July 6, 2016 board of managers meeting packet

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board Of Managers, for Wednesday, July 6, 2016 6:00 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Materials Enclosed I. Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins) A) Attendance B) Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda II.

Public Comment – For Items not on the Agenda (Please observe a limit of three minutes per person.)

III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates (Permit Process: 1) Staff Review/Recommendation, 2) Applicant Response, 3) Public Comment, and 4) Board Discussion and Action.)

A) Permit #15-019, Northern Salt – Permit Closure (Hosch) B) Permit Program/Rules Update (Kelley)

IV.

Special Reports – CRWD History Study, Pat Cavanaugh, CAC

V.

Action Items A) AR: Approve Minutes of the June 15, 2016 Special Meeting (Sylvander) B) AR: Approve Minutes of the June 15, 2016 Regular Meeting (Sylvander) C) AR: Authorize Bidding for the Willow Reserve Restoration Project (Zwonitzer) D) AR: Approve Consultant Selection for Como Lake In Lake Study Phase I (Fossum) E) AR: Authorize Execution of Targeted Watershed Grant Agreement (Zwonitzer) F) AR: Approve Date for Budget Workshops (Doneux)

VI.

Unfinished Business A) FI: McMurray Transportation and Field Improvements Update (Kelley) B) FI: Snelling Midway Redevelopment Site Update (Eleria)

VII.

General Information A) Administrator’s Report (Doneux) B) MAWD Summer Tour Recap

VIII. Next Meetings A) Wednesday, July 13, 2016 CAC Meeting B) Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Metro MAWD Meeting C) Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Board Meeting IX.

Adjournment

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July 6, 2016 III. Permit Applications (A.) Permit Close Out (Hosch)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 24, 2016 CRWD Board of Managers Elizabeth Hosch Permit Closeouts

Background Construction activity is complete for permits #15-019, Northern Salt.

Issues Northern Salt #15-019 This permit was issued for building demolition, replacement building and rail road spur construction at this industrial facility. One underground infiltration system was constructed, function verified by as-built review and onsite inspection. The site is stable and surety is available for return.

Action Requested Approve Certificate of Completion and $11,500 surety return for permit #15-019, Northern Salt.

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July 6, 2016 IV. Special Report: CRWD History Report

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 29, 2016 CRWD Board of Managers Mark Doneux Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant

Background In early 2016, CAC member Pat Cavanaugh and I have had several discussions about developing a history of Capitol Region Watershed District. Ms. Cavanaugh drafted a work plan to develop a history of CRWD. The history would specifically focus on three eras; the pre-watershed district (WMO); the formation period; and the period before paid staff (1998-2003).

Issues Since first drafting a work plan for this project, Ms. Cavanaugh has identified a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant that could be applied for this project from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Ms. Cavanaugh has drafted a memo (attached) that outlines the project in greater detail. The first phase of the project would be to conduct an oral history (interviews). This first phase is estimated to cost $10,000 and would require a $500 match from CRWD. Future phases would include research and writing as well as interpretive programs and public education. The deadline for this round of grants is July 8, 2016.

At the June 15th Board meeting the Managers authorized the Administrator to apply for a $10,000 Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant for an Oral History project and commit $500 in matching funds.

Ms. Cavanaugh will attend the Board meeting to discuss in greater detail this grant and the history project.

Action Requested None information only. enc:

June 3, 2016 Memo from P. Cavanaugh - Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Grant Application

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Pat Cavanaugh, w/o enc.

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DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 3, 2016 CRWD Board of Managers Pat Cavanaugh, Citizens Advisory Committee Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Grant Application

Background Following the annual awards event last December I became curious about the history of CRWD. Mark and I had a discussion about the timeliness of pursuing historical research, particularly oral histories. My background in qualitative methods as well as historical and policy research made this a fit for me, so I attended an information session to learn about the eligibility of the project for a Legacy Grant. The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) staff were extremely enthusiastic, especially given the prominence of water on the public agenda.

Details  The grant program appropriate for the project is small grants ($10,000 or less) in a series of three separate phased grants. The phases consist of: 1) Oral History, 2) Research and Writing, 3) Interpretive Programs and Public Education.  Grant applications are due July 8. Grant rounds occur quarterly.  This application would be for Oral Histories only, with a target of approximately 15 oral histories collected. MNHS protocol requires professional transcription, which is covered by the grant.  The product of Phase One would be the written transcriptions. Public access to the transcripts is required.  Priority is given to grants with some matching funds in order to demonstrate the commitment and capacity of the organization. A small match of $500 would be appropriate for this purpose.

Discussion Funding the project through a Legacy Grant has several benefits: 1) the MHS protocols structure the project and ensure its compliance with the highest standards of historical research; 2) CRWD use of the Legacy Amendment logo on our future materials provides recognition by the public, other agencies, and similar that CRWD has a holistic, broad-based approach to water management, outreach, and education; 3) it provides an additional revenue stream (albeit a small one).

The project will enhance and support the expanding outreach and education efforts in general. In addition, the background of the researcher will ensure sensitivity to any threads related to diversity and inclusion in support of the development of CRWD diversity planning.

The project has potential to function as a pilot and model for further research into water policy and create a deeper understanding of Minnesota’s varied watershed districts, underscoring CRWD’s high standards in water management. Although the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has initiated the One Watershed, One Plan program, the governance of water will always be complex. Documenting, interpreting, and understanding the historical development of watershed districts can only assist in these efforts.

The working historical structure for the project consists of three periods: pre-watershed district (WMO); the formation period; and the period before paid staff (1998-2003).

Action Requested Authorize Administrator to apply for a $10,000 Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant for an Oral History project and commit $500 in matching funds.

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July 6, 2016 Board Special Meeting V. Action Item A) Approve Special Minutes of June 15, 2016 DRAFT Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Special Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, June 15, 2016 5:00 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES I.

A)

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins)

Managers Joe Collins Seitu Jones Shirley Reider Mary Texer Mike Thienes B)

Staff Present Mark Doneux, CRWD Jim Mogen, Ramsey County Attorney Kate Gillette, Avison Young Mark Evenson, Avison Young Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

President Joe Collins opened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. and asked for any additions or changes to the agenda. No additions or changes.

Motion 16-146: Approve the June 15, 2016, Special Meeting Agenda.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved II. Develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property of Interest at 2108 University, 595 Aldine St. 935 Dale Street and 1263 Donohue, St. Paul.

Motion 16-147: To move into closed session per Minnesota Statute Section 103D.05, Subd. 3 (b) (3) regarding the potential acquisition of the real property located at 2108 University, 595 Aldine St. 935 Dale Street and 1263 Donohue, St. Paul., St. Paul.

Texer/Reider Unanimously approved Pursuant to State Statute 103D, the Board of Managers of the Capitol Region Watershed District went into closed session to consider offers for real property at 2108 University, 595 Aldine St. 935 Dale Street and 1263 Donohue, St. Paul. The meeting was recorded and a copy of the recording will be retained for eight years by the District and will be made available after any purchase is made or abandoned.

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The Board of Managers gave direction to staff in the matter of the property acquisition of the real property located at 2108 University, 595 Aldine St. 935 Dale Street and 1263 Donohue, St. Paul., St. Paul.

Motion 16-148: To exit the closed session.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved III.

Adjournment

Motion 16-149: Adjournment of the June 15, 2016 Special Board Meeting at 5:55 p.m.

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July 6, 2016 Board Meeting V. Action Item B) Approve Minutes of June 15, 2016 DRAFT Regular Board Meeting (Sylvander)

Regular Meeting of the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) Board of Managers, for Wednesday, June 15, 2016 6:00 p.m. at the office of the CRWD, 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4, St. Paul, Minnesota.

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES I.

A)

Call to Order of Regular Meeting (President Joe Collins)

Managers Joe Collins Seitu Jones Shirley Reider Mary Texer Mike Thienes

B)

Staff Present Mark Doneux, CRWD Forrest Kelley, CRWD Elizabeth Hosch, CRWD Michelle Sylvander, CRWD Jim Mogen, Ramsey County Attorney

Public Attendees Carrie Wasley, RCD

Review, Amendments and Approval of the Agenda

President Joe Collins opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and asked for any additions or changes to the agenda. Administrator Doneux requested the addition of III. D. 60 day review extension Luther Seminary 15-040 unfinished business and change the current III. D. Permit Program/Rules Update to III. E. Additions and under Unfinished Business add VI. B. Public Service Award from Friends of the Parks and Trails VI. C. CAC Summer Tour VI. D. Met Council.

Motion 16-150: Approve the June 15, 2016, Agenda with changes.

Texer/Reider Unanimously approved II.

Public Comment

No comments.

III.

Permit Applications and Program Updates A)

Permit #16-006 Larpenteur Avenue Trail

Mr. Kelley reviewed Permit #16-006 Larpenteur Avenue Trail. The applicant, City of Roseville plans to extend the pedestrian trail on the north side of Larenteur form Margolis Landscaping to the dog park.

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forebays. The applicable rules are (Rule C), Stormwater Management, (Rule D), Flood Control (Rule E) Wetland Management and (Rule F) Sediment Control. Disturbed area 1.1 Acres with an Impervious Area 0.60 Acres.

Motion 16-151: Approve Permit #16-006 Larpenteur Ave. Trail variance from the rate control requirements of Rule C. Reider/Texer Unanimously Approved Motion 16-152: Approve Permit #16-006 Larpenteur Ave. Trail variance from the 25 foot Buffer Requirements of Rule E. Reider/Texer Unanimously Approved Motion 16-153: Approve Permit #16-006 Larpenteur Ave. Trail with no conditions.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously Approved Motion 16-154: Approve volume bank withdrawal of 2,389 c. ft.

Thienes/Texer Unanimously Approved

B)

Permit #11-010 MRC -Permit Closure

Ms. Hosch reviewed Permit #11-010 MRC Remediation. This permit was issued for soil remediation at a metal recycling facility. No impervious cover was involved so only erosion and sediment control requirements applied. The site is stable and surety is available for return.

Motion 16-155: Approve Certificate of Completion and $3,820 surety return for permit #11-010 MRC Remediation Reider/Thienes Unanimously Approved C)

Permit #15-028 Como Transportation Improvements – Permit Closure

Ms. Hosch reviewed Permit #15-028 Como Transportation Improvements. This City of St. Paul Parks project has been completed and the disturbance has been stabilized. Stormwater treatment was accomplished through existing stormwater facilities and green space. As a public project, no surety was required.

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Motion 16-156: Approve Certificate of Completion for Permit #15-028, Como Transportation Improvements.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously Approved D)

Permit # 15-040 Luther Seminary - Extension Request (Kelley)

Mr. Kelley reviewed permit #15-040 Luther Seminary – Extension Request. The review period for Luther Seminary will expire on June 29, 2016. The applicant has requested the review period be extended. The applicant is working through a process with City site plan review.

Motion 16-157: Approve 60-day review period extension for permit #15-040 Luther Seminary to expire August 28, 2016.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously Approved E)

Permit Program/Rules Update

Mr. Kelley shared with the Board of Managers that Ms. Hosch is working on the permit for Willow Reserve with Habitat for Humanity.

Mr. Kelley is working in the Pierce Butler Route basin. Mr. Kelley has been in contact with MnDOT to correct stormwater runoff flow.

IV.

Special Reports – Public Information meeting – Trout Brook Interceptor Stormsewer, MS4 Permit – Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Anna Eleria

Administrator Doneux provided an update for the Board of Manager on the Trout Brook Interceptor Stormsewer MS4. As a regulated operator of a small municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), CRWD is required to prepare and submit an annual report of activities and accomplishments associated with its stormwater pollution prevention program (SWPPP) by June 30th to MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). CRWD must solicit public comment on the MS4 annual report and hold an annual public meeting to present the SWPPP activities and accomplishments made in the previous year.

The June 15th Board meeting served as CRWD’s annual public meeting for its SWPPP. Administrator Doneux reviewed a brief presentation of stormwater management accomplishments at Trout Brook Interceptor and accept comments from the public. No public comments were made.

Motion 16-158: Approve CRWD’s MS4 Annual Report for 2015 and authorize the Administrator to submit the report to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Jones/Texer Unanimously Approved V. Action Items

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A)

AR:

Approve Minutes of the June 1, 2016 Regular Meeting (Sylvander)

Motion 16-159: Approve Minutes of the June 1, 2016 Regular Meeting.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved B)

AR:

Approve May 2016 Accounts Payable and Receivables (Sylvander)

Motion 16-160: Approve May 2016 Accounts Payable/Receivable and May Budget Report, direct Treasurer and Board President to endorse and disperse checks for these payments.

Thienes/Reider Unanimously approved C) (Doneux)

AR:

Authorize Administrator to apply for a Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant

Administrator Doneux shared with the Board of Managers that in early 2016, CAC member Pat Cavanaugh and himself had several discussions about developing a history of Capitol Region Watershed District. Ms. Cavanaugh drafted a work plan to develop a history of CRWD. The history would specifically focus on three eras; the pre-watershed district (WMO); the formation period; and the period before paid staff (1998-2003).

Since first drafting a work plan for this project, Ms. Cavanaugh has identified a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant that could be applied for this project from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Administrator Doneux reviewed a memo that Ms. Cavanaugh drafted that outlines the project in greater detail. The first phase of the project would be to conduct an oral history (interviews). This first phase is estimated to cost $10,000 and would require a $500 match from CRWD. Future phases would include research and writing as well as interpretive programs and public education.

The deadline for this round of grants is July 8, 2016. Ms. Cavanaugh will attend a future Board meeting to discuss in great detail this grant and the history project.

Motion 16-161: Authorize Administrator to apply for a $10,000 Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant for an Oral History project and commit $500 in matching funds.

Reider/Thienes Unanimously approved D)

AR:

Authorize Bidding for TBI Repairs Sta. 0+00 – 28+49 (Eleria)

Administrator Doneux reviewed for the Board of Managers that in December 2015, a motion was made to approve the engineering work order for the design of repairs in the first 3,000 feet of tunnel in the Trout Brook Storm Sewer Interceptor (Station 0+00 – 28+49). Barr Engineering has completed engineering and

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design of repairs for TBI Station 0+00 to 28+94. The design calls for three different approaches to addressing the missing mortar between the limestone blocks. In the first 2,000 feet of TBI, the gaps between the limestone blocks will be filled in with mortar. A 12-inch thick reinforced concrete liner will be installed in 200 feet of TBI located beneath the railroad tracks. For the last 300 feet of TBI, mortar replacement or 2-inch thick concrete liner repairs are being considered. Cost estimates for each option will be requested from bidders and compared by staff to determine the preferred option.

The engineer’s estimate of project costs ranges from $1.03 million to $1.19 million. At the May 18 th Board meeting, managers and staff discussed funding options for this repair project and agreed that fund balance would be utilized to pay for these repairs in 2017. CRWD staff anticipates bid letting on June 17th and holding a three-week bidding period. Construction of the repairs would commence in late 2016 or early 2017.

President Collins asked for clarification of funding and if all the work will be completed in 2017.

Administrator Doneux replied that this phase of the project will be completed in 2017. Funding would come from fund balance or tax levy. Most of the cost would come in 2017.

Motion 16-162: Authorize Administrator to solicit bids for TBI Repair Project – Station 0+00 to 28+49 subject to the review and approval of contract documents by the Ramsey County Attorney.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved E)

AR:

Authorize Administrator to Execute Agreement for SPS Planting/Repairs (Castro)

Administrator Doneux reviewed that in 2015 CRWD coordinated plantings events for two Saint Paul Streets (SPS, formerly RSVP) project areas. The Montana-Greenbrier project area is shared with RWMWD and has 40 rain gardens. The second project area is Montreal Avenue which has 23 rain gardens.

Construction issues were identified in both project areas during planting, primarily excess mulch and poor grading. CRWD coordinated planting with Great River Greening and did some repair work to the gardens.

Last fall the City decided to re-grade 19 gardens in the Montana-Greenbrier area. Those gardens were filled in for the winter and will be regraded in June. This spring CRWD staff conducted inspections of the remaining 44 gardens in both Montana-Greenbrier and Montreal Ave project areas and found there was significant plant mortality. We suspect a variety of factors resulted in poor plant success including construction issues, weather (back-to-back rainfalls may have drowned some plants), and volunteers planting improperly.

Staff have sent a request for quotes to several qualified contractors for replacing deceased plants, planting re-constructed gardens, watering after the gardens are planted, and making some minor repairs to a few additional gardens. To improve plant survival we will be using larger plants than the plugs typically used.

Quotes for 3-inch pots and gallon pots are being requested for price comparison. Approximately 1,300 plants are needed, and the quote for the larger plants will likely exceed $20,000. RWMWD will reimburse CRWD for the cost of the gardens in their watershed, which will likely be 40%-50% of the total cost.

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President Collins asked for clarification on plants located in the rain garden near Manager Reider’s office.

Administrator Doneux explained that a neighboring tenant is a landscape architect. This tenant was able to make arrangements to have the plants upgraded to include more blooming species.

Motion 16-163: Authorize Administrator to execute agreement with a contractor for rain garden planting and repair services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.

Reider/Texer Unanimously approved VI.

Unfinished Business A) FI: Snelling Midway Redevelopment Update (Doneux)

Administrator Doneux provided the Board of Managers with an update on the Snelling Midway Redevelopment. Administrator Doneux testified in front of the St. Paul Planning Commission regarding two main points of having a water feature and to have a district wide stormwater management approach.

President Collins attended to listen.

B) Public Service Award (Doneux) The Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County will be presenting an award to CRWD for Public Service. Lindsay VanPatten & Bob Fossum will be attending to accept the award.

C) CAC Summer Tour (Doneux) The CAC tour was held on June 8th. The tour focused on the northern portion of the watershed near Upper Villa and Lake McCarrons area. Managers Texer and Jones both felt the tour was very good.

D) Met Council (Doneux) Met Council Environmental Committee is recommending approval of a $200,000 grant for the Snelling Midway stadium site. Manager Reider asked if the city Planning Commission is aware of the grant.

Administrator Doneux replied that staff is well aware but will not make any public announcements until Met Council has officially approved the grant.

VII.

General Information A)

June 8, 2016 CAC Tour (Doneux)

Update provided under unfinished business.

B)

Administrator’s Report

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Administrator Doneux read into the record the May 2016 Administrator’s Report. Belinda Gardner was hired on June 6, 2016 as the Administrative Assistant. Jessica Bromelkamp has been hired as the new Communications and Outreach Specialist. Jessica will begin on July 5, 2016.

C)

Annual Performance Review of District Administrator

Motion 16-164: To move into a closed session for the Annual Performance Review of the Administrator.

