Assessment Point: MN-1 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-1 is also represented by: o Reach 006 o North Branch Menomonee River
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
Pioneer Road
MN-1
! !
Mequ
LEGEND
!
" "
Pioneer Road
MN-1
! !
Mequ
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-1, Reach 6, North Branch Menomonee River
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Very Good Moderate to Poor Good Very Good to Good Very Good Moderate to Poor
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonably low at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are typically below this level about 20% of the time. The water leaving the nearby wetlands may be anoxic at times which would decrease oxygen levels in the stream. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are below 400. Unlike many of the downstream sites, this site does not exhibit frequent spikes of >5,000 counts. This may be related to settling and solar exposure in the wetlands. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations of phosphorus, on most of the days, are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.3 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days and the concentrations of suspended solids do not exceed 100 mg/l on any day. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portion of the concentration ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the median or 25th percentile) decline more than would be expected. This may indicate excess organic matter or biochemical oxygen demand in the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. Phosphorus concentrations rarely exceed the planning guideline. They increase slightly during late spring and summer. This may be related to a combination of snow melt and fertilizer runoff from agricultural fields. The concentrations of suspended solids are relatively low year-round and lower during the winter months. The lower concentrations during the winter are probably related to a number of factors including frozen conditions and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note that the largest declines in dissolved oxygen concentrations occur at low flows. This is partly due to a combination Moderate
of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often naturally associated with the warm summer months). Decreases during low-flow conditions may be exacerbated by oxygen demand from organic material and in-stream biochemical oxygen demand. Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during any period with the higher flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard about 50% of the time. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met well over 75% of the time. This would also be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational uses to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus only exceed the planning guideline at higher flows. This suggests that the excess phosphorus is originating from non-point sources. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediment. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate
Flashiness Index
Richards Baker Flashiness Index 0.30
Reach 6
Assessment Point
MN-1 North Branch Menomonee River
Statistic
Condition Existing
701 81 116 287 672 89 90 147 9.6 9.5 90 0.047 0.038 95 1.24 1.12 8.2 6.9 0.0023 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-2 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-2 is also represented by: o Reach 803 o Upper Menomonee River
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
Pioneer Road
MN-2
! !
Mequon Road
! ! Ap pl et on
Av .
!
LEGEND
!
" "
Pioneer Road
MN-2
! !
Mequon Road
! ! Ap pl et on
Av .
!
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-2, Reach 803, Upper Menomonee River
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Very Good Good to Moderate Good Good to Moderate Very Good
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonably low at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site periodically fall below this level. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are below 400. Unlike many of the downstream sites, this site does not exhibit frequent spikes of above 5,000 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations of phosphorus, on most of the days, are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.35 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days and the concentrations of suspended solids do not exceed 100 mg/l on any day. This may be related to settling in the wetlands. Note the lower dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is expected and due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The moderate variability suggests that there may be algal growth, organic enrichment and increased oxygen demand in the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. Phosphorus concentrations are lowest in late winter and early spring and are highest in the summer and early fall. The increases during the summer may be related to fertilizer inputs and runoff from agricultural fields. The concentrations of suspended solids are relatively low year-round and lower during the winter months. The lower concentrations during the winter months are likely due to a number of factors including frozen conditions and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note that the largest decreases in dissolved oxygen concentrations occur at low flows. This is likely due to a combination Good Moderate
of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during any period with high flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard about 50% of the time. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met over 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at low flows. This suggests a background source of phosphorus that may be associated with agricultural drain tile discharge or releases from private onsite wastewater treatment systems (including agricultural lagoons). The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Richards Baker Flashiness Index 0.25
Reach 803
Assessment Point
Statistic
Condition Existing
797 75 124 262 602 86 79 144 9.3 9.1 100 0.09 0.072 70 0.77 0.72 7.9 5.7 0.0024 0.0012
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-3 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-3 is also represented by: o Reach 812 o West Branch Menomonee River
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
! !
MN-3
Ap pl et
on Av .
!
LEGEND
!
" "
! !
MN-3
Ap pl et
on Av .
!
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-3, Reach 812, West Branch Menomonee River
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Moderate Good Very Good to Good Very Good
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are below this level about 20% of the time. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100 ml). The counts on majority of the days are below 400. Unlike many of the downstream sites, this site does not exhibit frequent spikes of above 5,000 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations of phosphorus, on most of the days, are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.25 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days and the concentrations of suspended solids do not exceed 100 mg/l on any day. This may be related to settling in the ponds and wetlands. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portion of the concentration ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the median or 25th percentile) decline more than would be expected. This may indicate excess organic matter and biochemical oxygen demand in the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. Phosphorus concentrations rarely exceed the planning guideline. They increase slightly during late spring and summer. This may be related to a combination of snow melt and fertilizer runoff from agricultural fields. The concentrations of suspended solids are relatively low year-round and lower during the winter months. The lower concentrations during the winter are probably linked to a number of factors including frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Moderate to Poor
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note that the largest declines in dissolved oxygen concentrations occur during low flows. This is partly due to a Moderate
combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often naturally associated with the warm summer months). Declines during low flow conditions may be exacerbated by oxygen demand from organic material and increase biochemical oxygen demand. Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard about 50% of the time. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met well over 75% of the time; this would also be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus only exceed the planning guideline at high flows. This suggests that the excess phosphorus is from non-point sources. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediments. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate to Poor
Flashiness Index
Richards Baker Flashiness Index 0.49
Reach 812
Assessment Point
MN-3 West Branch Menomonee River
Statistic
Condition Existing
1,167 77 159 250 712 90 101 144 9.4 9.5 91 0.053 0.039 91 1.08 0.96 10.6 8.1 0.0035 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-4 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-4 is also represented by: o Reach 820 o Willow Creek
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
Ap pl
MN-4
et on Av .
!
LEGEND
!
" "
Ap pl
MN-4
et on Av .
!
