Launch - Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: The FWWA is sponsoring a project to run their Adopt-a-Launch Program to engage community to take ownership of lakes by helping to monitor for AIS and improving boat launches with volunteer efforts.

Activities: 1) Recruit and coordinate volunteers to adopt and monitor boat launches in Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties; 2) Prevent the spread of AIS in a containment and response strategy via volunteer monitoring at adopted launches; 3) Build partnerships with local boat launch owners for increased AIS prevention activities, such as introducing them to the CBCW

Deliverables: 1) Hold 3 volunteer trainings including AIS ID and monitoring; 2) Goal of 15 boat launches adopted, including associated signage placed; 3) Goal of 200 monitoring hours by Adopt-a-Launch volunteers; 4) 6 social media posts highlighting the program; 5) Final report detailing project results (launches adopted, monitoring results, any infographics produced, etc.) and lessons learned

Conditions:
1) DNR has determined that LMPN efforts will not be duplicated by this project.
2) 200 hours of CBCW is not required for this project due to past and ongoing CBCW work in the project area.
3) Volunteer monitoring shall follow WDNR-approved protocols.
4) Monitoring data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number.
5) All outreach and education materials shall use DNR messaging; DNR Biologist may request review and approval of materials before dissemination.
6) DNR AIS Biologist will be promptly notified of any new detections of an AIS species.
7) Final Report needs DNR review/approval and will be provided in an electronic format.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
3/15/2024
Waters Involved
Lake Butte des Morts
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Prev - Adopt A Launch - Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: The FWWA is sponsoring a project to run their Adopt-a-Launch Program to engage community to take ownership of lakes by helping to monitor for AIS and improving boat launches with volunteer efforts.

Activities: 1) Recruit and coordinate volunteers to adopt and monitor boat launches in Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties; 2) Prevent the spread of AIS in a containment and response strategy via volunteer monitoring at adopted launches; 3) Build partnerships with local boat launch owners for increased AIS prevention activities, such as introducing them to the CBCW

Deliverables: 1) Hold 3 volunteer trainings including AIS ID and monitoring; 2) Goal of 15 boat launches adopted, including associated signage placed; 3) Goal of 200 monitoring hours by Adopt-a-Launch volunteers; 4) 6 social media posts highlighting the program; 5) Final report detailing project results (launches adopted, monitoring results, any infographics produced, etc.) and lessons learned

Conditions:
1) DNR has determined that LMPN efforts will not be duplicated by this project.
2) 200 hours of CBCW is not required for this project due to past and ongoing CBCW work in the project area.
3) Volunteer monitoring shall follow WDNR-approved protocols.
4) Monitoring data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number.
5) All outreach and education materials shall use DNR messaging; DNR Biologist may request review and approval of materials before dissemination.
6) DNR AIS Biologist will be promptly notified of any new detections of an AIS species.
7) Final Report needs DNR review/approval and will be provided in an electronic format.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.


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
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Target Invasive Species Mapping And Planning - Phase 2: The Fox / Wolf Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a project to map populations of non-native phragmites and Japanese knotweed within Outagamie and Waupaca Counties.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, the produced educational materials and the Outagamie and Waupaca sections of the NEWIP phragmites and Japanese Knotweed management plan that includes methodologies, results, and management alternatives discussion.

Specific project activities include: 1) Meetings with State and Municipal Highway Departments; 2) Roadside surveys; 3) Develop educational materials; 4) Write the Outagamie and Waupaca County sections of the NEWIP phragmites and Japanese Knotweed management plan.

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.

The Grantee shall provide the DNR Lake Coordinator with a draft of final plan for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive 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
3/15/2024
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Prev - Adopt A Launch - Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: The FWWA is sponsoring a project to run their Adopt-a-Launch Program to engage community to take ownership of lakes by helping to monitor for AIS and improving boat launches with volunteer efforts.