Texer/Thienes Unanimously Approved The following portion of the meeting was closed to evaluate the performance of the District Administrator pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(a).

The Board of Mangers conducted the annual performance evaluation of the District Administrator.

Motion 16-165: To exit the closed session.

Texer/Thienes Unanimously Approved D)

Approval of Annual Performance Review of Administrator

Motion 16-166: Approve Annual Review of District Administrator.

Collins/Reider Unanimously Approved VIII. Next Meeting A) Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Board Meeting B) Wednesday, July 13, 2016 CAC Meeting IX.

Adjournment

Motion 16-167: Adjournment of the June 15, 2016 Regular Board Meeting at 6:40 p.m.

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July 6, 2016 Board Meeting V. Action Item, C) Bidding for the Willow Reserve Restoration Project – (Zwonitzer)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 29, 2016 CRWD Board of Managers Nate Zwonitzer, Water Resource Project Manager Authorize Solicitation of Bids for the Willow Reserve Restoration Project

Background In April 2016, the Willow Reserve Restoration Plan was finalized. Willow Reserve is a 23-acre bird and wildlife reserve located off Maryland Avenue between Arundel and Virginia Streets in Saint Paul that is owned and managed by the City of Saint Paul. CRWD, Saint Paul and District 6 Planning Council developed the ecological restoration plan for Willow Reserve to guide partner efforts to achieve the following goals: restore ecological integrity, maximize urban wildlife, increase native vegetative species diversity, improve pond water quality and maintain the reserve’s natural and passive setting.

Issues Over the past two years, CRWD has involved the local community to get feedback on the desires for the property as well as input on the restoration plan. Additionally, several City departments have participated in the planning process. The final plan is available on the CRWD website.

Currently staff are working with Applied Ecological Services, who developed the plan, to create the Willow Reserve Restoration project manual and contract documents. The goal is to solicit bids as soon as possible in order to enter an agreement with a contractor to begin restoration activities as early as latesummer. Work will include tree removal, invasive species management, and native vegetation establishment.

CRWD staff estimates that the total cost of the Willow Reserve Project will be $190,000 spanning roughly three years (2016-2019). This is $20,000 more than the estimate in the restoration plan due to a higher number of trees identified for removal (see enclosed tree removal map). Staff will continue to pursue grant opportunities, but currently the entire restoration cost will be CRWD’s responsibility, with the likely exception of approximately $9,000 for tree removal around infrastructure that was requested by Public Works. The enclosed opinion of probable cost provides more details on restoration activities and associated costs.

CRWD staff seek the Board’s authorization to solicit bids for the Willow Reserve Restoration Project. An estimated schedule for bidding and project implementation is enclosed.

Action Requested Authorize solicitation of bids for the Willow Reserve Restoration Project subject to the review and approval of the contract documents by the Ramsey County Attorney. enc:

Opinion of probable cost, tree removal map, proposed conditions map, and schedules.

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Willow Reserve Bid Assistance - Anticipated Restoration Implementation Cost AES 16-0411

TASK 1. Enhanced Forest (11.44 ac) a) Remove Trash b) Remove Invasive Woody Species* i. All invasive trees (4-33"dbh, avg. 8.9"dbh) ii. All remaining invasive trees (<4"dbh) iii. All invasive shrubs** iv. Competing trees (4"dbh) in Clearing Zones - trees may be dropped & bucked in place v. Additional optional trees to be removed (4-19"dbh, avg. 6.1"dbh) - trees may be dropped & bucked in place, except trees in Wet Meadow areas to be dropped, bucked, and dragged into adjacent on-site forest vi. All dead trees in Clearing Zones or within 15' of proposed trails (4-18"dbh, avg. 11"dbh, one 56"dbh) - trees may be dropped & bucked in place vii. All trees within 15' of infrastructure (4-12"dbh, avg. 6.2"dbh) viii. All trees (<4"dbh) within Clearing Zones (except oaks) c) Control Invasive Herbaceous Species d) Convert encroachment lawn to forest e) Install Native Seed (in invasion areas, post-treatment, see Seed Mixes) f) Install Native Woody Plants i. Native trees (#10s, see Live Plant Materials for species) with mulch ring ii. Native shrubs (#2s, see Live Plant Materials for species) with mulch ring g) Ecological Monitoring & Management (through 2019) Subtotal Cost

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2. Enhanced Wet Meadow & NE (Wet) Prairie (4.87 ac) a) Control Invasive Herbaceous Species b) Install Native Seed (no Live Herbaceous Plants, see Seed Mixes) c) Install Native Woody Plants (shrubs, #2s, with mulch ring, see Live Plant Materials for species) d) Ecological Monitoring & Management (through 2019) Subtotal Cost

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Total Cost $ 15,000 $ 6,501

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$ 3,150 $ 10,008 $ 34,659

3. Enhanced Marsh (1.78 ac) a) Control Invasive Herbaceous Species b) Install Native Seed & Live Herbaceous Plants i. Native seeding (see Seed Mixes) ii. Live herbaceous plugs (see Live Plant Materials for species) c) Ecological Monitoring & Management (through 2019)

Qty 1.78

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Unit Cost $ 3,370

Total Cost $ 5,999

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$ 1,880 $ 22,000 $ 6,499 $ 36,377

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Total Cost $ 600 $ 600 $ 2,400 $ 3,600

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Total Cost 1,500

2,000 9,000 3,600 4,576 5,000 2,900

* Removal of cut woody material to be accomplished by burning on site in Owner-approved location and/or hauling off site, unless otherwise noted. ** Invasive shrubs estimated to cover 3-4 acre area, but Contractor responsible for visual assessment and removal site-wide.

Subtotal Cost 4. Southeast (Mesic) Prairie Planting (0.26 ac) a) Kill Turf Grass b) Install Native Seed (no Live Herbaceous Plants, see Seed Mixes) c) Ecological Monitoring & Management (through 2019) Subtotal Cost Grand Total Cost $ Note: Ecological management tasks not prescribed. Upon Contractor award, Contractor to provide detailed schedule for approval by CRWD.

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Willow Reserve ‐ Bid Document Preparation Schedule AES 16‐0411 June

Item Prepare Bid Documents

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Board Authorizes Project

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Publish Willow Restoration RFP

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Mandatory Pre‐Bid

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Bids Due

Aug. 5

Award Project to Contractor

Aug. 17

First Herbaceous Spray Application (no later than)

Sep. 23

Willow Reserve ‐ Restoration Implementation Schedule AES 16‐0411 TASK 1. Enhanced Forest (11.44 ac) a) Remove Trash and Prevent/Deter Future Dumping b) Remove Invasive Woody Species c) Control Invasive Herbaceous Species d) Install Native Seed (no Live Herbaceous Plants) e) Install Native Woody Plants f) Ecological Monitoring & Management

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July 6, 2016 Board Meeting V. D. Action Items—Como Lake In-Lake Study Phase I (Fossum)

DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 28, 2016 CRWD Board of Managers Bob Fossum, Program Manager Como Lake Data Analysis RFQ

Background In 2015, the District completed a Mid-Term Watershed Management Plan Review. Recommendation #10 was: The primary focus for management of Como Lake should remain on reducing watershed loading but a greater emphasis should be placed on in-lake management practices/techniques.

Staff envisions a two phased approach to develop and In-Lake Management Plan for Como Lake: Phase 1—Water Quality Drivers Analysis Phase 2—In-Lake Management Plan Development Phase 1 would be largely a technical effort that would rely on expert evaluation of all in-lake data. At the June 1st Board Meeting, the Managers approved distribution of Request for Qualifications for Como Lake In-Lake Study Phase I. Phase 2 will include development of an in-lake management plan and would have significant community and agency input processes and would occur after Phase 1 is completed.

Issues Staff solicited and reviewed Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from: Barr Engineering, LimnoTech, Wenck Associates. A review committee of City Staff (Wes Saunders-Pearce) and District Staff (Britta Suppes, Bob Fossum) met to review the SOQ’s and develop a recommended firm. The committee’s recommendation and rationale is attached.

Requested Action Approve the selection of LimnoTech for the Como Lake In-Lake Study Phase I. Authorize staff to negotiate a detailed scope and budget with LimnoTech for the Como Lake In-Lake Study Phase I for subsequent contract approval by the Board of Managers. enc:

Review Committee Recommendation Table, 6/29/2016 Como Data Analysis RFQ Statement of Qualifications—Barr Engineering Statement of Qualifications—LimnoTech Statement of Qualifications—Wenck Associates

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Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO:

Nathan Campeau, Barr Engineering Hans Holmberg, LimnoTech Joe Bischoff, Wenck Associates

FROM:

Bob Fossum, Program Manager

DATE:

June 2, 2016

SUBJECT:

Request for Qualifications--Technical assistance for completion of Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis

ATTACHED: Como Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Available Data Table

This memorandum serves as a request for qualifications (RFQ) of your firm related to providing technical assistance to the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) for Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis. This RFQ has been sent out to 3 firms that have been determined to have expertise in this area of work and are included in the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015-2016 Professional Services Consultant Pool.

The firm selected will be working with local units of government, agencies, and District staff. The consultant must be highly skilled in the following areas: project management, meeting facilitation, compiling and organizing data, limnology/lake water quality, and technical writing.

Background CRWD covers 40 square miles and includes portions of the cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul. Located within Ramsey County, CRWD has a population of 225,000 people. CRWD drains to the Mississippi River, its primary water resource. CRWD lakes include Como Lake, Crosby Lake, and Loeb Lake in Saint Paul and Lake McCarrons in Roseville.

Como Lake is the most visited and heavily used lakes in the District. It is highly valued by residents of the District as well as visitors. Unfortunately, Como Lake has a long history of poor water quality.

Although some improvement has been noted in recent years, significant sustained water quality improvements remain elusive.

Purpose and General Parameters Since 2001, CRWD, in partnership with several other organizations has implement numerous subwatershed BMPs that have significantly reduced the external loading of nutrients to Como Lake.

Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

With these external loads partially dealt with, it is time to turn to analysis and management of in-lake dynamics to improve water quality. Abundant physical, chemical and biological data has been collected in Como Lake. See attached table. Over the last 3 years CRWD has increased biological monitoring to attempt to have a higher resolution view of in-lake biological dynamics.

CRWD is seeking a consultant to provide the technical assistance to evaluate all in-lake biological, chemical, and physical data and determine the key drivers of water quality in Como Lake. This could include seasonal and inter-annual variations that will need to be accounted for.

Deliverables All data, products, and electronic files developed through work on this project are the property of the CRWD. When the scope of the project is finalized the deliverables will be more specifically defined.

Submittal Requirements Please provide 4 copies and 1 digital copy of your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Your SOQ may not exceed 10 (ten) pages in length. Staff resumes and relevant project descriptions may be included as an appendix and are not limited in length. Mailed or delivered materials are required. SOQs shall be returned to the District office no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 at the following address: Bob Fossum, Water Resource Program Manager Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108 The SOQ shall clearly identify and discuss your experience with the completion of related projects and other relevant work experience. Your SOQ should support your familiarity and experience with the work activities associated with the purpose and general parameters stated here in. It shall also identify the specific individual(s) who will provide services in this project including a complete resume of pertinent experience. The SOQ shall describe your general approach to complete the work.

Selection Criteria The firms will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Experience of key personnel involved in the project; 2. Recent lake water quality analysis and diagnostic studies (including project budget); 3. General approach to completing the Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis; Selection Process A committee of composed of District Staff and City of St. Paul Staff will review SOQs and recommend the firm to be selected based on their ability to complete the work. Once a firm is selected, a scope of work, budget and schedule will be negotiated and incorporated into an agreement to be approved by the Board of Managers.

Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

Timing The District intends to engage a contractor during the summer of 2016 and estimates the analysis and deliverables will be completed by the Spring of 2017.

Questions and Point of Contact All questions regarding this request for qualifications must be directed to Bob Fossum, at bob@capitolregionwd.org. Responses to all questions will distributed to all firms selected to submit an SOQ. Thank you for providing a statement of qualifications for this work.

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Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District

Engineering Services for Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis Scorer: Composite Committee Scores Date: 06/29/2016

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Barr

LimnoTech

Wenck

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Rationale, Comments

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Strong project experience with in-lake restoration projects. Good personnel experience, project approach strongly focused on lake response modeling. Included out of scope elements.

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Excellent project approach, well focused on data analysis. Strong personnel/project experienced. Firm's focus is water quality, strong nation-wide experience. SOQ clearly and comprehensively outlined approach.

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Good project and personnel experience. Familiarity/previous projects with Como Lake water quality data is a plus. Project approach focused primarily on in-lake management (out of scope elements).

statement of qualifications to provide technical assistance for

Como Lake water quality drivers analysis

prepared for the

Capitol Region Watershed District

submitted by Barr Engineering Co. June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016 Bob Fossum, Water Resource Program Manager Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108 Re: Technical assistance for completion of Como Lake water quality drivers analysis Dear Bob: Barr Engineering Co. is pleased to submit our statement of qualifications to assist the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) in completing a water quality drivers analysis for Como Lake. Barr’s experience analyzing water quality of shallow urban lakes, along with our history with the CRWD and familiarity with your staff, puts us in the best position to assist the CRWD: 

Familiarity with your watershed and staff will enable us to hit the ground running. Barr has served the CRWD over the last 14 years, giving us an in-depth understanding of the challenges you face. We truly enjoy the relationship we have fostered with you, the Board, and your staff. We look forward to continuing to earn your confidence and trust by assisting you on this project with a high level of responsiveness, quality solutions, and seamless service delivery.

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Proven track record in conducting similar shallow lake studies in urban environments will assure your project is done right the first time. Barr has conducted total maximum daily load analyses, use attainability analyses, and/or diagnostic feasibility studies for more than 120 lakes, including nearly 70 shallow lakes. Our first-hand experience with the challenges of the urban environment allows us to develop innovative and novel ways to achieve your lake water quality goals. The improved water quality in Southwest Anderson Lake, Northwest Anderson Lake, Southeast Anderson Lake, and Kohlman Lake following implementation of their respective water quality improvement projects demonstrates Barr’s success in solving water quality problems of shallow lakes.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications. We look forward to working with you on this exciting project. If you have any questions about our qualifications, please feel free to contact me (952832-2784, jherbert@barr.com) or project manager Greg Wilson (952-832-2672, gwilson@barr.com).

Sincerely,

Jim Herbert, PE Vice President, Principal in Charge

Greg Wilson, PE Project Manager

Barr Engineering Co. 4300 MarketPointe Drive, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55435 952.832.2600 www.barr.com

key personnel Our teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience encompasses water quality and stormwater modeling, aquatic plant management, sediment monitoring, limnology, and fisheries. Full resumes are included in attachment A.

Role: Principal in charge

Role: Project manager

Role: Water quality modeling lead

Jim Herbert, PE Vice President, Senior Civil Engineer BS, Civil Engineering Jim has 31 years of experience, primarily in the areas of water resources management. He leads projects related to urban stormwater management, construction administration/management, environmental compliance, dam and tunnel rehabilitation, and waste management. Jim has worked with the CRWD on numerous projects and has been its Trout Brook Interceptor engineer for several years. In this role, Jim has been involved in two award-winning rehabilitation and relocations projects. He also serves as principal to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and has been responsible for development of over 10 watershed and lake management plans including Northwood Lake, Westwood Lake, Crane Lake, and Lost Lake, which are shallow lakes similar to Como Lake.

Greg Wilson, PE Senior Water Resources Engineer MS, Civil Engineering Greg has 26 years of experience in water quality modeling, TMDL and WRAPS studies, hydrology and hydraulics, wetland and NPDES permitting, and BMP applications. His work includes water quality and quantity monitoring and modeling for diagnostic-feasibility and/or TMDL/WRAPS studies for 85 lakes, including 44 shallow lakes. Greg completed watershed and in-lake water quality modeling, recommended management actions, and facilitated technical advisory group meetings for development of the Lake McCarrons management plan. He also managed development of P8 and in-lake water quality models for the entire CRWD and provided technical assistance and expert testimony for development of water quality and volume reduction rules by the CRWD. Greg authored and served as a technical resource for the Detailed Assessment of Phosphorus Sources to Minnesota Watersheds, prepared for the MPCA. Keith Pilgrim, PhD Senior Water Resources Scientist PhD, Water Resources Science Keith has 20 years of experience on projects involving lake restoration, internal loading and alum treatment (Lake McCarrons), phosphorus uptake by aquatic plants (Kohlman Lake in Maplewood), one- and three-dimensional water quality modeling (Ford Lake and Fountain Lake), custom lake model development, nutrient management, and stormwater treatment. He has developed one-dimensional lake models for numerous lakes to determine the source and sinks on nutrients in water bodies and the effect of nutrients on algal blooms. Keith also developed a 3D water quality model called Delft3D to predict the effect of dredging Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on lake water quality and sediment quality.

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Role: Limnology and Biology

Role: Stormwater modeling

Role: Water quality modeling

Meg Rattei Senior Biologist BA, Biology Meg has worked for 41 years on projects that involve water quality and biological monitoring studies, and management plans. She has performed diagnostic-feasibility studies and use-attainability analyses, managed treatment implementation projects to improve water quality and control water-based invasive weeds, and prepared water quality and macrophyte management plans. Meg has also managed lake and stream water quality studies for several shallow lakes and assisted in the development of water management plans for several watershed districts in the Twin Cities area.

Michael McKinney Water Resources Engineer MS, Environmental Engineering Michael specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and water quality modeling. He has nearly four years of experience in best management practice and stormwater infrastructure design and has developed numerous large, calibrated water quality and hydraulic models. He is a proficient technical writer and researcher and has co-authored several stream and lake TMDLs, stressor identification reports, manuals, project reports, and studies. For the CRWD, Michael redeveloped the calibrated Trout Brook Interceptor model immediately downstream of Como Lake for two design projects as well as developed hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality models to evaluate flood mitigation and water quality improvements along Eustis Street in Lauderdale.

Eric Novotny, PhD Water Resources Scientist PhD, Civil Engineering Eric has nearly seven years of experience in water quality modeling, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, computer programming, and statistical model development. His work has included developing lake management plans, TMDL studies, surface water management plans, and WRAPs reports. He has developed daily time-step in-lake phosphorus models for multiple lakes including Lake Harriet in Minneapolis and seven lakes in the Riley-PurgatoryBluff Creek Watershed District. He has also led efforts to develop and program a Windows application calculator that quantifies the required runoff treatment volume and determines runoff volumes, total phosphorus, and total suspended solids with user-selected low-impact development BMPs to meet the Minnesota minimal impact design standards.

