Cherokee-Yahara River Estuary Rehabilitation Warner Community - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Cherokee-Yahara River Estuary Rehabilitation Warner Community Recreation Center Town of Westport Hall November 5, 2019 November 14, 2019

Issues • Wetland Loss

Issues • Wetland Loss • Water Quality

Issues • Wetland Loss • Water Quality • Sediment & Phosphorus Loading

Issues • Wetland Loss • Water Quality • Sediment & Phosphorus Loading • Navigation & Shoreline Changes

Past and Recent Efforts • Aquatic Planting Long Leaf Plant White Lily Elodea Lotus

Past and Recent Efforts • Aquatic Planting • Floating Bog Interceptors (FBIs)

Past and Recent Efforts • Aquatic Planting • Floating Bog Interceptors (FBIs) • Carp Tracking and Fish Surveys

Past and Recent Efforts • Aquatic Planting • Floating Bog Interceptors (FBIs) • Carp Tracking and Fish Surveys • Carp Removal

Past and Recent Efforts • Aquatic Planting • Floating Bog Interceptors (FBIs) • Carp Tracking and Fish Surveys • Carp Removal • Monitoring

WDNR Planning Grant Goals • Recreation Enhancement • Fishery and Wildlife Improvement • Water Quality and Vegetation Enhancement • Erosion and Sediment Trapping Charge Develop a community vision(s) for the Cherokee- Yahara River Estuary

Rehabilitation Alternatives Optimized Present 1980s

Four Breakout Sessions Tom Wilson Mindy Habecker Dave Rowe, Julie Widholm Eric Knepp, Greg Fries Tom Wilson Dick Lathrop, Mike Sorge John Reimer, Chin Wu Mindy Habecker

Remainder of Tonight’s Meeting • You are invited to visit 4 breakout sessions  Recreation Enhancement  Fishery and Wildlife Improvement  Water Quality and Vegetation Enhancement  Erosion and Sediment Trapping