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utlities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-4, Reach 820, Willow Creek
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Moderate Good Good Very Good Moderate Good to Moderate Very Good Very Good
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below this level about 20% of the time. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are below 400. Unlike many of the downstream sites, this site does not exhibit frequent spikes of >5,000 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.3 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days and the concentrations of suspended solids do not exceed 125 mg/l on any day The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. However, the summer concentrations decline more than would be expected. This may indicate a lack of riffles and aeration. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. Phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline less than 25% of the time. The median concentration increases slightly in March and is likely related to snow melt. Note that the increases in the lowest values during the late spring and early summer could be related to fertilizer application. The concentrations of suspended solids are reasonable year-round and lower during the winter months. The lower concentrations during the winter are probably related to a number of factors including frozen conditions and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Good to Moderate Note that the largest decreases in dissolved oxygen concentrations occur at low flows. This is partly due to a combination
of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often naturally associated with the warm summer months). Decreases during low flow conditions may be exacerbated by excess organic material and biochemical oxygen demand. Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during any period with the high flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard roughly 75% of the time. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met well over 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus only exceed the planning guideline at moist conditions and high flows. This suggests that the excess phosphorus is primarily from non-point sources. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediment. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate to Poor
Flashiness Index
Reach 820
Assessment Point
MN-4 Willow Creek
Statistic
Condition Existing
1,244 76 183 218 794 87 125 125 8.9 9.1 96 0.036 0.025 93 0.73 0.65 9.1 7.3 0.0030 0.0012
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-5 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-5 is also represented by: o Reach 823 o RI-16 o Menomonee River at County Line Road o Menomonee River at Washington-Waukesha County Line
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43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
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C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
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41 t u KINNICKINNIC
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100
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36
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94
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LOWER KELLY LAKE
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
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C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
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MN-1 MN-3
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MN-2
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MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
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MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
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MN-12
MN-9
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MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
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C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
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MN-14
18 t u
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43 41 t u 18 t u
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18 t u
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! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
! !
Mequon Road
! Ap pl et on
Av .
MN-5
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Main St.
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Av .
MN-5
!
Main St.
!
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-5, Reach 823, RI-16, Menomonee River at Washington-Waukesha County Line (County Line Road)
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly chloride grab samples (CL not from models) Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Very Good Good Moderate Moderate to Poor Very Good Inconclusive (no winter data)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonably low at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site rarely fall below this level. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are below 400. This site exhibits fewer spikes of above 5,000 counts than many of the downstream sites. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline, but occasionally, the concentrations exceed 0.5 mg/l. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l during most of the days and the concentrations of suspended solids do not exceed 125 mg/l on any day These samples exhibit chloride concentrations that are below those that are toxic to fish and invertebrates. Concentrations measured in March consistently exceed the chronic toxicity threshold. However, a common source of chloride is road salt and there is no winter data. Note that concentrations in the March samples (which include snow melt and spring runoff) are higher than the rest of the year. However, chloride concentrations during the winter would be expected to be greater than those measured in March. Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. Conditions in early-to-mid summer approach the dissolved oxygen standard. While this is not a problem, it suggests that small amounts of additional organic inputs or algal growth may increase biochemical oxygen demand and create problems. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline 25% to 50% of the time. Note that the lowest range of concentrations increase in the late spring and early summer, possibly related to fertilizer runoff. The concentrations of suspended solids are relatively low year-round and lower during the winter months. The lower concentrations during the winter are probably related to a number of factors including frozen conditions and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Good
Figure Chloride by flow (Cl not from models) Dissolved oxygen by flow Fecal coliform by flow
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Inconclusive (no As the field data used to develop this figure do not include samples from the winter, it is impossible to draw accurate winter data) conclusions regarding chloride from this figure. Good Moderate to Poor
Note the slight decline in the concentration of dissolved oxygen that occurs at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are present. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard 75% of the time. During low flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source of phosphorus that is particularly noticeable during low flows as well as non-point loading of phosphorus at high flows (likely associated with suspended sediment). The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach RI-16
Assessment Point
MN-5 Menomonee River at WashingtonWaukesha County Line
Statistic
Condition Existing
1,417 68 205 202 890 82 105 125 10.5 10.7 99 0.097 0.063 70 1.21 1.08 10.2 6 0.0041 0.0016
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
High Flows
Moist Conditions
Mid-range Flows
Dry Conditions
Low Flows
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-6 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-6 is also represented by: o Reach 834 o Nor-X-Way Channel
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
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N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
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57
Y " )
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NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
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145
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BAR
MENOM O
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NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
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G
VE R
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CREEK
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167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
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32
K
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57
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181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
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145
CH AN NE L
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175
CREEK
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43
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ME
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NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
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LILLY CREEK
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190
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57
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C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
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41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
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32
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HONEY CREEK
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W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
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100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
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36
PA RK
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
! !
Mequon Road
Main St.
!
MN-6
Brown D
LEGEND
!
" "
! !
Mequon Road
Main St.
!
MN-6
Brown D
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-6, Reach 834, Nor-X-Way Channel
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site rarely fall below this level. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on most of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal may be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.3 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l during the majority of the days, but the concentrations of suspended solids exceed 200 mg/l on some days. Note the lower dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. Conditions in early-to-mid summer approach the standard. While this is not a problem, it suggests that small amounts of additional organic inputs or algal growth may increase biochemical oxygen demand and create problems. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. In each month, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline less than 25% of the time. Note that the 75th percentile concentrations decline during the late spring and early summer, possibly related to phosphorus uptake from plants and algae. The 75th percentiles of suspended solids concentrations are highest in the late winter and early spring. Particularly in March, this is probably related to runoff from snow melt. The maximum concentrations of suspended solids are lowest in the winter, likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water Good
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). This is somewhat natural, but may be exacerbated by alterations in the stream and watershed (for example, a concrete-lined channel). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more than 75% of the time. During dry conditions and low flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are lowest at high and low flows. This suggests that the inputs are primarily non-point sources that are activated during small storms, but that are diluted by heavy storms. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate to Poor
Good Good
Flashiness Index
Richards Baker Flashiness Index 0.48
Reach 834
Assessment Point
MN-6 Nor-X-Way Channel
Statistic
Condition Existing
3,261 72 208 200 1,962 83 113 114 10.0 9.9 100 0.056 0.038 90 0.75 0.70 16.0 4.3 0.0037 0.0011
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-7 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-7 is also represented by: o Reach 841 o Lilly Creek
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
LEGEND
Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
Main St.
!
MN-7
! ! !
Capitol Dr.