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Role: Sediment monitoring

Role: Limnology

Role: Fisheries

Kevin Menken Senior Environmental Engineer MS, Civil Engineering Kevin has 12 years of experience in water resources engineering and environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration. He has managed, coordinated, and conducted numerous sediment sampling field investigations and water quality monitoring studies of shallow lakes, rivers, and streams including Fountain Lake in Alberta Lea and Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. He also manages Barr’s aquatic invasive species prevention program, conducts sediment phosphorus and vegetation studies, models pollutant runoff from watersheds, and assists with TMDL studies. Kevin’s work includes conducting aquatic plant and phosphorus studies as part of a detailed phosphorus budget of Kohlman Lake in Maplewood.

Hal Runke, PhD Vice President, Senior Limnologist PhD, Environmental Engineering Hal has 38 years of experience in water quality management. His work includes assessing water quality impacts, conducting diagnostic-feasibility studies of water quality problems, writing water quality and wetlands management sections of surface water management plans, and developing comprehensive lake management plans. Hal has completed numerous UAAs and led several TMDL studies for watersheds and their receiving waters. He led the diagnostic feasibility study for Lake Como and conducted alum dose determinations and treatment supervision for Lake McCarrons in Roseville and Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. Hal also oversees Barr’s limnology laboratory as well as supervises water quality analyses by contract laboratories on Barr projects.

Ron Koth Senior Fisheries Ecologist MS, Fisheries biology Ron has 36 years of experience in natural channel design, fish passage, instream flows, state and federal permitting, and National Environmental Policy Act compliance as well as aquatic resources preservation, improvement, and education. His work includes instream flow quantification and investigations, environmental assessments, small dam renovation and construction, fish passage design for low-head dams and structures, natural channel design, and FERC licensing of hydroelectric facilities. Before joining Barr, Ron served as the statewide fisheries habitat program leader for the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks for nearly two decades.

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project experience Below are examples of Barr’s experience in lake water quality analysis and diagnostic studies. Full project examples are included in attachment B. Lake McCarrons management plan

client: Capitol Region WD location: Roseville, Minnesota reference: Terry Noonan (retired)

Lake McCarrons suffers from frequent algae blooms throughout the summer due to high phosphorus levels, severely limiting the lake’s recreational value. Two committees were formed to deal with the issue. Barr helped facilitate the technical advisory committee’s meetings which included municipal representatives as well as officials from the MPCA, Metropolitan Council, and Minnesota DNR. Barr also completed P8 watershed and inlake water quality modeling and examined historical water quality data. We determined that the high phosphorus levels were coming from several sources, primarily the lake sediments. In addition, most of the watershed runoff was entering directly into the lake and into several adjacent, deteriorating wetlands, increasing phosphorus loading. Barr used this information to evaluate BMPs and provided recommended management actions for a lake management plan including in-lake alum treatment for the sediment phosphorus. After the plan was complete, Barr was hired to design and oversee the application of alum to lake sediments, completed in fall 2004.

Kohlman Lake water quality improvement

Kohlman Lake was on the MPCA’s impaired waters list for excess nutrients. For the past nine years, Barr has helped the RWMWD implement ongoing water quality improvement efforts, resulting in a substantial decrease in total phosphorus and chlorophyll concentrations and increase in water transparency, and the lake is no longer impaired.

Two permeable, reactive limestone barriers were installed in the Kohlman stormwater treatment basin, which treats runoff before it flows into Kohlman Lake. A sand filter with iron filings added to treat runoff from nearby roads and a development site further reduced phosphorus loading. Herbicide treatment resulted in nearly a complete elimination of curly-leaf pondweed and reduced phosphorus loading to the lake. The lake was treated with alum to reduce internal phosphorus load from sediment. Water quality has substantially improved.

client: Ramsey-Washington Metro WD

The RWMWD also completed a project to increase infiltration of stormwater at a nearby shopping mall to reduce the volume of polluted stormwater flowing into Kohlman Lake.

This project included rainwater gardens, a cistern, and over 200 trees planted in rock trenches throughout the parking lot. In addition, Barr completed a feasibility study to determine if macrophyte harvesting can be used to meet in-lake management objectives and help reduce in-lake phosphorus loading at a reasonable cost. We used simple massbalance modeling to make harvesting recommendations that provide the greatest benefit with minimal side effects.

location: Maplewood, Minnesota reference: Bill Bartodziej, 651-792-7962, bill@rwmwd.org

Anderson Lakes water quality improvement projects

client: Nine Mile Creek WD location: Minnesota reference: Kevin Bigalke, 952-835-2078, kbigalke@ninemilecreek.org

Barr monitors and analyzes water quality in the NMCWD’s lakes on an ongoing basis.

Barr conducted UAAs in the Anderson Lakes, evaluating expected water quality improvements from implementing watershed or in-lake BMPs. We developed several water quality improvement projects to prevent decline and promote improvement in water quality. Barr developed a curlyleaf pondweed management program for Northwest and Southwest Anderson Lakes. The plan incorporated an annual herbicide treatment program to control curlyleaf pondweed. The drawdown and subsequent herbicide treatment have resulted in a nearly complete elimination of curlyleaf pondweed with no adverse impact on vegetation.

Southeast Anderson Lake experienced poor water quality during the summer, with dense algal blooms and lack of water clarity. Barr performed watershed and in-lake modeling to determine the sources of phosphorus to the lake. The lake’s water quality was poorest during dry weather due to internal loading from the decay of curlyleaf pondweed.

Phosphorus loading from sediment was also an issue. The lake was treated with the herbicide Endothall and with the herbicide Imazamox to remove curlyleaf pondweed.

The herbicide treatment resulted in nearly a complete elimination of curlyleaf pondweed in Southeast Anderson Lake with no observed adverse impact on native vegetation.

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Lake Harriet diagnostic study and management plan

client: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board location: Minneapolis, Minnesota reference: Deb Pilger, 612-313-7728, dpilger@minneapolisparks.org

Fountain Lake restoration

client: Shell Rock River WD location: Albert Lea, Minnesota

Barr worked on a lake study and management plan for Lake Harriet, part of the Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis. The project resulted in the development of improvement options that will protect and improve lake conditions as well as prevent future impairments due to nutrient pollution. We examined historical water quality, quantity, and biological data to determine annual and seasonal water quality trends. We completed detailed watershed and in-lake water quality modeling to define nutrient sources in Lake Harriet for 2002 through 2012. Results indicated that sediment phosphorus release was the primary contributor of nutrients to Lake Harriet with release rates increasing over the latest 11-year period.

The modeling results were used to determine improvements needed to existing BMPs and/or the need for future BMPs to prevent nutrient impairments. We determined the feasible and cost-effective BMP options that will meet the water quality goals of the Lake Harriet watershed and facilitate implementation of the Lake Harriet management plan.

Barr worked with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to conduct public participation opportunities with residents, elected officials, watershed representatives, state agencies, and other interested parties to discuss issues and solutions to be considered in plan development.

Fountain Lake is a major aquatic resource for the City of Albert Lea and surrounding region. A significant sediment load has been directed to the lake, resulting in substantial sedimentation and nutrient deposition—leading to poor water quality, reduced lake use, fish kills, odors, and aesthetic problems. Barr was retained to improve the lake’s water quality and habitat, enhanced fisheries, and public use. Our focus has been on improvements to reduce inflow of sediment and nutrients as well as in-lake improvements. Sediment sampling and water quality monitoring have revealed the sitespecific lake processes that affect water quality. This data was used to calibrate a comprehensive 3D hydrodynamic sediment-transport and water quality model (Delft3D) used to evaluate water quality management options. Barr assessed dredging scenarios; this information will be used for lake management planning and gaining regulatory agency buy-in for the final plan.

reference: Andy Henschel, 507-379-2964, andy.henschel@co.freeborn.mn.us

Once the internal bed load was determined to provide nearly 75 percent of the total phosphorous budget, dredging of the accumulated sediments was identified as a management tool for improved water quality. Regulatory agency coordination has been a key component of Barr’s work. The project required an understanding of the complexities in incorporating multiple agency goals and obtaining the necessary permits for dredging.

Ford Lake aeration study

Ypsilanti Township asked Barr to design an aeration system to improve dissolved oxygen levels and reduce phytoplankton blooms in Ford Lake. Barr was concerned that the township may be spending significant fiscal resources on a system that would not be able to achieve the water quality goals for Ford Lake. Barr recommended building a computer model (ELCOM-CAEDYM) that could be used to test the potential benefits of aeration and use the model to refine design. The study resulted in the identification of an optimal aeration configuration and air flow rate and a solid estimate of the potential benefits of lake aeration. An example of the study results is provided below. The study conclusion was that aeration would not be able to consistently achieve dissolved oxygen levels above 5 mg/L (water quality standard that has to be met at the township’s dam outlet); however, phytoplankton blooms would be reduced by 35 percent. With this information, the township is currently evaluating whether they will move forward with this project.

client: Charter Township of Ypsilanti location: Michigan reference: Michael Saranen, 734-544-3690, msarane@ytown.org

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Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WRAPS and Lower Minnesota River-RPBC TMDL study

client: Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD, MPCA location: Hennepin and Carver counties, Minnesota reference: Claire Bleser, 952-607-6512, cbleser@rpbcwd.org

Barr is currently working with the RPBCWD and MPCA to complete a diagnosticfeasibility study for the water bodies in the Purgatory Creek watershed and TMDLs for the impaired/threatened lakes and streams throughout RPBCWD. These projects included development of calibrated daily water and phosphorus mass-balance modeling to identify primary phosphorus sources for each lake and duration curve analysis of total suspended solids concentrations in the creeks. Implementation strategies are being identified for all water bodies, and an implementation plan is being developed for the Purgatory Creek watershed.

Barr examined historical water quality, quantity, and biological data to determine water quality trends. We completed detailed watershed and in-lake water quality modeling to define nutrient sources for 12 lakes in the study area. Results have been used to differentiate sediment phosphorus release and effects of rough fish from watershed sources of nutrient export during the growing season for climatic conditions most critical for meeting water quality goals. Results have been used to complete TMDL computations and allocations for the impaired water bodies. Modeling results were used to determine improvements to existing BMPs and/or need for future BMPs to prevent nutrient impairments. Barr is developing capital improvements planning for the feasible and most cost-effective BMP options.

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project approach project understanding We understand that the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) and other stakeholders have implemented numerous best management practices that have significantly reduced the external nutrient loading to Como Lake, and that the CRWD is seeking a consultant to evaluate the internal dynamic to improve water quality. Barr’s approach focuses on listening to the CRWD and developing the appropriate scope and budget with CRWD staff to verify that the Como Lake water quality drivers analysis is consistent with the objectives of the CRWD Board of Managers and other stakeholders.

We understand that the overall goal of the lake water quality drivers analysis is to complete a comprehensive evaluation following a rational, step-wise process of data analysis, response modeling, and comparison to the water quality improvement goals, followed by diagnosis/modeling of improvement options and development of management actions for the study lakes.

It is important to fully understand the goals and technical issues associated with data evaluations and modeling of lakes with highly variable and complex physical, chemical, biological, and watershed characteristics, as well as varying amounts of monitoring data. Barr understands that this complicated array of variables underscores the importance of considering the uncertainty or confidence in model predictions to provide meaningful discussion and recommendations for improvement options.

water quality model selection A key component to performing the analysis is selecting the correct water quality model. Our water quality modelers have extensive experience evaluating watershed characteristics and monitoring data and then applying regulatory agency-accepted hydrological, biological, and pollutant-fate-and-transport models and programs to lakes with a variety of mixing regimes. For the Como Lake project, Barr will follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s total maximum daily load (TMDL) guidance in suggesting that there are three main factors to consider when selecting appropriate water quality models: Site-specific characteristics. Site characteristics will dictate the constituents of concern, the important water quality processes, and the necessary spatial and temporal dimensions.

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Available resources. Another factor influencing model selection pertains to the Infinite Data & resources available to support the Understanding modeling effort. The term "resources” covers four areas: data, time, level of effort, and staff expertise. For a situation Substantial Data & with unlimited data and understanding of Limited Data & Understanding Understanding the system, there is an ever-increasing relationship between model complexity Complexity and model reliability (i.e., the most complex model will typically be the most reliable; however, it is not always necessary to use the most complex model to address the particular problem). As resources become limited, a point will be reached where moving to a higher level of model complexity will decrease model reliability. This point occurs where additional processes are included in the model that are not clearly understood

Reliability

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and/or described by the available data. As the amount of data and understanding decreases, the optimal level of model complexity also decreases. 

Management objectives. The management objectives of the modeling study exert significant influence on model selection. Management objectives for most studies require evaluations of “recommended loading reduction alternatives” or general implementation strategies. For most projects we expect that the modeling will ultimately need to be used to target and track implementation of various types of improvement options. Depending on watershed and groundwater complexity; number of sources, stressors and impairments; and the management objectives, Barr is experienced at employing several models and/or assessment tools to accurately diagnose the pollutant sources for the critical conditions, incorporate a margin of safety, allocate allowable load, and adequately simulate and recommend implementation strategies that will enable compliance with the water quality and biological criteria.

Based on our review of the available monitoring data and understanding of the purpose of the drivers analysis, there are several possible models and/or modeling approaches that could be considered for evaluating the primary drivers of water quality impairment in Como Lake. 

Empirical. This involves simplified lake water quality modeling that is essentially the same approach used on the Como Lake TMDL project, and is not recommended for the drivers analysis as it treats lakes as fully mixed with uniform residence time and does not adequately distinguish internal phosphorus load from watershed sources during the critical conditions for water quality impairment.

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Three-dimensional modeling. While Barr has successfully applied high-end, three-dimensional modeling such as ELCOM/CAEDYM and Delft3D to other lake projects that involved aeration or dredging and extensive regulatory oversight, it is not expected that the current Como Lake drivers analysis or future needs will dictate this level of complexity should be applied and supported by the district as it has the potential to limit model reliability without the collection of significantly more monitoring data.

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Two-dimensional modeling. While modeling packages such as CE-QUAL-W2 could be considered to simulate the vertical water quality variability, it is not expected that the current Como Lake drivers analysis or future needs will dictate that this level of complexity should be applied and supported by the district. In addition, CE-QUAL-W2 would laterally average the lake surface area and does not explicitly simulate aquatic plant harvesting, rough fish effects on sediment phosphorus release or aquatic plant growth, or the effects of an in-lake alum treatment.

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Hybrid modeling. Barr has used and is currently using hybrid modeling approaches to evaluate the lake water quality drivers in shallow lakes within the Ramsey-Washington Metro, Nine Mile Creek, and Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek watershed districts. As indicated in our project examples, we are tailoring our water quantity/quality modeling, usually within spreadsheets and/or modeling code, to account for the governing processes that are specific to the problems that each shallow lake is experiencing. This approach has resulted in significant water quality improvements and greater transparency for review/comment by regulatory agencies. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staff have repeatedly acknowledged our efforts in developing more rigorous approaches to model lake dynamics, while providing results that are not shrouded in a black box.

Barr and CRWD staff will select the appropriate model for the Como Lake water quality drivers analysis.

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proposed work tasks Although the actual scope will be developed by the CRWD and Barr, our proposed approach to this project will use past and existing monitoring data (nutrients, fish, plants, zooplankton, and phytoplankton), professional judgment, and modeling to identify the best approach to improve Como Lake water quality. Specific subtasks include: 1.

Review current and historic water chemistry and biological data.

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Review sediment phosphorus fractionation data and use it to estimate the phosphorus loading potential from sediment.

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Review curly-leaf pondweed data and use curly-leaf pondweed data to estimate annual phosphorus loading from curly-leaf pondweed senescence.

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Using existing watershed (P8) modeling, develop in-lake modeling to estimate the lake water balance and annual phosphorus loads from watershed and in-lake sources (sediment, fish, and aquatic plants). Modeling will be completed under varying climatic conditions. As previously discussed, a number of modeling options are available which will be discussed with the CRWD to determine the best models for the project that will attain project goals and meet CRWD budget expectations for the project. Barr staff have extensive experience with the range of models that should be considered and are well prepared to work with the CRWD to select the right modeling for the project. Based on our current understanding, it is expected that a hybrid modeling approach, similar to what we have used for Kohlman Lake, will address the potential water quality drivers and potential management actions in Como Lake.

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Analyze phytoplankton data to determine the impacts of lake phosphorus dynamics on algal species/major algal groups.

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Analyze zooplankton data to estimate grazing rates, an indication of current biological control of algae, and to determine impact of lake phosphorus and algae dynamics on the zooplankton community.

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Analyze fish data to evaluate potential impacts of carp and black bullhead on lake water quality and to determine the impact of water quality dynamics on the fish community.

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Analyze aquatic vegetation data to determine the impact of Secchi disc transparency dynamics on plant frequency, biovolume, and changes in plant species.

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Integrate data analyses from items 1 through 8 to diagnose causes of Como Lake water quality problems, including feedback loops and dynamics between biological measurements and lake water quality observations.

10. Evaluate water quality improvement options to identify feasible and cost-effective water quality improvement options for Como Lake.

11. Complete modeling of feasible water quality improvement options to estimate expected Como Lake water quality changes that could be attained.

12. Attend and facilitate meetings to discuss project findings and feasible water quality improvement options for Como Lake.

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13. Recommend management plan actions that will improve Como Lake water quality.

14. Prepare the study report or other deliverables specifically defined by the CRWD and Barr, that may address the following: -

The extent and statistical significance of degraded water quality conditions, including the magnitude, duration, and frequency of water quality impairment.

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The trophic status of the lakes, user perception, how water quality compares to a reference condition, and the likelihood that water quality conditions will result in lake users expressing concerns.

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The potential interrelationships between phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, Secchi disc transparency, dissolved oxygen, biological metrics (fish, plankton, plants, harmful algal blooms), and the dynamics of lake mixing.

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The magnitude of the seasonal and annual variations in each lake.

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How the climatic conditions for the current, representative water quality monitoring periods compare to the entire period of record.

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How the pollutant loadings (or concentrations/readings) and potential watershed phosphorus sources compare to internal phosphorus loading on an annual basis.

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Whether there are trends in the historical water quality monitoring data and considerations that need to be made for future management and water quality goal setting.

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Whether there are gaps in the current scientific knowledge base.

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JIM HERBERT, PE Vice President, Senior Civil Engineer

Experience

Jim Herbert has 31 years of experience, primarily in water resources management. He has managed projects related to urban stormwater management, construction administration and management, environmental compliance, dam and tunnel rehabilitation, and waste management. His project experience includes: ď&#x201A;§

Serving as principal and providing engineering services to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. In addition to day-to-day tasks, work included preparing watershed and lake management plans for the following waterbodies (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency defined shallow lakes shown in bold).