Activities: 1) Recruit and coordinate volunteers to adopt and monitor boat launches in Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties; 2) Prevent the spread of AIS in a containment and response strategy via volunteer monitoring at adopted launches; 3) Build partnerships with local boat launch owners for increased AIS prevention activities, such as introducing them to the CBCW

Deliverables: 1) Hold 3 volunteer trainings including AIS ID and monitoring; 2) Goal of 15 boat launches adopted, including associated signage placed; 3) Goal of 200 monitoring hours by Adopt-a-Launch volunteers; 4) 6 social media posts highlighting the program; 5) Final report detailing project results (launches adopted, monitoring results, any infographics produced, etc.) and lessons learned

Conditions:
1) DNR has determined that LMPN efforts will not be duplicated by this project.
2) 200 hours of CBCW is not required for this project due to past and ongoing CBCW work in the project area.
3) Volunteer monitoring shall follow WDNR-approved protocols.
4) Monitoring data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number.
5) All outreach and education materials shall use DNR messaging; DNR Biologist may request review and approval of materials before dissemination.
6) DNR AIS Biologist will be promptly notified of any new detections of an AIS species.
7) Final Report needs DNR review/approval and will be provided in an electronic format.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
3/15/2024
Waters Involved
Lake Winneconne
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Prev - Adopt A Launch - Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: The FWWA is sponsoring a project to run their Adopt-a-Launch Program to engage community to take ownership of lakes by helping to monitor for AIS and improving boat launches with volunteer efforts.

Activities: 1) Recruit and coordinate volunteers to adopt and monitor boat launches in Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties; 2) Prevent the spread of AIS in a containment and response strategy via volunteer monitoring at adopted launches; 3) Build partnerships with local boat launch owners for increased AIS prevention activities, such as introducing them to the CBCW

Deliverables: 1) Hold 3 volunteer trainings including AIS ID and monitoring; 2) Goal of 15 boat launches adopted, including associated signage placed; 3) Goal of 200 monitoring hours by Adopt-a-Launch volunteers; 4) 6 social media posts highlighting the program; 5) Final report detailing project results (launches adopted, monitoring results, any infographics produced, etc.) and lessons learned

Conditions:
1) DNR has determined that LMPN efforts will not be duplicated by this project.
2) 200 hours of CBCW is not required for this project due to past and ongoing CBCW work in the project area.
3) Volunteer monitoring shall follow WDNR-approved protocols.
4) Monitoring data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number.
5) All outreach and education materials shall use DNR messaging; DNR Biologist may request review and approval of materials before dissemination.
6) DNR AIS Biologist will be promptly notified of any new detections of an AIS species.
7) Final Report needs DNR review/approval and will be provided in an electronic format.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
3/15/2024
Waters Involved
Little Lake Butte Des Morts
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Prev - Adopt A Launch - Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: The FWWA is sponsoring a project to run their Adopt-a-Launch Program to engage community to take ownership of lakes by helping to monitor for AIS and improving boat launches with volunteer efforts.

Activities: 1) Recruit and coordinate volunteers to adopt and monitor boat launches in Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties; 2) Prevent the spread of AIS in a containment and response strategy via volunteer monitoring at adopted launches; 3) Build partnerships with local boat launch owners for increased AIS prevention activities, such as introducing them to the CBCW

Deliverables: 1) Hold 3 volunteer trainings including AIS ID and monitoring; 2) Goal of 15 boat launches adopted, including associated signage placed; 3) Goal of 200 monitoring hours by Adopt-a-Launch volunteers; 4) 6 social media posts highlighting the program; 5) Final report detailing project results (launches adopted, monitoring results, any infographics produced, etc.) and lessons learned

Conditions:
1) DNR has determined that LMPN efforts will not be duplicated by this project.
2) 200 hours of CBCW is not required for this project due to past and ongoing CBCW work in the project area.
3) Volunteer monitoring shall follow WDNR-approved protocols.
4) Monitoring data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number.
5) All outreach and education materials shall use DNR messaging; DNR Biologist may request review and approval of materials before dissemination.
6) DNR AIS Biologist will be promptly notified of any new detections of an AIS species.
7) Final Report needs DNR review/approval and will be provided in an electronic format.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.


Grant Details
Aquatic Invasives Education
Date
3/15/2024
Waters Involved
Wolf River
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Prev - Adopt A Launch - Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: The FWWA is sponsoring a project to run their Adopt-a-Launch Program to engage community to take ownership of lakes by helping to monitor for AIS and improving boat launches with volunteer efforts.

