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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
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181
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NORTH BRANCH MENOMONEE RIVER
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PIG EO N
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PIT LAKE
43
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175
145
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ME NO MO . NEE BR
RIVER
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LITTLE MENOMONEE CREEK
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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 Y " )
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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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57
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32
CREEK
LITTLE
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57
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145
43
WAUK E MIL
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74
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100
ME
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100
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100
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32
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74
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181
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C ii tt y o ff C y o GLENDALE GLENDALE
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74
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145
LILLY CREEK
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74
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57
SUS SEX
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BUTLER DITCH
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
@ ?
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
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C ii tt y o ff C y o M II L W A U K E E M LWAUKEE
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RIVER
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94
DOUSMAN DITCH
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DOUSMAN
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18 t u
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DEER
CRE E K
18 t u
94
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94
SOUTH BRANCH UNDERWOOD CREEK
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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
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32
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HONEY CREEK
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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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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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94
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164
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894
CREEK
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38
43
UPPER KELLY LAKE
LOWER KELLY LAKE
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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
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MN-3
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MN-2
!
MN-4 MN-4
MN-6 MN-5
MN-10
43
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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
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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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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 (%)