Water quality monitoring and analysis have also been performed on a rotating schedule for most of these waterbodies: -

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Bassett Creek Park Pond (Crystal) Crane Lake (Minnetonka) Grimes Pond, North and South Rice Lake (Robbinsdale) Lost Lake (Plymouth) Medicine Lake (Plymouth, Medicine Lake) Northwood Lake (New Hope) Parkers Lake (Plymouth) Sweeney Lake (Golden Valley) Twin Lake (Golden Valley) Turtle Lake (Plymouth) Westwood Lake (St. Louis Park) Wirth Lake (Golden Valley)

Serving as principal or project manager for several projects for the Capitol Region Watershed District: -

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Trout Brook Interceptor relocation project (Cayuga and I-35E); received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota in January 2016 Trout Brook Interceptor tunnel condition assessment Trout Brook Interceptor repair project (Maryland Avenue); received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota in January 2010 and a Seven Wonders of Engineering award from the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers in February 2010 TBI CIP repairs sta 0+00 to 28+49 Willow Reserve watershed improvements Trillium site assistance Farrington drainage issues TBI easement assistance TBI XP-SWMM model revisions Third-party review of the Trout Brook study Engineering review for rulemaking process

Education

BS, Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota, 1985

Registration

Civil Engineer: Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin

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GREGORY J. WILSON, PE Senior Water Resources Engineer

Experience

Greg Wilson has 26 years of experience and expertise in the areas of hydrology and hydraulics, water-quality modeling, total maximum daily load (TMDL) and watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS) studies, geographic information systems (GIS), wetland and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, and design applications in water resources. His work includes water quality and quantity monitoring and modeling for diagnostic-feasibility and/or TMDL/WRAPS studies for 85 lakes, including 44 shallow lakes. Examples of Greg’s project work include:  Facilitating technical advisory group meetings and completing P8 watershed and inlake water-quality modeling for the Lake McCarrons management plan developed for the Capitol Region Watershed District. The plan established management goals, objectives, and actions for lake water-quality problems and recreational use concerns, and provides a five-year implementation plan with capital costs for the recommended management actions—including structural and non-structural watershed BMPs and an in-lake alum treatment.  Managing the development of P8 and in-lake water-quality models for the entire Capitol Region Watershed District. The P8 model inputs were set up using the district’s ArcView data and were calibrated to observed water quantity and quality data collected for the City of St. Paul. The calibrated model inputs were used in the models for the remainder of the district. The P8 modeling results were stored in database files for access in ArcView. In-lake water-quality models were optimized to observed waterquality data under existing land-use conditions using empirical mass-balance models.

The optimized in-lake water-quality models were then used to predict in-lake water quality for each of the lakes under varying climatic conditions.  Completed a diagnostic study and management plan for Lake Harriet, on behalf of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Examined historical water quality, quantity, and biological data to determine annual and seasonal water quality trends. Completed daily water and phosphorus mass-balance modeling which indicated that sediment phosphorus release was the primary contributor of nutrients to Lake Harriet, with increasing rates increasing over the latest 11-year period. Developed improvement options within a management plan that will protect and improve lake conditions as well as prevent future impairments due to nutrient pollution.  Completed a use attainability analysis (UAA) for Bryant Lake, in Eagan, Minnesota, which is scheduled to be removed from MPCA’s impaired waters list in 2016. The P8 urban catchment model, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ WATBUD model, and a mass-balance lake water-quality model were used to determine the predicted effects of reducing phosphorus loading to lakes and ponds.

Recommendations for watershed best management practices (BMPs) and in-lake improvements were made to meet the water-quality and recreational goals of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The lake water quality modeling included the use of the AQUATOX model to evaluate how biological interactions would be expected to change nutrients, chlorophyll and lake transparency measurements.

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 Completed TMDL development and diagnostic-feasibility analyses of potential improvement options for Wirth Lake. Calibrated daily water and phosphorus massbalance modeling to a range of climatic conditions to distinguish Bassett Creek backflow from internal sediment phosphorus release as the primary contributor of nutrients to the lake. Developed an implementation plan that included conceptual design of a modified outlet structure to prevent creek backflow without increasing flood levels. Wirth lake was subsequently removed from MPCA’s impaired waters list in 2014 without the use of chemical or other in-lake treatments.  Currently managing projects with the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) and the MPCA to complete a diagnostic-feasiblity study for the water bodies in the Purgatory Creek watershed and TMDLs for the impaired/threatened lakes and streams throughout RPBCWD. This involves calibrated daily water and phosphorus mass-balance modeling to identify the primary phosphorus sources for each lake and duration curve analysis of total suspended solids concentrations in the creeks.

Implementation strategies are being identified for all water bodies and an implementation plan based on detailed cost-benefit analyses is being developed for the Purgatory Creek watershed.  Providing water-quality data analysis and lake management assistance to the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District. This study involves an assessment of the Highway 13 wetland and ferric chloride treatment system for phosphorus removal, as well as BATHTUB modeling to evaluate the impacts of internal and external phosphorus loadings on the water quality of Spring and Upper Prior Lakes. In addition, this study includes a feasibility analysis of the potential options for controlling internal phosphorus loads in Spring Lake as well as in-lake water-quality modeling and evaluation of internal and external phosphorus loadings for Spring and Upper Prior Lakes. Work included assessing sediment and phosphorus removal performance of upstream wetland and ferric chloride injection system for the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District. Presented results at public workshops.  Completing TMDLs for excess nutrients in Cedar and McMahon Lakes and a diagnostic study for turbidity in the Sand Creek watershed in Scott, Rice, and Le Sueur Counties.

Detailed watershed and in-lake water quality modeling was used to define nutrient sources in the two shallow lakes. The daily mass-balance modeling results indicated that sediment phosphorus release and rough fish represent significant contributors of nutrients to Cedar Lake.  Providing technical assistance and expert testimony for development of volume reduction and water-quality rules by the Ramsey-Washington Metro and Capitol Region Watershed Districts. Work involved the review and evaluation of four redevelopment projects to determine the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of various alternative BMPs for compliance with a one-inch infiltration volume requirement (based on the impervious surface area of the site). Developed additional water quantity/quality evaluations reviews in support of the need for rules changes, with the results discussed in technical memoranda and presented at public meetings on behalf of both watershed districts. Technical review and comment on permit applications has

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occurred since the rule changes have taken effect and the review process has been streamlined for future project submittals.  Developing a feasibility study as a follow-up to the recently completed water-quality modeling study for the Ivy Falls Creek, Interstate Valley Creek, and West/Central/East Highway 13 watersheds of the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization. The water-quality modeling and subsequent feasibility studies are intended to identify the hot spots for nutrient loading to the Mississippi River and to identify if the recommended water-quality improvement measures are appropriate and feasible. The water-quality modeling was completed using the P8 Urban Catchment Model and was later combined with in-lake water-quality modeling for the development of the Lower Mississippi River WMO watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), which addressed impairments for Lake Augusta and Pickerel, Sunfish, and Thompson Lakes, as well as protection measures for Rogers Lake.  Managing the Big Sandy Area Lakes TMDL project which established excess nutrient TMDLs for Lake Minnewawa and the Big Sandy Lake reservoir system on behalf of the MPCA and Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District. Project included monitoring plan development, sediment core sampling and analysis, analysis of observed watershed loadings and apportionment, BATHTUB and MINLEAP massbalance modeling, and development of TMDL allocations and approved report, along with the TMDL implementation plan.  Completing turbidity and excess nutrient TMDL projects for the MPCA in the Cedar River Basin, West Fork Des Moines River, and Zumbro River watersheds. A load duration approach has been used for turbidity in the Zumbro and West Fork Des Moines River watersheds with the BATHTUB model for evaluating the in-lake water quality of Heron Lake. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model was developed for the Cedar River watershed sediment and phosphorus loadings, combined with the BATHTUB model for evaluating the in-lake water quality of the shallow lakes in the Shell Rock River watershed.  Serving as project manager, technical resource, and primary author of Detailed Assessment of Phosphorus Sources to Minnesota Watersheds, prepared for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). This watershed-based study of phosphorus contributions to Minnesota’s surface waters was conducted to inventory the sources and amounts of phosphorus entering three different sizes and categories of publicly owned treatment works (POTWs), and to inventory the point- and nonpoint-sources and amounts of phosphorus entering Minnesota’s surface waters for each major watershed and for the entire state during dry, average, and wet conditions.

Education

MS, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1993 BS, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1990

Registration

Civil Engineer: Minnesota

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KEITH PILGRIM, PhD Senior Water Resources Scientist

Experience

Keith Pilgrim has 15 years of experience on projects involving water quality modeling, nutrient management, stormwater treatment, alum treatment of lakes, and lake restoration. Examples of Keith’s experience include:  Developing a plan to evaluate the effect of aquatic plant growth in Kohlman Lake on the phosphorus balance of the lake and on phytoplankton growth.  Development of a custom water quality model to evaluate the growth of aquatic plants in Kohlman Lake and the removal of phosphorus from the system through aquatic plant harvesting.  Developing alum doses for dozen of lakes using a peer-reviewed and published procedure developed by Keith for dosing based on iron-bound phosphorus in lake sediment (see publication list at the end of this document).  Developing a three-dimensional water quality model called Delft3D to predict the effect of dredging Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on lake water quality and sediment quality.  Developing one-dimensional lake models for approximately a dozen lakes to determine the source and sinks on nutrients in water bodies and the effect of nutrients on algal blooms. An example of these projects includes: - Performing one-dimensional water-quality modeling and conducting lake and runoff monitoring to evaluate the causes of high phosphorus and frequent algal blooms in Long Lake in Oakdale, Minnesota. Treated lake sediments with alum to inhibit internal loading and will use mechanical mixing to improve oxygen in the water column. Tools used in the study include the chemical-speciation program MINEQL+ and the water-quality model DYRESM-CAEDYM.  Developing three-dimensional hydraulic and complete ecological model of Ford Lake in Michigan to evaluate the potential benefits of artificial aeration on dissolved oxygen levels and phytoplankton growth in the reservoir.  Performing an evaluation of the Tanners Lake alum treatment facility for the RamseyWashington Metro Watershed District. Ongoing alum work for the district has included alum sludge removal, identification of appropriate alum doses, and alternative alum sludge disposal methods.  Developing an innovative stormwater treatment system using spent lime to remove dissolved phosphorus.  Conducting aquatic toxicity studies (whole effluent toxicity) to determine the effect of high sulfate on aquatic life. Identified a previously unknown relationship between sulfate toxicity and selenium availability for aquatic life.  Developing a three-dimensional model to evaluate needed treatment for an artificial water body in Dubai. Modeled nutrients, salinity, temperature, and phytoplankton.  Developing thermal balances for several natural and artificial water bodies using a one-dimensional and three dimensional physical and hydrodynamic model.

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ď&#x201A;§ Modeling stormwater hydrology and water quality using XP-SWMM and P8 as part of a stormwater management plan for Edina, Minnesota.

Education

PhD, Water Resources Science, University of Minnesota, 2002 Masters of Environmental Management, Duke School of Environment, 1995 BA, Biology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1992 BA, Financial Economics, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1991

Publications

Pilgrim, K., Huser, B., and P. Brezonik. 2007. A method for comparative evaluation of whole-lake and inflow alum treatment. Wat Res. 41: 1215-1224.

Pilgrim, K and P. Brezonik. 2005. Treatment of lake inflows with alum for phosphorus removal. Lake and Res. Manag. Vol. 21(1):1-9.

Pilgrim, K and P. Brezonik. 2005. Evaluation of the Potential Adverse Effects of Lake Inflow Treatment with Alum. Lake and Res. Manag. Vol. 21(1):78-89.

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MARGARET R. (MEG) RATTEI Senior Biologist

Experience

Margaret “Meg” Rattei has worked for 41 years on projects that involve water quality monitoring, studies, and management plans. She has performed use-attainability analyses and diagnostic-feasibility studies, managed treatment implementation projects to improve water quality and control water-based invasive weeds, and prepared water quality and macrophyte management plans. Her project experience includes lake studies, stream studies, and the completion of water resource management plans. Recent or current project experience includes:  Managing use-attainability analyses of Round, Riley, Silver, Lotus, Penn, Mitchell, Red Rock, Duck, and Hyland Lakes in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Each project involved P8 modeling of watershed phosphorus loads, in-lake modeling, analysis of the lake’s biological community, diagnosis of the lake’s problems, and determination of a management plan to both solve current problems and prevent future degradation.  Managing diagnostic-feasibility studies of several lakes, including Tanner’s Lake and Lake Florence in Minnesota. The former was a Phase I study under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Lakes program; the latter was a Phase I study under the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Clean Water Partnership program.

Implementation of the Tanner’s Lake management plan s improved the lake’s water quality so that it was removed from the 303(d) impaired waters list.  Managing the permitting, alum-dose determination, water quality monitoring, and benefits evaluation portions of the Phase II Implementation of Restorative Measures for Tanner’s Lake. The project involved the design and construction of an alum treatment facility and sedimentation basins to treat stormwater runoff to the lake. The alum treatment facility annually observes a 75 percent phosphorus removal rate from the lake’s major inflow and maintains lake phosphorus concentrations at approximately half of pre-treatment levels.  Managing lake and stream water quality studies for several watershed districts within the Twin Cities metropolitan area.  Managing several Wisconsin lake planning projects involving the preparation of lake management plans, including Nugget Lake (Pierce County), Long Lake (Washburn County), Twin Lakes (Washburn County), Antler Lake (Polk County), Balsam Lake (Polk County), Bone Lake (Polk County), Long Lake (Polk County), Chetek Lakes (Barron County), Lac Court Oreilles (Sawyer County), Lake Redstone (Sauk County), Round Lake (Washburn County), Little Ripley Lake (Washburn County), and Birch Island Lake (Burnett County). Each management plan diagnosed lake water quality problems and recommended feasible solutions.  Managing several Wisconsin lake planning projects involving the preparation of macrophyte management plans, including Trego Flowage (Washburn County), Big Lake (Polk County), Church Pine Lake (Polk County), Round Lake (Polk County), Blake Lake (Polk County), White Ash Lake (Polk County), North White Ash Lake (Polk County), Long Lake (Polk County), Balsam Lake (Polk County), Beaver Dam Lake (Barron County), Sand Lake (Barron County), Spider Chain of Lakes (Sawyer County), and Solberg Lake (Pierce County).

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 Managing several herbicide treatment implementation projects to control Eurasian watermilfoil and/or curlyleaf pondweed. Projects include Kohlman Lake (Ramsey County, Minnesota), Sand Lake (Barron County, Wisconsin), Beaver Dam Lake (Barron County, Wisconsin), Southwest Anderson Lake (Hennepin County, Minnesota), Southeast Anderson Lake (Hennepin County, Minnesota), Northwest Anderson Lake, (Hennepin County, Minnesota), Long Lake (Washington County, Minnesota), Lake DeMontreville (Washington County, Minnesota), Lake Olson (Washington County, Minnesota), and Lake Jane (Washington County, Minnesota).  Authoring the Engineers Report—Southeast Anderson Water Quality Improvement Project prepared for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (Hennepin County, MN).

Provided technical assistance for whole lake herbicide treatment project to improve water quality.  Assisting with the preparation of Water Management Plans for the Valley Branch Watershed District, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District  Managing a stormwater pond inventory for VBWD to determine current pond maintenance needs and a long-term pond maintenance schedule to protect the water quality of downstream lakes receiving the benefit of the stormwater treatment by the ponds.  Completing Biological Stressor Identification projects for TMDL studies of Bluff Creek (Hennepin County, MN), Nine Mile Creek (Hennepin County, MN), Sand Creek (Scott County, MN), and Battle Creek (Washington County, MN). Each project involved diagnosis of the cause of stream biological impairment and determination of feasible solutions whenever the cause of impairment was anthropogenic.  Delivering public presentations for lake districts, lake associations, watershed districts, and public meetings.  Performing taxonomic identifications of phytoplankton, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates, and fish. Projects included identification of phytoplankton and zooplankton for Minneapolis Lakes.

Education

BA, Biology, University of Minnesota, 1974

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MICHAEL B. McKINNEY Water Resources Engineer

Experience

Michael specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling and water quality modeling. He has nearly four years of experience in stormwater infrastructure and best management practice design, and has developed numerous large, municipal-scale calibrated hydraulic and water quality models. He is a proficient technical writer and researcher and has co-authored stream and lake total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), stressor identification reports, manuals, project reports, and studies. His work includes:  Redeveloping the calibrated Trout Brook Interceptor model immediately downstream of Como Lake for two Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) design projects (Farrington study and the Willow Reserve watershed improvement study, currently in progress).  Updating the Kohlman Lake XP-SWMM model for the 2014 Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) Atlas 14 model update project.  Developing hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality models to evaluate flood mitigation and water quality improvements at a site of localized flooding along Eustis Street in the city of Lauderdale for the CRWD.  Presenting at several technical advisory committee, community advisory committee, board, and public works group meetings for several watershed clients (CRWD, RWMWD, and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)).  Modifying Barr’s XP-SWMM model of the Trout Brook storm-sewer interceptor to evaluate flood mitigation alternatives.  Performing water quality modeling (utilizing the P8 and Barr in-lake models) and assisting with the development and writing of several TMDL reports for the RWMWD watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) reports.  Updating XP-SWMM and Barr watershed models throughout the RWMWD. The 2014 RWMWD H&H model update included incorporating Atlas 14 precipitation depths and distributions, updating and evaluating all drainage divides and H&H modeling parameters, and extending storage curves to capture additional rainfall volume.  Developing calibrated inlet-scale water quantity and water quality models (XP-SWMM and P8, respectively) for a 2,000-acre urban drainage area in Fridley and Columbia Heights for the MWMO.  Designing and developing a pond performance and assessment prioritization study for the RWMWD.  Writing a biological impairment stressor identification report for Battle Creek for the RWMWD.  Evaluating areas of high flood potential throughout the city of Edina using XP-SWMM as part of the STS-406 improvement project.  Modeling, evaluating, and optimizing stream restoration options for rapidly eroding ravines in Scott County, Minnesota, using XP-SWMM.  Creating an XP-SWMM model of the levee system at Clarkson, Nebraska, and performing a coincidental frequency analysis to determine interior flooding risk associated with concurrent interior rainfall events and exterior stream stages.

