Watershed Detail - Waupaca River

Watershed - Waupaca River (WR05)

Details

The Waupaca River watershed is 292 square miles and lies almost entirely in Portage and Waupaca counties. A small part of its southwestern portion is in Waushara County. The river's name changes as it flows from Portage County to Waupaca County. In Portage County it is called the Tomorrow River. In Waupaca County, it is the Waupaca River, which in its entirety runs approximately 63 miles. The Waupaca River's major tributary, the Crystal River, ties into the system from the south and is included within the planning area and is classified as Class II trout waters. The Crystal River is the outlet to the Chain O" Lakes (Long Lake) which is a very prominent recreational and residential area consisting of 22 interconnected lakes. These lakes comprise approximately 725 acres and is considered as part of the Tomorrow/Waupaca River Priority Watershed Project. Recent changes to the Waupaca County Shoreland Ordinance should improve this resource, from a development standpoint, in the future. The Waupaca River Watershed was selected as a priority watershed project in 1993 and will expire at the end of the year 2007. A priority watershed plan was prepared cooperatively by WDNR, DATCP, NRCS, University of Wisconsin Extension, Portage County Land Conservation Department, Waupaca County Land and Water Conservation Department, and Waushara County Land Conservation Department. The soils, geology and other physical resources of the western 95 percent of this watershed indicate that this area is highly susceptible to groundwater contamination due to poor land use practices (WDNR and WGNHS, 1987). A data search revealed groundwater samples with contamination, mainly pesticides, in this area.

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Population, Land Use

Almost half (48%) of the total area of the Waupaca River Watershed is reserved for agricultural use. Forest cover accounts for over a third (35%) of the area. Open water and open space and wetlands each amount to six percent of the watershed’s area, and grassland covers almost three percent. Suburban and urban landscapes are the least common type of land use in the watershed with only two percent and one-half of one percent of the area, respectively.

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Nonpoint and Point Sources

Point Sources There are four industrial point source dischargers and four municipal point source dischargers in the Waupaca River Watershed: Village of Amherst, City of Waupaca, Wisconsin DVA Veterans Home, Waupaca Foundry Inc. (plants 1, 2, and 3), City of Weyauwega, Weyauwega Milk Products, and the Weyauwega Star Dairy. CAFOs Gordondale Farms runs a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) at 9845 Highway 161 in Nelsonville. This dairy farm has a permit to discharge animal waste water to groundwater. Nonpoint Sources The Waupaca River watershed is ranked as a high priority overall for nonpoint source (NPS) pollution and is similarly ranked for groundwater NPS pollution. Streams within the watershed are listed as a medium priority for NPS pollution and lakes have yet to be ranked. One stormwater management plan was developed for the Village of Amherst. The Tomorrow/Waupaca River Priority Watershed Project plan assesses the nonpoint sources of pollution in the Tomorrow/Waupaca River Watershed and guides the implementation of nonpoint source control measures. These control measures are needed to meet specific water resource objectives for Tomorrow/Waupaca River and its tributaries. The primary objective of the project is to reduce nonpoint source pollution to the Tomorrow/Waupaca River, and to enhance and protect the water quality of streams in the Tomorrow/Waupaca River Watershed. The Tomorrow/Waupaca River Priority Watershed Project has met its goals relative to sediment and phosphorus loading into surface water. However, it continues to struggle with its groundwater goals on the loamy sands and sandy loams within the watershed. It is impossible to determine in the short term if BMPs are reducing N and Soluble P in groundwater because of the inherent variability of groundwater flow. The project continues to work with UWSP to gather water quality data to try and determine BMP effectiveness (Source: Bradley, Steve. Priority Watershed and Priority Lake Program Final Report, 12/30/08).

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Ecological Landscapes

The Waupaca River Watershed is located in both the Forest Transition Ecological Landscape and the Central Sand Hills Ecological Landscape. The Forest Transition Ecological Landscape lies along the northern border of Wisconsin's Tension Zone, through the central and western part of the state, and supports both northern forests and agricultural areas. The central portion of the Forest Transition lies primarily on a glacial till plain deposited by glaciation between 25,000 and 790,000 years ago. The eastern and western portions are on moraines of the Wisconsin glaciation. The growing season in this part of the state is long enough that agriculture is viable, although climatic conditions are not as favorable as in southern Wisconsin. Soils are diverse, ranging from sandy loam to loam or shallow silt loam, and from poorly drained to well drained. The historic vegetation of the Forest Transition was primarily northern hardwood forest. These northern hardwoods were dominated by sugar maple and hemlock, and contained some yellow birch, red pine and white pine. Currently, over 60% of this Ecological Landscape is non-forested. Forested areas consist primarily of northern hardwoods and aspen, with smaller amounts of oak and lowland hardwoods. The eastern portion of the Ecological Landscape differs from the rest of the area in that it remains primarily forested, and includes some ecologically significant areas. Throughout the Ecological Landscape, small areas of conifer swamp are found near the headwaters of streams, and associated with lakes in kettle depressions on moraines. Ground flora show characteristics of both northern and southern Wisconsin, as this Ecological Landscape lies along the Tension Zone. The Central Sand Hills Ecological Landscape is located in central Wisconsin at the eastern edge of what was once Glacial Lake Wisconsin. The landforms in this Ecological Landscape are a series of glacial moraines that were later partially covered by glacial outwash. The area is characterized by a mixture of farmland, woodlots, wetlands, small kettle lakes, and cold water streams, all on sandy soils. The mosaic of glacial moraine and pitted outwash throughout this Ecological Landscape has given rise to extensive wetlands in the outwash areas, and the headwaters of coldwater streams that originate in glacial moraines. The growing season is long enough for agriculture but the sandy soils limit agricultural productivity somewhat. Historic upland vegetation consisted of oak-forest, oak savanna, and tallgrass prairie. Fens were common in this Ecological Landscape and occurred along with wet-mesic prairie, wet prairie, and rare coastal plain marshes. Current vegetation is composed of more than one-third agricultural crops, and almost 20% grasslands with smaller amounts of open wetland, open water, shrubs, barren, and urban areas. The major forested type is oak-hickory, with smaller amounts of white-red-jack pine, maple-basswood, lowland hardwoods, aspen-birch, and spruce-fir.

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Hydrologic Features

The geology and hydrology of the Waupaca River Watershed are largely influenced by the glacial history of the region. The watershed is located in an area dominated by glacial moraines and outwash plains of sandy soil. The permeable nature of the soils result in the rapid infiltration of precipitation into the groundwater creating a relatively shallow water table that feeds many of the headwater streams, ponds and wetlands in the region. The shallow, readily available nature of the groundwater has led to much of the watershed being converted to irrigated agriculture. The nature of the agricultural activities in the watershed and the permeability of the soils have created two distinct problems in the region. The intensive groundwater pumping during the growing season can lower the water table and reduce water levels in the groundwater fed lakes and streams of the watershed and the permeable soils readily allow agricultural fertilizers and pesticides to leach into the groundwater and contaminate the aquifer.

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Impaired Water in Waupaca River Watershed

River and Stream QualityAll Waters in Watershed

The Winnebago Comprehensive Management Plan rated this watershed a medium priority due to critical local surface water problems from animal waste. The highest concentrations of livestock in Portage County occur near Amherst on the Tomorrow River. The greatest overall water quality threat in the watershed is excess nutrients (nitrates) entering groundwater. Sources of nitrate include livestock manure and agricultural fertilizers. Nitrate infiltrates into the groundwater due to the high permeability. Sandy soils pose a risk to vulnerable residents (those under six months old) if furnishing drinking water supplies. Over 54 miles of Exceptional Resource Waters can be found along stretches of Allen Creek, Bear Creek, Carden Feeder, Mack Creek, Murry Creek, Naylor Creek, Poncho Creek,Spring Creek, Stedman Creek, Stoltenburg Creek, Upper Spring Creek, and Waupaca River. Another 43 miles of Outstanding Resource Waters are located along segments of Emmons Creek, Radley Creek, the Waupaca River, and an unnamed tributary. A total of about 72 miles of Class I trout streams are also present along sections of Naylor Creek, Radley Creek, Murry Creek, Emmons Creek, Carden Feeder, Stedman Creek, Upper Spring Creek, Mack Creek, Stoltenburg Creek, Allen Creek, Bear Creek, Poncho Creek, Waupaca River, and Spring Creek. Another 38 miles of Class II trout streams are located within the watershed along segments of the Tomorrow/Waupaca River, Bear Creek, Crystal River, and Hartman Creek. According to the WDNR’s Register of Waterbodies (ROW) database, there are 468 miles of rivers and streams in the Waupaca River Watershed; 134 miles of which have been entered into the WDNR’s assessment database. Of these 134 miles, over half (56%) are meeting Fish and Aquatic Life uses and are specified as in “good” condition. The condition of the remaining stream miles is not known or documented. Perennial streams, which have a combined length of about 170 miles, maintain at least a small continuous flow throughout most of the year. The Tomorrow/Waupaca (63 miles) is the longest perennial stream in the watershed. While sections of the Tomorrow/Waupaca River supports a warm water sport fishery, the watershed contains approximately 129 miles of cold water streams, including 110 miles of classified trout waters. The Tomorrow/Waupaca River and many other streams are not reaching their highest potential use due to pollution from nonpoint sources.

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Watershed Trout Streams
Watershed Outstanding & Exceptional Resources

Lakes and Impoundments

The WDNR’s ROW database shows that there are over 2,132 acres of lakes and ponds in the Waupaca River Watershed. Rainbow Lake, Long Lake, and Lake Emily are the largest lakes in the watershed at over one hundred acres in size, each. There are also over 514 acres of reservoirs and flowages and another 208 acres of unspecified open water in the watershed. Weyauwega Lake is the largest impoundment in the watershed at over 250 acres in size. A total of 2,788 lake acres has been entered into the state’s assessment database. Of these 2,788 acres, over half (56%) are indicated as supporting Fish and Aquatic Life uses; while another 13% are indicated as not supporting Fish and Aquatic Life uses. The remaining lake acres within the watershed have not been assessed for Fish and Aquatic Life use support. Over 10 acres of impoundments have also been entered into the assessment database, but none have been assessed for Fish and Aquatic Life use or any other uses. In addition, 75 lake acres within the watershed are indicating as not supporting Fish Consumption use; while the remaining lake acres have yet to be assessed for this use designation.

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Search for Lakes by County

Wetland Health

Wetland Status: The Waupaca River Watershed is located almost entirely in Portage and Waupaca counties. An estimated six percent of the current land uses in the watershed are wetlands. Currently, only 73% of the original wetlands in the watershed are estimated to exist. Of these wetlands, the majority include forested wetlands (66%), scrub wetlands (20%), and emergent wetlands (13%), which include marshes and wet meadows. Wetland Condition: Little is known about the condition of the remaining wetlands but estimates of reed canary grass (RCG) 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 32% of the existing emergent wetlands, 21% of existing shrub habitat, and three percent of the remaining forested wetlands. Reed canary grass domination inhibits successful establishment of native wetland species. Wetland Restorability: Of the 4,269 acres of estimated lost wetlands in the watershed, approximately 87% are considered potentially restorable based on modeled data, including soil types, land use, and land cover (Chris Smith, DNR, 2009).

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Impaired Waters

Columbia Lake and Collins Lake are on the 303(d) list for mercury from atmospheric deposition since 1998 and 2002, respectively.

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List of Impaired Waters

Aquatic Invasive Species

Banded mystery snail and Eurasian water-milfoil are pervasive throughout the watershed and can be found in numerous lakes. Chinese mystery snail can be found in Bear Lake, Collins Lake, Lime Lake, Hartman Lake (Allen), and Pope Lake. Curly-leaf pondweed have been verified and vouchered in Emily Lake, Long Lake, Weyauwega Lake, Spring Lake, Amherst Millpond, and Sunset Lake. Furthermore, rusty crayfish have invaded the waters of Columbia Lake (Waupaca Chain), Crystal River, Waupaca River, Amherst Millpond, and Lake Emily. Lake Emily is also home to a milfoil hybrid species.

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Fish Consumption Advice

In addition to being on the state’s 303(d) Impaired Waters list, Collins Lake has a specific fish consumption advisory in effect for mercury. The Wolf River upstream to the Shawano Dam has a fish consumption advisory for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Mercury and PCBs differ in where they come from, where they accumulate in fish, and how they affect human health. Contaminants such as PCBs and mercury build up in the body over time. Studies indicate the people exposed to PCBs are at greater risk for a variety of health problems. Infants and children of women who have eaten a lot of contaminated fish may have lower birth weights and be delayed in physical development and learning. PCBs may affect reproductive function and the immune system and are also associated with cancer risk. Once eaten, PCBs are stored in body fat for many years. Each time you ingest PCBs the total amount of PCB in your body increases. Mercury affects the human nervous system. Mercury can damage developing brains of children and may affect a child’s behavior and ability to learn. While mercury can be eliminated from the body, frequent ingestion of fish with high levels of mercury results in bioaccumulation (Proposed Guidance For the Classification, Assessment, & Management of Wisconsin Surface Waters, Lowndes & Helmuth, March 12, 2007).