LEGEND
!
" "
Main St.
!
MN-7
! ! !
Capitol Dr.
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-7, Reach 841, Lilly Creek
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Moderate to Poor Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below this level about 15% of the time. Concentrations occasionally fall below 2 mg/l. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease the fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.4 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on the majority of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. It is normal for dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer to decline due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water; however, the lower concentrations during February, March, and May to December are lower than would be expected. This may be due to increased oxygen demand from aquatic organisms or from the decomposition of organic matter. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the 75th percentile concentrations drop during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. There is an increase in the minimum values in July and August the cause of this is uncertain. In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline less than 25% of the time. Note that the 75th percentile concentrations decline in the late spring and summer, possibly related to phosphorus uptake from plants and algae. The 75th percentiles of suspended solids concentrations are highest during the late winter and early spring. The maximum concentrations for suspended solids are lowest in the winter, likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Moderate
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note the decline of dissolved oxygen concentrations during low flows; the standard is met only half of the time. This is Moderate
likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). This is somewhat natural, but may be exacerbated by human-caused alterations of the stream and watershed. Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more 75% of the time. During dry conditions and low flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows. This suggests that the phosphorus inputs are primarily non-point sources. Much of the phosphorus is likely sediment-associated, particularly under moist conditions. Note the similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate to Poor
Good Good
Flashiness Index
Reach 841
Assessment Point
MN-7 Lilly Creek
Statistic
Condition Existing
2,427 69 359 89 1,416 81 265 38 9.3 9.3 92 0.063 0.040 85 0.74 0.67 19.0 7.9 0.0051 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-8 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-8 is also represented by: o Reach 855 o Butler Ditch
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
! ! !
MN-8
Capitol Dr.
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
Rd.
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!
" "
! ! !
MN-8
Capitol Dr.
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
Rd.
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-8, Reach 855, Butler Ditch
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Moderate Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below this level about 10% of the time. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.35 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. It is normal for dissolved oxygen concentrations to decline during the summer due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water; however, the ranges of concentrations are wider than would be expected. This may be due to increased oxygen demand from aquatic organisms or from the decomposition of organic matter. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. There is an increase in the minimum values in July and August the cause of this is uncertain. In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline less than 25% of the time. Note that the 75th percentile values decline during the late spring and summer, possibly related to phosphorus uptake from plants and algae. The maximum concentrations for suspended solids are the lowest during the winter. This is likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows; the standard is met 75% of the time. This is likely due Moderate
to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). This is somewhat natural, but is likely exacerbated by human-caused alterations in the stream and watershed. Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform exceeds the regulatory standard. During dry conditions and low flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows. This suggests that the phosphorus inputs are primarily non-point sources. Much of the phosphorus is likely associated with sediment. Note the similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Poor
Flashiness index
Reach 855 Location Butler Ditch Richards Baker Flashiness Index 0.67
Assessment Point
MN-8 Butler Ditch
Statistic
Condition Existing
2,425 64 424 82 1,325 79 286 31 9.6 9.3 93 0.065 0.042 85 0.68 0.62 17.5 7.9 0.0046 0.0014
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-9 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-9 is also represented by: o Reach 848 o RI-21 o Menomonee River Downstream of Butler Ditch o 127th Street Extended
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
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T " ) M " )
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145
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181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
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175 W " )
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CREEK
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LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
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181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
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57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
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181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
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119
OK
ES " )
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24
LEGEND
Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
Main St.
!
pp A
! !
MN-9
LEGEND
!
" "
Main St.
!
pp A
! !
MN-9
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-9, Reach 848, RI-21, Menomonee River Downstream of Butler Ditch (127th St. Extended)
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below this level infrequently. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning standard on about two-thirds of the days, but the concentrations exceed 1.5mg/l on some of the days. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. These samples have chloride concentrations that are below levels that are toxic to fish and invertebrates. However, a common source of chloride is road salt and there is no winter data. In other parts of the watershed, chloride is higher in March probably a residual from road salt. As this is not the case here, it is possible that chloride may not be problematic at this site. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portions of the ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the 25th percentile) decline more than would be expected during the summer. This may indicate excess organic matter and biochemical oxygen demand within the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline about 25% to 50% of the time. Note that the phosphorus concentrations increase in March and is likely from snow melt. The maximum concentrations of suspended solids are lowest in the winter. This is likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly chloride grab samples (CL not from models) Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Figure Chloride by flow (Cl not from models) Dissolved oxygen by flow Fecal coliform by flow
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Inconclusive (no It is difficult to assess chloride without data from the winter months; however, the data suggests that high flows may dilute winter data) the chloride concentration. Good Poor
Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentration at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more the 75% of the time. During low flows, the standard is met more than 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.). Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source that is particularly noticeable during low flows (perhaps from non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point loading of phosphorus during medium and high flows. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach RI-21
Assessment Point
MN-9 Menomonee River Downstream of Butler Ditch
Statistic
Condition Existing
2,828 57 489 72 1,571 76 229 51 10.8 11 99 0.101 0.061 69 1.08 1 15.7 6 0.0052 0.0019
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
High Flows
Moist Conditions
Mid-range Flows
Dry Conditions
Low Flows
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-10 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-10 is also represented by: o Reach 861 o Little Menomonee Creek
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
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T " ) M " )
T " )
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145
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181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
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57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
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NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
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G
VE R
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CREEK
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167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
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32
K
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167 Y " )
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167
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57
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181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
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175
CREEK
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57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
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NOR-X -W
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FISH
Q " ) F " )
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32
CREEK
LITTLE
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57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
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181
O M
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. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
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57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
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YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
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J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
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24
LEGEND
Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
ad
MN-10
LEGEND
!
