2004 Project Plan Monitoring Components

To understand these are potential impacts to the river, the project is broken down into five (5) identified tasks:

1. Temperature Monitoring of the Kinnickinnic and outfall points.
   1. Identify locations for the temperature monitors with input from the city, the Wisconsin DNR, Trout Unlimited and other identified stakeholders.
   2. Identify and document, if possible, the effects from these outfalls during storm events and base flow conditions
   3. Compile and document the data on a regular basis and for an annual report. The information will be available in written form, .pdf and/or html for inclusion on the city’s website.
      

2. Water Quality Monitoring
   1. Identify locations and detail placement of the samplers with inputs from the city, the Wisconsin DNR, Trout Unlimited and other identified stakeholders
   2. Identify and document, if possible, the effects from these outfalls during storm events and base flow conditions
   3. Compile, analyze and document the data on a regular basis and for an annual report. The information will be available in written form, .pdf and/or html for inclusion on the City’s website.
   4. City staff will collect samples and forward the samples to an agreed certified laboratory. The laboratory will the data from the analyses for: TSS, TP, TKN Cu, Pb, As and Zn.
      

3. Base Flow Surveys
   1. Identify locations for obtaining base flow measurements
   2. Document proper protocols
   3. Compile, analyze and summarize data for the annual report.
      

4. Macroinvertebrates
   1. Working closely with Clarke Garry of the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, compile, analyze and summarize data for the annual reports. ..
   2. The macroinvertebrates study and information will be used as an indicator of overall river health.
      

5. Fish and Habitat Studies
   Fish and river habitat studies are currently not included in the scope of the project.  However, the project staff will work closely with the Wisconsin DNR Area Fisheries Manager, UWRF staff and students and SEH staff to encourage and leverage such research in the study area.