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 Utilizing XP-SWMM and Visual Urban to design catch basin spacing along June Avenue in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

Education

MS, Environmental Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2012 BS, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2010

Registration

Engineer in Training: Nebraska

Software

XP-SWMM, HydroCAD, P8, Barr’s In-Lake Model, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, SWAT, Visual Basic, MatLab, LabView

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ERIC V. NOVOTNY, PhD Water Resources Scientist

Experience

Eric joined Barr in 2010 after completing his PhD and serving as a postdoctoral researcher in the civil engineering department at the University of Minnesota. His primary areas of expertise include water quality modeling, computer programming (C#, python, visual basic), statistical model development, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. Eric’s work for Barr clients includes:  Developing daily time-step in-lake phosphorus models and watershed water-quality models for seven lakes in the Purgatroy Creek watershed for the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District. Determined phosphorus load reduction implementation items and developed total maximum daily load (TMDL) allocations for lakes that are impared.  Developing a lake management plan for Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Minnesota, including the creation of a watershed model using the P8 watershed model. Created an in-lake total phosphorus model with a daily time step and developed implementation items for lake water quality improvements.  Developing and calibrating an XP-SWMM model for a storm-sewer tunnel system in downtown Minneapolis for the City of Minneapolis. The model was calibrated to two storm events. The calibrated model was run using Atlas 14 design storm events, and the level of service of the system was analyzed.  Developing a 47-year continuous hydrologic and hydraulic model of Sunfish Lake in the Valley Branch Watershed District. The model was calibrated to measured lake levels over a seven-year period and then run predictively for 40 additional years.

Annual maximum modeled water levels were used to estimate the statistical 1-percent annual-chance exceedance water level in the lake to develop a floodplain extent around the lake.  Designing and programming the Minimum Impact Design Standards (MIDS) calculator graphical user interface (GUI) for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency using the C# programming language. The MIDS calculator quantifies required runoff treatment volume; determines runoff volumes, total phosphorus, and total suspended solid (TSS) loads from the developed site; and applies reductions based on user-selected lowimpact development (LID) best management practices (BMPs). Evaluated various LID BMPs and applied volume, phosphorus, and TSS reduction credits to be used in the MIDS calculator.  Conducting QUAL2K modeling on Little Rock Creek in Morrison and Benton counties in Minnesota towards development of a dissolved oxygen TMDL. Used model results to determine mitigation measures for improved dissolved oxygen levels in the creek.  Completing a turbidity total maximum daily load (TMDL) for Bluff Creek in Chanhassen, Minnesota, including developing a model of the system using the P8 water quality model.  Using XP-SWMM to assess flooding in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and proposed storm sewer improvements for mitigation.

Education

PhD, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2009 MS, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2006 BS, Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University, 2002

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KEVIN MENKEN Senior Environmental Engineer

Experience

Kevin has 12 years of experience in water resources engineering and environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration. He has managed, coordinated, and conducted numerous sediment sampling field investigations and water quality monitoring studies of lakes, rivers, and streams. He also manages Barr’s aquatic invasive species prevention program; conducts sediment phosphorus, wild rice, and vegetation studies; models pollutant runoff from watersheds; and assists with total maximum daily load (TMDL) studies. In addition, Kevin writes stormwater pollution prevention plans and calculates discharge limits for industrial facilities in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System standards. Examples of his experience include:  Managing, coordinating, and conducting numerous sediment sampling field investigations of numerous lakes, rivers, and stormwater ponds throughout Minnesota as part of larger stream restoration/stabilization, dam removal, and stormwater pond maintenance/modification projects. Projects include Fountain Lake restoration in Albert Lea, Minnesota; the Minnesota Falls Dam removal in Granite Falls, Minnesota; maintenance and dredging work at Hi-Line Beach along the St. Croix River in Wisconsin; and maintenance of various stormwater ponds for the City of Eagan.  Utilizing the water quality model BATHTUB to model water quality of Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake in Albert Lea, Minnesota, as part of a TMDL study.  Using the ELCOM-CAEDYM three-dimensional lake and reservoir hydrodynamic and water quality model to model water quality of Ford Lake, a Michigan reservoir that experiences problematic algal blooms.  Utilizing the DYRESM-CAEDYM one-dimensional lake and reservoir model to model a Minnesota lake with internal phosphorus loading from lake sediments.  Conducting a sediment phosphorus study in Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. Sediment cores were analyzed in Barr’s laboratory for various phosphorus fractions (iron-bound phosphorus, organic-bound phosphorus, etc.) to facilitate assessment of internal phosphorus loading to the lake.  Conducting aquatic plant and phosphorus studies as part of a detailed phosphorus budget of Kohlman Lake in Maplewood, Minnesota. The study included assessments of the phosphorus content of aquatic plants and filamentous algae within the lake, and sonar surveys to assess the biovolume of aquatic vegetation.  Modeling pollutant runoff from watersheds, including utilizing the P8 watershed model to model phosphorus runoff to a stream.  Managing and conducting long-term water quality monitoring studies and aquatic biota surveys for Minnesota lakes and streams.  Managing Barr’s aquatic invasive species prevention program.

Education

MS, Civil Engineering (emphasis: environmental engineering), University of Minnesota, 2002 BS, Engineering Physics (environmental science minor), Hope College, 1999

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HENRY M. (HAL) RUNKE, PhD Vice President, Senior Limnologist

Experience

Hal’s work at Barr focuses on the water quality and wetlands management components of comprehensive surface water management plans. Prior to joining Barr in 1985, he held a similar position with a major consulting laboratory and specialized in the analysis and abatement of lake, river, and groundwater pollution problems. In addition, Dr. Runke has taught and conducted research at Utah State University and the University of Wisconsin– Stevens Point. His work includes: Diagnostic and diagnostic/feasibility studies of lake water quality problems and their potential solutions  Lake Como (St. Paul, Minnesota)  Lake McCarrons (Roseville, Minnesota)—alum dose determinations and treatment supervision  Lake Harriet (Minneapolis, Minnesota)—alum dose determinations and treatment supervision  Minneapolis Chain-of-Lakes—Brownie, Cedar, Isles, Calhoun, and Harriett (Minneapolis, Minnesota)  Lake Riley Chain of Lakes—Lucy, Ann, Susan, Rice, Marsh, and Riley (Chanhassen and Eden Prairie, Minnesota)  Crystal and Keller Lakes (Burnsville and Apple Valley, Minnesota)  Bryant Lake (Eden Prairie, Minnesota)  Cedar Lake (Scott County, Minnesota)  Clear Lake (Waseca, Minnesota)  Grass Lake Water Management Organization Chain of Lakes—Owasso, Wabasso, and Snail (Roseville and Shoreview, Minnesota)  Loon Lake (Waseca, Minnesota)  Medicine Lake (Plymouth, Minnesota) Water quality impact assessments  Environmental impact assessment of the Reno/Sparks, Nevada, wastewater treatment plant on water quality of the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake.  Phosphorus reduction study for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (TCMA): phosphorus loads to TCMA surface waters from wastewater treatment plants and nonpoint sources.  Dilution algal bioassays of nutrient requirements in Spring Lake and Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River.  Effects of detergent phosphorus bans on lake water quality in Minnesota and Wisconsin: limnological investigation of representative lakes.  Environmental impact statement on the Laurentian Taconite Mine (Gilbert, Minnesota).

Additional project experience  Assisting the Capitol Region Watershed District with quality assurance/quality control reviews of multiple years of field and laboratory water quality data.

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 Serving as principal in charge for an assessment quantifying the sources of phosphorus entering Minnesota’s surface waters for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The project involved gathering and analyzing an enormous quantity of data, covering more than 35 years of monitoring records and 400 published articles.

The results summarized such phosphorus sources as agricultural and urban runoff, dentifrices and automatic dishwashing detergent, deicing agents, and streambank erosion.

As principal in charge, Dr. Runke was responsible for scoping and preparing the project, determining which phosphorus sources to estimate, and developing a schedule to accommodate a tight five-month timeline. To expedite the process, he worked with MPCA and Barr staff to develop a “module method” in which technical memoranda on 12 aspects of the project were prepared at various junctures of the study. His responsibilities also included formulating the study design, managing the study process, reviewing reports, managing the MPCA review process, managing field and lab work, and coordinating the involvement of stakeholders and the public.  Serving as principal in charge of more than 30 total maximum daily load (TMDL) projects conducted for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), including the Lower Mississippi River Sediment Data Analysis, the West Fork of the Des Moines River/Heron Lake TMDL, the Zumbro River Watershed TMDL, and the City of Hanover Conservation Development Design Plan projects. These TMDL studies all focused on suspended sediment, turbidity, and excess nutrient impairments of lakes, streams, and reservoirs within the study areas. Dr. Runke was responsible to the MPCA for successful completion of all phases of this work, including field monitoring, computer simulation modeling, pollutant load allocation, and reporting.  Serving as principal in charge for lake and watershed use attainability analyses (UAAs) for Nine Mile Creek and Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed Districts. UAA studies of the following lakes have been completed over the past two years: Anderson, Cornelia, Duck, Hyland, Lotus, Mirror, Mitchell, Normandale, Penn, Red Rock, Silver, and Staring.  As principal in charge, overseeing all aspects of Barr’s work for the Black Dog Watershed Management Organization. Work for the BDWMO included but was not limited to water quality management planning as part of lake water quality diagnosticfeasibility studies, watershed management plan preparation, and completion of lake total maximum daily load (TMDL) studies.  Conducting public meetings to advise local citizens of projects, methods, and results.

Responsible for other public relations roles as also required.  Providing expert witness testimony in support of litigation associated with various water quality-related projects.

Education

PhD, Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, 1979 MS, Water Quality, Utah State University, 1975 BS, Water Resources, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, 1972

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RON KOTH Senior Fisheries Ecologist

Experience

Ron Koth has 35 years of experience as a fisheries biologist with experience in natural channel design, fish passage, instream flows, state and federal permitting, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance. His work has included fish-passage evaluations at low-head dams and structures as well as small dam renovation and management of construction projects. Before joining Barr in 2010, he served as the statewide fisheries habitat program leader for South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks for nearly two decades where he managed the design, construction, and permitting of more than 60 fish habitat-improvement or angler-access projects. His project work includes:  Serving as project manager for low head dam repurposing evaluations and development of concept and 30-percent designs of the preferred alternatives at Kathryn Dam and Little Dam in Barnes County, North Dakota. Each project includes consideration of fish passage via rock arch rapids, elimination of the hydraulic roller and downstream bank rehabilitation from past erosion.  Serving as project manager for ongoing restoration of an approximately 1-mile reach of Dry Spotted Tail Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. A new channel and floodplain will be constructed to provide additional coldwater recreational fishing opportunity. Natural channel design principles guide the restoration and habitat improvements.  Serving as a team member for development of habitat improvement plans for fish and aquatic habitat associated with a Natural Resource Damage Assessment settlement for a confidential client in northern Minnesota.  Serving as the project manager for the Sheridan County Conservation District in Wyoming for the Tongue River assessment and stream improvement concept plan.

Three miles of the river upstream of Dayton, Wyoming, were assessed using the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Stream Visual Assessment Protocol (SVAP) process and a Rosgen Level III evaluation. Recommendations were made for priority reaches and approaches for development of a stable plan form and improvement of fish habitat.  Serving as the task manager for the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and the RileyPurgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District for development of a fish-management plan to address common carp problems and passage as part of the operations and maintenance plan for the Purgatory Creek Conservation Area.  Serving as the permitting task manager for the Shell Rock River Watershed District for the construction of a new rock arch-ramp lake-outlet structure and electric fish barrier at Lake Albert Lea, Minnesota.  Serving as a project team member for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District for water and biological data evaluations. Calculated fish IBI indices to allow for tracking and evaluation of total maximum daily load (TMDL) objectives.  Serving as task manager for the Willow Lake carp-passage evaluation for the RamseyWashington Metro Watershed District to evaluate the potential for common carp passage between Willow Lake and Kohlman Basin via a combination of open channels and a variety of hydraulic structures.  Serving as a member of the design team and task manager for permitting of the Sawmill Creek fish passage project near Finland, Minnesota.

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 Serving as the environmental and permitting lead on the Mouse River enhanced flood control project in Minot, North Dakota, for the North Dakota State Water Commission.

Environmental evaluation was accomplished in part by comparing layers of geospatial data in ArcGIS with proposed project features, fish and wildlife, wetlands, cultural and historic resources, and HTRW. Agency coordination with appropriate local, state, and federal agency was also required.  Serving as the Valley Creek reconstruction team member for stream geometry and fish habitat conceptual design in Afton, Minnesota.  Serving as the task manager for development of basin hydrology, stream channel design, and fish passage considerations for reconstruction of 1,300 lineal feet of a high gradient step-pool reach that had been covered with mine tailings from historic mining operations in Montana.  Serving as task manager for an alternatives evaluation of Asian carp deterrence barrier options at Lock and Dam No. 1 on the Mississippi River in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (client), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, HNTB Corporation, technology vendors, and nationally recognized Asian carp experts.

The alternatives evaluation was a tiered process that included technology availability and effectiveness, and site specific considerations of technology effectiveness, public safety, capitol cost, and life-cycle analysis.  Serving as the project manager for renovation of the 3rd Street Dam in Huron, South Dakota. Work to date has included conceptual design for a rock arch rapids to provide fish passage and angler access and to eliminate the hydraulic roller. Evaluated regulated floodplain impacts and conducted stakeholder outreach with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders to incorporate fisheries habitat enhancements.  Serving on the project team to evaluate Asian carp characteristics at the Rum River Dam for the City of Anoka, Minnesota. Pacific salmon swim and burst speeds were used to represent Asian carp swim and burst speeds, estimate maximum jump height, and calculate project hydraulics and flow rates. Barr confirmed that it would be possible for Asian carp to jump over the spillway during high tailwater conditions and recommended several modifications to the dam.  Serving as the fish passage task lead for the fish passage evaluation and common carp management considerations for the Kohlman Lake watershed for the RamseyWashington Metro Watershed District. Identified possible locations to interrupt carp movements or to install fish barriers.  Serving as the fish screening evaluation lead for the Canisteo Pit outlet design for invasive species movement preclusion in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wanted an outflow system to provide a permanent outlet for excess waters that managed long-term water levels, provided a fish exclusion system, and allow for affordable operation and maintenance.

Education

MS, Fisheries Biology, South Dakota State University, 1980 BS, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Biology, South Dakota State University, 1977

Certification

American Fisheries Society FP-C #3209 PADI Certified SCUBA diver

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Lake McCarrons management plan client Capitol Region Watershed District location Roseville, Minnesota

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water-quality modeling

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internal phosphorus loading assessment A barge applies alum to the

Lake McCarrons is a 68-acre lake located within lakethe to reduce phosphorus city of Roseville, Minnesota. A county park, levels. including a swimming beach and boat ramp, is located along the lake, along with several private residences. Due to high phosphorus levels in the lake, it suffers from frequent algae blooms throughout the summer, severely limiting its recreational value.

Two committees were formed to deal with the Lake McCarrons phosphorus issue—a citizen’s advisory Most of the Lake McCarrons watershed runoff entered committee and a technical advisory committee. the lake from a series of degraded wetlands, Barr was hired as a sub-consultant to help facilitate contributing to its high phosphorus levels. the meetings of the technical advisory committee, including municipal represen-tatives, as well as officials from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Metropolitan Council, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Barr also completed P8 watershed and in-lake water-quality modeling and examined historical waterquality data for the lake. This information allowed us to determine that the high-phosphorus levels were coming from several sources. The biggest contributor was the lake sediments, which release phosphorus into the lake. In addition, most of the Lake McCarrons watershed runoff was entering directly into the lake and into several adjacent, deteriorating wetlands, which increased the phosphorus loading to the lake.

Barr used this information to evaluate best management practices (BMPs) for the lake. Barr provided recommended management actions and some cost estimating for a lake management plan. One of the recommendations included in-lake alum treatment for the sediment phosphorus within the lake. After the lake management plan was complete, Barr was hired to design and oversee the application of alum to lake sediments, which was completed in fall 2004. <TITLE END>

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Kohlman Lake water-quality improvement client Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District location Minnesota

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evaluation of possible phosphorus-reduction measures

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design and implementation of alum treatment

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design and construction of permeable limestone barriers

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design and construction of sand filter with iron filings added

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design and implementation of herbicide treatment program

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design and implementation of infiltration measures to reduce runoff

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design and implementation of a feasibility study to determine impacts of aquatic plant stands and harvesting on in-lake phosphorus levels and other water quality parameters

Permeable limestone barrier at Kohlman Lake

Kohlman Lake in Maplewood, Minnesota, is the most upstream lake in the Phalen Chain of Lakes and was on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s impaired waters list for excess nutrients. For the past nine years, Barr has helped the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) implement ongoing Kohlman Lake water quality improvement efforts. The projects have resulted in a substantial decrease in total phosphorus and chlorophyll concentrations and increase in water transparency, and the lake is no longer impaired.

The RWMWD revised the rules controlling business/residential development in the lake’s watershed. The new rules required construction projects to reduce volume of stormwater runoff to the lake. This rule change encouraged the implementation of projects such as rainwater gardens and infiltration basins that captured and infiltrated runoff from impervious surfaces in the watershed. The result was 3.7 acre-feet of new depression storage during the first year of the rule change.

In 2007, two permeable, reactive limestone barriers (approximately 500 feet in total length) were installed in the Kohlman stormwater treatment basin, which treats runoff before it flows into Kohlman Lake. The limestone barriers help remove phosphorus in two ways. First, the smaller limestone pieces dissolve slowly, over time, making more calcium available in the water and sediment for phosphorus binding.

Second, a biological process involving floating and attached algae (periphyton) removes phosphorus from the water. Algae growth increases the pH of the water, thereby increasing the effectiveness of phosphorus binding with calcium—both in the water and on the limestone where the periphyton grow.

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Total Phosphorus (µg/L)

In 2010, the lake was treated with alum to reduce internal phosphorus load from sediment. Before treatment, lake sediment added phosphorus to the lake each summer.

The problem was especially severe during dry years such as 2009 when the phosphorus loaded from sediment stayed in the lake longer and had a greater impact on lake water quality. Reduction of phosphorus loading from sediment has substantially improved lake water quality.

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The RWMWD also completed a project to increase infiltration of stormwater at a large, nearby shopping mall to reduce the volume of polluted stormwater flowing into Kohlman Lake. This project included rainwater gardens to infiltrate stormwater runoff, a cistern that stores rainwater for landscape irrigation, and installation of over 200 trees planted in rock trenches throughout the mall parking lot.

Stormwater also irrigates the trees, further reducing stormwater runoff flowing to Kohlman Lake. The project also has an educational component—artistic features that help educate the public about the Kohlman Lake watershed.