" "
ad
MN-10
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-10, Reach 861, Little Menomonee Creek
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Very Good Good to Moderate Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below 2 mg/l infrequently. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.3 mg/l on any day Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat).The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l during the majority of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portion of the ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the median or 25th percentile) decline more than would be expected, particularly during the summer. This may indicate excess organic matter and biochemical oxygen demand in the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. In each month, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline less than 25% of the time. Note that the minimum values increase during the late spring and into the summer. This is likely related to runoff of fertilizer. The maximum concentrations of suspended solids are lowest during the winter, likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Good to Moderate Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased
water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Also, note that dissolved oxygen concentrations decline during high flows, suggesting that the stormwater runoff may carry a relatively large organic load and biochemical oxygen demand in the stream. Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard more the 75% of the time. During low flows, the standard is consistently met. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows. This suggests the prevalence of non-point loads of phosphorus. Unlike many of the other sites, the phosphorus concentrations do not appear to correlate well with suspended solids concentration data. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate to Poor
Good Moderate
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
861
Assessment Point
MN-10 Little Menomonee Creek
Statistic
Condition Existing
4,970 57 438 91 3,710 73 201 62 9.2 9.2 97 0.061 0.049 89 1.06 0.93 24.6 10.8 0.0031 0.0014
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-11 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-11 is also represented by: o Reach 871 o Little Menomonee River
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ain St.
76th St.
G G
d. Bay R Green
n Fo d u D c La A
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C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ain St.
76th St.
G G
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n Fo d u D La c A
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v.
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LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-11, Reach 871, Little Menomonee River
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good to Moderate Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site rarely fall below this level and never below 2 mg/l. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.3 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portion of the ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the median or 25th percentile) decline more than would be expected, particularly during the summer. This may indicate excess organic matter and biochemical oxygen demand in the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median and 75th percentile concentrations decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poor in March and are likely related to snow melt. In each month, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline less than 25% of the time. Note that the minimum concentrations increase during the late spring and into the summer and are likely due to runoff of fertilizer. The maximum concentrations for suspended solids are lowest in the winter. This is likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Good Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water Moderate to Poor
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard nearly all of the time. During low flows, the standard is met consistently. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high flows. This suggests the dominance of non-point sources of phosphorus. Note also that the minimum concentration increases at low flows, possibly due to background phosphorus sources such as non-contact cooling water. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Good Good
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
871
Flashiness Index
Little Menomonee River (871) 200 AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (CFS) 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Assessment Point
MN-11 Little Menomonee River
Statistic
Condition Existing
7,777 53 700 68 4,477 70 261 48 10.4 10.5 98 0.058 0.043 89 0.58 0.56 13.2 4.6 0.005 0.0017
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-12 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-12 is also represented by: o Reach 857 o RI-22 o Hampton Avenue o Menomonee River Downstream of Little Menomonee River
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
! ! !
MN-12
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!
" "
! ! !
MN-12
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Argiculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-12, Reach 857, RI-22, Menomonee River Downstream of the Little Menomonee River (Hampton Avenue)
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site rarely fall below this level and never below 3 mg/l. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning standard on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 0.5mg/l on some of the days. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. These samples have chloride concentrations that are below levels that are toxic to fish and invertebrates. However, a common source of chloride is road salt and there is no winter data. Note that March data (which include snow melt and spring runoff) are higher than the rest of the year. Winter chloride concentrations would be expected to exceed those measured in March. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portion of the ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the median or 25th percentile) declined more than would be expected, particularly during the summer. This may indicate excess organic matter and biochemical oxygen demand in the stream. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline between 25% and 50% of the time. The maximum concentrations of suspended solids are lowest in the winter. This is likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly chloride grab samples (CL not from models) Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Moderate to Poor Very Good to Good Inconclusive (no winter data) Good
Figure Chloride by flow (Cl not from models) Dissolved oxygen by flow Fecal coliform by flow
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Inconclusive (no It is difficult to assess chloride trends without data from the winter months; however, it appears that when chloride is not being actively applied, some amount is in a reservoir (sediment). This chloride is gradually released and this is winter data) Good Poor
particularly noticeable during mid-to-dry conditions. During higher flow conditions, the concentration becomes diluted. Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when a substantial non-point load is already present. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard nearly all of the time. During low flows, the standard is met over 75% of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.). Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source of phosphorus that is particularly noticeable at low flows (possibly from non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point loads of phosphorus during high flows. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate Good
Flashiness Index
Reach RI-22
Assessment Point
MN-12 Menomonee River Downstream of Little Menomonee River
Statistic
Condition Existing
4,366 50 795 31 2,175 69 348 21 10.7 10.9 99 0.1 0.061 69 1.07 1.01 13.4 5.2 0.0054 0.0021
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
High Flows
Moist Conditions
Mid-range Flows
Dry Conditions
Low Flows
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-13 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-13 is also represented by: o Reach 890 o Underwood Creek
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
AY
NOR-X -W
Y " ) YY " )
RIV
ER
PP " )
@ ?
175 W " )
B " ) G " )
IN D
CREEK
VV " ) J " )
V VV " " ) )
Y " )
LILLY
K
RIV ER
Q " ) V " )
FISH
Q " ) F " )
Q " )
@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
@ ?
57
SUS SEX
VV " )
43
" )
YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
@ ?
181
E CR E
K
EE " )
J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
JJ " )
CREEK
PE
TJ " ) Y " )
UKE WA
FT " )
M " )
OD RW O
E
M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
" )
J
JJ " )
18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
@ ?
24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
@ ?
119
OK
ES " )
@ ?
24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
Capitol Dr.
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
MN-13
und Rd.
Greenfield Av.
LEGEND
!
" "
Capitol Dr.
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
MN-13
und Rd.
Greenfield Av.
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-13, Reach 890, Underwood Creek
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Moderate Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are below this level about 10% of the time, but never below 2 mg/l. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on majority of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentration does not exceed 0.35 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 200 mg/l on some of the days. The decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. The upper portion of the ranges for each month is fairly typical; however, the lower portions of the ranges (below the median or 25th percentile) decline more than would be expected. This may indicate excess organic matter and biochemical oxygen demand in the stream. While the ranges of concentrations are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the conditions are poorest in March and are likely related to snow melt. In most months, phosphorus concentrations exceed the planning guideline less than 25% of the time. Note that the minimum concentrations increase in the late spring and summer, possibly due to runoff of fertilizer. Also, the phosphorus concentration increases in March and is likely related to snow melt. The maximum values for suspended solids are lowest during the winter. This is likely due to frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain). In each month, the reference concentration is exceeded less than 25% of the time.