Activities: 1) Recruit and coordinate volunteers to adopt and monitor boat launches in Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties; 2) Prevent the spread of AIS in a containment and response strategy via volunteer monitoring at adopted launches; 3) Build partnerships with local boat launch owners for increased AIS prevention activities, such as introducing them to the CBCW

Deliverables: 1) Hold 3 volunteer trainings including AIS ID and monitoring; 2) Goal of 15 boat launches adopted, including associated signage placed; 3) Goal of 200 monitoring hours by Adopt-a-Launch volunteers; 4) 6 social media posts highlighting the program; 5) Final report detailing project results (launches adopted, monitoring results, any infographics produced, etc.) and lessons learned

Conditions:
1) DNR has determined that LMPN efforts will not be duplicated by this project.
2) 200 hours of CBCW is not required for this project due to past and ongoing CBCW work in the project area.
3) Volunteer monitoring shall follow WDNR-approved protocols.
4) Monitoring data collected will be entered into SWIMS database under the grant project number.
5) All outreach and education materials shall use DNR messaging; DNR Biologist may request review and approval of materials before dissemination.
6) DNR AIS Biologist will be promptly notified of any new detections of an AIS species.
7) Final Report needs DNR review/approval and will be provided in an electronic format.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.


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
5/5/1997
Waters Involved
Daggets Creek
Status
Complete

Butte Des Morts Conservation Club, Inc: Acq-Lake Butte Des Morts Land Acquisition-Molinski Property: The Butte des Morts Conservation Club will acquire approximately 1,183 acres of land, including 13,000 feet of shoreline, situated on Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County to protect Lake Butte des Morts, and its fish and wildlife habitat. The property is primarily shallow marshland including cattails, sedges and grasses. It also includes 164 acres of upland containing trees and shrubs. The goals of the property's management plan focus on 1) the protection of the lake and the Winnebago Pool Watershed, 2) the protection and restoration of the property's plant communities and fish and wildlife habitat, and 3) allowing public access to the property for recreational purposes.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
5/5/1997
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Butte Des Morts Conservation Club, Inc: Acq-Lake Butte Des Morts Land Acquisition-Molinski Property: The Butte des Morts Conservation Club will acquire approximately 1,183 acres of land, including 13,000 feet of shoreline, situated on Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County to protect Lake Butte des Morts, and its fish and wildlife habitat. The property is primarily shallow marshland including cattails, sedges and grasses. It also includes 164 acres of upland containing trees and shrubs. The goals of the property's management plan focus on 1) the protection of the lake and the Winnebago Pool Watershed, 2) the protection and restoration of the property's plant communities and fish and wildlife habitat, and 3) allowing public access to the property for recreational purposes.


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
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Fox River
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Hlr - Winnebago Waterways Healthy Lakes Grant 2022: Partnering with property owners, Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance 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
5/5/1997
Waters Involved
Lake Butte des Morts
Status
Complete

Butte Des Morts Conservation Club, Inc: Acq-Lake Butte Des Morts Land Acquisition-Molinski Property: The Butte des Morts Conservation Club will acquire approximately 1,183 acres of land, including 13,000 feet of shoreline, situated on Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County to protect Lake Butte des Morts, and its fish and wildlife habitat. The property is primarily shallow marshland including cattails, sedges and grasses. It also includes 164 acres of upland containing trees and shrubs. The goals of the property's management plan focus on 1) the protection of the lake and the Winnebago Pool Watershed, 2) the protection and restoration of the property's plant communities and fish and wildlife habitat, and 3) allowing public access to the property for recreational purposes.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Lake Butte des Morts
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Hlr - Winnebago Waterways Healthy Lakes Grant 2022: Partnering with property owners, Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance 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
3/15/2022
Waters Involved
Lake Winnebago
Status
Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Hlr - Winnebago Waterways Healthy Lakes Grant 2022: Partnering with property owners, Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance 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
5/5/1997
Waters Involved
Spring Brook
Status
Complete

