 The Watershed Restoration Viewer allows users to search and map DNR information regarding TMDL's with a focus on the places in Wisconsin where the DNR is working with partners to provide exceptional water quality. Within these areas, website visitors can explore water quality standards, the current condition of rivers and lakes, and the results of models that the DNR uses to allocate the least amount of resources for the greatest overall improvement in water quality.
The Watershed Restoration Viewer is a DNR interactive web mapping tool for exploring water quality improvement projects across Wisconsin. When waters are listed as impaired, the DNR works to improve them through various types of federally supported frameworks such as Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). When the waters are already exceptional, the DNR protects them for future generations to enjoy.
To provide easier access to relevant information regarding recent TMDL changes in Wisconsin, WDNR is compiling tabular data from each written TMDL report into a single comprehensive database, and providing these data to stakeholders through the Watershed Restoration Viewer (WRV), WDNR’s online map viewer for visualizing and retrieving important information to those who will be affected by a TMDL. For more information, read the WRV Brief here
There are several ways to find the WRV:
For question on how to use the viewer or project developments, send an email to dnrwaterqualitymodeling@wi.gov
Nehls Brothers Farms, in Juneau, took advantage of the Agricultural Energy Initiative, partnering with the NRCS to conserve light energy. Working with Kathy Turner, Dodge County NRCS District Conservationist, they were able to complete an energy audit, which identified the potential for real energy savings in the form of light energy conservation. Replacing the current lights in the animal production areas resulted in a huge annual cost savings. Read more (528 KB pdf)
WI Land+Water and DATCP are offering recorded webinars that provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of conservation topics specific to local conservation programs in Wisconsin. More webinars will be offered in the future as they become available. The following webinars are currently available at http://wislandwatermedia.org/webinars/:
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Who is WI Land+Water? (Matt Krueger, WI Land+Water)
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How to Get Involved (Matt Krueger, WI Land+Water)
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Land and Water Resource Management (LWRM) Plans (Lisa Trumble, DATCP)
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Soil and Water Resource Management (SWRM) Grants (Susan Mockert, DATCP)
Contact Penny at Penny@wisconsinlandwater.org for more information.
DATCP is excited to partner with the National Wildlife Federation to offer a free leadership and outreach training for Producer-Led Grant recipients and collaborators.
When: December 12
Where: Ross Bishop Farm, 1736 Mill Rd, Jackson WI 53037
Goals of the training
- Develop new outreach strategies to get more of your target audience to your events
- Learn and implement new messaging strategies that help move your target audience through the process of adopting new practices
- Establish management systems and practices to share responsibilities among more people to avoid leadership burnout
To register for this free training, please email Rachel.Rushmann@wi.gov. It will be capped at 50 total participants.
Interested in using cover crops after corn silage harvest? The NRCS presents a video series about that exact subject. This series of short videos takes you into the field with several Wisconsin agricultural specialists to learn about establishing and using a rye or similar cover crop following corn silage harvest.
Series 1: Establishing and Using Rye
Series 2: Growth Considerations
Series 3: Results
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Washington and Waukesha Counties AEPP Grant Applications
On December 10th, both Washington and Waukesha Counties will be submitting their AEPP (Aquatic Invasive Species Education, Prevention, and Planning) grant applications with the hope of securing funding for the next 3 years. They reached out to lake groups and other organizations to request letters of financial or in-kind (boat usage, assistance when conducting field work, etc) support to supplement our grant applications. These letters greatly increase our chances of being awarded the grants by showing support and dedication from the public to further prevent the spread of AIS. If you are a member of an organization that would like to write a letter in support of the AIS Program, please contact the AIS Coordinator Cassie Taplin
Waukesha County AIS App
Staff from both Washington and Waukesha Counties worked hard this past summer surveying waterbodies for AIS. In Waukesha County, an online GIS application was developed to display where AIS was detected by staff when conducting early detection surveys. Jim Rose, a Senior Conservation Specialist for Waukesha County, has uploaded our survey data from 2019! Check it out here: Waukesha County AIS App
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"Streamings" if the official newsletter of the Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program (OWPP). The OWPP is the Adaptive Management Project being implemented by the City of Oconomowoc for their Wastewater Treatment Facility, along with numerous community and watershed partners. Look for this publication to arrive at your mailbox or in your e-mail two to three times per year starting in 2020. Packed with great information, this newsletter will serve as your connection to important updates and information on program progress, new practices and technology, upcoming training events, and educational opportunities.
Thursday, December 4, Noon-1:00 p.m.
As the author and photographer of the popular field guide, Aquatic Plants of the Upper Midwest, Paul Skawinski literally wrote the book on aquatic plant identification. In this webinar he will use his personal experience and photos to give you practical tips on identifying and understanding the plants commonly found in our streams. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6058073074757886721
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Recording Available: MS4 Program Updates Webinar
A recording of the MS4 Program Updates Webinar is now available on the Department of Natural Resources’ Municipal storm water presentations and fact sheets web page. Held on October 30, 2019, the webinar provided an overview of the MS4 general permit issued May 2019 and a statewide summary of 2018 MS4 annual reports.
Due to the overwhelming response at last week’s DNR Technical Standard 1009 Rain Garden webinar, we are offering it again on Tuesday, December 3, from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m.
The Rain Garden standard was published by the Department of Natural Resources in September 2018 and was developed through the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council (SOC) process. The standard addresses the design, installation, and maintenance of rain gardens in residential and commercial applications. This technical standard may also assist counties in meeting treated impervious surface requirements contained in shoreland zoning per NR 115, Wis. Adm. Code.
The training webinar will be provided by members of the team that developed the standard, including Perry Lindquist from Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use and possibly DNR retiree Roger Bannerman.
This webinar is free and no prior registration is necessary. There is a maximum of 100 participants. One Soil & Water Management Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and one Professional Development Hour (PDH) will be offered for attending the live webinar. Join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/213746573
Last week’s recording of the webinar is available to watch at:
“Wisconsin Construction Site Erosion Control Field Guide”
The “Wisconsin construction site erosion control field guide” by NASECA has been updated and replaced: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/stormwater/standards/const_standards.html
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As a resource for counties looking to sign up to receive MDV funding, DNR has has created a tutorial video that demonstrates the necessary steps to do so in BITS (BMP implementation tracking system). It covers the project setup phase in which counties select HUC 8 watersheds to receive funding, and the certification steps to complete an application. The intent is that these steps in BITS will completely replace paper applications for this round of sign-ups, due January 1st 2020. This training video will also be shared via the annual MDV reminder email, scheduled to be sent shortly via Wisconsin Land & Water listserv.
See the “watch video” link located on the County Resources webpage: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/SurfaceWater/phosphorus/variance/countyResources.html
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The Surface Water Grant Program offers competitive, cost-sharing grants for surface water protection and restoration. Grants are available to support surface water management from start to finish. Whether your organization is interested in education, ecological assessments, planning, implementation or aquatic invasive species, there is probably a grant program that can help you accomplish your goals.
Applications for the following categories of grants are due December 10th:
- Lake Management Planning
- Lake Classification & Ordinance Development
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
- Education, Prevention & Planning
- Clean Boats Clean Waters
- River Planning
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