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Groundwater

Groundwater quality in the Tomorrow/Waupaca River Watershed is generally considered poor due to high nitrate + nitrite and pesticides. Samples analyzed for nitrate + nitrite showed concentrations as high as 55 parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L). From 1994 through 1998, the Tomorrow/Waupaca River Priority Watershed Project worked with willing landowners to establish “Complete Containment Barnyards” (directing barnyard runoff into manure storage) within the watershed with the aim of reducing nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) from reaching surface and groundwater. Traditional filter strips were not used for barnyard runoff because they do not reduce N loading to groundwater, they do not reduce P loading in winter and spring months, and they are rarely maintained properly. These “containment” systems also eliminate P and N from reaching surface and groundwater via winter spread manure, which concentrates and flows to surface water and internally drained areas (direct conduits to groundwater when frost leaves) during spring thaw. Also, these systems eliminate P and N losses to surface and groundwater during summer stockpiling of manure when farmers can’t spread because crops are in the fields. Without very costly water quality monitoring, it is impossible to quantify improvements. Nutrient management using UW nutrient recommendations for N will not provide groundwater protection below the EPA enforcement standard because they are based on economics and not water resource protection (i.e. their recommendations call for more N on loamy sands to make up for the leaching of N). Working with (mostly dairy) farmers, the Department of Natural Resources is implementing nutrient management plans on approximately 17,700 acres and demonstrating profitability, while applying nutrients below UW recommendations. The irrigated vegetable growers have not shown any interest in working with the department to implement nutrient management plans. The high levels of nitrates in groundwater are due to the inefficiency of crops to utilize applied N. Groundwater studies have shown that approximately half of the N applied to cropland is lost to groundwater on crops on loamy sands. Because NR120 does not offer Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address this issue, we need to develop a market for groundwater friendly crops (e.g. Alfalfa pelletization plant, soy oil extraction plant, biofuel processing plant, and/or more dairy livestock) (Source: Bradley, Steve. Priority Watershed and Priority Lake Program Final Report, 12/30/08). The following groundwater information is for Portage and Waupaca Counties (from Protecting Wisconsin’s Groundwater through Comprehensive Planning website, http://wi.water.usgs.gov/gwcomp/), which roughly approximates to the Waupaca River Watershed. The municipal water systems of Amherst, Waupaca, and Weyauwega all have wellhead protection plans in place. Amherst and Waupaca have also developed wellhead protection ordinances. Portage County and Waupaca County have both adopted animal waste management ordinances, as well. Groundwater Use From 1979 to 2005, total water use in Portage County has increased from about 40.0 million gallons per day to about 132 million gallons per day. The increase in total water use over this period is due primarily to increases in irrigation and industrial uses. The proportion of county water use supplied by groundwater has declined from 97% to 89% during the period 1979 to 2005. During the same time period, total water use in Waupaca County has increased from about 9.6 million gallons per day to about 19.2 million gallons per day. The increase in total water use over this period is due to increases in domestic, irrigation, and commercial uses, as well as public use and losses through 2000. By 2005, slight decreases in water use occurred across all categories, except for industrial use, which increased. The proportion of county water use supplied by groundwater has decreased from about 99% to 92% during the period 1979 to 2005. Private Wells A 2002 study estimated that 36% of private drinking water wells in the region of Wisconsin that includes Portage and Waupaca counties contained a detectable level of a herbicide or herbicide metabolite. Pesticides occur in groundwater more commonly in agricultural regions, but can occur anywhere pesticides are stored or applied. A total of 45,527 acres of land in Portage County and 6,490 acres of land in Waupaca County are in atrazine prohibition areas. One hundred percent of 30 private well samples collected in Waupaca County met the health standard for arsenic. No arsenic data were available for Portage County private wells. Potential Sources of Contamination There is one concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) located within the Waupaca River Watershed. This dairy CAFO can be found in Nelsonville. One licensed landfill can be found within the watershed in Waupaca. No Superfund sites are located within the watershed.

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Watershed Documents

Corbicula Finding - Waupaca County

Mirror and Shadow Lake Comprehensive Lake Management Plan Appendixes

Mirror and Shadow Lakes Comprehensive Management Plan

Lake Weyauwega TWA 2021 Summary

Update for New Impaired Water Listings: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids Upper Fox and Wolf Basins

Beetle Release-Lippert_Waupaca Co_10054809_20210701

Two-Story Fishery Lake List 2021 Revision Notes

Wisconsin's Two-Story Fishery Lake List 2021 Revision

Map of Wisconsin Targeted Watershed Assessment Public Comment Water Quality Plans and Reports, March 2020

Lake Weyauwega Targeted Watershed Assessment: A Water Quality Report to Protect Wisconsin Watersheds

Stratton Lake Comprehensive Lake Management Plan

Stratton Lake Comprehensive Lake Management Plan Appendix

Bear Creek, Bear Creek at HWY Q, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Emmons Creek, Emmons Creek Upstream Of Rural Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Poncho Creek, Poncho Creek at CTY TR Z (site 463), Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Waupaca River, Tomorrow River at Clementson Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Weyauwega Lake CLP 2019 Plant Report

Weyauwega Lake Plant Report 2019

2020 Comprehensive WQ Assessments

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

2019 Weyauwega, FERC Project No. P-2550, CLP Point Intercept Survey

2019 Weyauwega, FERC Project No. P-2550, Point Intercept Survey

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

Flowering Rush Removal - Lake Emily, Portage Co. (Bags)

Flowering Rush Removal - Lake Emily, Portage County (Removal)

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

Japanese Knotweed - Amherst Pond, Portage Co.

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

Onland Lake, Portage Co. BMS

Onland Lake, Portage Co. CMS

Purple Loosestrife - Lake Emily, Portage County (1 of 2)

Purple Loosestrife - Lake Emily, Portage County (2 of 2)

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

Lake Emily, Portage Co. Flowering Rush

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

Stratton Lake, Waupaca Co. Zebra Mussel

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Trib (WBIC 5020640) to Lake Weyauwega US County AA

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Trib (WBIC=257800) to Waupaca River at Airport Rd

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Trib to Lake Weyauwega US Hwy 10 (WBIC 5021203)

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Trib to Waupaca River US Galilee Rd (WBIC 257900)

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Trib to Waupaca River at Harrington Rd (WBIC 258000)

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Trib to the Waupaca River US Harrington Rd (WBIC 5020550)

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Tributary (WBIC 258100) to Waupaca River at Hwy 54

2017 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Stoltenburg Creek @ Cty Rd SS at Nelsonville

Stratton Lake, Waupaca Co. Zebra Mussels

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

2018 List of Healthy (Category 2) Waters

Final Draft 2018 Impaired Waters List

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

Final Assessment Data from TSI Package and Assessment Units 2018

August 2017 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

July 2017 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

June 2017 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

May 2017 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

October 2017 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

September 2017 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

Lake Weyauwega Targeted Watershed Assessment

Tomorrow-Waupaca River Priority Watershed Evaluation

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

Priority Watershed Water Quality Evaluation for the Tomorrow-Waupaca River Watershed, Portage and Waupaca County, Wisconsin

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

Unnamed, Unnamed Trib to Lake Weyauwega US Hwy 10 (WBIC 5021203), Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed, Unnamed Trib to Waupaca River at Galilee Rd (WBIC 5021414), Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed, Unnamed Trib (WBIC=257800) to Waupaca River at Airport Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

July 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

September 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

July 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

September 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

Unnamed, Unnamed Trib to Waupaca River at Harrington Rd (WBIC 258000), Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed, Unnamed Trib to the Waupaca RIver US Harrington Rd (WBIC 5020550), Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

2017_NLA_WQ_AIS_MARLLAKE

2017_NLA_WQ_AIS_YOUNGSLAKE

August 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

July 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

June 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

May 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

October 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

September 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

August 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

July 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

June 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

October 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

September 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

July 2016 Photo WAV Total Phosphorus Monitoring

Columbia Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Columbia Lake Waupaca County Eurasian Water Milfoil

Columbia Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Columbia Lake Waupaca County Zebra Mussel

Crystal River @ Main St (Rural) Japanese Knotweed 1

Crystal River @ Main St (Rural) Japanese Knotweed 2

Crystal River @ Main St (Rural) Rusty Crayfish

Crystal River @ Nelson Park Aquatic Forget Me Not

Crystal River @ Nelson Park Banded Mystery Snail

Crystal River @ Nelson Park Rusty Crayfish

Dake Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Radley Creek @ Hwy 22 (Radley Creek Fishery Area) Curly Leaf Pondweed

Radley Creek @ Hwy 22 near Speer Rd Curly Leaf Pondweed

Radley Creek at Dayton Rd Curly Leaf Pondweed

Stratton Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Stratton Lake Waupaca County Eurasian Water Milfoil

Weyauwega Lake Waupaca County Flowering Rush

Limekiln Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Limekiln Lake Waupaca County Eurasian Water Milfoil

Limekiln Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Miner Lake Waupaca County Aquatic Forget Me Not

Miner Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Miner Lake Waupaca County Zebra Mussel

Mirror Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Mirror Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Shadow Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Shadow Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Fountain Lake Portage County Data Sheet

Crystal Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Fountain Lake Portage County Banded Mystery Snail

Fountain Lake Portage County Hybrid Cattail

Pickerel Lake Portage County Banded Mystery Snail

Wolf Lake Portage County Banded Mystery Snail

Jim Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (15 mpts)

Jim Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Comprehensive 2018 Lake/Impoundment Water Quality Assessments

Comprehensive 2018 River/Stream Water Quality Assessments

Wisconsin's Two-Story Fishery Lake List 2018 Revision

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Poncho Creek at River Rd

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Stoltenburg Creek at SS

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Tomorrow River - Merrland Dr

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Tomorrow River at Clementson Rd.

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Tomorrow River at Hwy. V Amherst

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Emmons Creek - West Rd

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Hartman Creek at Rural Road

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Murry Creek @ West Road

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Radley Creek at Dayton Rd.

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Unnamed Tributary to the Waupaca River at Den-Ed Rd

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Waupaca River Downstream of Lake Weyauwega at Peterson Park Canoe Launch

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Waupaca River at Anderson Road

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Waupaca River at Cobbtown Road

2016 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Waupaca River at Hwy 54/Riverside Park

Ebert Lake Boating Ordinance

Brittle Naiad Pickerel Lake Portage Co

Wisconsin Geographic Names Council Geographic Name Proposal Recommendation [Wenckus Lake, Waupaca County]

Citizen Lake Monitoring Network - Secchi [Onland, 10005096, Data sheet from 2016]

Cary Pond, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)

Cary Pond, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Crystal River, CRYSTAL RIVER BELOW DAM IN WAUPACA, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Crystal River, Crystal River - Shadow Lake Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Crystal River, Crystal River US Cty Hwy E and Cary Millpond, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Crystal River, Crystal River at Hwy 22, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Crystal River, Crystal River at Sanders Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Emmons Creek, Emmons Creek - West Rd., Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Hartman Creek, Hartman Creek at Rural Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Radley Creek, Radley Creek-Dayton Rd., Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Waupaca River, Waupaca River at Weyauwega Dam, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Mack Creek, Mack Creek @ Maves Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Mack Creek, Mack Creek at Spring Lake Rd US 200 meters from Spring Lake, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Spring Creek, Spring Creek at County Rd D, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed, Unnamed Tributary (WBIC 258100) to Waupaca River at Hwy 54, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Unnamed, Unnamed Tributary to Waupaca River (WBIC 5021414) US Den Ed Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Upper Spring Creek, Upper Spring Cr (Howard) US County Hwy Q, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Waupaca River, Waupaca River - Cobbtown Rd., Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Waupaca River, Waupaca River Anderson Rd, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Bear Creek, Bear Creek @ Fountain Grove Road, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Poncho Creek, Poncho Creek at River Road (Klessig's Bridge), Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Stoltenburg Creek, Stoltenburg Creek @ Cty Rd SS at Nelsonville, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Tomorrow River, Tomorrow River - Merrland Dr, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Tomorrow River, Tomorrow River DS CTY I, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Tomorrow River, Tomorrow River US Cty I and US Studzinski Farm, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Waupaca River, Tomorrow River (Waupaca River) Double Hwy. 10 Crossing West Buchholtz Rd., Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

Waupaca River, Tomorrow River at Hwy. V Amherst, Wadeable Macroinvertebrate Field Form

2016 AIS Data McCrossen Lake Waupaca County

2016 AIS Data Nessling Lake Waupaca County

2016 AIS Data Otter Lake Waupaca County

2016 AIS Data Rainbow Lake Waupaca County

2016 AIS Data Round Lake Waupaca County

2016 AIS Data Sunset Lake Waupaca County

2016 AIS Data Taylor and George Lake Waupaca County

Otter Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Otter Lake Waupaca County Curly Leaf Pondweed

Otter Lake Waupaca County Narrow Leaf Cattail

Otter Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Rainbow Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Rainbow Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Rainbow Lake Waupaca County Rusty Crayfish

Sunset Lake Waupaca County Aquatic Forget Me Not

Sunset Lake Waupaca County Banded Mystery Snail

Sunset Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Sunset Lake Waupaca County Rusty Crayfish

Taylor Lake Waupaca County Aquatic Forget Me Not

Taylor Lake Waupaca County Corbicula

Taylor Lake Waupaca County Purple Loosestrife

Weyauwega Lake - Lake Management Plan

2015 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Hartman Creek at Rural Road

2015 Total Phosphorus Monitoring Report - Tomorrow River 75 ft downstream of Q Bridge

AIS Early Detection 2011 Data Form Waupaca Miner Lake 264800

Wisconsin Citizen Lake Monitoring Network -- Secchi & Chem [Weyauwega 693085 Data Sheet from 2015]

Ordinance for Slow-No-Wake at Sunset Lake, Town of New Hope, Portage County

CLMN Secchi & Chem [Jim Tolfa, Bob Degodt; Lake Weyauwega; 257700; datasheet 2015]

Streams/Rivers AIS ED Monitoring Pilot 2015 Portage County, Waupaca River, 257400, 10044318

Streams/Rivers AIS ED Monitoring Pilot 2015 Waupaca County, Unnamed, 257800, 10044256

Comprehensive 2016 Lake Reservoir Assessments

AIS Early Detection 2015 Data Form Taylor 265600

AIS Early Detection 2015 Data Form Adams 267800

AIS Early Detection 2015 Data Form Bear 181900

Comprehensive 2016 Rivers Stream Assessments

Waupaca River Photo

Zebra Mussels on Round Lake [265000] 2010 photo 1

Zebra Mussels on Round Lake [265000] 2010 photo 2

Results of the October 13, 2014 Eurasian watermilfoil survey on Wheeler Lake

2012 Chinese, Banded, and Brown Snails AIS

2014 Pre Whole Lake Treatment Evaluation for Lake Emily, Portage County

Plant Identification Results 2014

Sample Sites for National Lakes Survey

Fox River Monitoring Photo

Pickerel Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (32 mpts)

Pickerel Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Zebra Mussel and Banded Mystery Snail Monitoring Results 2013