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased Moderate Moderate to Poor
water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). While this is not unexpected, the concentrations of dissolved oxygen occasionally fall below desirable concentrations. Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point source is already present. Note that during periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard all of the time. During low flows, the standard is met nearly all of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high flows and suggest the presence of non-point loads of phosphorus. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediment. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate Good
Flashiness Index
Reach 890
Assessment Point
MN-13 Underwood Creek
Statistic
Condition Existing
9,075 61 789 44 4,377 77 404 17 10.1 9.8 96 0.069 0.050 83 0.68 0.61 17.2 7.6 0.0048 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
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40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-14 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-14 is also represented by: o Reach 905 o Underwood Creek
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
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43
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N MO
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32
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167
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181
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NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
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145
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43
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C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
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LILLY CREEK
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LINCOLN
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190
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190
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190
CREEK
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190 J " )
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100
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145
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57
41 t u
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164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
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94
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C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
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32
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E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
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9
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100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
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164
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894
CREEK
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43
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LOWER KELLY LAKE
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24
MILL
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24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
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MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
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MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
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MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
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MN-11
43
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MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
o ff o F II E L D F ELD
C ii tt C WAUW WAUW
!
MN-14
!
C ii tt y C y WEST A WEST
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o ff o F II E L D F ELD
C ii tt C WAUW WAUW
!
MN-14
!
C ii tt y C y WEST A WEST
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilites Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River - Variance Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Variance Standard - Geometric mean not to exceed Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP)
1 1 1
Standard/Target 1,000 counts/100 ml 2,000 counts/100 ml 2 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Variance Standard - Less than 10% of all samples/month Variance Standard - Minimum Concentration
USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
Flashiness
1
indicator only
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-14, Reach 905, Underwood Creek
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Good to Moderate The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good to Moderate Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is slightly high at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site fall below this level occasionally, but never fall below the 2 mg/l variance standard. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. As there is a variance that allows the fecal coliform to reach 2,000 counts, another goal could be to reduce fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have fewer than 2,000 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentration does not exceed 0.35 mg/l on any day Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy and aesthetically unpleasant. They can clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 100 mg/l on some of the days. While it is natural for dissolved oxygen concentrations to decline during warmer months, the concentrations decline sporadically in March and during the summer and early winter this is unusual. The low concentrations in March may be related to pollutants and biochemical oxygen demand in the runoff associated with snow melt. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the 75th percentile value declines substantially in the summer and early fall. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria. Bacteria are most prevalent in the winter and conditions are particularly poor in March. This is most likely related to snow melt. Phosphorus concentrations are greatest in March and are likely related to snow-melt. Concentrations then decline during the summer and early fall. This could be related to uptake by plants during the growing season. Suspended solids concentrations are below the reference concentration most of the time. The majority of the higher concentrations are likely related to larger rain or snow melt events that disturb bare soil.
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note that dissolved oxygen concentrations decline at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water Good Moderate to Poor
agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point sources are already present. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the variance standard. During moist conditions, fecal coliform exceeds the standard 50% of the time. During low flows and dry conditions, the standard is met nearly all of the time. During these low flows would be the safest time for recreational uses (boating, wading, swimming), although the amount of water in the stream may limit recreational use to wading. Concentrations of phosphorus are highest at high flows, with concentrations exceeding the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline over 50% of the time at the highest flows. This suggests the prevalence of non-point loads of phosphorus. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediment. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments. Note that this site is located downstream of some concrete-lined reaches within the watershed. As a result, upstream activities such as stream bank erosion and re-suspension of stream sediments likely make less of a contribution to suspended sediment loads at this site compared to sites that are situated downstream of natural reaches that experience these activities.
Good to Moderate
Good
Flashiness Index
Reach 905
Assessment Point
MN-14 Underwood Creek
Statistic
Condition Existing
5,659 80 492 296 2,660 90 361 150 6.6 6.3 100 0.052 0.031 88 0.66 0.67 8.5 5.0 0.0036 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>2 mg/l)1
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
C onc e ntra tion (c fu/1 0 0 m L)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-15 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-15 is also represented by: o Reach 883 o Menomonee Mainstem
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
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G " )
T " ) M " )
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181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
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NO
PIG EO N
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PIT LAKE
43
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145
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ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
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CREEK
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167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
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32
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167
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57
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181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
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145
CH AN NE L
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175
CREEK
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43
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ME
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190
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190
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190
CREEK
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100
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145
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164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
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41 t u KINNICKINNIC
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100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
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36
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119
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ES " )
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24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
! ! !
76th St.
76th St.
c La v. A
nd Fo u D n to le pp A A
!
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
v.
M II L M
MN-15
! ! !
Bluemound Rd.
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!
" "
! ! !
76th St.
76th St.
c La v. A
nd Fo u D n to le pp A A
!
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
v.
M II L M
MN-15
! ! !
Bluemound Rd.
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Geometric Mean Standard Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP) Not to Exceed Standard Minimum Concentration Standard USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow) Standard/Target 200 counts/100 ml 400 counts/100 ml 5 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Flashiness
indicator only
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-15, Reach 883, Menomonee Mainstem
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good Variable (some good, some bad) Good Good Very Good to Good Moderate to Poor
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonable at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are normally higher than this level. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A goal may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on these days. An additional goal could be to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentrations do not exceed 0.3 mg/l on any day Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy and aesthetically unpleasant. They can clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 100 mg/l on some of the days. It is natural for dissolved oxygen concentrations to decline during warmer months due to decreased solubility. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median and 75th percentile values decline substantially during the summer and early fall. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria. Conditions are particularly poor in March and are likely related to snow melt. Also note that the summer accounts for many of the below 400 days while the winter has many of the above 5,000 days. Phosphorus concentrations are greatest in March and likely related to snow-melt. The 75th percentiles decline slightly in the summer and early fall. This is likely related to uptake by plants during the growing season. Suspended solids concentrations are below the reference concentration most of the time. The majority of the higher concentrations are likely related to larger rain or snow melt events that disturb bare soil. Winter has lower concentrations due to a number of factors including frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow vs. rain).