Butte Des Morts Conservation Club, Inc: Acq-Lake Butte Des Morts Land Acquisition-Molinski Property: The Butte des Morts Conservation Club will acquire approximately 1,183 acres of land, including 13,000 feet of shoreline, situated on Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County to protect Lake Butte des Morts, and its fish and wildlife habitat. The property is primarily shallow marshland including cattails, sedges and grasses. It also includes 164 acres of upland containing trees and shrubs. The goals of the property's management plan focus on 1) the protection of the lake and the Winnebago Pool Watershed, 2) the protection and restoration of the property's plant communities and fish and wildlife habitat, and 3) allowing public access to the property for recreational purposes.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
5/5/1997
Waters Involved
Unnamed
Status
Complete

Butte Des Morts Conservation Club, Inc: Acq-Lake Butte Des Morts Land Acquisition-Molinski Property: The Butte des Morts Conservation Club will acquire approximately 1,183 acres of land, including 13,000 feet of shoreline, situated on Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County to protect Lake Butte des Morts, and its fish and wildlife habitat. The property is primarily shallow marshland including cattails, sedges and grasses. It also includes 164 acres of upland containing trees and shrubs. The goals of the property's management plan focus on 1) the protection of the lake and the Winnebago Pool Watershed, 2) the protection and restoration of the property's plant communities and fish and wildlife habitat, and 3) allowing public access to the property for recreational purposes.


Grant Details
Lake Protection Grant
Date
5/5/1997
Waters Involved
Wolf River
Status
Complete

Butte Des Morts Conservation Club, Inc: Acq-Lake Butte Des Morts Land Acquisition-Molinski Property: The Butte des Morts Conservation Club will acquire approximately 1,183 acres of land, including 13,000 feet of shoreline, situated on Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County to protect Lake Butte des Morts, and its fish and wildlife habitat. The property is primarily shallow marshland including cattails, sedges and grasses. It also includes 164 acres of upland containing trees and shrubs. The goals of the property's management plan focus on 1) the protection of the lake and the Winnebago Pool Watershed, 2) the protection and restoration of the property's plant communities and fish and wildlife habitat, and 3) allowing public access to the property for recreational purposes.


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
Targeted Runoff - Urban Construction
Date
1/1/2004
Waters Involved
Mosher Creek
Status
Complete

Village Of North Fond Du Lac: Mosher Creek Rehabilitation - Phase Ii: to cost-share @70% completion of Mosher Creek rehabilitation project.


Grant Details
Urban Nonpoint - Stormwater Construction
Date
1/1/2003
Waters Involved
Mosher Creek
Status
Complete

Village Of North Fond Du Lac: Mosher Creek Rehabilitation: to cost-share @50% design & construction of streambank restoration project


Grant Details
Urban Nonpoint - Stormwater Planning
Date
9/15/2004
Waters Involved
East Branch Fond Du Lac River
Status
Complete

City Of Fond Du Lac: Stormwater Planning Activities: development of a storm water management plan, to include creation of stormwater, erosion & illicit discharge control ordinances, mapping, assessment of alternative practice installations, and creation of a municipal storm water utility.


Grant Details
Urban Nonpoint - Stormwater Planning
Date
1/1/2008
Waters Involved
Fond Du Lac River
Status
Complete

City Of Fond Du Lac: Swppps For Municipal Bldgs: To cost-share development of storm water management plans for the City's five municipal facilities.


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
Fond du Lac River Watershed

Goals

1/9/2018
Monitor highest priority waters to develop a clear understanding of overall water conditions, pollutant loads, and reduction goals. Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in the watershed. Identify and reduce sediment and nutrient loads from agricultural and urban sources. Identify opportunities for wetland restoration and reestablishment. Originally identified in 2010.
1/15/2018
Area stakeholders should capitalize on the efforts of the Wisconsin DNR, Fond du Lac County LCD, and NRCS in the subwatersheds by applying for grants and other funding to implement best management practices (BMPs) such as stream bank restoration, sediment basins, vegetative buffers, and related where needed. These actions will significantly improve water quality in the Fond du Lac River Watershed.
1/15/2018
Promote the use of high quality vegetative buffers as the type of vegetation in buffers is critical in reducing sediment and nutrients reaching creeks described in the project area. For example, a combination of forest and native grass buffers may have better nutrient reduction success than the use of strictly grassed buffers.