In 2015-2016, Barr completed a feasibility study to determine if macrophyte harvesting can be used to meet inlake management objectives and help reduce in-lake phosphorus loading at a reasonable cost. Another study objective was to gain a better understanding of the effect of

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In 2008 through 2011 and in 2013 and 2016, herbicide treatment resulted in nearly a complete elimination of curly-leaf pondweed and reduced phosphorus loading to the lake. Curly-leaf pondweed dies around July 1 and then decays, adding phosphorus to the lake. Before herbicide treatment, 73 percent of the lake was infested with curly-leaf pondweed resulting in substantial annual phosphorus loading from curly-leaf pondweed decay.

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In 2007, construction of a sand filter with iron filings added to treat runoff from nearby roads and a development site further reduced phosphorus loading to the lake. Sand filters typically remove particulate phosphorus, but soluble phosphorus removal can be limited. Mixing iron within the sand provided additional binding and removal of soluble phosphorus from stormwater as it moved through the system.

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dense aquatic plant stands, and subsequent harvesting, on several water quality and physical parameters such as: dissolved oxygen, lake temperature, phytoplankton growth, and phosphorus release from sediments. After analysis of data collected during the summer of 2015, simple mass-balance modeling was conducted during the winter of 2016 to determine the effect of aquatic plants and periphyton on in-lake phosphorus levels. More complex modeling was developed to estimate the effect of aquatic plant harvesting on phosphorus, phytoplankton growth, dissolved oxygen, internal phosphorus loading, and long-term phosphorus chemistry in the sediments. We also used the modeling to make recommendations about the extent and frequency of harvesting to provide the greatest benefit with minimal side effects to the lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall system.

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Anderson Lakes water quality improvement projects client Nine Mile Creek Watershed District location Minnesota

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project permitting

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curlyleaf pondweed management

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in-lake internal phosphorus load management

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aquatic plant, water quality, and sediment sampling, monitoring, data analysis, and reporting

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diagnostic and feasibility assessments to determine lake nutrient sources and evaluate effectiveness of best management practices

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watershed and in-lake modeling

The Northwest Anderson Lake drawdown exposed large portions of the lake sediment to winter’s freezing conditions, thus eliminating curlyleaf pondweed from exposed areas.

As a result, the lake’s water quality is no longer impaired.

Barr has served as Nine Mile Creek Watershed District’s engineer since the district was formed in 1959, providing planning, engineering, and natural resources services in this developing urban watershed located in the southwest corner of the Twin Cities. As part of its service to the district, Barr monitors and analyzes water quality in the district’s lakes on an ongoing basis.

Declining water quality led Barr to conduct use attainability analyses (UAAs) in several of the district’s lakes, including Anderson Lakes (Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast). Conducted between 2000 and 2005, the UAAs provided a structured, scientific assessment of the factors affecting water conditions in these lakes. The UAAs also included evaluating the expected water quality improvements from implementing watershed or in-lake best management practices (BMPs).

Beginning in 2006, Barr worked with the district, City of Eden Prairie, and Three Rivers Park District to develop several water quality improvement projects to prevent water quality decline and improve water quality in the district’s lakes. Initiatives specific to Anderson Lakes are discussed below.

Northwest and Southwest Anderson Lakes Working in close collaboration with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, City of Eden Prairie, Three River Parks, and riparian property owners, Barr developed a curlyleaf pondweed management program for Northwest and Southwest Anderson Lakes. The management plan consisted of a winter lake drawdown to freeze curlyleaf pondweed growth and turions lodged in sediment. Drawdown of Northwest and Southwest Anderson Lakes attained a quick control of curlyleaf pondweed because freezing the turions abruptly stopped the lake’s curlyleaf pondweed growth cycle. To maintain riparian owner support for the

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project an agreement was reached that resulted in roughly 25 acres of water remaining in Northwest Anderson Lake. In addition, some water remained in the center of Southwest Anderson Lake after drawdown. As a result, the management plan incorporated an annual herbicide treatment program to control curlyleaf pondweed in areas not exposed to freezing condition. The drawdown and subsequent herbicide treatment has resulted in nearly a complete elimination of curlyleaf pondweed in Southwest Anderson Lake and Northwest Anderson Lake with no observed adverse impact on native vegetation.

Southeast Anderson Lake Southeast Anderson Lake experienced poor water quality during the summer, with dense algal blooms and lack of water clarity.

The cause was thought to be internal phosphorus loading (from the lake’s sediment and from decay of aquatic plants) and polluted stormwater runoff (phosphorus) from nearby land. Barr was hired by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to diagnose the water quality problems of the lake and design and complete a water quality improvement project.

Water quality data collected from 1971 to Southeast Anderson Lake 2000 were evaluated, and showed few changes in the lake’s poor water quality over the last 30 years. Using this data, Barr performed watershed and in-lake modeling to determine the sources of phosphorus to the lake. We determined that the lake’s water quality was poorest during dry weather due to internal loading from the decay of curlyleaf pondweed, a plant that dies out at the end of each June. Phosphorus loading from sediment was also an issue. During dry years, there is less water volume to dilute phosphorus coming from the sediment or the phosphorus created from plant decay, making the water-quality problem worse.

A management plan was designed and implemented for Southeast Anderson Lake. The lake was treated with the herbicide Endothall in early spring 2009 through 2013 and with the herbicide Imazamox in 2014 to remove the curlyleaf pondweed when native plants are seasonally suppressed. The herbicide treatment resulted in nearly a complete elimination of curlyleaf pondweed in Southeast Anderson Lake with no observed adverse impact on native vegetation. The removal of curlyleaf pondweed has substantially improved water quality. <TITLE START>Eden Prairie lakes water quality improvement projects<TITLE END>

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Lake Harriet diagnostic study and management plan client Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board location Minneapolis, Minnesota services provided: 

historical data analysis

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detailed subwatershed analysis for phosphorus delivery

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dynamic lake-water quality mass-balance modeling

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developed pollutant loadings for watershed sub-landscapes, land use, and land management

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internal phosphorus loading assessment

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evaluation of BMP options

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public and stakeholder participation process

Barr worked with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on a lake study and management plan for Lake Harriet, which is part of the Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 1,450-acre Lake Harriet watershed is fully developed, having been urbanized for over 100 years. The project resulted in the development of improvement options within a management plan that will protect and improve lake conditions as well as prevent future impairments due to nutrient pollution.

Barr examined historical water quality, quantity, and biological data to determine annual and seasonal water quality trends. We completed detailed watershed and in-lake water quality modeling to define nutrient sources in Lake Harriet for 2002 through 2012. The daily mass-balance modeling results indicated that sediment phosphorus release was the primary contributor of nutrients to Lake Harriet with release rates increasing over the latest 11-year period.

The modeling results were used to determine improvements needed to existing best management practices (BMPs) and/or the need for future BMPs to prevent nutrient impairments. Using these identified BMPs, Barr determined the feasible and cost-effective BMP options that will meet the water quality goals of the Lake Harriet watershed and facilitate implementation of the Lake Harriet management plan. Barr worked with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to conduct public participation opportunities with residents, elected officials, watershed representatives, state agencies, and other interested parties to discuss issues and solutions to be considered in plan development.

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client Shell Rock River Watershed District

Fountain Lake restoration

location Albert Lea, Minnesota services provided: 

sediment sampling and laboratory analytical services

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flow and water-quality monitoring

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lake management planning

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hydrologic, hydrodynamic, and sediment-transport modeling

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greater watershed waterquantity (XP-SWMM) and waterquality (SWAT) modeling

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detailed in-lake water-quality modeling

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dredging and sediment dewatering feasibility analyses

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stakeholder and regulatoryagency coordination

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grant application support

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TMDL and TMDL-implementation plan preparation

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Fountain Lake is a major aquatic resource for the City of Albert Lea and the surrounding region. Originally established through the construction of a dam in 1855, it has been a focal point for tourism and the community ever since. Its watershed-to–water-surface area is quite large, and the prime land use is agricultural production. Due to the watershed size and intense land use, a significant sediment load has been directed to the lake, resulting in substantial sedimentation and nutrient deposition in each of the lake’s three bays. In turn, this has resulted in poor water quality, reduced lake use by the public, fish kills, odors, and aesthetic problems. In 2008, the Shell Rock River Watershed District retained Barr to help it improve the lake’s water quality and habitat, enhanced fisheries, and increased public use.

Barr’s focus has been on improvements throughout the greater watershed to dramatically reduce the inflow of sediment and nutrients to the lake as well as in-lake improvements. Phased and strategic sediment sampling and

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water-quality monitoring has provided the basis for better understanding the site specific lake processes that affect water quality. The data were used to calibrate a comprehensive three-dimensional hydrodynamic sedimenttransport and water-quality model (Delft3D) that is currently being used to evaluate lake water-quality management options. Since in-lake improvements will likely include dredging as a lake management component, Barr has evaluated various dredging scenarios as part of a dredging and sediment dewatering feasibility study including:    

developing dredge prisms (sediment removal plans) based on phosphorus content evaluating the likely water-quality effects of dredging evaluating sediment dewatering options evaluating disposal/reuse of dredged material

This information will be used as the basis for lake management planning and gaining regulatory agency buy-in for the final lake management plan that will be implemented to improve water quality.

Regulatory agency involvement and coordination has been a key component of Barr’s work. Once the internal bed load of the lake was determined to provide nearly 75 percent of the total phosphorous budget in the lake, dredging of the accumulated sediments in the lake was identified as a management tool for improved lake water quality. The project required an understanding of the complexities in incorporating multiple agency goals and in obtaining the necessary permits for dredging. To date, Barr has led regular meetings with all the various permitting and advisory agencies since the initial phases of the modeling and analytical work. Agency involvement will continue through design development and ultimately construction. The agencies have included Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Freeborn SWCD, Freeborn County, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, City of Albert Lea, and the Shell Rock River Watershed District.

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Ford Lake aeration study client Charter Township of Ypsilanti

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aeration system design and assessment

Phosphorus release at lake bottom Model output: internal loading in Ford Lake

Ypsilanti Township asked Barr to design an aeration system to improve dissolved oxygen levels and reduce phytoplankton blooms in Ford Lake. Barr was concerned that the township may be spending significant fiscal resources on a system that would not be able to achieve the water quality goals for Ford Lake. Barr recommended building a computer model (ELCOM-CAEDYM) that could be used to test the potential benefits of aeration and use the model to refine design. The study resulted in the identification of an optimal aeration configuration and air flow rate and a solid estimate of the potential benefits of lake aeration. The study conclusion was that aeration would not be able to consistently achieve dissolved oxygen levels above 5 mg/L (water quality standard that has to be met at the township’s dam outlet); however, phytoplankton blooms would be reduced by 35 percent. With this information, the township is currently evaluating whether they will move forward with this project.

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Minneapolis Chain of Lakes diagnostic feasibility study client Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board location Minneapolis, Minnesota services provided: 

automated stormwater monitoring

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lake phosphorus and hydrologic budget development

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in-lake water quality modeling

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internal phosphorus load calculations

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alum dose calculations

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lake sediment core collection

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sediment-water microcosm experiments

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lake phytoplankton and zooplankton identification and enumeration

The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes consists of five major lakes: Brownie Lake, Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet. The watersheds surrounding these lakes have been urbanized for almost a century, and the City of Minneapolis was concerned with declining water quality caused by stormwater runoff. With funding obtained from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Clean Water Partnership grant program, the City of Minneapolis hired Barr to assist with a two-phase diagnostic-feasibility study, as well as design and analysis of recommended best management practices (BMPs).

During a 10-month period of the study's first phase, Barr continuously monitored runoff flows in storm sewers draining 16 of the lakes' major subwatersheds. Snowmelt and rainstorm runoff samples were also collected for six major runoff events. These runoff samples, together with in-lake samples collected by other project team members, allowed our scientists and engineers to compile an extensive database of water quality conditions for the five lakes. These data included lake concentrations of nutrients and heavy metals, among others.

During the second phase of the study, we prepared annual hydrologic and phosphorus budget estimates for each of the lakes, using two Barr-designed models: the Barr Hydrograph and Meyer Watershed Yield models. These estimates, along with data collected in earlier studies, were used to calibrate water-quality simulation models. The purpose of using these latter models was to assess the effectiveness of the city’s stormwater management practices at improving the quality of the lake water.

Most recently, we performed in-lake water quality modeling to determine the phosphorus mass released each year from anoxic lake sediments. In addition, sediment-water microcosm laboratory studies were completed to estimate the rate of anoxic sediment phosphorus release in each lake. This information was then used to calculate the alum dose necessary for treatment of the lakes' sediments to prevent further phosphorus release. <TITLE START>greenway design for stormwater treatment and flood mitigation<TITLE END>

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Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed Restoration and Protection Study and Lower Minnesota River-RPBC TMDL Study client Riley-Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency location Hennepin and Carver counties, Minnesota services provided:  historical data analysis 

detailed subwatershed analysis for phosphorus delivery

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dynamic lake-water quality massbalance modeling

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development of pollutant loadings for watershed sub-landscapes, land-use, and land management

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internal phosphorus loading assessment

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TMDL computations and wasteload/load allocations

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evaluation of BMP options

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evaluation of stressors for lake IBI impairment

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development of rough fish controls

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capital improvements planning

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public and stakeholder participation process

Barr is currently working with the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to complete a diagnostic-feasibility study for the water bodies in the Purgatory Creek watershed and total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the impaired/threatened lakes and streams throughout RPBCWD. These projects included the development of calibrated daily water and phosphorus mass-balance modeling to identify the primary phosphorus sources for each lake and duration curve analysis of total suspended solids concentrations in the creeks.

Implementation strategies are being identified for all water bodies, and an implementation plan based on detailed cost-benefit analyses is being developed for the Purgatory Creek watershed.

Barr examined historical water quality, quantity, and biological data to determine annual and seasonal water quality trends. We completed detailed watershed and in-lake water quality modeling to define nutrient sources for 12 lakes in the study area. The daily mass-balance modeling results have been used to differentiate sediment phosphorus release and the effects of rough fish from watershed sources of nutrient export to each lake during the growing season for the climatic conditions that are most critical for meeting the lake water quality standards or goals. The results of the modeling have been used to complete the TMDL computations and allocations for each of the impaired water bodies in the study area.

The modeling results were used to determine improvements needed to existing best management practices and/or the need for future BMPs to prevent nutrient impairments. Barr is developing capital improvements planning for the feasible and most cost-effective BMP options that will meet the water quality goals and standards that apply to each lake. We worked with the MPCA and RPBCWD to conduct stakeholder participation opportunities to discuss issues and solutions to be considered in the project deliverables.

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Technical Assistance for Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1 PROJECT MANAGER / KEY PERSONNEL ............................................................................. 1 OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRM / TEAM ..................................................................... 3 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ....................................................................................................... 4 SUMMARY OF APPROACH ..................................................................................................... 4 REFERENCES .......................................................................................................................... 7

ATTACHMENT A – RESUMES ATTACHMENT B – PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

June 20, 2016 Bob Fossum Water Resource Program Manager Capital Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108 RE: Qualifications for the Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis Dear Mr. Fossum, LimnoTech is pleased to submit this proposal in response to your request for qualifications. We understand the desire of the Capital Region Watershed District (CRWD) staff to address the water quality challenges in Como Lake and improve the recreational experience of visitors to the lake. We also appreciate the commitment of the CRWD and partners to protecting and restoring Como Lake and its watershed based on the best available scientific and technical information. The CRWD staff has taken a forward‐looking approach to seeking a better understanding of the causes and possible solutions to water quality challenges in Como Lake. This approach considers external pollutant loads from the entire catchment area, as well as its internal nutrient cycling.

LimnoTech is uniquely qualified to address the concerns of both the CRWD and the City of St. Paul regarding Como Lake. LimnoTech has been developing an understanding and solving water quality issues in aquatic ecosystems for more than 40 years. We have conducted studies on lakes of all sizes, ranging from small urban lakes to the Great Lakes, and spanning the country from the Florida Everglades to the Alaskan Arctic, as well as internationally to Macedonia and Greece. We are excited to undertake your project including the review of existing information and data, to analysis and communication of our findings and recommendations. We also look forward to working with CRWD to evaluate potential in‐lake management strategies.

If you have any questions during your evaluation of our proposal, please do not hesitate to contact us via email (dlofton@limno.com or hholmberg@limno.com) or by phone at (651)330‐6038.

Sincerely,

Dendy Lofton, PhD

Hans Holmberg, P.E.

Project Scientist

Associate Vice President, Senior Engineer

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INTRODUCTION CRWD is seeking technical assistance with identification of the water quality drivers in Como Lake, which has experienced significant effects of eutrophication. Along with several organizations in the watershed, CRWD has invested considerable effort to control external nutrient loading to this highly valued, heavily utilized shallow lake with little overall improvement in water quality. With significant reductions in external phosphorus loading achieved, a better understanding of in‐lake nutrient dynamics is needed to inform management strategies. LimnoTech recognizes and appreciates CRWD’s advanced capabilities with data management and analysis. We propose to supplement the progress that CRWD has made with understanding and addressing water quality issues in Como Lake. The following sections describe the key personnel, qualifications, project experience, and our general approach to providing technical assistance to CRWD with the Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis.

PROJECT MANAGER / KEY PERSONNEL LimnoTech is a leading water resources science and engineering firm in the U.S. Throughout our history, LimnoTech has been at the forefront of solving complex water quantity and water quality issues across the country for over 40 years. With headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI and regional offices in Oakdale, MN, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, CA, our staff of more than 80 highly skilled scientists and engineers are tackling our clients’ most difficult water resource issues. At present, 84% of our technical employees hold advanced degrees or professional certifications; 20% hold doctoral degrees. We strive to inform decisions through sound science and engineering analyses, and aim to provide exceptional client service. More than 85% of our projects result from repeat work for clients, and client referrals. The Water Quality Drivers Analysis for Como Lake is right up our alley. We have assembled an excellent project team to work alongside you to improve your understanding of the driving factors and identify effective approaches to address these issues. Our approach to carrying out this study is based on the demonstrated success our staff has had on hundreds of similar projects. The key LimnoTech staff proposed to serve the CRWD are briefly described below, and complete resumes are provided in Appendix A. Additional LimnoTech staff will be available to support the proposed team in a variety of roles as needed.