Good Good
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note that dissolved oxygen concentrations decline slightly during low flows. This is likely due to a combination of Good Poor
decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. Infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. During periods with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory standard; during moist conditions, fecal coliform counts exceed the standard 75% of the time. During low flows, the standard is met over 75% of the time. These conditions would be the safest time for recreational use (boating, wading, swimming). Concentrations are greatest at high flows, with concentrations exceeding the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline about 50% of the time during the highest flows. This suggests that phosphorus sources are primarily non-point. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediment. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. All of the instances when the concentration exceeds the reference occur at the moist-to-high flow conditions. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach
Description
883
Assessment Point
MN-15 Menomonee Mainstem
Statistic
Condition Existing
6,137 47 1,063 12 3,064 67 476 6 11.0 11.1 100 0.063 0.043 84 0.55 0.52 15.6 5.6 0.0057 0.0023
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<400 cells per 100 ml) Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<200 cells per 100 ml)
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>5 mg/l)
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
80
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
40
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-16 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-16 is also represented by: o Reach 914 o Honey Creek
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
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T " ) M " )
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145
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181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
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NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
CH AN NE L
@ ?
175
CREEK
@ ?
57
LAC du COURS
WIL LOW
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Q " ) F " )
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@ ?
32
CREEK
LITTLE
@ ?
57
@ ?
145
43
WAUK E MIL
@ ?
74
@ ?
100
ME
@ ?
100
@ ?
100
@ ?
32
@ ?
74
45 t u 41 t u
@ ?
181
O M
O NE
. CR
N IA
W " )
NO ME
NEE MO
RI V ER
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
S " ) W " )
ER RIV
PP " )
@ ?
74
@ ?
145
LILLY CREEK
E WHIT
@ ?
74
S " )
45 t u @ ?
100 E " )
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57
SUS SEX
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43
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YY K " ) K " ) EE " )
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181
E CR E
K
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J " )
BUTLER DITCH
LINCOLN
Y " )
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
@ ?
190
CREEK
@ ?
190 J " )
@ ?
100
@ ?
145
@ ?
57
41 t u
@ ?
164
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
UN
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
DE
RIV ER
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CREEK
PE
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FT " )
M " )
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M " )
FOX
43
RIVER
ER RIV
MENO M
ONE E
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
41 t u
DOUSMAN
K EE CR
18 t u
DITCH
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18 t u
DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
A A
94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
t u
18
894
@ ?
181
@ ?
59 D " ) Y " )
AR PL PO
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
@ ?
59
ER RIV
O " )
@ ?
100 D " )
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u KINNICKINNIC
LYONS
@ ?
32
D " ) ES " )
T " ) NN
" )
HO Y NE
HONEY CREEK
E CR EK
W IL
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
SO
@ ?
9
Y " ) U " )
U " )
@ u ? t 45
100
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
@ ?
36
PA RK
94
CR.
@ ?
164
" )
O I " )
I " )
894
CREEK
@ ?
38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
Y " ) N " )
" )
Y
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24
MILL
EK CR E
I " )
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119
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24
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
45 t u
MN-1
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
43
MN-1 MN-3
41 t u 45 t u
MN-2 MN-10
!
MN-3
!!
MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
!
MN-9
MN-7
C ii tt y o ff C y o
MN-7
GLENDALE GLENDALE
45 t u
MN-8
!!
MN-12
MN-9
! !
MN-11
43
MN-12 MN-8
MN-15
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
!
MN-14
18 t u
MN-15 MN-17
43 41 t u 18 t u
! ! MN-16 ! MN-17
94
A A
18 t u
94
MN-18
! MN-18
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
! ! !
Greenfield Av.
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
es tH om e
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!
" "
Loo m
is Rd .
Fo r
27th St
Av .
! ! !
Greenfield Av.
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
es tH om e
Loo m
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Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
is Rd .
Fo r
3,400 Feet
850 1,700
27th St
Av .
Menomonee River - Variance Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Variance Standard - Geometric mean not to exceed Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP)
1 1 1
Standard/Target 1,000 counts/100 ml 2,000 counts/100 ml 2 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Variance Standard - Less than 10% of all samples/month Variance Standard - Minimum Concentration
USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
Flashiness
1
indicator only
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-16, Reach 914, Honey Creek
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Good to Moderate The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Very Good to Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is slightly high at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are consistently above this level as well as the variance standard of 2 mg/l. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. An additional goal could be to find ways to decrease fecal coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have below 400 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations on most of the days are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Throughout the year, the phosphorus concentration does not exceed 0.35 mg/l on any day. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days. Note the lower dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the summer accounts for many of the below 400 days mentioned above while the winter has many of the above 5,000 days. While the ranges of concentrations are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median concentration increases in March. This may be related to snow melt. Also, concentrations are more consistent and the 75-95% group is generally lower during the late spring, summer, and early fall. This may be related, in part, to uptake by plants during the growing season and the release of phosphorus from sediments and decomposing organic matter. Suspended solids concentrations are relatively low year-round and lower during the winter months. This is probably linked to a number of factors including frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain). In addition, the concrete-lined channel limits the amount of in-stream erosion.
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Moderate
Very Good
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Note that the dissolved oxygen concentration declines during low flows (though still well above the variance standard). Good Moderate to Poor
This is likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point sources are already present. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory variance standard. During dry conditions, the variance standard is met 75% of the time and during low flows, the standard is met consistently. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.), although the amount of water in the stream would most likely limit recreational uses to wading. Concentrations are greatest at high flows, with concentrations exceeding the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline nearly 75% of the time at the highest flows. This suggests phosphorus loads are originating primarily from non-point sources. The similarities between the phosphorus and suspended solids data suggest that the phosphorus may be associated with suspended sediment. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments. Note that this site is located downstream of some concrete-lined reaches within the watershed. As a result, upstream activities such as stream bank erosion and re-suspension of stream sediments likely make less of a contribution to suspended sediment loads at this site compared to sites that are situated downstream of natural reaches that experience these activities.