Priorities

1/9/2018
DNR should work with landowners and county partners in the watershed to encourage restoration of stream banks and reduction of erosion is a high priority.
1/15/2018
DNR should work with partners and landowners to maximize buffers.
Watershed Recommendations
Aquatic Invasive Species Removal
Prevent AIS Spread - Watershed
Date
Status
Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in the watershed.
4/1/2016
Proposed
Projects
 
Best Management Practices, Implement
Cropland Erosion BMPs
Date
Status
Work with farmers to implement cover crops to reduce cropland erosion during late fall and spring.
1/15/2018
Proposed
 
Best Management Practices, Implement
Winnebago County Stormwater Quality Modeling Update
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 construction erosion control ordinance; updated storm water ordinance for new development and re-development; other new ordinances that affect runoff from the developed urban area; and an updated storm water management plan for part of the developed urban area.
1/1/2018
In Progress
Projects
Documents
 
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Citizen Stream Monitoring
Date
Status
Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.
1/1/2012
In Progress
Projects
 
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Citizen Stream Monitoring
Date
Status
Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.
1/1/2012
In Progress
Projects
 
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Citizen Stream Monitoring
Date
Status
Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.
1/1/2012
In Progress
Projects
 
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Citizen Stream Monitoring
Date
Status
Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.
1/1/2012
In Progress
Projects
 
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Citizen Stream Monitoring
Date
Status
Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.
1/1/2012
In Progress
Projects
 
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Citizen Stream Monitoring
Date
Status
Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.
1/1/2012
In Progress
Projects
 
Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring
Citizen Stream Monitoring
Date
Status
Collect chemical, physical, and/or biological water quality data to assess the current overall stream health. The data can inform management decisions and may be used to identify impaired waters for biennial lists.
1/1/2012
In Progress
Projects
 
Dam Safety or Removal
 
Date
Status
The dam on the West Branch of the Fond du Lac River in the hamlet of Eldorado should be inspected and owner­ship issues should be resolved.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Dam Safety or Removal
 
Date
Status
The poor habitat downstream from Rose Eld Road should be restored. It was heavily ditched in the past, which has had a negative impact on the biota. Also, there was a small dam upstream from the Mascoutin Valley State Trail that could be a boundary for fish migration. There is also an impoundment downstream from State Highway 23 in Rosendale that is a clear boundary to fish migration. The removal of this dam could allow seasonal migration of game fish like northern pike to move all the way to the wetland upstream from the Village Park for spawning.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Educate and engage residents
Phosphorus and Sediment Runoff
Date
Status
Educate and work with land owners to reduce phosphorus and sediment runoff.
4/1/2016
Proposed
Projects
 
Habitat Restoration - Instream
 
Date
Status
Instream habitat in Parsons Creek, specifically Hobbs Woods County Park, should be restored and improved to support trout populations.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Habitat Restoration - Upland
 
Date
Status
The wooded area near the Mascoutin Valley State Trail should be maintained as a green corridor to protect the high water quality conditions of this part of Rosendale Creek.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Monitor Healthy or Vulnerable Waters
Monitor Potential Degraded Waters
Date
Status
Further monitor waters with evidence of degradation in order to develop a clear understanding of overall water conditions, pollutant loads, and reduction goals.
1/15/2018
Proposed
 
Monitor Targeted Area
 
Date
Status
Additional water quality monitoring data should be collected to develop a clearer picture of the overall water quality of the East and West Branch of the Fond du Lac river. In particular, total phosphorus, suspended solids, and macroinvertebrate data should be collected so that effective management strategies can be developed.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Monitor Targeted Area
 
Date
Status
Proposed targeted monitoring is recommended to address elevated temperatures and degraded habitat. Water quality conditions should be compared to state standards to determine whether the creek should be included on Wisconsin’s impaired waters list.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
Seaplane East TP
Date
Status
2012 - 2013 TP: Insuf Data: Prelim Result-Clearly Exceeds. WBIC: 132400 (entire stream). Station: 10037663. Potential TP listing in 2020.
5/1/2018
Proposed
Projects
 
Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
Monitor and Reduce Nutrient Loads
Date
Status
Identify and reduce sediment and nutrient loads from agricultural and urban sources.
1/15/2018
Proposed
 
Monitor and/or Protect Groundwater, Sourcewater
 
Date
Status
Groundwater Protection Areas need to be formally identified for the springs that feed Parsons Creek and the un­named tributary.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Monitor and/or Protect Groundwater, Sourcewater
 
Date
Status
Groundwater use appears to be a serious concern. High capacity wells, such as those of the City of Fond du Lac and several area Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) may be having a significant impact on the flows of springs feeding steams. This needs to be extensively studied to develop water use determinations.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Monitor and/or Protect Groundwater, Sourcewater
 
Date
Status
Groundwater protection areas need to be formally identified for the springs that feed Campground Creek.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Monitor or Assess Watershed Condition
Anderson Creek 303d Assessment
Date
Status
Compile existing data from databases. No new montoring data. Anderson Creek (WBIC 133300, assessment unit 10987)
7/1/2011
Cancelled
Projects
 
Monitor or Assess Watershed Condition
Mosher Creek 303d Assessment
Date
Status
Compile existing data from databases. No new montoring data. Mosher Creek (WBIC 133500, assessment unit 18156). This project will compile available data and complete documentation sheets to assess if there is sufficient data to support the listing of these two waterbodies.
7/1/2011
Cancelled
Projects
 
Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing
Mosher Creek 303d Monitoring
Date
Status
Mosher Creek (WBIC 133500, assessment unit 18156) 303d monitoring
7/1/2011
Proposed
 
Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing
Anderson Creek 303d Monitoring
Date
Status
Anderson Creek, WBIC 133300, assessment unit 10987
7/1/2011
Proposed
 
Monitor or Propose 303(d) Listing
Osman/Parsons TMDL Impairment Proposed
Date
Status
Elevated Temperatures, Degraded Habitat - TMDL prepared from field work during summer months. The unnamed tributary to Meeme River (Osman Trib) is listed as an impaired water of the state. These data are being collected for evaluation with the Tiered and Aquatic Life Use method currently under development.
11/14/2007
Verify
Projects
 
Monitor or Propose ORW or ERW
 
Date
Status
The high quality portion of Rosendale Creek near the Mascoutin Valley State Trail has the potential to be classi­fied as an Exceptional Resource Water. Monitoring and evaluation should continue to determine if the segment should be nominated for this designation.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Monitor or Propose ORW or ERW
 
Date
Status
Rosendale Trib. Section III Stretch of Trib. is requested for inclusion as an ERW.
1/1/2006
Verify
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
 
Nutrient Budget Development
Pollutants
Date
Status
Prioritize highest sources of pollutants.
1/15/2016
Proposed
 
Protect Headwaters and Springs
 
Date
Status
The groundwater pressure that supplies the springs in the high quality area near the Mascoutin Valley State trail should be maintained and the confining layer that creates this pressure should not be punctured by things like construction.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Protect Headwaters and Springs
 
Date
Status
The origin spring area of Campground Creek is a major source of cold water for that area of the Creek and is important in that it has potential to meet cold trout water conditions. This needs to be protected and restored.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Protect Headwaters and Springs
 
Date
Status
Ensure groundwater pressure that works the springs to Section III be maintained -- ensure that confining layer above the ledge is not punctured during any construction.
1/1/2006
Verify
Projects
 
Protect Riparian or Shorelands
 
Date
Status
Ensure that the wooded area adjacent to, and above, Site R6 be maintained as a green corridor so the high quality conditions that were found there can be continued.
1/1/2006
Verify
Projects
 
Restore Hydrology, Morphology
 
Date
Status
The main wetland complex in the Campground Creek sub-watershed needs to be studied and restored to a natural stream channel. Many useful cold springs enter the wetland but are warmed extensively in the summer. Much of this does not appear to be a natural condition and has been the result of man-made modifications such as mining peat in the wetland.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Restore Hydrology, Morphology
 