2014 Milfoil Results Shadow Lake Waupaca County

Comprehensive 2014 TP IBI Rivers Assessment

Comprehensive 2014 TP Lakes Assessment

Final Report

Final Report -- Regional AIS Coordinator [Portage, Wood, Waushara, and Marathon Counties]

Emily (Portage) Eurasian water-milfoil 2011

Thomas (Portage) Eurasian water-milfoil 2011

Waupaca River Watershed (WR05) Goals and Priorities Image

Waupaca River Watershed (WR05) Learn More Image

Weyauwega Lake Drawdown 2011

Collins Lake 270200 Chla PkgRpt2012

Collins Lake 270200 TP PkgRpt2012

Lake Emily 189800 Chla PkgRpt2012

Lake Emily 189800 TP PkgRpt2012

Lake Emily

Thomas Lake

Mirror Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (15 mpts)

Shadow Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (31 mpts)

Mirror Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Shadow Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Bear Lake, Portage County

Emily (Portage) Eurasian water-milfoil 2010

Thomas (Portage) Curly-leaf pondweed 2010

Thomas (Portage) Eurasian water-milfoil 2010

2010 Adams, Bear, and Thomas Lake Management Plans

Critical Habitat Designation Report, Adams Lake, Portage County, WI

Critical Habitat Designation, Thomas Lake, Portage County, WI

Critical Habitat Map for Adams Lake, Portage Co. WI

Thomas Lake Critical Habitat Map

Zebra Mussels - Round Lake, Waupaca County

Lime Lake, Portage County, Critical Habitat Report

Final Report Lake Emily EWM-Crayfish [Portage]

WAUPACA CHAIN O' LAKES CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATION REPORT

Weyauwega (Waupaca) Curly-leaf pondweed 2008

COLLINS LAKE EWM MAP

BEAR LAKE, PORTAGE COUNTY - SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION REPORT

SPRING LAKE CLP MAP

WOLF LAKE EWM MAP

Weyauwega Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (49 mpts)

Weyauwega Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Adams Lake

Boelter Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (31 mpts)

Ebert Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (27 mpts)

Fountain Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (33 mpts)

Meyers Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (31 mpts)

Spring Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)

Stoltenburg Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (25 mpts)

Wolf Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)

Stoltenburg Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Wolf Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Meyers Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Spring Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Ebert Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Fountain Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Boelter Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

McCrossen Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Rainbow Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Rainbow Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (1)(37 mpts)

Rainbow Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (2)(37 mpts)

Marl Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (25 mpts)

Columbia Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Lake Emily, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (35 mpts)

Adams Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)

Bear Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)

Thomas Lake, Portage County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (33 mpts)

Lake Emily, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Stratton (Waupaca) Eurasian water-milfoil 2007

Eurasian Water Milfoil Assessment 2007

Stratton Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (30 mpts)

Sunset Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Taylor Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Youngs Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Knight Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Dake Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Long Lake, Waupaca County (261200) - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Miner Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Otter Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Ottman Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Pope Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Round Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

FINAL REPORT - FRIENDS OF TOMORROW-WAUPACA RIVER FINAL REPORT 2007

INFORMATION ABOUT DINOFLAGELLATE ALGAE

Marl Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File (25 mpts)

The Aquatic Plant Community of Adams Lake (2006)

The Aquatic Plant Community of Bear Lake (2006)

Portage County Eurasian Water Milfoil Assessment, Springville Pond, Thomas Lake, Lake Joanis - Summary 2003-2006

Thomas (Portage) Eurasian water-milfoil 2006

Bear Lake, Portage County Sensitive Area Designation Map & Data

EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL ASSESSMENT

Knight Orlando Plant Survey

Pope and Manomin Plant Survey

Thomas Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

Adams Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

LAKE EMILY - SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION - FINAL REPORT - TITLE PAGE

LAKE EMILY - SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION - MAP

LAKE EMILY - SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION - REPORT - TABLE OF CONTENTS

LAKE EMILY - SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION - WILDLIFE TABLES

2005 DESIGNATION OF SENSITIVE AREAS, LAKE EMILY, PORTAGE COUNTY

The Aquatic Plant Community in Emily Lake (2000-2005)

EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL ASSESSMENT

Stratton Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Otter Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Ottman Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Pope Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Rainbow Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Round Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Taylor Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Youngs Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Sunset Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Columbia Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Dake Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Knight Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Long Lake, Waupaca County (261200) - Garmin Text File (37 mpts)

Marl Lake, Waupaca County - Aquatic Plant Sampling Map (37 mpts)

Marl Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File (37 mpts)

McCrossen Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Miner Lake, Waupaca County - Garmin Text File

Bear Lake, Portage County - Garmin Text File

EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL ASSESSMENT 2004

Mirror and Shadow Lakes, Waupaca, Wisconsin:An Interpretive Analysis of Water Quality

SHADOW LAKE WATER QUALITY EVALUATION & MGT PLAN DEVELOPMENT

EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL ASSESSMENT 2003

Old Taylor Lake (Waupaca Co) Sensitive Area Survey Report

OLD TAYLOR LAKE SENSITIVE AREA DESIGNATION - ORIGINAL MAP

The Aquatic Plant Community in Wolf Lake (2001)

STRATTON LAKE - WAUPACA CO. PHASE I

STRATTON LAKE WATER QUALITY STUDY - PHASE II

Lake Solitude Water Quality Report 2000

OLD TAYLOR LAKE MANAGEMENT PLANNING - PHASE 1

Distribution and Abundance of Aquatic Macrophytes in Mirror Lake, Wisconsin

1996 Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project, FERC Project No. 2550, Order Issuing Subsequent License

WATER QUAL MONITOR, LAND USE INVENTORY-LITTLE WAUPACA CHAIN

WATER QUAL MONITOR, LAND USE INVENTORY-LOWER WAUPACA CHAIN

WATER QUAL MONITOR, LAND USE INVENTORY-MIDDLE WAUPACA CHAIN

WATER QUAL MONITOR, LAND USE INVENTORY-UPPER WAUPACA CHAIN

WATER QUAL MONITORING, LAND USE INVENTORY-EAST WAUPACA CHAIN

CARY MILL POND WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND DATA COLLECTION

Phase II - East Chain O' Lakes Management Plan - Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Phase II - Little Chain O' Lakes Management Plan - Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Phase II - Upper Chain O' Lakes Management Plan - Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Phase II Lower Chain O' Lakes Management Plan, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Phase II Middle Chain O' Lakes Management Plan, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Phase II Upper Chain O'lakes Management Plan

Tomorrow/Waupaca River Priority Watershed Surface Water Resources Appraisal Report

Surface Water Quality Appraisal of the Waupaca County portion of the Waupaca Tomorrow River Priority Watershed Project 1994

Survey of Freshwater Mussels at Weyauwega Hydroelectric Project, Waupaca River, Weyauwega, Wisconsin.

Lake Management Plan - Weyauwega Lake - Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Weyauwega Lake Water Qual Monitoring & Sedimentation Study

EMMONS CREEK OERW EVALUATION

Emmons Creek, Waupaca Portage Counties, OERW Evaluation

Radley Creek System, Waupaca Portage Counties, OERW Evaluation

WAUPACA RIVER, UNNAMED TRIBUTARY, WAUPACA COUNTY, NO WWTP DOCUMENTATION, USE DESIGNATION

Cary Millpond Waupaca County Feasibility Study Results Management Alternatives

Lake Bathymetry Map for Wolf Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Spring Lake

Round Lake Waupaca County Wisconsin EPA Region V Working Paper No. 65 (1975)

Lake Bathymetry Map for Thomas Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Shadow Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Chain O Lakes

Lake Bathymetry Map for Old Taylor Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Meyers Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Cary Pond

Lake Bathymetry Map for Bear Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Sunset Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Ebert Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Amherst Millpond

Lake Bathymetry Map for Lake Emily

Lake Bathymetry Map for Mirror Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Collins Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Nelsonville Pond

Lake Bathymetry Map for Adams Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Pickerel Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Boelter Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Jim Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Riley Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Stoltenburg Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for East Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Ell Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Minister Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Onland Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Peters Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Reton Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Silver Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Skunk Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Turtle Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Hintz Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Lake Bingo

Lake Bathymetry Map for Deans Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Lake Lime

Lake Bathymetry Map for Pine Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Pleasant Lake

Reports and Graphs for Orlando Lake - Deep Hole

Reports and Graphs for Manomin Lake - Deep Hole

Lake Water Quality Reports for Onland Lake - Deep Hole

Lake Water Quality Reports for Bear Lake - Center

Lake Water Quality Reports for Ebert Lake - Center

Lake Water Quality Reports for Thomas Lake - Center

Lake Water Quality Reports for Amherst Millpond - Center

Lake Water Quality Reports for Adams Lake - Deep Hole

Lake Water Quality Reports for Skunk Lake - Center

Lake Water Quality Reports for Youngs Lake - Deep Hole

Lake Bathymetry Map for Crystal Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Silver Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Chain O' Lakes, Waupaca County

Lake Bathymetry Map for Weyauwega Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Stratton Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Emmons Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Emmons Lake, North

Lake Bathymetry Map for Fountain Lake

Lake Bathymetry Map for Hartman Lake

Amherst Millpond CLP Distribution

Amherst Millpond EWM Distribution

CLP Distribution 2009 - Spring Lake, Portage County

Collins Lake EWM 09/10/2009

EWM 2009 Sunset Lake, Portage County

EWM Wolf Lake, Portage County 9/1/2009

Long Lake(Columbia Lake)-Lake Michigan District Monitoring Survey (1975-1980s)

Long Lake(Columbia Lake)-Lake Profiles(1980-1982)

Long Lake(Columbia Lake)-Water Chemistry Data (1980-1982)

Macrophyton Survey, Weyauwega Lake-Waupaca County (1977)

Report on Sediment Core from Mirror Lake, Waupaca County, WI

Round Lake-Lake Profiles

Round Lake-Water Chemistry Data

Round Lake-Water Quality Monitoring (1980-1982)

Stratton Lake-Lake Michigan District Monitoring Survey (1975-1980s)

Stratton Lake-Monitoring Data (1975-1980s)

Tomorrow River Name documentation 1

Tomorrow River Name documentation 2

COLUMBIA PLANT SURVEY

LONG PLANT SURVEY

MCCROSSEN PLANT SURVEY

BMS_WAUPACA_20180913_CRYSTALRIVER_A

BMS_WAUPACA_20180913_CRYSTALRIVER_B

BMS_WAUPACA_20180913_CRYSTALRIVER_C

Lake Emily, Portage County

Bear Lake, Portage County

Surface Water Grant Project Lab Costs

Watershed Grants

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Bass Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake P&R: Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Ais Treatment & Education Project: The Waupaca Chain O\2019 Lakes Protection & Rehab District (the District) proposes to control curly-leaf pondweed (CLP), Eurasian water-milfoil (EWM) through chemical treatment & preventative measures in the Waupaca Chain O\2019 Lakes (the Chain) during the period 2010-14. Proposed purple loosestrife (PL) control will employ Galerucella spp. beetles as a biological control agent. The project elements & deliverables are specified in the District\2019s AIS Control Grant Application, dated 7.28.09. The project includes conducting annual pre-treatment & post-treatment surveys to monitor the extent of CLP, EWM, & PL to determine efficacy of treatments, treating CLP & EWM infested areas with aquatic herbicides, & continuing education & prevention activities, including Citizen Lake Monitoring (CLMN), Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW), and native shoreline restoration. A report on AIS will be provided when docks, boats, & boat lifts are removed in the fall. All watercraft inspection data collected during CBCW & CLMN activities will be entered into the state\2019s online Surface Water Integrated Management System. The Department requests that the CBCW coordinator for the District attend a CBCW training session within the next calendar year as a refresher to the protocol & introduction of any new invasive species that may have arrived after the coordinator was last trained. Annual progress reports & a final report summarizing the five year project will be provided to the Dept. If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that the Grantee provide the Dept AIS Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. The Dept will be provided both paper & electronic PDF copies of the final report along with, or prior to, submission of grantee\2019s final payment request. Any publications produced as part of the project will incorporate the \201CStop Aquatic Hitchhikers!\201D\2122 brand.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Bass Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake P&R: Waupaca Chain O' Lakes Ais Control & Prevention Project: The Waupaca Chain of Lakes P & R District is sponsoring an AIS control grant with a project timeline of three years. The goal of the project is to reduce, to the maximum extent possible, hybrid EWM populations within the chain system.

This project will follow recommendations in the management plan to successfully control H-EWM levels with the following actions:
1. Conduct an iterative 3 year herbicide field trial program.
2. Conduct hydrologic residence time studies on lakes where this is unknown.
3. Residual herbicide concentration monitoring on whole lake treatments.
4. Full point-intercept plant surveys pre and post-treatment
5. Complete required Clean Boats / Clean Waters program
6. Prepare and distribute management update reports, to DNR lake Coordinator & stakeholders, as outlined in grant application.
7. Final Management Report to quantify results, make future recommendations

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 coordinator. Volunteer lists, equipment use lists and signatures shall be maintained for reporting in kind volunteer labor and equipment.

Final plan needs Department review and approval.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Beasley Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Beasley Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Columbia Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Columbia Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Dake Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Dake Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

George Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

George Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Knight Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Knight Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Lake Orlando

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Lake Orlando

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Limekiln Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Limekiln Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Manomin Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Manomin Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Marl Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Marl Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

McCrossen Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

McCrossen Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Miner Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Miner Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Nessling Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Nessling Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Otter Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Otter Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Ottman Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Pope Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Pope Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Rainbow Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Rainbow Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Round Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Round Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Sunset Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Sunset Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/1/2005

Waters Involved

Taylor Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake P&R: Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Ais Prevention, Education & Control Project: The Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District proposes to implement elements from its Aquatic Invasive Species Information, Education and Prevention Strategic Plan and Aquatic Plant Management Plan during the period 2005 - 2007. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District's Aquatic Invasive Species Grant application, dated January 31, 2005. The project includes developing and implementing an information and education program, volunteer boat monitoring program, aquatic invasive species monitoring and mapping program, and conducting a study to determine the potential fiscal and economic impact of aquatic invasive species on the local economy. Additionally, the project seeks to control established infestations by conducting annual aquatic invasive plant surveys, treating areas infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf pondweed with aquatic herbicides, and using biocontrol methods on areas infested with purple loosestrife. Incremental and final project reports will be shared with local stakeholders and will be provided to the University of Wisconsin - Extension. Annual progress reports and a final report summarizing the three-year project will be provided to DNR.