Moderate
Good
Flashiness Index
Reach 914
Assessment Point
MN-16 Honey Creek
Statistic
Condition Existing
5,659 80 492 296 2,660 90 361 150 6.6 6.3 100 0.052 0.031 88 0.66 0.67 8.5 5.0 0.0036 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>2 mg/l)1
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
Concentration (cfu/100 mL)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-17 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-17 is also represented by: o Reach 908 o North 70th Street o RI-09 o Menomonee River Downstream of Honey Creek
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o CEDARBURG CEDARBURG
43
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
41 t u 45 t u
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
43
LIT TLE MENOMONEE RIVER UPPER MENOMONEE RIVER
45 t u 41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
LILLY CREEK
45 t u
43
BUTLER DITCH
41 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
45 t u
UNDERWOOD CREEK
43 41 t u 18 t u
94
DOUSMAN DITCH
18 t u
18 t u
94
o ff SHA SHA
94 18 t u
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
894
C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
41 t u
HONEY CREEK
C ii tt y o ff C y o N E W B E R L II N NEW BERL N
45 t u
94
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
894
43
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
45 t u
G " )
T " ) M " )
T " )
@ ?
145
@ ?
181
N.
BR.
NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
@ ?
57
Y " )
E
NO
PIG EO N
E CRE
PIT LAKE
43
@ ?
175
145
41 t u 45 t u BARK LAKE
BAR
MENOM O
W.
RI VE R
F " )
NE
ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
E
LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
RI
" )
G
VE R
@ ?
CREEK
@ ?
167
C ii tt y o ff C y o MEQUON MEQUON
ME NO MO NE E
N MO
EE
@ ?
32
K
W " )
@ ?
167 Y " )
@ ?
167
@ ?
57
@ ?
181
WILLOW CREEK
NOR-X-WAY CHANNEL
LITTLE
@ ?
145
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
MN-17
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LEGEND
!
" "
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
!
76th S
MN-17
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uemound Rd. Bl
Greenfield Av.
LEGEND
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodlands and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial Civil Division
Menomonee River - Variance Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Variance Standard - Geometric mean not to exceed Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP)
1 1 1
Standard/Target 1,000 counts/100 ml 2,000 counts/100 ml 2 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Variance Standard - Less than 10% of all samples/month Variance Standard - Minimum Concentration
USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
Flashiness
1
indicator only
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-17, Reach 908, RI-09, Menomonee River Downstream of Honey Creek (North 70th Street)
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonably good at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are consistently above this level as well as the variance standard of 2 mg/l. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. As there is a variance that allows the fecal coliform to reach 2,000 counts, another goal could be to find ways to decrease coliform loads in order to increase the number of days that have fewer than 2,000 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. The concentrations are at or below the 0.1 mg/l planning standard on most of the days, but the concentrations exceed 0.5mg/l on some of the days. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days. These samples have chloride concentrations that are below levels that are toxic to fish and invertebrates. However, a common source of chloride is road salt and there is no winter data. Note that concentrations in March samples (which include snow melt and spring runoff) are higher than the rest of the year. Winter chloride concentrations in samples would be expected to exceed Marchs chloride concentrations. Notice the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median value declines during in the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the summer accounts for many of the below 400 days mentioned above while the winter has many of the above 5,000 days. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median value increases in March. This may be related to snow melt. Also note that concentrations are lower in May (75th percentile below 0.1 mg/l); this could be due to increased plant uptake. Suspended solids are relatively low year-round and slightly lower during the winter months. This is probably linked to a number of factors including frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly chloride grab samples (CL not from models) Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Moderate to Poor Good Inconclusive (no winter data) Very Good to Good Moderate to Poor
Figure Chloride by flow (Cl not from models) Dissolved oxygen by flow Fecal coliform by flow
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Inconclusive (no It is difficult to assess chloride trends without data from the winter months; however, it appears that when chloride is not being actively applied, some amount is in a reservoir (sediment). This chloride is gradually released and is particularly winter data) Good Moderate to Poor
noticeable during mid-to-dry conditions. During higher flow conditions, the concentration becomes diluted. Note that the decline in dissolved oxygen occurs at low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with the warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the variance standard. During moist conditions, the counts exceed the variance standard over 50% of the time. During low flows, the variance standard is met all of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.). Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows. This suggests a background source of phosphorus that is particularly noticeable at low flows (perhaps from non-contact cooling water) as well as non-point sources of phosphorus at high flows. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Flashiness Index
Reach RI-09
Flashiness Index
North 70th Street (908) 1200 AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (CFS) 1000 800 600 400 200 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Assessment Point
MN-17 Menomonee River Downstream of Honey Creek
Statistic
Condition Existing
5,659 80
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
492 296 2,660 90 361 150 6.6 6.3 100 0.052 0.031 88 0.66 0.67 8.5 5.0 0.0036 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>2 mg/l)1
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
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0 0-0.05 0.05-0.1 0.1-0.15 0.15-0.2 0.2-0.25 0.25-0.3 0.3-0.35 0.35-0.4 0.4-0.45 0.45-0.5 >0.5
Average TP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
High Flows
Moist Conditions
Mid-range Flows
Dry Conditions
Low Flows
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
C onc e ntra tion (c fu/1 0 0 m L)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Assessment Point: MN-18 The following data are excerpts from multiple reports. While the same location in the Menomonee River watershed is represented, the assessment point IDs differ. Throughout the following data, Assessment Point MN-18 is also represented by: o Reach 919 o RI-10 o Falk Dam o Menomonee River Near Upstream Limit of Estuary
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43 41 t u 18 t u
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C ii tt y o ff C y o W E S T A L L II S WEST ALL S
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894
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Combined Sewer Area Civil Divisions
0 0.5
1 Miles 2
Watershed Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
November 10, 2008
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Water Waterbodies Watersheds Subwatersheds Civil Divisions
Aerial Map
WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN MENOMONEE RIVER WATERSHED
October, 14, 2008
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MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
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45 t u
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MN-12
MN-9
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MN-11
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MN-15
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C ii tt y o ff C y o B R O O K F II E L D BROOKF ELD
45 t u
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
C ii tt y o ff C y o WAUWATOSA WAUWATOSA
MN-13 MN-13
MN-14
94 18 t u
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18 t u
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43 41 t u 18 t u
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94
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894
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41 t u
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45 t u
MN-16
C ii tt y o ff C y o G R E E N F II E L D GREENF ELD
94
894
43
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Assessment Points Water Routing Reach Tributary Area Watersheds Waterbodies Civil Divisions
76th S
C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
nd Fo
y o ff y o ATOSA ATOSA
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Bluemound Rd.
MN-18
!
Greenfield Av.
o ff o A L L II S ALL S
LEGEND
!