Date
Status
Section III has significant problems. The ditched area below E. Rose Bd. Rd. resulted in very poor habitat with little conditions for quality macroinvertebrates or quality fishery. There was a small dam in Site R6 that could have been a boundary for fish migration. Also, the impoundment above Site R5 was a clear boundary to fish migration. A restoration of the habitat in the ditched area at and below Site R8 and elimination of the impoundment would result in a seasonal potential classification of WWGF in Sections II and III and could provide migration in the spring to the wetland area above the Village of Rosendale.
1/1/2006
Verify
Projects
 
Restore Wetlands
Identify Opportunities
Date
Status
Identify opportunities for wetland restoration and reestablishment.
1/15/2018
Proposed
 
Rivers Planning Grant
Partner up on River Grants
Date
Status
Work with external partners on opportunities to compete for River Planning and Protection Grants to improve water quality.
1/15/2018
Proposed
 
Standards or Variance Review
 
Date
Status
The unnamed tributary that enters Parsons Creek and the upper part of Hobbs Woods contains a dense popula­tion of the stonefly Clioperla clio. The cold water of the tributary and the uniqueness of this biota are important to protect. This tributary subwatershed contains quarries that have the potential to reduce flow and negatively modify temperatures. It is necessary that temperature limits be established for these quarries.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
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
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
Omro - Stormwater Management Plan Update
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 construction erosion control ordinance; updated storm water ordinance for new development and re-development; other updated ordinances that affect runoff from the developed urban area; 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
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
Commerce Court Pond Expansion and Storm Sewer Installation
Date
Status
Commerce Court Pond Expansion and Storm Sewer Installation
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
 
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
 
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 Implementation
Parson Creek TMDL Implementation
Date
Status
An implementation plan for Parsons Creek should be developed and implemented to remove the Creek from the 303(d) impaired waters list. This TMDL addresses 8 TMDLs for 4 waterbody segments and 9 impairments from the 2006 and upcoming 2008 Wisconsin 303(d) list. Implementation Plan is needed.
10/8/2010
Proposed
Projects
 
Trout Classification Mgmt
 
Date
Status
Parsons Creek is classified as a Class I to Class II trout stream. At present it does not sufficiently support a significant and/or reproducing brook trout population due to extensive habitat modifications and wetland degradation. Habitat improvements and wetland restoration projects should be undertaken to improve conditions.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Wastewater Monitoring or Management
 
Date
Status
The Village of Rosendale Wastewater Treatment Facility discharge should remain downstream from the high qual­ity area that is near the Mascoutin Valley State Trail.
10/8/2010
Proposed
 
Wastewater Monitoring or Management
 
Date
Status
The WWTF discharge remain below the high quality area of Site R6 (preferably that it stays in the area it is in between Sites R7 and R8 (see Reif, 2006).
1/1/2006
Verify
Projects
 
Fond du Lac River WatershedWater Plans and PartnershipsRead the Watershed Plan

The overall goal of this plan is to improve and protect water quality in the basin. This Targeted Watershed Assessment monitoring project provided substantial data to analyze current conditions and to make recommendations for future management actions in the area. This plan is designed to present monitoring study results, identify issues or concerns in the area found during the project and to make recommendations to improve or protect water quality consistent with Clean Water Act guidelines and state water quality standards.

Date  2018

Watershed History Note

The Fond du Lac River watershed drains the western portion of the City of Fond du Lac, at the southern tip of Lake Winnebago. The historical Octogon House can be found here. The site of the house was part of a Native American village in the early 1800s. It was originally on the banks of the Fond du Lac River, but the river has been rerouted since then and so no longer flows past the building. In 1956, Isaac Brown, a carpenter and trader with the Native Americans, grew concerned about his safety, so he built an Orson Fowler-designed eight-sided house which was designed for hiding. The house was a wedding gift to Isaac's son, Edwin Brown and his bride, Ruth Pier. It was their home until his death in the battle of Antietam in 1862. The house contained secret passageways, and a tunnel was built between the house and a woodshed. This tunnel and woodshed were later used to hide slaves as they made their way north to safety on the Underground Railway. Although the house was placed on the National Register of historic places in 1972, it was just days away from demolition when a private buyer placed a bid on the house and saved it from being destroyed. Marlene Hansen and her family have restored the house, and it is open for private tours.

Date  2010