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 Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Taylor Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Taylor Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/1/2006

Waters Involved

Thomas Lake

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Portage County Weevils: Portage County, in cooperation with Golden Sands RC&D and the U.W. Stevens Point, proposes to implement a revised milfoil weevil treatment program in an attempt to control Eurasion Watermilfoil growth in Thomas Lake, Lake Jonas and Springville Pond. Major project elements to include: 1) EWM mapping, 2) Weevil stocking, 3) Weevil density surveys, 4) Final report.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

10/1/2009

Waters Involved

Youngs Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Control

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Youngs Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response

Date

5/9/2008

Waters Involved

Bear Lake

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Bear Ewm-Weevils: Portage County proposes to work with the U.W. Stevens Point to assess and stock weevils to control Eurasian Water-milfoil in Bear Lake in Portage County. Major project elements to include: 1) GPS survey of EWM presence, 2) collection of samples for analysis, 3) macrophyte monitoring, 4) weevil rearing and release, 5) development of final report.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response

Date

2/1/2010

Waters Involved

Fish Lake

Status

Complete

Fish Lake Management District: Fish Lake Ais Control Project: Fish Lake Management District proposes to control Eurasian water-milfoil (EWM) in Fish Lake by implementing control measures during the period 2010-2015. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Fish Lake Management District\2019s Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grant application, dated March 3, 2010. The project includes conducting pre- and post-treatment surveys, including a full Point Intercept survey, and mapping the extent of EWM; controlling EWM with aquatic herbicide treatments; and implementing an aquatic invasive species prevention strategy that includes developing an information & education program. Annual progress reports and a final report summarizing the one-year project will be provided to DNR. Any publications produced as part of the project will incorporate the \201CStop Aquatic Hitchhikers!\201D\2122 brand (partnership details can be found at: http://www.protectyourwaters.org). If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that 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 will be provided both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to, submission of grantee\2019s final payment request.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response

Date

2/9/2010

Waters Involved

Lake Lime

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Lime, Sunset Ewm: Portage County proposes to contract for small scale treatments of Eurasian Watermilfoil on Lake Lime and Sunset Lake in Portage County. Project to include pre- and post-treatment monitoring and mapping.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response

Date

7/1/2011

Waters Involved

Shadow Lake

Status

Complete

City Of Waupaca: Shadow Lake Invasive Species Control: The Waupaca Inland Lakes District proposes to control Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) and Curly-leaf Pondweed (CLP) in Shadow Lake by implementing control measures during the period of 2011-2013 The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Shadow Lake Aquatic Invasive Emergency Response Grant application dated 7/19/11. The project includes conducting pre- and post-treatment monitoring, controlling CLP with aquatic herbicide treatments if determined necessay and hand pulling where applicable.

Annual progress reports and a final report summarizing the project will be provided to DNR. Any publications produced as part of the project will incorporate the "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!" brand. If a consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that the Grantee provide the DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultand. DNR will be provided 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 Early Detection and Response

Date

4/18/2007

Waters Involved

Stratton Lake

Status

Complete

Stratton Lake Prop Owners Assn: Stratton Lake Ewm Control Project: The Stratton Lake Association proposes to control Eurasian water-milfoil (EWM) in Stratton Lake by implementing control measures during the period 2007 - 2009. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Stratton Lake Association's Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grant application, dated February 1, 2007, and revised on April 18, 2007. The project includes conducting pre- and post-treatment surveys and mapping the extent of EWM; controlling EWM with aquatic herbicide treatments; and implementing an aquatic invasive species prevention strategy that includes developing an information & education program, and conducting watercraft inspection. Annual progress reports and a final report summarizing the three-year project will be provided to DNR. Watercraft inspection records will be entered into the State's online Watercraft Inspection Database. Any publications produced as part of the project will incorporate the "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!"\FFFD brand (partnership details can be found at: http://www.protectyourwaters.org). If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that 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 will be provided 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 Early Detection and Response

Date

4/18/2007

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2010

Waters Involved

Adams Lake

Status

Complete

Golden Sands Rc&D: Regional Ais Specialist 3: Golden Sands RC&D Council, Inc. proposes to continue funding for coordination of Aquatic Invasive Species Control efforts on lakes with public access in Marathon, Portage, Waushara and Wood Counties. Major project elements to include: 1) Staff funding for workshops, outreach and coordination of AIS monitoring, studies and control efforts. 2) Development of AIS control plans, 3) Direct costs associated with AIS training, monitoring and control efforts.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Bass Lake

Status

Proposed

Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake P&R: Waupaca Chain Of Lakes Management Planning: The Waupaca Chain of Lakes P & R District is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan for the 22 Lakes comprising this system.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, and a lake management plan that includes methodologies, results, and management alternatives discussion with an implementation plan.

Specific project activities include: 1) In-Lake water quality monitoring; 2) Fisheries assessment; 3) Aquatic plant surveys; 4) Conduct sociologic survey; 5) Shoreline inventory/mapping; 6) Watershed & land use delineation; 7) Management planning meetings.

Special Conditions: 1) CLMN efforts should not be duplicated, and these data shall be included in the trends analysis and final reporting; 2) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 3) Draft sociological/user surveys and shoreline assessments must be reviewed and approved by the Department before being initiated; 4) Participation in CBCW-200 hours/yr.

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.

Consultant final report: 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

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2008

Waters Involved

Bear Lake

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Portage Co. Ais Coordinator: The Portage Co. Land and Water Conservation Dept. proposes to promote Clean Boats, Clean Waters practices at public boat landings on lakes through out the county. Major project elements to include: 1) Placement of AIS signage at public landings, 2) Boat inspections, 3) AIS monitoring and hand- pulling of pioneer infestations.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Beasley Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Columbia Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Dake Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

George Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2004

Waters Involved

Lake Emily

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Portage Co Ewm Map-Plan: Portage County proposes to work with Golden Sands RC&D to identify and map EWM and Curly Leaf Pond Weed infestation in McDill Pond and Lake Emily and to develop and distribute recommendations for control of these aquatic invasives. A final report will be presented to pertinent lake management units and protection groups. Paper and electronic .pdf copies of this report will be provided to the Department prior to or in conjunction with submission of the final payment request.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2004

Waters Involved

Lake Emily

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Portage Co Ewm Weevil Survey: Portage County proposes to work with the Golden Sands RC&D to conduct surveys of four lakes to estimate populations of EWM controlling weevils (E. lecontei) and to formulate EWM control plans based, in part, on this information. Major project elements include: 1) random stem sample collection and mycroscopic analysis for weevil damage and presence of eggs, pubae and/or adult weevils, 2) GPS coordinates and water quality sampling (temp., DO, secchi depth) at sample locations, 3) development and distribution of a final report summarizing results and recommendations. The final report will be presented to pertinent lake management and protection groups. Paper and electronic .pdf copies of the report will be provided to the Department prior to or in conjunction with submission of a final payment request.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2007

Waters Involved

Lake Emily

Status

Complete

Golden Sands Rc&D: Emily Ewm-Crayfish: Golden Sands RC&D, in conjunction with the Friends of Lake Emily, proposes to implement a Clean Boats, Clean Waters program with paid field staff who will also organize EWM hand-pulling parties, map EWM concentrations with GPS, produce a end-of-season map for comparison with past years and issue news releases and news letters to enhance community awareness. Field staff to also conduct a study rusty crayfish in conjunction with the UW Stevens Point Invasives and Exotic Species class.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Lake Orlando

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Limekiln Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Manomin Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Marl Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

McCrossen Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Miner Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Nessling Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2012

Waters Involved

Ostrowski Lake

Status

Complete

Minong Flowage Association: 2012 Whole-Lake Point Intercept Plant Survey; Weevil Rearing Support & Residual Testing Project: The Minong Flowage Association is sponsoring an AIS prevention & education project to study the flowage prior to the upcoming drawdown. The project includes continued CB/CW inspection/education program; EWM weevil rearing, CLP bed mapping, a point intercept aquatic plant study, and residual herbicide testing. Data collected will be used to update the APM Plan and address wildlife habitat.

Deliverables include a comprehensive Report including: 1) a summary of project accomplishments including AIS monitoring results and observations of any detected aquatic invasive species with appropriate maps; 2) CB/CW report including time and number of people reached and survey results; daily results will be entered into SWIMS database; 3) Report on EWM Weevil rearing; 4) Verification of workshops/training such as agendas and attendance lists; 5) Report on CLP bed mapping; 6) Report on warm water point intercept survey; 7) Report on residual herbicide treatment testing; 8) Copies of educational materials paid by this grant; 9) AIS related materials generated or paid for by this grant.

Special project conditions: 1) WDNR\2019s Aquatic Plant Management in Wisconsin guidance must be followed for point-intercept survey monitoring and/or aquatic plant management plan development; 2) Sponsor shall immediately contact DNR if a new aquatic invasive species is found.

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the AIS Coordinator. It is recommended that Grantee provide AZIS Coordinator with a draft final report. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide AIS Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. The DNR shall receive a paper and electronic copy of the final report

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Otter Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Ottman Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Pope Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Rainbow Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Round Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2007

Waters Involved

Stratton Lake

Status

Complete

Town Of Dayton: Stratton Lake Ais Educ, Prevention & Plg Project: The Town of Dayton, on behalf of the Stratton Lake Association, proposes to develop an Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Plan in 2007, 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 Town of Dayton Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grant application, dated February 1, 2007, and revised on April 18, 2007. The project includes using aquatic plant survey data generated by Department of Natural Resources staff; 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; and implementing the "Clean Boats, Clean Waters" watercraft inspection program. Watercraft inspection records will be entered into the State's online Watercraft Inspection Database. The final report will include the Stratton Lake Association 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

2/15/2017

Waters Involved

Stratton Lake

Status

Complete

Stratton Lake District: Stratton Lake Management Planning Project: The Stratton Lake District is sponsoring a project to develop a Comprehensive Lake Management Plan.

Specific project activities include: 1) In-Lake water quality monitoring; 2) Fisheries assessment; 3) Aquatic plant surveys; 4) Acoustic / sonar studies; 5) Conduct sociologic survey; 6) Shoreline inventory/mapping; 7) Watershed & land use delineation; 8) Management planning meetings.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, agendas and minutes for planning meetings, and a lake management plan that includes methodologies, results, and management alternatives discussion with an implementation plan.

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) Participation in CBCW, 200 hours per year. 4) 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.

Consultant final report: 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 (bound) 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

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Sunset Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2004

Waters Involved

Taylor Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake P&R: Waupaca Chain O Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Study: The Waupaca Chain O'Lakes District proposes to develop a strategic plan for the prevemtion and control of Aquatic Invasive Species. The project includes the development of a stakeholder group consisting of lake residents, county and town officials, business owners and other interested parities. A second objective is to implement educational strategies throughout the strategic planning process. Educational signage at public and private boat launchings will be updates to include information on aquatic invasive species. Local public service announcements will be aired by the local media. A public information open house will be held to establish community relations. The draft strategic plan will be prepared by August 2005 to be approved at the lake district annual meeting. The plan will be shared with lake residents via newsletters and the DNR will be provided with a draft plan and a final approved plan. AMENDMENT #1 includes educational literature containing information about aquatic invasive species which will be developed for distributrion from the updated signs and other outlets.

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2016

Waters Involved

Taylor Lake

Status

Proposed

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

4/1/2007

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Aquatic Invasives Education

Date

2/15/2017

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Clean Boats, Clean Waters

Date

2/15/2019

Waters Involved

Taylor Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake P&R: Waupaca Chain O'Lakes P&R District 2019 Cbcw: Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake P&R is sponsoring a Clean Boats Clean Waters project in 2019 at 1 single public boat landings and 0 public boat landing pairs on CHAIN O'LAKES (TAYLOR LAKE).

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Bughs Lake

Status

Complete

Bughs Lake Management District: Hlk - Bughs Lake Public Landing Restoration Project: Partnering with property owners, the Bughs Lake management district is sponsoring a grant to implement water quality and habitat best practices from Wisconsin\2019s Healthy Lakes Implementation 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 the Healthy Lakes fact sheets, technical guidance and 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 grant condition #16 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 practices will be implemented on land other than the sponsor\2019s, a Conservation 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: Signed 10-year landowner Conservation Contract(s) with operation and maintenance requirements; data collected; pre and post project installation photographs; and summary of education activities and publicity/promotion of the Healthy Lakes initiative, if applicable.

Special conditions: Project management and technical assistance 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, and all regulatory requirements apply. The Healthy Lakes logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.

This scope summarizes the scope in the grant application and attachments and does not supersede those application tasks/deliverables.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2018

Waters Involved

Columbia Lake

Status

Complete

Apple River P & R District: Apple River Flowage Healthy Lakes Native Planting: Apple River P&R District is sponsoring a project to implement best practices described in Wisconsin\2019s Healthy Lakes Implementation Plan. Practices may include fish sticks, 350 ft2 native plantings, diversion, rock infiltration, and rain gardens, and all best practices must follow the associated Healthy Lake technical guidance.

The best practices require a 10-year contract and must include minimum operation and maintenance requirements and data collection as described in grant condition #24. If best practice(s) are implemented on land owned by the grant Sponsor, this Lake Protection Grant Agreement serves as the contract. If best practice(s) are implemented on land other than the Sponsor\2019s, a contract between the sponsor and landowner that abides by grant condition #24 is required. The Department may require re-payment of project installation costs if the best practice is disturbed or removed. The Sponsor and/or the Department may perform site inspections and/or monitoring to ensure project success.

An example final report is available to capture deliverables, including pre and post photos, data collection requirements, and a checklist describing records like the signed 10-year contract and best practice and design plans the Sponsor should maintain.