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C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
nd Fo
y o ff y o ATOSA ATOSA
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Bluemound Rd.
MN-18
!
Greenfield Av.
o ff o A L L II S ALL S
LEGEND
Assessment Points Water Waterbodies Watersheds Assessment Point Basins Civil Division
Land Use
Agriculture Low Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial
Institutional and Governmental Outdoor Recreation, Wetlands, Woodland and Open Lands Transportation, Communication and Utilities Manufacturing and Industrial
Menomonee River - Variance Standards/Targets Constituent Measure Variance Standard - Geometric mean not to exceed Fecal Coliform Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Total Phosphorus (TP)
1 1 1
Standard/Target 1,000 counts/100 ml 2,000 counts/100 ml 2 mg/l 17.2 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Variance Standard - Less than 10% of all samples/month Variance Standard - Minimum Concentration
USGS Median TSS Reference Concentration (estimated background concentration) Planning Guideline Richards Baker Flashiness Index (quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow; the index ranges from 0 - 2, with 0 being constant flow)
Flashiness
1
indicator only
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
Menomonee River Watershed Restoration Plan Fact Sheet MN-18, Reach 919, RI-10, Menomonee River Near the Upper Limit of the Estuary (Falk Dam)
Data resulting from model runs:
Figure Flashiness index Dissolved oxygen v. days per year Fecal coliform v. days per year
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment The Flashiness Index quantifies the frequency and rapidity of short-term changes in stream flow. The index ranges from 0 Good Good Variable (some good, some bad)
to 2, with 0 being constant flow. The flashiness is reasonably good at this location. Typically, aquatic communities need 5 mg/l or more of dissolved oxygen to survive. Concentrations at this site are nearly always above this level and are consistently above the variance standard of 2 mg/l. For recreational uses, lower fecal coliform counts (a measure of bacteria) are better (preferably under 400 counts / 100ml). The counts on majority of the days are either below 400 or above 5,000. A potential goal in this case may be to determine the conditions that create the above 5,000 days and discourage recreational use on days that meet these conditions. As there is a variance that allows the fecal coliform to reach 2,000 counts, another goal could be to find ways to decrease coliform loading in order to increase the number of days that have fewer than 2,000 counts. Phosphorus is a nutrient that can lead to increased growth of algae. About half of the days had concentrations that exceeded the 0.1 mg/l planning guideline. Suspended solids cause water to become cloudy, which is aesthetically unpleasant. They can also clog the gills of fish and invertebrates, make feeding difficult, and lead to sediment deposition (poor habitat). The concentrations are less than 25 mg/l on most of the days. Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during the summer. This is normal due to the decreased solubility of oxygen in warmer water. Concentrations are well above the special variance level. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, notice that the median values decline during the summer swimming season. This may be related to the die-off of bacteria due to solar radiation. Also note that the summer accounts for many of the below 400 days mentioned above while the winter has many of the above 5,000 days. Fecal coliform counts increase noticeably in March and are potentially related to snow melt. While the ranges of values are fairly consistent throughout the year, note that the median concentration increases slightly in March. This could be explained by snow melt. Suspended solids concentrations are relatively low year-round and slightly lower during the winter months. This is probably linked to a number of factors including frozen conditions, decreased construction activities, and low-impact storms (snow doesnt pound the soil like rain).
Phosphorus v. days per year Suspended solids v. days per year Monthly dissolved oxygen Monthly fecal coliform Monthly phosphorus Monthly suspended solids
Overall Project Analysis Team Assessment Good Note the decline in dissolved oxygen concentrations during low flows. This is likely due to a combination of decreased Moderate to Poor
water agitation and higher temperatures (low flow conditions are often associated with warm summer months). Generally, a pollutant that is present at high concentrations during high flows and low concentrations during low flows (fecal coliform, in this case) is attributed primarily to non-point sources. The infrequent sewer overflows (once every 2-5 years) would only contribute during the high flows when substantial non-point loads are already present. Note that during any period with the highest flows, fecal coliform counts exceed the regulatory variance standard. During moist conditions, the counts are above the variance standard over 50% of the time. During low flows, the variance standard is met all of the time. This would be the safest time for any recreational uses (boating, swimming, wading, etc.). Concentrations of phosphorus are greatest at high and low flows, although concentrations are frequently greater than the planning guideline under all flow conditions. The higher concentrations at flow extremes suggests a background source of phosphorus that is particularly noticeable at low flows (perhaps due to inputs of non-contact cooling water) as well as nonpoint sources of phosphorus at high flows. The concentrations of suspended solids increase with increased flows, suggesting contributions from non-point sources. The suspended solids may come from runoff that carries a sediment load, from stream bank erosion, or re-suspended stream sediments.
Moderate to Poor
Good
Flashiness Index
Reach RI-10
Flashiness Index
Falk Dam (919) 1200 AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (CFS) 1000 800 600 400 200 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Assessment Point
MN-18 Menomonee River near Upstream Limit of Estuary
Statistic
Condition Existing
5,659 80
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
492 296 2,660 90 361 150 6.6 6.3 100 0.052 0.031 88 0.66 0.67 8.5 5.0 0.0036 0.0013
Mean (cells per 100 ml) Percent compliance with single sample standard (<2,000 cells per 100 ml)1 Geometric mean (cells per 100 ml) Days of compliance with geometric mean standard (<1,000 cells per 100 ml)1
Dissolved Oxygen
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with dissolved oxygen standard (>2 mg/l)1
Total Phosphorus
Mean (mg/l) Median (mg/l) Percent compliance with recommended phosphorus standard (0.1 mg/l)
Total Nitrogen
Copper
Variance standards are from Chapter NR 104 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code apply.
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
0 0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 >10
Average DO (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
>0.5
0.45-0.5
0.4-0.45
0.35-0.4
0.3-0.35
0.25-0.3
0.2-0.25
0.15-0.2
0.1-0.15
0.05-0.1
0-0.05
80
400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
40
AverageTP (mg/L)
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40
Concentration (mg/L)
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
1.E+04
C onc e ntra tion (c fu/1 0 0 m L)
1.E+03
1.E+02
1.E+01
1.E+00
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
0.10
0.01
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)
Concentration (mg/L)
100
10
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Flow Duration Interval (%)