 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
Sector Team Updates
'Extension winter programming goes online with Farm Ready Research webinar series'
Beginning in December 2020 and continuing through April 2021, Extension experts will host webinars throughout the week on topics ranging from determining cost of production to preventing on-farm injuries to navigating your farm business.
Visit go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch to see the full list of topics and to register for sessions.
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Rock River Coalition is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and provide
opportunities for people of diverse interests to work together to improve the environmental, recreational, cultural, and economic resources of the Rock River Basin. Established over 25 years ago, the organization pursues its mission through citizen engagement.
Rock River Coalition seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person to
coordinate our volunteer stream monitors in the Rock River Basin and to implement an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention and Outreach Program in Dodge County. Our award-winning Stream Monitoring Program is well established in the Rock River Basin. The AIS Program in Dodge County is new in 2021 and the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a coordinated Dodge County strategy, relevant programs, and effective partnerships for preventing and controlling the spread of aquatic invasive species. More information...
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Join Clean Lakes Alliance for this ONLINE edition of Yahara Lakes 101 to learn about the issues that impact our lakes and hear a brief welcome from City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway! In this month’s talk, we’ll hear from MSA Senior Landscape Architect Dan Williams and City of Madison Parks Superintendent Eric Knepp as they provide an update on the re-envisioning of Vilas Park, located on the northern shore of Lake Wingra. The Vilas Park Master Plan will be a framework plan that will help to inform improvements at the park over the next 15-20 years.
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Salt Reduction Champions Webinar: Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 12 pm - 1 pm
Is your community oversalting roadways and drinking water? What are the hidden costs of excessive salt use to our roads, bridges, vehicles, wildlife, human health, and freshwater resources? Learn from municipalities and a university that have adopted best winter maintenance practices to keep pavement safe, save money, and cut their addictions to salt.
This Sustainable Strategies Webinar will feature salt reduction success stories from:
- Jim Paine, Mayor of the City of Superior, WI;
- Mary Jo Lange, Director of Public Works/City Engineer for the City of Cudahy, WI;
- Wes Enterline, Sustainability Director at UW-Whitewater; and,
- Allison Madison from WI Salt Wise.
With hosts, City of Superior and Forest County
December 10-11, 2020
This two day course is designed for those who perform site management duties, supervise or direct construction activities, install best management practices, and/or inspect sites for compliance relating to erosion/sediment control and stormwater management. This course will cover:
- Permit requirements
- Roles and responsibilities
- Construction site erosion control plans
- BMPs to reduce or control erosion and offsite sedimentation
- Proper installation of devices
- Establishing protective vegetation
- Grading practices to reduce erosion
- Timing of installations
- Completing WPDES site inspections
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Public notices are required by law to alert interested members of the public of the DNR's intention to authorize a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) discharge to a water of the state. The notices are posted here on the DNR website for 30 days and are also published once in the legal notices section of the local newspaper in the vicinity of the facility. The notice identifies the facility by name, indicates where the discharge is located and briefly describes the facility's activities.
Public Comments Procedure
The public notice document explains how to get more information or comment on the proposed permit action. A member of the public may submit written comments or request that the department hold a public informational hearing. For comments or requests to be timely, they must be submitted within 30 days from the date of public notice, unless otherwise indicated in the notice.
Public participation procedures are detailed in NR 203, Wis. Adm. Code
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Full Proposal Due Date: January 28, 2021 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Overview
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx, Southern Company and BNSF Railway are pleased to solicit applications for the 2021 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. This program will award approximately $1.5 million in grants nationwide.
Projects include a variety of ecological improvements along with targeted community outreach, education and stewardship. Ecological improvements may include one or more of the following: wetland, riparian, forest and coastal habitat restoration; wildlife conservation, community tree canopy enhancement, water quality monitoring and green infrastructure best management practices for managing run-off.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes and educational institutions
- Ineligible applicants include: unincorporated individuals, businesses, international organizations and U.S. federal government agencies
Funding Availability
Approximately $1,500,000 is available nationwide for projects meeting program priorities. There is one round of full proposals annually for this program. Awards range from $20,000 to $50,000 with an average size of $35,000 and 40-50 grants awarded per year. Grants should span 12 to 18 months with a start date in late summer/early fall 2021.
For complete details please visit Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2021 Request for Proposals Website
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