Remediation and Restoration Projects for Sheboygan River AOC
| Project Title | Project Description | Date Completed | Targeted BUI(s) |
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| Target Invasive Species Control | Over 12 acres of invasive species were controlled and maintained at a coverage of below 5% of the treated area. | 2015 |
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| Kiwanis Park Shoreline Restoration | 1.5 acres of new naturalized shoreline and 3.1 acres of habitat were improved to provide connectivity for fish and wildlife between habitats along the river. | 2013 |
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| Wildwood Island Area Restoration | Shoreline stabilization, invasive species removal, deep marsh and wet meadow establishment, and native vegetation plantings improved fish and wildlife habitat. | 2013 |
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| Esslingen Park, Taylor Drive, & Indiana Avenue Area Wetland Restoration |
20 acres of wetland, shoreline, and riparian habitat were restored to provide healthy habitat for fish and wildlife populations. |
2013 |
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| In-Stream Habitat Improvements at Rochester Park and Kohler Sites | 2200 linear feet of in-stream improvements took place, including increased in-water habitat quality and complexity. | 2013 |
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| Great Lakes Legacy Act project between Kiwanis Park and the 8th Street Bridge |
148,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment were remediated to improve recreational uses of the river and reduce fish contamination. |
2013 |
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| Sheboygan River Strategic Navigation Dredging (GLRI) | 153,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment were removed from to improve navigation downstream of the 8th Street Bridge. | 2013 | Restrictions on Dredging Activities |