Dendy Lofton, Ph.D., is an aquatic biogeochemist and limnologist in LimnoTech’s Oakdale, MN office with over 9 years of experience related to nutrient and carbon cycling in aquatic ecosystems. Dr. Lofton will serve as the Project Manager for the Como Lake Study. Dendy has delighted numerous clients with her exceptional project management skills. She is an excellent planner, communicator, and report writer with specialized expertise in environmental statistics. Dendy has contributed to the technical direction and project management of numerous nutrient‐related projects including the Cannon River Watershed TMDL development; long‐term data analysis for Lac Courte Oreilles to determine phosphorus dynamics for TMDL support; chemical and biological data assessment for Petenwell and Castle Rock Reservoirs (WI); Pickle Pond (WI) water quality assessment; Lake Prespa, Macedonia,

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eutrophication assessment and modeling; and development of the Minnesota River Sediment Reduction Strategy. Dendy has conducted research on methane dynamics and primary production in Arctic Alaskan lakes, as well as on the effectiveness of denitrification in mitigating excess nitrate loading in a stream receiving wastewater effluent and agricultural runoff in North Carolina.

Hans Holmberg, P.E., is an Associate Vice President and senior environmental engineer at LimnoTech’s Oakdale, MN office. Hans will serve as the Project Officer for the Como Lake Study. Hans will ensure the Project Team has the resources required to successfully conduct the project and will ensure that the objectives for the project of the CRWD, City of St. Paul, and Como Lake are being met. Hans will also provide strategic direction and quality assurance review on all aspects of project delivery. Hans has 22 years of experience and has supported, managed and led dozens of water quality studies across the country including: MPCA’s Watershed Restoration and Protection Master Contract (Medicine Lake Phosphorus TMDL, Lake Pepin Eutrophication Modeling, Lake St. Croix Phosphorus TMDL Implementation Plan, St. Louis River Implementation Framework, Cannon and Zumbro River Watershed HSPF Model Development, Twin Cities Metro Chloride Project, Site‐Specific Procedures for Lake Nutrient Criteria); Wisconsin River Phosphorus TMDL Modeling; and Lac Courte Oreilles (WI) Phosphorus Site‐Specific Criteria and Implementation Plan.

David Dilks, Ph.D., is a Vice President at LimnoTech’s Ann Arbor, MI office responsible for the assessment of water quality issues, primarily through data analysis and the development and application of mathematical models. During his 36 years with LimnoTech, Dave has directed more than 250 studies on water bodies nationwide. Dave will provide technical expertise on data analysis, identification of both internal and external sources of phosphorus, in‐ lake nutrient cycling, and treatment strategies for lake sediments. Dave has conducted more than fifty lake water quality assessment projects in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas, West Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. He has co‐authored three national technical guidance manuals on water quality modeling and assessment, and served as a technical reviewer for EPA guidance documents, professional journals, and research proposals.

Doug Bradley has extensive experience as a biologist and aquatic resource specialist. He is a certified fisheries professional with experience leading and supporting a wide range of aquatic system evaluations. His interests include urban system impacts and the application of automated and remote monitoring technologies to assess and monitor conditions. He is experienced at conducting analyses at varying scales, from site‐specific to watershed‐ and basin‐level. His experience includes most phases of fish, macroinvertebrate, and aquatic habitat planning, sampling and community assessment. He has also led and provided specialist support on aquatic and wetland habitat restoration projects from development to construction, post‐construction monitoring and public outreach. His experience offers a full range of aquatic support for lake, stream, and restoration planning and implementation.

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OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRM / TEAM The following sections describe the qualifications and experience of the LimnoTech team to perform the Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis for the CRWD. Project Management: LimnoTech consistently delivers work products on time and within budget by adhering to a well‐defined project management plan. The management plan ensures that the project scope is well‐defined, appropriate resources are allocated for the project, work is completed in accordance with the schedule and budget, the client is well‐informed of activities, progress, problems, upcoming activities and status in addition to timely project deliverables that meet the client’s needs. The LimnoTech project management plan stresses constant communication, both internally and externally as a means to facilitate project quality and timeliness. LimnoTech’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and service is firmly rooted in our corporate philosophy of quality through planning and prevention rather than through correction. LimnoTech personnel receive training in the principles and practice of quality improvement and planning.

Meeting Facilitation: LimnoTech is often called on to organize, facilitate and participate in stakeholder groups associated with watershed assessment studies and TMDL efforts. We focus our efforts on including critical decision‐makers in the process, listening to their concerns, identifying primary issues and presenting technical information in a clear and concise manner to specifically address those issues.

Data Compilation and Organization: LimnoTech specializes in watershed and water quality assessments, with the majority of our work including compilation and analysis of chemical, physical, biological, climatological, and hydrological data, from various sources including state and federal agencies and local organizations. Managing environmental resources requires management and understanding of extensive collections of environmental data. Appropriate application of information technology helps resource managers move from analysis and evaluation to understanding and decision‐making in a rigorous manner. LimnoTech employs a wide range of tools to manage environmental data, combining commercial off‐the‐shelf software with custom code to address a full range of environmental management needs.

Limnology / Lake Water Quality: The focal point of LimnoTech's approach to water quality assessment is the use of the best science and techniques to provide reliable, cost‐effective solutions.

Our wide experience in applied research and consulting facilitates this objective. Inevitably, eutrophication problems are unique to each particular system. Finding the best solutions requires a thorough understanding of limnological principles and the eutrophication process. This is best obtained through practical experience. Staff at LimnoTech have been pioneers in the development and implementation of eutrophication assessment and controls. Dating back to the early 70's, staff at LimnoTech were involved in the earliest efforts at assessing, modeling, and controlling Lake Erie eutrophication. This expertise was drawn from large scale work in the Great Lakes as well as numerous research and practical projects on small lakes. LimnoTech's experience ensures a knowledgeable assessment of an emerging or ongoing water quality problem. Each system and problem requires a different perspective for diagnosis and solution. The thorough scientific understanding that LimnoTech provides is necessary to properly identify the problem and selection of the appropriate corrective action.

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Technical Writing: The end product of much of our work is a written report or memorandum, and that the quality of our work is often ultimately judged on the quality of the report. For that reason, we stress the importance of technical writing and routinely provide internal training to our staff from professional technical writers. The success of our approach is evidenced by the fact that the more than 100 TMDLs we have written have all received minimal editorial correction. Additionally, many of our staff have extensive publication records in the peer‐reviewed literature.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE LimnoTech scientists and engineers have worked in lakes of varying spatial scales, including numerous shallow lakes with varying trophic conditions. Consequently, we understand both natural and disturbed ecosystem processes, as well as management practices to restore degraded lakes. The LimnoTech staff proposed for this work have decades of experience in the areas of environmental data compilation, surface and groundwater quality monitoring and analysis, watershed influences, modeling of lakes and watersheds of all scales, desktop and web‐based GIS and geospatial analysis, project design and feasibility assessment, and reporting of technical information and findings in understandable and useful forms. The example projects provided in Appendix B include all the components of this RFQ, including studies of similar lakes and watersheds in Minnesota and beyond.

SUMMARY OF APPROACH This section describes LimnoTech's general approach to completing the Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis, based on the description of the desired services in the RFQ. Clearly Define Project Objectives: The first step in any project is the establishment of clear, explicit descriptions of project objectives. It is essential to ensure that all technical activities conducted by LimnoTech are designed to meet the CRWD’s needs. As part of this initial step, we will meet with appropriate CRWD staff to clearly identify and document project objectives and expectations. Emphasis is placed on fully understanding client objectives and needs in a timely manner to ensure that all work is focused on meeting these and to minimize time and effort spent obtaining clarification or additional information.

Water Quality Drivers Analysis: Following development of an appropriate scope of work designed to efficiently meet CRWD needs, data assessment can begin. CRWD has developed a highly resolved chemical, biological and physical dataset with long‐term records for many parameters.

The recently published CRWD Lakes Monitoring Reports (2013‐2015) provide a thorough and concise analysis of existing conditions in Como Lake. LimnoTech will build on the extensive analyses conducted by CRWD staff by analyzing existing data to evaluate the intra‐annual and inter‐ annual dynamics in lake nutrient concentrations throughout the water column. One of the first data analysis steps that LimnoTech will take is to assess the dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature profiles in each year to better understand typical mixing and stratification patterns in the lake as well as changes over time. It is our understanding that Como Lake often stratifies during the growing season, but may also exhibit polymixis (i.e. mix multiple times annually), which has

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implications for nutrient distribution throughout the lake, and phosphorus (P) flux from the sediments.

Sediment Diagenesis: LimnoTech will evaluate the variability in the total phosphorus (TP) concentrations throughout water column to better understand typical growing season patterns.

Next, we would evaluate the spatial and temporal relationships between DO and TP and soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) in the water column. A cursory review of the data provided by CRWD indicates that the mean TP from stations listed as hypolimnetic (0.38 mg/l) are twice as high as mean TP from stations listed as epilimnetic (0.19 mg/l) over the entire data record. Typically in the hypolimnion of stratified eutrophic lakes, we see a decrease in DO concentration with a concomitant increase in TP and/or SRP concentration. Hypolimnetic accumulation of P during stratification becomes available to upper water layers when the lake mixes. Unassimilated P will then return to the sediments during natural sedimentation processes continuing the internal loading cycle (Wetzel 2001). The release of iron‐bound phosphorus in the sediments under anoxic conditions is a classically described mechanism for P transport across the sediment‐water interface.

However, processes controlling sediment P release and retention are controlled by complex redox relationships at the sediment‐water interface so oxygen availability is not the only driver (Hupfer and Lewandowski 2008). LimnoTech will evaluate the available data to better constrain the mechanisms controlling the temporal and spatial dynamics of TP concentrations in Como Lake.

Wind‐Driven Resuspension: Phosphorus release from the sediments can occur via transport mechanisms other than diffusion of dissolved phosphorus. Nearly 97% of the lake’s surface area is comprised of the littoral zone, which is an area of the lake shallow enough for light penetration to the bottom. Andersen and Ring (1999) found that P release rates were higher in littoral areas relative to deeper zones. Further, Como Lake has a relatively large fetch distance (i.e. uninterrupted distance over the surface of the lake which winds acts)(Wetzel 2001). These physical conditions of the lake allow wind‐driven surface turbulence to reach the lake bottom and promote P release through sediment resuspension. In fact, water column P concentration has been shown to increase several orders of magnitude within a few days of wind events (Sondergaard et al. 2003). To evaluate this potential transport mechanism, LimnoTech would compare climatological data to water chemistry data to determine if P concentration increased following a wind event.

Bioturbation and Macrophytes: Other pathways for sediment P release into the water column of Como Lake are likely driven by direct and indirect biological interactions, which include bioturbation and the presence of submerged macrophytes. Bioturbation involves disturbance of the sediments via bottom‐dwelling fish and/or benthic‐dwelling invertebrates (Wetzel 2001).

LimnoTech will evaluate the available fish data to determine the relative abundance and proportion of bottom‐dwelling fish (e.g., common carp, bullhead and catfish) in the community structure. Large fish can stir sediments during predation and reproduction behaviors. Lamarra (1975) estimated that 0.11 lbs P entered the water‐column for every pound of carp, which could represent a significant transport mechanism. Macrophytes can have a positive and negative impact on nutrient dynamics in lakes. While macrophytes take up nutrients during the growing season and may stabilize sediments (i.e. guard against resuspension), they also release P at senescence (Sondergaard et al. 2003). LimnoTech will evaluate the composition of the macrophyte community, and compare to literature‐based estimates, to determine variation in P cycling among species.

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Trophic Food Web: Biological community dynamics in Como Lake are likely regulated by bottom‐ up controls (i.e. excessive nutrients drive algal growth) and top‐down controls (e.g., fish predation on zooplankton communities). LimnoTech would consider developing a planning level conceptual model to describe the trophic cascade (Carpenter et al. 1986; Wetzel 2001) in an effort to better understand food web dynamics. This approach would utilize existing biological data and serve to identify potential predator‐prey interactions in Como Lake. One primary outcome of this exercise would be to understand top‐down controls on community structure. As a simple example, fish predation on herbivorous zooplankton may be limiting herbivory on algal cells thereby allowing certain algal groups to proliferate in Como Lake. By understanding the trophic structure of the existing community, LimnoTech can also evaluate the inter‐ and intra‐annual variability in the biological community to determine the potential impact on internal phosphorus dynamics. This understanding would also be an essential foundation for potential consideration of biomanipulation as an in‐lake management strategy.

Phosphorus Mass Balance: We propose to conduct screening‐level mass balance calculations using available lake data to identify the relative importance of the various sediment‐release mechanisms. These calculations include: 1) Examination of hypolimnetic P concentrations during periods of stratification. These can be used in conjunction with observed epilimnetic concentration and hypolimnetic volume to provide an estimate of dissolved P flux.

2) Calculation of the increase in overall water column P concentrations after large wind events to estimate magnitude of resuspension.

3) Examination of lake P concentrations observed following quiescent periods (in conjunction with literature estimates referenced to local carp population) to estimate the contribution from bioturbation.

4) Estimation of macrophyte density, in conjunction with literature estimates of P content, to determine senescence load.

While these calculations may not definitively define a single primary source, they are certainly expected to be able to narrow the list of important mechanisms.

Presentation of Findings: In similar water quality assessment projects, LimnoTech typically summarizes findings in a technical memorandum or a report. LimnoTech will work with CRWD to define the appropriate deliverables for this project.

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REFERENCES Andersen F. and P. Ring. 1999. Comparison of phosphorus release from littoral and profundal sediments in a shallow, eutrophic lake. Hydrobiologia 408: 175‐183.

Carpenter S.R., J.F. Kitchell, and J.R. Hodgson. 1986. Cascading trophic interactions and lake productivity. Bioscience 35: 634‐639.

Hupfer M. and J. Lewandowski. 2008. Oxygen controls the phosphorus release from sediments – a long‐lasting paradigm in limnology. International Review of Hydrology 93: 415‐432.

Lamarra V.J. 1975. Digestive activities of carp as a major contributor to the nutrient loading of lakes.

Verhandlungen des Internationalen Verein Limnologie 19: 2461‐2468.

Sondergaard M., P. Jensen, and E. Jeppesen. 2003. Role of sediment and internal loading of phosphorus in shallow lakes. Hydrobiologia 506: 135‐145.

Wetzel, R.G. 2001. Limnology: Lake and River Ecosystems. 3rd Edition. Academic Press, San Diego, CA.

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ATTACHMENT A RESUMES

Dendy D. Lofton, Ph.D. Project Scientist

Areas of Specialization: Biogeochemistry Nutrients / Eutrophication Limnology Aquatic Ecology Watershed Management Climate Change Impacts TMDL Standards and Implementation Statistical data analysis and water quality assessment Education: Ph.D., Environmental Science (Limnology), University of North Carolina, 2012 M.S., Biology (Aquatic Ecology), University of North Carolina, 2006 B.S., Environmental Biology, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002 Career Highlights:  Successful management of regional and national water quality assessment and waterfront improvement projects.  Conducted water quality assessment projects at regional, national and international scales.  Involved in several research projects exploring the impacts of climate on lakes and their watersheds.  Expertise in carbon and nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems.  In-depth ability to understand and apply statistical procedures including parametric and non-parametric analyses and multivariate methods.

Dr. Lofton is an aquatic biogeochemist and limnologist with expertise in carbon and nutrient cycling. She has led research projects in pristine environments and ecosystems impacted by eutrophication at regional and national scales. Her study areas of specialization included Environmental Science, Aquatic and Landscape Ecology, Limnology, Biogeochemistry, and Biology. Her principal responsibilities at LimnoTech include data analysis and technical assistance in support of various water quality improvement projects, development of implementation plans and watershed management plans and project management.

Key Project Experience Cannon River Watershed HSPF Model and TMDL Development. LimnoTech is providing support to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency through development of an HSPF watershed model and TMDLs for impaired stream segments and lakes. The HSPF model of the Cannon River watershed was developed to simulate hydrology and water quality in the Cannon River watershed, which is impacted by excessive nutrient loading, turbidity and bacteria. LimnoTech recently completed the second phase of this project, which included application of the HSPF model to evaluate various scenarios to inform management actions to reduce pollutant loading in the watershed. LimnoTech also applied the HSPF model to construct TMDLs for impaired stream reaches and developed BATHTUB models using HSPF simulated flows and water quality inputs to determine load allocations for phosphorus impaired lakes. Dr. Lofton is serving as project manager while also providing technical support.

Lake Response Modeling of Petenwell and Castle Rock Reservoirs.

LimnoTech is developing a CE-QUAL-W2 Lake Response Modeling of Petenwell and Castle Rock Reservoirs on the Wisconsin

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River that will be utilized for the development of the Wisconsin River TMDL. The modeling results will be utilized by the Wisconsin DNR to develop the loading allocations for the Wisconsin River TMDL. Dr. Lofton evaluated available phytoplankton data and developed representative algal groups based on total abundance and biomass for model simulation of phytoplankton dynamics.

Lake Prespa Watershed and Eutrophication Model Development.

Lake Prespa is an ancient lake with unique ecological and hydrological characteristics that shares borders with Greece, Macedonia and Albania. Water quality of the lake is impacted by eutrophication issues as a result of historical land use and planning challenges. Dr. Lofton is conducting the BATHTUB modeling for Lake Prespa as part of a comprehensive eutrophication assessment to inform tri-national watershed management decisions.

TMDL Development for Lac Courte Oreilles. Lac Courte Oreilles is a highly valued recreational lake in northern Wisconsin that is impacted by excessive phosphorus loading. Adjacent cranberry bogs are a key source of phosphorus to this exceptional waterbody. Dr. Lofton is supporting the TMDL through analysis of long-term water quality data, and development of an implementation plan.

Sediment Reduction Strategy for the Minnesota River Basin and South Metro Mississippi River. LimnoTech supported the MPCA in the development of a high-level strategy aimed to reduce sediment loading in the Minnesota River Basin and the South Metro Mississippi River. These waterbodies are impaired by high sediment loading from the watershed, and in-channel and stream bank erosion. Considerable reductions in sediment loading from the watersheds will be necessary to meet the goals of the draft TMDLs and to improve water quality in these highly valued systems. The

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Sediment Reduction Strategy identified priority initiatives, strategies and action, and additional research priorities in a framework that can be adopted by local watershed managers to meet local sediment reduction goals.

Wisconsin DNR, Minnesota DNR, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa are working together to restore the river.

Pickle Pond Baseline Environmental Assessment.

Pickle Pond is a sheltered bay near Superior Bay in Superior, Wisconsin. This site has been identified as a possible remediation and restoration site in the St. Louis River Area of Concern by the AOC coordinators and partners from multiple agencies and institutions. To evaluate the potential for restoration in Pickle Pond, LimnoTech conducted a site-level watershed assessment that included water quality sampling, stormwater flow and surface water level monitoring as well as a vegetation and benthic community assessment. Dr. Lofton managed the field sampling efforts, analyzed water quality data and contributed to design of restoration alternatives for Pickle Pond. LimnoTech is working on Phase II of this project, which involves a Feasibility Study to evaluate the preferred restoration alternatives proposed in Phase I.