Special conditions: The state share of each best practice cannot exceed $1,000. The state share of grant administration and technical assistance costs may not exceed 10% of the grant award; technical assistance does not include implementation labor. Funding cannot be used for mitigation or regulatory compliance activities. Water regulation and/or county zoning permits must be issued before construction. The Healthy Lakes logo should be used for promotion and publicity, and DNR recognized as a funding source.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2017

Waters Involved

Gilbert Lake

Status

Complete

Gilbert Lake Advancment Association Inc: Hlk - Gilbert Lake Healthy Lakes 2017: Partnering with property owners, the Gilbert Lake Advancement Association, Inc. is sponsoring a grant to implement water quality and habitat best practices from Wisconsin\2019s Healthy Lakes Implementation 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 the Healthy Lakes fact sheets, technical guidance and 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 grant condition #16 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 practices will be implemented on land other than the sponsor\2019s, a Conservation 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: Signed 10-year landowner Conservation Contract(s) with operation and maintenance requirements; data collected; pre and post project installation photographs; and summary of education activities and publicity/promotion of the Healthy Lakes initiative, if applicable.

Special conditions: Project management and technical assistance 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, and all regulatory requirements apply. The Healthy Lakes logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.

This scope summarizes the scope in the grant application and attachments and does not supersede those application tasks/deliverables.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

3/7/1997

Waters Involved

Johns Lake

Status

Complete

John'S Lake Management District: Acq-John'S Lake Land Acquisition - Marek Property: The John's Lake Lake Management District will acquire approximately 9.2 acres of land, including 550 feet of shoreline, situated on the western shore of John's Lake in Waushara County, for lake protection purposes. The primary goals of the land management plan are 1) to protect the lake's health and water quality by protecting a water recharge/wetland area for the lake contained on the property; 2) to ptotect the aquatic plant beds located off shore which support fisheries habitat and spawning; 3) to preserve the property in it's natural state to protect it's wildlife amd waterfowl habitat.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2009

Waters Involved

Jordan Pond

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Lco-Portage Lakes Class 3: Portage County seeks to implement Phase 3 of its lake management planning efforts for 17 lakes in Portage County to help facilitate county-wide lake protection planning. Major project elements to include: 1) individual lake resident/user surveys and plan development, 2) web-based reporting system, 3) build-out assessment and predictive modeling, 4) development of guide for local boards and commissions, 5) final project report.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

7/1/2002

Waters Involved

Keller Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca County: Acq-Keller Lake Land Acquisition: Waupaca County proposes to purchase 36 acres of unimproved property located adjacent to Keller Lake for conservancy purposes.

(The metes and bounds survey of this property indicates 57 acres of property, which includes acreage under Keller Lake: 21 acres. This entire purchase includes taking title of this 21 acres of lake bed. The valuation, however, does not include this 21 acres of lake bed because it has no value.)

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

2/6/1997

Waters Involved

Kusel Lake

Status

Complete

Waushara County: Acq-Kusel Lake Land Acquisition - Petersen Property: Waushara county will acquire approximately 30.78 acres of land with 1,150 feet of shoreline to preserve and protect the shoreline and water quality of Kusel Lake. the primary goals of the property's management plan will be 1) TO MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY AS OPEN S[ACE/PARKLAND, 2) TO PRESERVE AHND RPOTECT THE PROPERTY'S SHORELINE IN ITS NATURAL STATE, 3) TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PROPERTY'S WETLANDS, AND 4) TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS FOR PASSIVE RECREATION INCLUDING HIKING AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2001

Waters Involved

Lyman Lake

Status

Complete

Waushara County: Acq-Meinen Land Acquisition On Lyman/Hartford Lake: Waushara County proposes to purchase 70 acres of land known as the Meinen parcel on Lyman (Hartford) Lake to be used for conservancy purposes.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2008

Waters Involved

Onland Lake

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Lco-Portage Lakes Class 1: The Portage Co. Land Conservation Dept. proposes to conduct a series of studies to help shape the management of 28 Portage County lakes, and to help local planners in the development of land use regulations in the vicinity of these lakes. Major project elements to include: 1) Citizen surveys, 2) Planning meetings, 3) I&E, including web-based reports and access to data, 4) Development of a menu of management options, 5) Baseline Land-use Inventory, 6) Calculation of build-out impacts based on existing regulatory framework, 7) Development of guide for local planners.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2008

Waters Involved

Pickerel Lake

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Lco-Portage Lakes Class 2: The Portage Co. Land Conservation Dept. proposes to conduct a series of studies to help shape the management of 28 Portage County lakes, and to help local planners in the development of land use regulations in the vicinity of these lakes. Major project elements to include: 1) Citizen surveys, 2) Planning meetings, 3) I&E, including web-based reports and access to data, 4) Development of a menu of management options, 5) Baseline Land-use Inventory, 6) Calculation of build-out impacts based on existing regulatory framework, 7) Development of guide for local planners.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2010

Waters Involved

Pickerel Lake

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Res_Portage County Restore: Portage County proposes to offer technical assistance and other coordination and outreach services to citizens involved in the development of lake management plans and the implementation of shoreland restorartion practices on their riparian properties. Major project elements to include outreach and coordination.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/1997

Waters Involved

Pleasant Lake

Status

Complete

Pleasant Lake Improvement Corporation: Lmi-Pleasant Lake Run Off Control: Pleasant Lake Improvement Corporation proposes to implement their stormwater runoff control plan. The project diverts the runoff and it's associated sediments and pollutants away from Pleasant Lake and into a sand discharge area. The project activities include North and South diversions removed and replaced, a speed bump and west edge ramp removed and replaced as called for in the approved plans.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/2009

Waters Involved

Plover River

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

4/15/2018

Waters Involved

Stratton Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca County: Hlk - Waupaca County Healthy Lakes 2018: The Waupaca County LWCD is sponsoring a grant to assist Stratton Lake property owners to implement best practices from Wisconsin\2019s Healthy Lakes Implementation Plan. Best practices, including native plantings, diversions, rock infiltration, and/or rain gardens, will be designed and installed according to the Healthy Lakes fact sheets, technical guidance and grant application.

Funded best practices require contracts that must remain in place for 10 years and include the minimum operation and maintenance requirements described in grant condition #24 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 Conservation 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: Signed 10-year landowner Conservation Contract(s) with operation and maintenance requirements; data collected; pre and post project installation photographs; and summary of education activities and publicity/promotion of Healthy Lakes initiative, if applicable.

Special conditions:The state share for each best practice shall not exceed $1,000. Project management and technical assistance 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, and all regulatory requirements apply. Funding cannot be used for mitigation or regulatory compliance activities. The Healthy Lakes logo should be used for promotion and publicity and DNR recognized as a funding source.
This scope summarizes the scope in the grant application and attachments and does not supersede those application tasks/deliverables.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

7/1/2008

Waters Involved

Wisconsin River

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Lmi-Portage Lake Nutrients: The Portage Co. Land Conservation Dept. proposes to continue its funding of a nutrient management educator position to work with agricultural producers to reduce phosphorus inputs into the Upper Wisconsin River watershed and associated flowages.

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

7/1/2008

Waters Involved

Wisconsin River Flowage Number 2 49

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Lake Protection Grant

Date

9/1/1998

Waters Involved

Wolf River - Unnamed Horseshoe

Status

Complete

Wolf River Preservation Association: Lmi-Wolf River Erosion Control Project: The Wolf River Preservation Association proposes to conduct a project to restore two stream bank erosion areas extending a combined 1,000 linear feet along the main channel of the Wolf River. The project will reduce sediment loading, improve riparian habitat and provide potential fish spawning habitat.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Bear Lake

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Portage County Lcd-Connecting People To Their Lakes Thru Data Collection: The Portage County land and Water Conservation Department is sponsoring a project for several lakes in Portage County to address dissolved oxygen in lakes with historic fish kills using citizen based monitoring.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected, calibration records, volunteer lists, agendas and minutes for training sessions, and a final report that includes results from surveys and success of control efforts.

Specific project activities include: 1) Outreach and education related to lake water quality; 2) Use DO monitoring in oxygen sensitive lakes with citizens to capture data for DNR and PLWCD; 3) use the opportunity to increase I&E amongst lake enthusiasts.

Special Conditions: 1) All data shall be entered into the SWIMS database; 2) All data will be collected with Department approved protocols; 3) Keep log of data and calibration of equipment and trainings.

This scope summarizes the project provides detailed dissolved oxygen levels on lakes that have had historic fish kills by using a citizen-based monitoring approach which will also build lake water quality awareness to riparian owners. Details 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.

If consultant is to provide final report, 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

11/11/1993

Waters Involved

Cary Pond

Status

Complete

Waupaca Inland P & R District: Cary Mill Pond Water Quality Monitoring And Data Collection: 1) Conduct water quality and flow monitoring on schedule and for parameters listed under Work Element 3 of the application; 2) Examine sediment and nutrient inputs and land use in the watershed; 3) determine depths of soft sediment in pond; 4) review existing information on the pond, the Crystal River, and the pond's watershed; 5) and prepare a final report.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Collins Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Glisezinski Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/25/1993

Waters Involved

Keller Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca County: Keller Lake Management Planning: Assemble and review existing information on the lake and its watershed to determine what additional information needs to be obtained on water quality and land use nutrient imputs. Conduct water quality monitoring for parameters and on schedule as described in the application. Conduct aquatic plant survey.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Klondike Creek

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Lake Emily

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Lake Helen

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Lake Lime

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1991

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: East Waupaca Chain O Lakes Management Planning: 1) Review existing data on East Chain O Lakes (Dake and Miner Lakes) and watershed to define data gaps and assess data gathering needs.2) Initiate public involvement/information program which may include public meetings, workshops, local media, newsletters, fact sheets. 3) Perform water quality monitoring as described in application.4) Conduct macrophyte survey during late spring and mid to late summer. 5) Prepare base maps of lakes and watershed. Map land use including soil disturbing uses, nonpoint pollution problems, and environmentally sensitive areas.6) Final lake management plan will include summary of data gathered, public involvement activities, base and land use maps, and management recommendations.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1991

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Little Waupaca Chain O Lakes Management Planning: 1) Review existing data on Little Chain O'Lakes (Knight, Orlando, Pope, Marl, and Manomin Lakes) and watershed to define data gaps and assess data gathering needs.2) Initiate public involvement/information program which may include workshops, public meetings, newsletters, local media, fact sheet. 2) Monitor water quality at sites as described in application.4) Initiate development of water quality maintenance program (landowner based program investigating methods to protect the Little Chain's high water quality.5) Prepare base maps of lakes and watershed. Map land use including soil disturbing uses, nonpoint pollution problems, and environmentally sensitive areas.6) Final lake management plan will include summary of data gathered, public involvement activities, base and land use maps, and management recommendations.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1991

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Upper Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Management Planning: REVIEW EXISTING DATA ON LAKES AND WATERSHED TO DEFINE DATA GAPS. INITIATE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/INFORMATION PROGRAM. WATER QUALITY MONITORING. PREPARE ANALYSIS OF CURRENT RECREATIONAL USE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES. BASE MAPS OF LAKE AND WATERSHED TO BE PREPARED. DRAFT AND FINAL LAKE MANAGEMENT PLANS TO BE DEVELOPED

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1991

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Waupaca Lower Chain O Lakes Management Planning: 1) Review of existing data on Lower Chain O Lakes (Columbia, Beasley, Bass, Long, Ottman, and Youngs Lakes) and watershed to define data gaps and assess data gathering needs.2) Initiate public involvement/information program which may include workshops, public meetings, newsletters, local media, and fact sheet distribution.3) Perform water quality monitoring as described in application attachment.4) Macrophyte survey will be conducted as described in application.5) Prepare base maps of lakes and watershed; map land uses including soil disturbing uses, nonpoint pollution problems, and environmentally sensitive areas. Final Lake Mgmt plan will include summary of tasks above and management recommendations.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1991

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Waupaca Middle Chain O'Lakes Management Planning: REVIEW OF EXISTING DATA TO DEFINE DATA GAPS. INITIATE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT/INFORMATION PROGRAM. WATER QUALITY MONITORING. CONDUCT LITERATURE SEARCH ON METHODS TO CONTROL SWIMMERS ITCH. BASE MAPS OF LAKE AND WATERSHED WILL BE PREPARED. DRAFT AND FINALLAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO BE DEVELOPED. Project results will be reposited at the Town of Dayton Hall, Town of Farmington Hall, Shawano County Court House, and DNR Lake Michagan District.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

12/7/1992

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Little Waupaca Chain: Continue water quality monitoring on schedule at depths and for parameters described in application. Develop a water budget for the watershed. Inventory land use of upper watershed. Identify land use objectives and develop recommendations on lakerecreational use. Information will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, fact sheet, local newspaper articles and public meetings. Project results will be reposited at Town of Dayton, Town of Farmington, Waupaca County Courthouse, DNR-LakeMichigan District.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

12/7/1992

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Lower Waupaca Chain: Continue water quality monitoring on schedule, at depths, and for parameters as described in the application. Develop a water budget for the watershed. Inventory land use of upper watershed. Identify land use objectives and develop recommendations onlake recreational use. Information will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, fact sheet, local newspaper articles, and public meetings. Project results will be reposited at the Town of Dayton Hall, Town of Farmington Hall, Waupaca County Court-house and the DNR-Lake Michigan District.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

12/7/1992

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Middle Waupaca Chain: 1) Continue water quality monitoring on schedule, at depths, and parameters as described in Table 1, 2, and 3 and Figure 1, attached to the application. 2) Develop a water budget for the waershed. 3) Inventory land use of upper watershed.4) Identify land use objectives and develop recommendations on lake recreational use. 5) DNR will receive a copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated t the public by newsletter, fact sheet, local newspaper articles, and publicmeetings. Project results will be reposited at the Town of Dayton Hall, Town of Farmington Hall, Waupaca County Courthouse and DNR Lake Michigan District office.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

12/7/1992

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Upper Waupaca Chain: Continue water quality monitoring on schedule, at depths, and for parameters as described in the application. Develop a water budget for the watershed. Develop a macrophyte management plan. Inventory land use objectives and develop recommendations onlake recreational use. Information will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, fact sheet, local newspaper articles and public meetings. Project results will be reposited at the Town of Dayton Hall, Town of Farmington Hall, Waupaca County Court-house and the DNR-Lake Michigan District.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

12/7/1992

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Protective Association: Water Qual Monitoring, Land Use Inventory-East Waupaca Chain: Continue water quality monitoring on schedule, at depths, and for parameters as described in the application. Develop water budget for the watershed. Develop a macrophyte management plan. Inventory land use of upper watershed. Identify land useobjectives and develop recommendations on lake recreational use. Information will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, fact sheet, local newspaper articles, and public meetings. Project results will be reposited at Town of Dayton Hall, Town ofFarmington Hall, Waupaca County Courthouse and DNR-Lake Michigan District.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2002

Waters Involved

Mirror Lake

Status

Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Mirror Lake Water Quality Evaluation & Mgt Plan Development: The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance proposes to conduct a water quality evaluation and develop a management plan for Mirror Lake. Specifically, in-lake water quality and algae community monitoring, water quality and volume from lake inlets and outlets, groundwater quality assessment including inflow and outflow monitoring, lake modeling, and a shoreline and watershed assessment will be conducted. A lake celebration, meetings, workshops, and other citizen educational opportunities will be held. A Lake District advisory committee will be developed.

