| Wild Rice RestorationExit |
The goal of this project is to restore a culturally and ecologically significant species, wild rice, to the AOC. |
2024 (est.) |
- Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
- Degraded Fish & Wildlife Populations
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| Spirit Lake Remediation & Restoration |
Over 100 acres of estuary sediment will be remediated and 30 new acres of sheltered bay will be created. |
2022 (est.) |
- Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
- Restriction on Fish & Wildlife Consumption
- Beach Closings
- Degradation of Benthos
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| Howards Bay Remediation |
Remove legacy contaminants from the environment by dredging 75,000 cubic yards and placing a sand cover. |
2021 (est.) |
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| Kingsbury Bay and Grassy Point Restoration |
This project will restore 240 acres of degraded fish and wildlife habitats through sediment reuse and habitat feature construction. |
2021 (est.) |
- Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
- Degraded Fish & Wildlife Populations
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| Pickle Pond Remediation & Restoration |
Sediment remediation and habitat restoration will restore an important fish nursery and stopover site for migratory birds. |
2021 (est.) |
- Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
- Degraded Fish & Wildlife Populations
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| 21st Ave. W. and 40th Ave W. Restoration |
Routine harbor dredge material was beneficially used to enhance 680 acres of in-water habitat. |
2021 (est.) |
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| Little Balsam Creek-Fish Passage Culverts RestorationExit |
Culvert replacement, streambank stabilization, and instream structure enhancements will allow fish passage from Lake Superior, through the Estuary, and to the tributary headwaters. |
2020 (est.) |
- Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habita
- Degraded Fish & Wildlife Populations
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| Perch Lake Restoration |
21 acres of “critically imperiled” Lake Superior Coastal Marsh habitat will be restored and connectivity to the estuary will be reestablished. |
2020 (est.) |
- Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
- Degraded Fish & Wildlife Populations
- Degradation of Benthos
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| Piping Plover Habitat/Beach Nourishment Restoration Exit |
Clean dredge material was beneficially used to increase available nesting habitat within an area designated as a critical habitat for piping plover. |
2020 |
- Loss of Fish & Wildlife Habitat
- Degraded Fish & Wildlife Populations
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| Site Characterization |
Wisconsin has identified several sites needing sediment sampling to determine future remediation actions. |
2020 |
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