The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a paper copy and electronic copy of the final lake management plan.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2010

Waters Involved

Mirror Lake

Status

Complete

City Of Waupaca: Mirror & Shadow Lakes Management Planning Project: The City of Waupaca proposes to conduct a lake planning project which include several actions leading up to completion of a lake management plan including, CLP survey, PI survey, water quality appraisal, citizen participation, and shoreline vegetation appraisal (via national Lakes Assessment guidance, modified). The deliverable will be the Lake Management Plan. If a consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that the Grantee provide the Department Lake Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. The Department shall receive both paper and electronic PDF copies of the final report along with, or prior to submission of the grantee's final payment request.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/1996

Waters Involved

Old Taylor Lake

Status

Complete

Old Taylor Lake Advancement Association: Old Taylor Lake Management Planning - Phase 1: The Old Taylor Lake Advancement Association proposes to collect and analyze physical, chemical, and biological data about Old Taylor Lake and its watershed. Project activities include an historic data review, water quality monitoring, and an aquatic plant survey. The sponsor will provide the Department of Natural Resources with a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report discussing the project results. Information about the project will be disseminated to the public by newsletter mailing, public meeting, and local newspaper article.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Penny Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2002

Waters Involved

Shadow Lake

Status

Complete

Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance: Shadow Lake Water Quality Evaluation & Mgt Plan Development: The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance proposes to conduct a water quality evaluation and develop a management plan for Shadow Lake. Specifically, in-lake water quality and algae community monitoring, water quality and volume from lake inlets and outlets, groundwater quality assessment including inflow and outflow monitoring, lake modeling, and a shoreline and watershed assessment will be conducted. A lake celebration, meetings, workshops, and other citizen educational opportunities will be held. A Lake District advisory committee will be developed.

The Department of Natural Resources will be provided with both a paper copy and electronic copy of the final lake management plan.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2010

Waters Involved

Shadow Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/1997

Waters Involved

Stratton Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca County: Stratton Lake - Waupaca Co. Phase I: Waupaca County Water Quality Committee proposes to determine the present conditions of Stratton Lake, and determine the conditions of the groundwater inflow to the lake and how it affects plant growth and speciation of aquatic macrophytes in the lake. Project activities include; lake water testing, groundwater testing and an aquatic plant survey. This is phase one of a two part study with both parts needed for the complete picture. When both parts are complete 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 news letter and fact sheet mailing, public meeting and local newspaper articles.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/1997

Waters Involved

Stratton Lake

Status

Complete

Waupaca County: Stratton Lake Water Quality Study - Phase Ii: Waupaca County Water Quality Committee proposes to determine the present conditions of Stratton Lake, and determine the conditions and specific nature of the bottom sediments in the lake. Project activities include; more lake water testing, some private well testing, and sedimentation mapping. This is phase two of a two part study with both parts needed for the complete picture. 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 news letter and fact sheet mailing, public meeting and local newspaper articles.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Sunset Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Tree Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Twin Lakes

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2010

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Unnamed

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

2/15/2015

Waters Involved

Waupaca River

Status

Complete

Weyauwega Lake Restoration, Inc.: Weyauwega Lake Comprehensive Plan: Weyauwega Lake Restoration Association is sponsoring a 2 year large scale planning grant focusing on updating and rewriting sections of their lake management plan following a 2 year drawdown of the lake.
Project activities include:
Strategic planning meeting; Public opinion survey; Full point-intercept aquatic plant survey; Water quality sampling following WDNR guidelines; Watershed mapping and analysis; Sensitive area evaluation; Lake Management Plan writing.
Project deliverables include:
Comprehensive Lake Management Plan including the following:
\2022 Lake residents/users issues, concerns and future goals
\2022 Realistic / tangible management goals and objectives
\2022 Summary of general lake information
\2022 Native and non-native plant communities
o Maps
o P.I. survey data
\2022 Aquatic plant issues/concerns
o Future management Goals
\2022 AIS monitoring and rapid response protocol
\2022 Summary of historical lake management activities
\2022 Lake ecosystem management alternatives, triggers and action items
o Water level management plan
\00BF Index sites with triggers for future water level management activities
\2022 Sensitive area/critical habitat designation
o Maps
\2022 Water quality assessment and recommendations
\2022 Sedimentation issues and possible solutions
\2022 Watershed evaluation and nutrient loading analysis
\2022 Fisheries assessment and recommendations
\2022 Shoreline habitat and buffer restoration/preservation
o Current status map
o Future goals
\2022 Public education and CBCW activities

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 coordinator.

Final plan needs Department review and approval.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

12/20/1990

Waters Involved

Weyauwega Lake

Status

Complete

City Of Weyauwega: Weyauwega Lake Water Quality Sampling, Data Collection: Assemble and review existing data on the lake and watershed to define data gaps. Additional data gatering to include: a) water quality in 2 sites to include all or some of parameters in table 1 of application, b) 3 different storm sewers sampled twiceand analyzed for suspended solids, total-P, ammonia N, NO3-NO2,BOD5, c) one sediment sample to be analyzed for % organics, total solids, total-P,ammonia N, Kjeldahl N.Develope and implement public involvement program. Prepare land use map for lake and watershed. Identify and evaluate existing ordinances related to non-point pollution control. Develope draft report for public review and comment. Prepare anddistribute lake management plan. Information will be desiminated to the public by newsletter mailings, fact sheet distributions, public meetings, summary report mailings and local newspaper articles.The project results will be reposited at the Weyauwega City Hall and the Waupaca County Courthouse.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/25/1993

Waters Involved

Weyauwega Lake

Status

Complete

City Of Weyauwega: Weyauwega Lake Water Qual Monitoring & Sedimentation Study: Conduct water quality monitoring. Identify areas within watershed that are prone to nutrient and/or sediment runoff. Conduct in-lake sediment sampling and develop a sediment removal feasibility study.Conduct a feasibility study to reduce adverse impacts of storm sewer discharges. Disseminate information to the public by newsletter, local nespaper articles, fact sheet, public meetings, and report mailings.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

4/1/1999

Waters Involved

Weyauwega Lake

Status

Complete

City Of Weyauwega: Lake Weyauwega Survey & Plan Development Phase 3: The City of Weyauwega proposes to conduct the final phase of management planning which is designed to pull together all the pieces of previous and current work into a comprehensive management plan for Lake Weyauwega. This project is the 3rd phase of studies conducted in Weyauwega Lake. Phase 1-2 defined physical properties of the resource, seasonal variation in water chemistry, aquatic plant populations and nonpoint source nutrient loading. The objectives of this project are to 1) include public involvement programs, 2) conduct water quality monitoring, 3) conduct an aquatic plant survey/development of an aquatic plant management plan (and budget), and 4) present a report of the above information. The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be desseminated to the public via a start-up meeting prior to planning work to inform those concerned of project goals and objectives, semi-annual newsletters, presentatoions at membership and/or board meetings, local news releases and a summary brochure and report at the end of the project.

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

2/15/2015

Waters Involved

Weyauwega Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

3/15/2021

Waters Involved

Wolf Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Large Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/1996

Waters Involved

Wolf River

Status

Complete

Wolf River Preservation Association: Wolf River Watershed Management Planning - Phase 2: The Wolf River Preservation Association proposes to continue watershed management planning activities. Phase 2 project activities include continuing water quality monitoring, conducting a recreational use survey, continuing to assess erosional areas, continuing to identify exotic species, and preparation of a report summarizing the data collected and analyses performed. The sponsor will provide the Department of Natural Resources with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the report. Information about the results of phase 2 activities will be disseminated to the public by newsletter, fact sheet, public meeting, and local newspaper article.

Grant Details

Small Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2003

Waters Involved

Columbia Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake Prot & Reha: West Chain Apm Plan: The Waupaca Chain O'Lakes District proposes to conduct a small-scale lake planning grant to develop an aquatic plant management plan for the West Chain of the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes. Approximately 15 transcets will be used, duplicating a survey from 1994. A lake by lake visual inspection will be conducted to determine the presence of Eurasian Watermilfoil, purple loosestrife and adult zebra mussels. The field work will be conducted during the summer months of 2004, with the aquatic plant management plan developed by December 31, 2004. The plan will be used to direct aquatic plant management activities on the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes. The plan must be approved Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Plant Manager. The plan will be provided to lake residents, Waupaca Chain O'Lakes District, Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Association, Waupaca County Land and Water Conservation Department and Wisconsin DNR. The plan will be available both in bound form and electronic copy.

Grant Details

Small Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2003

Waters Involved

Dake Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Small Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2003

Waters Involved

Limekiln Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Small Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2003

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Chain O'Lakes Public Inland Lake Prot & Reha: East Chain Apm Plan: The Waupaca Chain O'Lakes District proposes to conduct a small-scale lake planning grant to develop an aquatic plant management plan for the East Chain of the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes. Approximately 15 transcets will be used, duplicating a survey from 1994. A lake by lake visual inspection will be conducted to determine the presence of Eurasian Watermilfoil, purple loosestrife and adult zebra mussels. The field work will be conducted during the summer months of 2004, with the aquatic plant management plan developed by December 31, 2004. The plan will be used to direct aquatic plant management activities on the Waupaca Chain O'Lakes. The plan must be approved Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Plant Manager. The plan will be provided to lake residents, Waupaca Chain O'Lakes District, Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Association, Waupaca County Land and Water Conservation Department and Wisconsin DNR. The plan will be available both in bound form and electronic copy.

Grant Details

Small Scale Lake Planning

Date

10/1/2003

Waters Involved

Long Lake

Status

Complete

Grant Details

Targeted Runoff - Urban Construction

Date

1/1/2003

Waters Involved

Waupaca River

Status

Complete

City Of Waupaca: Waupaca River Streambank Protection: to c-s @ 70% construction & construction management expenses for streambank protection along the municipal sewer plant on the Waupaca River

Grant Details

River Planning Grant

Date

7/1/2006

Waters Involved

Emmons Creek

Status

Complete

Golden Sands Rc&D: Emmons Creek Watershed Initiative: Golden Sands RC&D Council, Inc. in cooperation with the UW Oshkosh Biology and Microbiology Department proposes to: 1) conduct routine nutrient monitoring in Emmons Creek to determine if nutrient concentrations in the stream are increasing, decreasing, or remaining relatively stable through time, and 2) to establish a self-sustaining Friends of the Emmons Creek citizen-based conservation group. The project elements and deliverables will be completed as described in the project proposal submitted to the Department and dated May 1, 2006.

Grant Details

River Planning Grant

Date

2/15/2017

Waters Involved

Tomorrow River

Status

Complete

Portage County Lcd: Preparing And Sharing The State Of The Tomorrow River Report: Portage County Land and Water Conservation Department is sponsoring a project to expand capacity, enhance partnerships and develop a State of the Tomorrow River Report.
Project final deliverables include: The State of the Tomorrow River Report is the primary deliverable in hard copy and electronic form. All data collected for the report, agendas and minutes from meetings with municipality boards and plan commissions and interested groups, newsletters, publications in newspapers, along with educational materials provided to the public and private schools will be shared with WDNR Water Resources staff.
Specific project activities include:
1. Coordinate contributions to the State of the Tomorrow River Report by stewardship groups and technical partners in March 2017. 2. Create draft of the State of the Tomorrow River Report by October 2017. A report draft review gathering will be scheduled with all contributors for October 2017 and conducted following completion of the draft. The report will summarize current conditions, provide comparisons to earlier information, projections for future conditions and potential risks, and recommendations for protection and restoration. 3. Update, print and distribute State of the Tomorrow River Final Report by December 31st, 2017. Three hard copies will be sent to WDNR Water Resources staff along with the link to the electronic .pdf. 4. Provide list of stewardship groups, agencies, schools and municipalities receiving the report and copies of publications of the report in local newspapers to the WDNR Water Resources staff. 5. Provide dates, agendas, and minutes from meetings with municipality boards and plan commissions related to the State of the Tomorrow River Report to WDNR Water Resources staff. 6. Provide a description of how the report will be distributed to watershed property owners to WDNR Water Resources staff.

Grant Details

River Planning Grant

Date

2/15/2017

Waters Involved

Tomorrow River

Status

In_Progress

Grant Details

River Planning Grant

Date

7/1/2005

Waters Involved

Waupaca River

Status

Complete

Golden Sands Rc&D: Tomorrow River Awareness: Golden Sands RC&D proposes to administer a grant on behalf of Friends of the Tomorrow/Waupaca River, the funding to be used for public information, involvement and planning designed to enhance FOTWR's capacity to facilitate river protection. Major project elements to include: 1) River Clean-up Day, 2) Development of a newsletter, 3) Water quality monitoring training for volunteers, 4) Informational signs along roadways, 5) Educational materials re: conservation easements to landowners, 6) Strategic planning.

Grant Details

River Planning Grant

Date

2/15/2017

Waters Involved

Waupaca River

Status

In_Progress

Grant Details

River Planning Grant

Date

2/15/2018

Waters Involved

Waupaca River

Status

In_Progress

Waupaca County: Weyauwega Lake-Waupaca River Watershed 9 Key Element Plan: Waupaca County Land and Water Conservation Department is sponsoring a project to develop a Nine Key Element Watershed Plan for the Weyauwega Lake Watershed which is an impoundment of the Waupaca River in Weyauwega, Wisconsin

Project final deliverables include: The Nine Key Element Watershed Plan is the primary deliverable in hard copy and electronic form.

Specific project activities include:
1.Hire staff to write the Nine Key Element Plan in January through March 2018. 2. Convene stakeholder group for information, education and goal achievement recommendations before March 31st, 2018. 3. Run EVAAL, STEPL, and ACPF models to identify the high-risk non-point source areas within the watershed (late Spring/Summer 2018). 4. Establish partner network to assist with monitoring strategy with the Weyauwega-Fremont High School and WDNR to verify results (Summer 2018). 5.Create draft of Weyauwega Lake Nine Key Element Watershed Plan by October 2018. The report will summarize current conditions, provide comparisons to earlier information, projections for future conditions and potential risks, and recommendations for protection and restoration. 6. Update and distribute the Weyauwega Lake Nine Key Element Watershed Plan to WDNR and EPA by December 31st, 2018. Three hard copies will be sent to WDNR Water Resources staff along with the link to the electronic .pdf. 7. Provide list of stewardship groups, agencies, schools and municipalities receiving the report and copies of publications of the report in local newspapers to the WDNR Water Resources staff. 8. Provide dates, agendas, and minutes from meetings with municipality boards and WLR, Inc related to the Weyauwega Lake Nine Key Element Watershed Plan to WDNR Water Resources staff. 9. Provide a description of how the report will be distributed to watershed property owners to WDNR Water Resources staff (by December 31st, 2018).

Grant Details

River Planning Grant

Date

2/15/2018

Waters Involved

Weyauwega Lake

Status

In_Progress

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.

Volunteer Monitoring

Nine Volunteer Stream Monitoring stations have been monitored by eight volunteers from 2005 through 2010 in WR05-Waupaca River Watershed. Five stations are monitored for biotic index, flow, dissolved oxygen, instantaneous temperature and transparency using Level 1 procedures, and entered in the WAV database (http://www.uwex.edu/erc/wavdb/).

Two of the stations are monitored for dissolved oxygen, pH, instantaneous and continuous temperature and transparency using Level 2 procedures including: The remaining two stations are only monitored to assess continuous temperature. All Level 2 data are entered into the SWIMS database (http://dnrx.wisconsin.gov/swims/welcome.do).

On average, stations in the watershed were monitored monthly from May through October. Volunteers collect macroinvertebrates twice a year (the first and last sampling event of the season) to determine a biotic index for each stream monitored. Streams are considered in poor quality if biotic index is between 1.0-2.0, fair quality if between 2.1-2.5, and in good quality if the index is between 2.6-3.5. Generally, biotic index values in the watershed rated streams in fair to good quality (ranging from 2.25-3.2). Stations along the Waupaca River have a higher flow rate than the nearby creeks with measurements on average of 133.6 cubic feet per second (cfs) and ranging from 58.3-427.4 cfs. Bear and Emmons Creeks measured lower flow throughout the season with an average of 19.7 cfs, ranging from 7.9-34 cfs.

From 2005 through 2010, volunteers recorded dissolved oxygen levels in the watershed sufficient to sustain aquatic life. Levels ranged from 8-15mg/l. Throughout the monitoring seasons, volunteers collected pH measurements primarily within state standards (which range from 6 to 9) ranging from 7.77 to 8.65. Temperature measurements, used to classify streams as cold, cool or warm water habitats, and which are indicative of the ability of a habitat to sustain aquatic species were manually recorded at all Level 1 stations and two of the Level 2 stations.

Generally, maximum instantaneous temperatures were below 25�C for all streams using this method; suggesting they may be cold water streams. Waupaca River at Hwy 22 and the Riverside Park, due west of parking lot, CBSM-10020691 and Waupaca River, 3.2 miles W of Hwy 54/10 & Waupaca, 50 yds downstream from Hwy 10, CBSM-10020689 each had one field event with a temperature reaching 28.9�C on July 31, 2006; suggesting they may be warm water streams. Continuously recorded temperatures were collected at all of the Level 2 stations. Continuously measured temperatures indicated a transition between cool and warm water stream with maximum daily temperatures ranging from 23-25�C between yearly data. Stream transparency measurements primarily indicated good water quality with 100% of measurements less than 10 NTU.

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Grants and Management Projects

Project Name (Click for Details)	Year Awarded
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: LCO-Portage Lakes Class 1	2008
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage County Weevils	2006
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage Co. AIS Coordinator	2008
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: RES_Portage County Restore	2010
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Waupaca County	2011
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Waushara County	2011
CITY OF WAUPACA: Waupaca River Streambank Protection	2003
WAUPACA INLAND P & R DISTRICT: Cary Mill Pond Water Quality Monitoring and Data Collection	1993
CITY OF WEYAUWEGA: Weyauwega Lake Water Qual Monitoring & Sedimentation Study	1993
Waupaca River At Riverside Park South of HWY 54/22	2007
CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE PROT & REHA: West Chain APM Plan	2003
WAUPACA COUNTY: ACQ-Keller Lake Land Acquisition	2002
Weyauwega Lake-Waupaca River Watershed Nine Key Element Plan	2019
GOLDEN SANDS RC&D: Emily EWM-Crayfish	2007
TOWN OF DAYTON: Stratton Lake AIS Educ, Prevention & Plg Project	2007
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Upper Waupaca Chain	1992
CITY OF WEYAUWEGA: Lake Weyauwega Survey & Plan Development Phase 3	1999
Waupaca River 50 yds downstream from Hwy 10	2007
Waupaca River At CTH K (River View Park)	2008
WEYAUWEGA LAKE RESTORATION, INC.: Weyauwega Lake Comprehensive Plan	2015
PLEASANT LAKE IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION: LMI-Pleasant Lake Run Off Control	1997
WAUPACA COUNTY: HLK - Waupaca County Healthy Lakes 2018	2018
Tomorrow/Waupaca River PWS Plan - Nine Key Element Plan	1995
WAUPACA COUNTY: Keller Lake Management Planning	1993
WAUPACA COUNTY: Weyauwega Lake-Waupaca River Watershed 9 Key Element Plan	2018
WAUPACA COUNTY: Waupaca Wellhead Protection - Lang Animal Waste Management	2017
STRATTON LAKE PROP OWNERS ASSN: Stratton Lake EWM Control Project	2007
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Waupaca Middle Chain O'Lakes Management Planning	1991
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: East Waupaca Chain O Lakes Management Planning	1991
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Lower Waupaca Chain	1992
WAUPACA COUNTY: Stratton Lake Water Quality Study - Phase II	1997
WAUPACA COUNTY: Stratton Lake - Waupaca Co. Phase I	1997
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage County Lakes Study--Water Quality and Herptology Study	2002
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: LCO-Portage Co. Lake Study (Classification) #1	2002
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: LCO-Portage Co Lake Classification - Phase 4	2003
Waupaca River At Bailey Rd (Brainard Bridge Park)	2008
WAUPACA CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE P&R: Waupaca Chain O'Lakes AIS Prevention, Education & Control Project	2005
CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE PROT & REHA: East Chain APM Plan	2003
WAUPACA CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE P&R: Waupaca Chain O' Lakes AIS Control & Prevention Project	2017
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Lime, Sunset EWM	2010
FISH LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: Fish Lake AIS Control Project	2010
CITY OF WAUPACA: Mirror & Shadow Lakes Management Planning Project	2010
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Waupaca Lower Chain O Lakes Management Planning	1991
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Little Waupaca Chain O Lakes Management Planning	1991
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Middle Waupaca Chain	1992
OLD TAYLOR LAKE ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATION: Old Taylor Lake Management Planning - Phase 1	1996
FOX WOLF WATERSHED ALLIANCE: Mirror Lake Water Quality Evaluation & Mgt Plan Development	2002
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage Co EWM Weevil Survey	2004
Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings	2000
Weyauwega Lake Drawdown	2011
2018 Directed Lakes Provost Amherst Millpond	2017
APPLE RIVER P & R DISTRICT: Apple River Flowage Healthy Lakes Native Planting	2018
SEWRPC AWQMP Contract, Reports 2021	2021
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage County LCD-Connecting People to Their Lakes Thru Data Collection	2021
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage Co EWM Implementation Plan	2005
FOX WOLF WATERSHED ALLIANCE: Shadow Lake Water Quality Evaluation & Mgt Plan Development	2002
GOLDEN SANDS RC&D: Tomorrow River Awareness	2005
Waupaca River (WR05) Watershed Planning	2010
STRATTON LAKE DISTRICT: Stratton Lake Management Planning Project	2017
GILBERT LAKE ADVANCMENT ASSOCIATION INC: Hlk - Gilbert Lake Healthy Lakes 2017	2017
WAUSHARA COUNTY: ACQ-Meinen Land Acquisition on Lyman/Hartford Lake	2001
WAUPACA COUNTY: Mike Wegener NOD	2018
GOLDEN SANDS RC&D: Regional AIS Specialist 3	2010
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: LCO-Portage Lakes Class 2	2008
Aquatic Invasives County Coordinator - Portage County	2011
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Upper Waupaca Chain O'Lakes Management Planning	1991
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Water Qual Monitoring, Land Use Inventory-East Waupaca Chain	1992
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: LCO-Portage Co. Lake Study (Classification) #2	2002
WAUPACA CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE P&R: Waupaca Chain O Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Study	2004
CITY OF WAUPACA: Shadow Lake Invasive Species Control	2011
MINONG FLOWAGE ASSOCIATION: 2012 Whole-lake Point Intercept Plant Survey; Weevil Rearing Support & Residual Testing Project	2012
2018 Local Needs Provost Amherst Millpond	2018
JOHN'S LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: ACQ-John's Lake Land Acquisition - Marek Property	1997
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: LMI-Portage Lake Nutrients	2008
WOLF RIVER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION: LMI-Wolf River Erosion Control Project	1998
WAUPACA COUNTY: Blake Creek - Jeffrey & Diana Henschel Manure Management	2017
WAUPACA COUNTY: Maple Creek - Al & Penny Tank Manure Management	2017
WAUPACA CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE P&R: Waupaca Chain O'Lakes P&R District 2019 CBCW	2019
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Bear EWM-Weevils	2008
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: RES-Portage Restore 2, Survey	2011
CHAIN O'LAKES PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION: Water Qual Monitor, Land Use Inventory-Little Waupaca Chain	1992
WOLF RIVER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION: Wolf River Watershed Management Planning - Phase 2	1996
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage Co EWM Map-Plan	2004
WAUPACA CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE P&R: Waupaca Chain of Lakes Management Planning	2016
Clean Boats, Clean Waters Workshop Hartman Creek State Park 05/20/2011	2011
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Preparing and Sharing the State of the Tomorrow River Report	2017
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: LCO-Portage Lakes Class 3	2009
WAUSHARA COUNTY: ACQ-Kusel Lake Land Acquisition - Petersen Property	1997
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Robert Helbach Manure Storage	2018
CITY OF PORTAGE: TMDL Stormwater Planning	2018
WAUPACA COUNTY: Pigeon Lake - Townline Farms Manure Management	2018
Lake Weyauwega Targeted Watershed Assessment, Waupaca County	2017
WAUSHARA COUNTY: Waushara County Lake Classification Project Ph 2	2010
WAUPACA CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE P&R: Waupaca Chain O'Lakes AIS Treatment & Education Project	2009
Fish Propagation Actions	2001
CITY OF WEYAUWEGA: Weyauwega Lake Water Quality Sampling, Data Collection	1990
GOLDEN SANDS RC&D: Emmons Creek Watershed Initiative	2006
Lower Little Wolf TWA WQM Plan, 2017	2015
BUGHS LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT: Hlk - Bughs Lake Public Landing Restoration Project	2017
CITY OF STEVENS POINT: Stevens Point Stormwater Mgmt Plan Updates	2014
WAUPACA COUNTY: Cedar Creek - Bakake Acres LLC Manure Management	2016
WAUPACA COUNTY: Little Wolf River - Rodney Hass Manure Management	2018
WAUPACA COUNTY: Little Wolf River - Ron Rieckmann Manure Management	2018
WAUPACA COUNTY: Surface Waters Waupaca Co./Surf. Water Carryg. Capac. & Vul	1997
WAUPACA COUNTY: Waupaca County Lakes Classification System and Evaluation	1996
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-County Wide Lake Planning	2013
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Lake Planning Phase 2 Grant 7	2013
WAUPACA COUNTY: Flume Creek - Lashua Farms, LLC Manure Management	2015
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lakes Study and Plan (Group B Lakes)	2011
WAUSHARA COUNTY: Waushara County Lakes I&E Project	2005
Citizen Lake Monitoring - AIS/Water Quality Training 6/10/2011	2011
PORTAGE COUNTY: LCO-Shoreland Ordinance Revision	2011
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County-Phase 3 Grant 1	2013
Wisconsin River 2013 HUC 12 Data Gap Analysis - WCR_18_CMP13B	2013
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lake Classification Project (Group B Lakes)	2010
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lake Classification Project (Group A Lakes)	2010
WAUSHARA COUNTY: Waushara County AIS Specialist Project	2006
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Protecton Phase 2, Grant 5	2012
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Protection Phase 2, Grant 6	2012
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lakes Ordinance Study, Evaluation and Class	1998
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lake Planning - Phs 3 - Grant 3	2015
WAUPACA COUNTY: Jonely Farms Manure Management	2013
WAUPACA COUNTY: HLK - Waupaca County Healthy Lakes 2017 (Stratton Lake)	2017
WAUPACA COUNTY: Gonzalez Farm Manure Storage Project	2014
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Shoreland Ordinance Revision Project	2010
WAUSHARA COUNTY: Waushara County Lakes Welcome Project	2010
WAUPACA COUNTY: Hlk - Waupaca County Healthy Lakes 2017 (Stratton Lake)	2017
WAUPACA COUNTY: D&D Beyer Farms LLC NOD	2019
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: HLK-Portage Co. Healthy Lakes	2016
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lakes Study and Plan (Group A Lakes)	2011
VILLAGE OF DOUSMAN: Vil Dousman Water Quality Calc Updates	2014
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage County Lakes Study--Water Quality and Fisheries Inventory	2002
PORTAGE COUNTY: Portage Co. Lakes #5	2004
PORTAGE COUNTY: LCO-Portage Co Lake Classification - Phase 3	2003
Purple Loosestrife Training- Waupaca Library 7/30/2012	2012
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Lein Farms Manure Storage	2012
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lake Planning Phs 3, Grant 4	2015
NER 303d Water Quality Monitoring NER_16_CMP13B	2013
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Trapp Manure Storage	2013
WAUPACA COUNTY: Hoewisch Homestead Dairy Project-Wolf River	2014
WAUSHARA COUNTY: LCO-Waushara County Lake Classification Project	2009
PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Portage EWM	2011
County Park Marsh-303d eval (Green L.) NER_03_08	2007
Doty Creek Stream Classification and Impaired Water 303d Evaluation	2007
VILLAGE OF DOUSMAN: Main St Pollutant Reduction Project	2014
WAUPACA COUNTY: Mill Stream Dairy Runoff Management	2013
WAUPACA COUNTY: Pigeon Lake NWQI Project	2014
WAUPACA COUNTY: Russ Ferg NOI/NOD Project	2016
WAUPACA COUNTY: Bear Lake - Lower Little Wolf River Watershed	2020
WAUPACA COUNTY: Maple Creek - Fietzer Farms Inc	2016

Priorities

3/5/2015

Groundwater and surface water interactions and maintenance of baseflow is critical for protecting surface water resources. The nature of the agricultural activities in the watershed and the permeability of the soils have created two distinct problems in the region. The intensive groundwater pumping during the growing season can lower the water table and reduce water levels in the groundwater fed lakes and streams of the watershed and the permeable soils readily allow agricultural fertilizers and pesticides to leach into the groundwater and contaminate the aquifer.

Watershed Recommendations

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca County NOD

Date

Status

This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: install permanent best management practices to address discharges from the landower's operation.

9/19/2018

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Mike Wegener NOD

Best Management Practices, Implement

BMPs Collaboration

Date

Status

The department should work with Waupaca County LWCD and NRCS to implement BMPs to reduce non-point source sediment and nutrients reaching surface waters from stream bank and cropland erosion.

1/15/2018

Proposed

Best Management Practices, Implement

Portage TMDL Stormwater 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: 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; updated storm water management plan for the entire developed urban area; and an updated storm water management plan for new development.

1/1/2018

In Progress

Projects

CITY OF PORTAGE: TMDL Stormwater Planning

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca County Little Wolf River - Manure Management

Date

Status

This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system; a manure storage system closure; diversions; underground outlets; a waste transfer system; and a milking center waste control systems.

1/1/2018

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Little Wolf River - Ron Rieckmann Manure Management

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca County Pigeon Lake - Manure Management

Date

Status

This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system; a manure storage system closure; a waste transfer system; and a milking center waste control systems.

1/1/2018

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Pigeon Lake - Townline Farms Manure Management

Best Management Practices, Implement

Portage County Manure Storage

Date

Status

1/1/2018

In Progress

Projects

PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Robert Helbach Manure Storage

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca County Little Wolf River - Manure Management

Date

Status

This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system; a barnyard runoff control system; roof runoff systems; a waste transfer system; and a milking center waste control systems.

1/1/2018

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Little Wolf River - Rodney Hass Manure Management

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca County Maple Creek - Manure Management

Date

Status

This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system, a barnyard runoff control system, diversions, a waste transfer system, and a milking center waste control system to remedy discharges of manure, sediment and phosphorus in runoff.

1/1/2017

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Maple Creek - Al & Penny Tank Manure Management

Best Management Practices, Implement

Lake Weyauwega sub-watershed

Date

Status

The monitoring in 2017 indicate water quality in the tributaries of the Lake Weyauwega sub-watershed ranges from poor to excellent. Some of the land use characteristics observed during the 2017 monitoring project that can have a negative impact to the water quality of the tributaries to the Waupaca River were limited buffer protection along the stream corridors, wetland ditching, eroding stream banks, cropland erosion, channelization, cattle access, tile drainage, presence of aquatic invasive species, and sedimentation of fish and aquatic life habitat There are opportunities to install practices to lower the nutrients and sediment reaching the Waupaca River and Lake Weyauwega. Continuing efforts to work with landowners, farmers, municipalities, the county and Natural Resource Conservation Service staff to promote protection and restoration of the streams and wetlands by practices including, but not limited to, streambank and buffer protection, cover crops, nutrient management planning, reduced tillage, wetland protection and restoration, and water and sediment control basins

1/1/2017

Proposed

Projects

Lake Weyauwega Targeted Watershed Assessment, Waupaca County

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca Wellhead Protection - Animal Waste Management

Date

Status

This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system, roofing, and barnyard runoff control system to remedy discharges of manure, sediment and phosphorus in runoff.

1/1/2017

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Waupaca Wellhead Protection - Lang Animal Waste Management

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca County Manure Management

Date

Status

1/1/2017

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Blake Creek - Jeffrey & Diana Henschel Manure Management

Best Management Practices, Implement

Waupaca County Manure Management

Date

Status

This project is a landowner installation of nonpoint source best management practices to contribute to the restoration of Wisconsin's waters and was funded by the 319 grant. Specifically, the grantee will implement: a manure storage system, a barnyard runoff control system, diversions, roof runoff systems, underground outlets, a waste transfer system, and a milking center waste control system.

1/1/2016

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Cedar Creek - Bakake Acres LLC Manure Management

Documents

Cedar Creek, Bakake Acres - Grant Agreement

Cedar Creek, Bakake Acres - Grant Application

Best Management Practices, Implement

Stevens Point Stormwater Mgmt Plan Updates

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. Specifically, the grantee will cost share updates to the city's storm water management plan to assist the city to comply with expected Wisconsin River TMDL wasteload allocations for TP and TSS and recent changes to NR 151. Activities will include modeling, ordinance updates, a feasibility study for BMP retrofits, and site assessments for proposed BMPs, including environmental hazard, wetland, cultural resource, and endangered and threatened species evaluations.

1/1/2014

In Progress

Projects

CITY OF STEVENS POINT: Stevens Point Stormwater Mgmt Plan Updates

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

Waupaca River 50 yds downstream from Hwy 10

Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring

Citizen Stream Monitoring

Date

Status

1/1/2012

In Progress

Projects

Waupaca River At CTH K (River View Park)

Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring

Citizen Stream Monitoring

Date

Status

1/1/2012

In Progress

Projects

Waupaca River At Riverside Park South of HWY 54/22

Citizen-Based Stream Monitoring

Citizen Stream Monitoring

Date

Status

1/1/2012

In Progress

Projects

Waupaca River At Bailey Rd (Brainard Bridge Park)

County Land and Water Management Plan

Weyauwega Lake-Waupaca River Watershed 9 Key Element Plan

Date

Status

Waupaca County Land and Water Conservation Department is sponsoring a project to develop a Nine Key Element Watershed Plan for the Weyauwega Lake Watershed which is an impoundment of the Waupaca River in Weyauwega, Wisconsin Project final deliverables include: The Nine Key Element Watershed Plan is the primary deliverable in hard copy and electronic form. Specific project activities include: 1.Hire staff to write the Nine Key Element Plan in January through March 2018. 2. Convene stakeholder group for information, education and goal achievement recommendations before March 31st, 2018. 3. Run EVAAL, STEPL, and ACPF models to identify the high-risk non-point source areas within the watershed (late Spring/Summer 2018). 4. Establish partner network to assist with monitoring strategy with the Weyauwega-Fremont High School and WDNR to verify results (Summer 2018). 5.Create draft of Weyauwega Lake Nine Key Element Watershed Plan by October 2018. The report will summarize current conditions, provide comparisons to earlier information, projections for future conditions and potential risks, and recommendations for protection and restoration. 6. Update and distribute the Weyauwega Lake Nine Key Element Watershed Plan to WDNR and EPA by December 31st, 2018. Three hard copies will be sent to WDNR Water Resources staff along with the link to the electronic .pdf. 7. Provide list of stewardship groups, agencies, schools and municipalities receiving the report and copies of publications of the report in local newspapers to the WDNR Water Resources staff. 8. Provide dates, agendas, and minutes from meetings with municipality boards and WLR, Inc related to the Weyauwega Lake Nine Key Element Watershed Plan to WDNR Water Resources staff. 9. Provide a description of how the report will be distributed to watershed property owners to WDNR Water Resources staff (by December 31st, 2018).

2/15/2018

In Progress

Projects

WAUPACA COUNTY: Weyauwega Lake-Waupaca River Watershed 9 Key Element Plan

Weyauwega Lake-Waupaca River Watershed Nine Key Element Plan

Data analysis, report production

Preparing and Sharing the State of the Tomorrow River Report

Date

Status

Portage County Land and Water Conservation Department is sponsoring a project to expand capacity, enhance partnerships and develop a State of the Tomorrow River Report. Project final deliverables include: The State of the Tomorrow River Report is the primary deliverable in hard copy and electronic form. All data collected for the report, agendas and minutes from meetings with municipality boards and plan commissions and interested groups, newsletters, publications in newspapers, along with educational materials provided to the public and private schools will be shared with WDNR Water Resources staff. Specific project activities include: 1. Coordinate contributions to the State of the Tomorrow River Report by stewardship groups and technical partners in March 2017. 2. Create draft of the State of the Tomorrow River Report by October 2017. A report draft review gathering will be scheduled with all contributors for October 2017 and conducted following completion of the draft. The report will summarize current conditions, provide comparisons to earlier information, projections for future conditions and potential risks, and recommendations for protection and restoration. 3. Update, print and distribute State of the Tomorrow River Final Report by December 31st, 2017. Three hard copies will be sent to WDNR Water Resources staff along with the link to the electronic .pdf. 4. Provide list of stewardship groups, agencies, schools and municipalities receiving the report and copies of publications of the report in local newspapers to the WDNR Water Resources staff. 5. Provide dates, agendas, and minutes from meetings with municipality boards and plan commissions related to the State of the Tomorrow River Report to WDNR Water Resources staff. 6. Provide a description of how the report will be distributed to watershed property owners to WDNR Water Resources staff.

2/15/2017

In Progress

Projects

PORTAGE COUNTY LCD: Preparing and Sharing the State of the Tomorrow River Report

Drawdown of Water

Weyauwega Lake Drawdown

Date

Status

Weyauwega Lake Drawdown

1/1/2011

Proposed

Projects

Weyauwega Lake Drawdown

Monitor Fish Tissue

Confirm FCA: IW pre-2000 data

Date

Status

11/1/2011

Proposed

Projects

Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Unnamed Tributary to Waupaca River Biology fIBI

Date

Status

Category 3 water with a single 'Poor' fIBI. Further monitoring recommended. AU: 6775674; Station ID: 10045054

5/1/2018

Proposed

Projects

Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Monitor Amherst Millpond for Changes

Date

Status

The data from this proposed Local Needs project will be used in conjunction with the data from the related Directed Lakes project and will allow us to develop a comprehensive analysis of the recent Amherst Millpond transformation and ultimately enhance community awareness and participation in the watershed.

2/2/2018

Proposed

Projects

2018 Local Needs Provost Amherst Millpond

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Monitor Streams of Lower Little Wolf for TP, N

Date

Status

Monitoring of phosphorus and nitrate concentrations in the streams of the Lower Little Wolf River should continue.

1/15/2018

Proposed

Projects

Lower Little Wolf TWA WQM Plan, 2017

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Mack (Brown. Spring) Creek TP

Date

Status

Category 3. The creek is highly sensitive to groundwater discharge and precipitation so the dry spring was an anomaly to be listed for temperature. 2018 TP Results: May Exceed. Station: 10044738. AU: 10312.

1/1/2018

Proposed

Projects

Monitoring Recommendations Stemming from CWA / IR Listings

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Monitor Amherst Millpond for WQ

Date

Status

This proposed Directed Lakes project will allow us to monitor the recent changes on the Amherst Millpond. We would like to conduct water sampling, PI aquatic plant survey, and an aquatic invasive species survey. In addition, we are also proposing a Local Needs project for the Amherst Millpond.

12/28/2017

Proposed

Projects

2018 Directed Lakes Provost Amherst Millpond

Water Quality Planning

AWQMP Program - SEWRPC

Date

Status

sewrpc program 2021

1/1/2021

In Progress

Projects

SEWRPC AWQMP Contract, Reports 2021

Water Plans and Partnerships

This Watershed Plan was started in 2011 and updated in 2015

Date 2016

Watershed History Note

Long before the time of Wisconsin's woodland Indians, Native American mound builders roamed the Waupaca area. Later, the first non-Native American settlers to visit the Waupaca Chain of Lakes found many raised earth mounds. These were often shaped like animals. One early explorer counted 72 mounds. Fifty-two of these were around Taylor Lake and included shapes such as humans, turtles, and catfish. The first non-Native American settlers came to the Waupaca area in June 1849. They found a beautiful piece of land that the Indians called "The falls" on the Waupaca River. Menominee and Chippewa tribes had campsites throughout the area, including the sites of today's city hall/library and South Park. Other settlers soon followed. By 1852, a post office had been established and the settlement was officially named "Waupaca". The Village of Waupaca became incorporated on May 4, 1857. Early businesses included flour and saw mills. The City of Waupaca was organized on April 6, 1875. In the early days of automobile travel, the Yellowstone Trail became America's first trans-continental highway, the first highway people could use to drive across the country, from the East Coast to Yellowstone Park. The route was marked with yellow paint on stones, trees, fence posts or other possible visible markers they called "hoodoos". The trail was first made of mud (unpaved). Later it was covered with gravel, and finally paved. It ran along today's Hwy. 10, right through the center of Waupaca.

Date 2011