Presentations and Publications Reintegrating Nature in a Dense Urban Environment: Restoration of Waller Creek. Oral Presentation. National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration. Coral Springs, Florida. 2016.

Lofton, D.D., S.C. Whalen and A.E. Hershey. 2015.

Vertical Sediment Distribution of Methanogenic Pathways in Two Shallow Arctic Alaskan lakes. Polar Biology DOI 10.1007/s00300-014-1641-4 Pickle Pond Remediation to Restoration in the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Water Resources Conference. St. Paul, Minnesota. 2015.

Lofton, D.D., S.C. Whalen and A.E. Hershey. 2014. Effect of Temperature on Methane Production and Oxidation and Evaluation of Methane Oxidation Kinetics in Two Shallow Arctic Alaskan Lakes. Hydrobiologia 721: 209-222.

Characterizing and Understanding the Impact of Climate Warming on Large Inland Water Bodies LimnoTech is working with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and other investigators on the Global Lake Temperature Collaboration (GLTC), the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON), and the Great Lakes Evaporation Network (GLEN) to characterize and understand the impacts of climate warming on large, inland water bodies. This includes analysis of long-term, in situ lake temperature datasets and associated energy balance measurements from the Great Lakes (and elsewhere) to supplement NASA’s existing measurements at Lake Tahoe and the Salton Sea. Dr. Lofton is providing technical and data analysis support in this effort.

Monitoring the Impacts of Climate Change on Freshwater Resources. Oral Presentation. Red Lake Tribal Monitoring in the Face of Climate Change Workshop. Red Lake, Minnesota. 2014 Whalen, S.C., D.D. Lofton, G.E. McGowan, and A. Strohm. 2013. Microphytobenthos in Shallow Arctic Lakes: Fine-Scale Depth Distribution of Chlorophyll a, Radiocarbon Assimilation, Irradiance, and Dissolved O2.

Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 45(2): 285-295.

Spatial Variation in Methane Cycling in Two Shallow Arctic Lakes. Oral Presentation. Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering Seminar. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 2010.

Twin Cities Metro Chloride Project. LimnoTech is providing support to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on a multi-year project aiming to develop a chloride management plan for the greater Twin Cities area. Dr. Lofton has taken a lead role in the analysis of chloride data that will identify surface waters that are exceeding water quality standards, or are at high risk of exceeding chloride standards. These efforts will also aid in the development of chloride reduction strategies to mitigate chloride delivery to surface waters and identify high-priority areas to target implementation activities.

Lofton, D.D., A.E. Hershey and S.C. Whalen. 2007.

Evaluation of Denitrification in an Urban Stream Receiving Wastewater Effluent. Biogeochemistry 86(1): 77-90.

North American Benthological Society Annual Meeting.

Oral Presentation. Evaluation of Denitrification in an Urban Stream Receiving Effluent from a Wastewater Treatment Plant. Anchorage, Alaska. 2006.

St. Louis River Area of Concern Implementation Framework. Dr. Lofton provided many levels of support on this multi-year project that resulted in development of an Implementation Framework for Delisting the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC). The Framework consists of blueprints of actions necessary to reach delisting for each of nine beneficial use impairments in the AOC. The St. Louis River AOC is located in the Lake Superior Basin and encompasses areas in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. A team of partners including AOC coordinators from

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Hans Holmberg, P.E.

Senior Environmental Engineer/Associate Vice President

Areas of Specialization: Water Resource/Water Quality Management NPDES Permitting, Watershed Studies, Mixing Zone Studies, TMDLs, UAAs Hydrologic, Hydraulic/Hydrodynamic, Water Quality, and Sediment Transport Processes POTWs, Stormwater, Industrial Discharges, Agricultural Runoff, Mining, and Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions Education: MS, Civil & Env. Eng., Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, 1993 BS, Mechanical Eng., Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, 1992 Professional Certifications: Professional Engineer: Michigan & Wisconsin Career Highlights:  Strategic planning & implementation of water quality studies in more than 30 watersheds.  Successful management of projects with multiple jurisdictions involved, including bi-state and large basin-scale studies  Management of national research projects for the Water Environment Research Foundation for TMDLs & UAAs.  State-of-the-art data analysis & mathematical modeling for the assessment of hydrology and water quality processes, including eutrophication and contaminated sediment transport.

Mr. Holmberg has more than 20 years of professional experience serving clients facing complex technical and regulatory challenges related to water resource issues. He works closely with his clients to develop innovative, efficient, and costeffective solutions for a range of water resource-related problems. Mr. Holmberg focuses his efforts on client service, technical expertise, communication of clear, understandable, and transparent science and engineering, and a cooperative approach to stakeholder involvement and regulatory negotiations. He puts priority on the development of trusting and respectful relationships with his clients and the other parties involved in the projects he supports.

Mr. Holmberg’s experience includes projects covering a wide range of water resource issues across the United States.

Mr. Holmberg has served clients addressing lake and watershed management, urban stormwater management, water quality assessments, contaminated sediment assessments, separate and combined sewer planning, wastewater treatment plant permitting, and stream restoration. Mr. Holmberg has managed state and national-level projects addressing development of appropriate water quality standards, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), nutrient loadings, and wet weather impacts on water quality. Mr. Holmberg has served clients in the municipal and utility sectors; industries in the mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and energy sectors; nongovernmental organizations; and state and federal agencies.

Mr. Holmberg’s services include strategic planning for lake and watershed restoration and protection, technical support and guidance, engineering of BMPs and water resource projects, project management, presentation of findings, and stakeholder facilitation.

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Key Project Experience Water Quality Assessment for Lake Lac Courte Oreilles. Mr. Holmberg is managing a water quality assessment for Lac Courte Oreilles near Hayward, WI. Lac Courte Oreilles is a highly valued recreational lake that is impacted by excessive phosphorus loading. Agricultural runoff, shoreline land uses, adjacent cranberry bogs, and internal loads are key sources of phosphorus. LimnoTech’s work includes advising on site-specific criteria, monitoring requirements, compiling and assessing data, developing tools to assess impacts on dissolved oxygen and fisheries, and preparation of a management plan to reduce both external and internal phosphorus loads.

Lake St. Croix Implementation Plan.

2011-2012. Mr. Holmberg managed support to the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin in the development of an implementation plan for the St. Croix River watershed to address the Lake St. Croix Phosphorus TMDL. The project included extensive interactions with a group consisting of state and federal agencies, as well as local/county agents.

Strategies to prioritize agricultural, urban and forestry BMPs were developed as well as civic engagement efforts to facilitate implementation. Water quality monitoring, project tracking, and adaptive management are also key components of the plan.

Twin Cities Metro Chloride Project.

Mr. Holmberg directed this project in support of the MPCA in the development of a chloride management plan. The plan lays out a strategy for addressing chloride impacts to surface waters for the 7-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The plan satisfies EPA requirements for impaired waters and includes a strategy to protect waters that are currently meeting standards. The plan also includes implementation activities for reducing chloride to waters as well as identifying high-priority areas to target implementation activities.

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Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) Research Projects on TMDLs and UAAs. Mr. Holmberg served as the project manager for a research project supported by WERF to assess and develop guidance for addressing narrative water quality criteria in the TMDL listing and development process. Publication of the findings of this project is available through WERF. Mr. Holmberg is also serving as project manager on a WERF project to compile, review, and evaluate the successes and failures of efforts across the country to conduct Use Attainability Analyses (UAAs).

Water Quality Assessment: Response of Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes to Phosphorus Loading. Mr. Holmberg provided technical and project management support for the water quality assessment of Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes. These lakes are large reservoirs on the Wisconsin River and are impaired for excess phosphorus.

A large data set was compiled and assessed to develop phosphorus loads to the lakes. Lake response models were developed using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CE-QUAL-W2 modeling framework. The models were calibrated to available data and then applied to assess response of the lakes to reduced phosphorus loads. The models will be used by Wisconsin DNR to inform a TMDL for the lakes.

Development of Riverbank Restoration Guidance for the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. 2008-2009. Mr. Holmberg was the project manager for the development of an integrated user tool to support riverbank restoration guidance for the Mississippi River in the St. Paul/Minneapolis metropolitan area. LimnoTech supported the planning and completion of field surveys of the riverbanks, video tracking of the riverbanks, and database integration with GIS. LimnoTech developed a standalone user tool that allows users to select riverbank locations, to review survey information, pictures and video of the banks, and to review bioengineering applications that would apply to a location based on site characteristics.

St. Louis River Area of Concern Implementation Framework. Mr. Holmberg supported the management and engineering associated with this project that resulted in the development of an Implementation Framework for Delisting the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC). The Framework consisted of actions necessary to reach delisting for each of nine beneficial use impairments in the AOC. A team of partners including AOC coordinators from Wisconsin DNR, Minnesota DNR, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa are working together to restore the system.

Comprehensive Technical and Regulatory Services, Kansas City, MissouriKansas City, Missouri (KCMO) is taking proactive steps to protect and improve water quality in local creeks and rivers using innovative and cost-effective solutions. These efforts include implementation of stormwater best management practices (BMPs), control. Mr. Holmberg manages LimnoTech’s support to the City, which includes a range of services. LimnoTech supports compliance with MS4 stormwater permit conditions, including monitoring and reporting requirements. LimnoTech leads water quality assessments to support the development and implementation of a combined sewer Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP). This includes development and coordination of water quality monitoring plans, data analyses, and development and application of water quality models. Mr. Holmberg is actively involved in strategic planning and communication of the issues to City administrators, public panels, and the State’s Clean Water Commission.

Lake Pepin Water Quality Modeling Project. The Lake Pepin TMDL for eutrophication and turbidity impairments impacts over half of the State of Minnesota. The development of this TMDL will be highly scrutinized by a wide range of stakeholders. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) contracted LimnoTech develop a water quality model of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin to support the TMDL. Mr. Holmberg managed LimnoTech’s efforts. This work included an extensive review of previous studies, including compilation of various data sets into one common database. A comprehensive review of existing data identified data gaps and led to recommendations for additional data collection.

Model development included an assessment of existing modeling frameworks and selection of the ECOMSED/RCA framework for the project. Model calibration was conducted and the model is being applied to inform TMDL development.

TMDL for Medicine Lake, Minnesota. Mr. Holmberg was the project manager supporting the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on the development of a TMDL for Medicine Lake. Medicine Lake is impaired for excess nutrients and algal growth. LimnoTech applied the P8 watershed model and BATHTUB model of the lake to assess effectiveness of BMPs in attaining goals for the lake. Mr. Holmberg wrote the TMDL report and Implementation Plan.

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Watershed Model Development for the Zumbro River. 2012-2014. Mr. Holmberg directed the development of an HSPF model for the 8-digit HUC Zumbro River watershed in Minnesota to support the State’s watershed approach. Model development includes compiling and reviewing available data, and model calibration and confirmation for hydrology, sediment transport, and water quality including bacteria, nutrients, algae, and dissolved oxygen. The model will be used to inform TMDL development and restoration and protection strategies for the watershed.

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David W. Dilks, Ph.D. Vice President

Areas of Specialization: Water Quality Assessment Total Maximum Daily Load Development Watershed Assessment Mathematical Modeling Environmental Chemistry Exposure Assessment Education: Ph.D., Env. Health Sciences, Univ. of Michigan, 1987 MPH, Water Quality, Univ. of Michigan, 1981 BSNR, Aquatic Biology/Biostatistics, Univ. of Michigan, 1979 Career Highlights:  Directed water quality assessment at more than 50 lakes  Served as Principal Investigator for the $2M Lake Lanier study, directing watershed modeling, water quality modeling, and public involvement The project won the State Award from the American Consulting Engineers Council  Provided training on watershed and water quality modeling to more than 1,000 staff from every State and EPA Region, through over 50 workshops  Directed two research projects for the Water Environment Research Foundation designed to improve the TMDL development process

Dr. Dilks is responsible for the assessment of water quality issues, primarily through the development and/or application of mathematical models. A Vice President at LimnoTech, Dr. Dilks has directed modeling studies on more than 250 lakes and rivers nationwide. This work has included watershed simulation models, hydrodynamic models, and water quality models for conventional and toxic pollutants.

Dr. Dilks specializes in the assessment of pollutant loads to lakes and their resulting water quality impacts. He has conducted more than fifty lake water quality assessment projects in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas, West Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. He has coauthored three national technical guidance manuals on water quality modeling and assessment, and served as a technical reviewer for numerous professional journals, and research proposals. He has also co-authored three national technical guidance manuals for U.S. EPA on water quality modeling and assessment.

Dr. Dilks serves an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan, where he has taught graduate-level water quality modeling and participates as a committee member for doctoral students.

Key Project Experience Lake Lanier Water Quality Study. Dr. Dilks served as Principal Investigator for the $2 million Lake Lanier study, where he directed the development of a linked watershed/water quality model, as well as public involvement activities for the Lake Lanier watershed in Georgia. Project activities included design and implementation of a field monitoring plan collecting over 50,000 measurements; adapting and applying the Generalized Watershed Loading Function (GWLF) model to more than 30 sub-basins in the watershed; adapting and applying the CE-QUAL-W2

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water quality model; creation of, and involvement with, a Citizens Review Committee; and development of a range of future scenarios for the watershed considering alternate levels of development, runoff controls, and wastewater treatment. Model results demonstrated that the entire range of expected levels of future development in the watershed would lead to significant degradation in Lake Lanier water quality, regardless of what was done with wastewater treatment plants. The project was conducted under the oversight of the Georgia DNR/EPD, which has assumed ownership of the model for use in managing water quality in the Lake Lanier basin. This project won the State Award from the American Consulting Engineers Council.

Benchmarking Report: Site-Specific Approaches for Minnesota Lake Nutrient TMDLs. Dr. Dilks served as project officer developing a report assisting MPCA in researching how states nationwide are addressing issues related to difficult to achieve or unattainable nutrient TMDLs for lakes. To accomplish this task, Limno-Tech, Inc. (LTI) conducted benchmarking interviews of ten states across the country, in addition to Minnesota, and summarized findings in a project report.

Findley Lake Water Quality Study. Dr. Dilks managed the development of a watershed pollutant loading assessment and water quality impact study for the Ohio DNR. Findley Lake is an impoundment of Wellington Creek in Lorain County, Ohio.

It is located within Findley State Park, which is operated and managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). To increase park use, ODNR planned improvements to park amenities that would require increasing the permitted capacity of the existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that serves the park’s campground. LimnoTech conducted a water quality modeling study of Findley Lake on behalf of ODNR to evaluate relative contributions of watershed

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mussel bioenergetic model to estimate the future water quality impacts caused by the invasion of zebra mussels into Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. This zebra mussel model was implemented as a standalone model, and integrated as a submodel into the existing multi-species phytoplankton model of Saginaw Bay. The zebra mussel model was subsequently revised to account for recent research demonstrating the selective rejection of blue-green algae.

The model framework has been calibrated to available field data and used to estimate the change in trophic response to changes in nutrient loads.

sources and point-source discharges to water quality conditions in the lake, and to examine the water quality benefits of various lake management options. All project findings were accepted by the Ohio EPA and a permit wastewater permit expansion was granted.

Lake Prespa Watershed and Eutrophication Model Development. Lake Prespa is an ancient lake with unique ecological and hydrological characteristics that shares borders with Greece, Macedonia and Albania. Water quality of the lake is impacted by eutrophication issues as a result of historical land use and planning challenges. Dr. Dilks is serving as project manager overseeing BATHTUB modeling for Lake Prespa as part of a comprehensive eutrophication model to inform tri-national watershed management decisions.

Water Quality Assessment: Response of Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes to Phosphorus Loading. Dr. Dilks provided senior technical and oversight for the water quality assessment of Petenwell and Castle Rock Lakes in Central Wisconsin. These lakes are large reservoirs on the Wisconsin River and are impaired for excess phosphorus.

A large data set was compiled and assessed to develop phosphorus loads to the lakes. Lake response models were developed using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CE-QUAL-W2 modeling framework. The models were calibrated to available data and then applied to assess response of the lakes to reduced phosphorus loads. The models will be used by Wisconsin DNR to inform a TMDL for the lakes.

Calculation of Total Maximum Daily Load for Standing Bear Lake. Standing Bear Lake, a 135-acre reservoir, was listed on the Nebraska List of Impaired Waters because of organic enrichment and low dissolved oxygen. As such, it was targeted as a priority water for TMDL development. Because it was among the first in the State to be assessed, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) used this project as a template for approximately 150 other impaired lakes in the State. Dr. Dilks managed the assessment of existing pollutant loads from agricultural lands and suburban development, and the development of a lake water quality model to define the maximum allowable pollutant loads that would result in compliance with water quality goals.

Water Quality Assessment for Lake Lac Courte Oreilles. Dr. Dilks is serving as senior trchnical advisor for a water quality assessment for Lac Courte Oreilles near Hayward, WI. Lac Courte Oreilles is a highly valued recreational lake that is impacted by excessive phosphorus loading. Agricultural runoff, shoreline land uses, adjacent cranberry bogs, and internal loads are key sources of phosphorus. LimnoTech’s work includes advising on sitespecific criteria, monitoring requirements, compiling and assessing data, developing tools to assess impacts on dissolved oxygen and fisheries, and preparation of a management plan to reduce both external and internal phosphorus loads.

Platte Lake Watershed Loading and Water Quality Analysis. Water quality in Platte Lake has been historically degraded by phosphorus loading from an upstream fish hatchery on the Platte River operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A lawsuit filed by the lake homeowners resulted in a settlement whereby the State would fund a lake assessment project to determine existing sources of phosphorus to the lake as well as the response between phosphorus loads and lake water quality. Dr. Dilks is currently directing the watershed loading analysis, determining the mount of phosphorus entering the lake from various contributing sources (e.g. septic systems, watershed runoff, atmopheric deposition).

Development of Lake TMDLs for Nine Watersheds in Illinois. Dr. Dilks is directing the compilation of information to support watershed characterization, modeling recommendations, and assessment of data adequacy to support the modeling for nine watersheds in central and southern Illinois. Subsequent project phases will involve development of TMDLs for each watershed. More than a dozen TMDLs have been completed and approved to date for lakes in these watersheds.

Development of a Watershed Management Plan for Lake Varner. Dr. Dilks directed the development of a linked watershed/water quality model for this water supply reservoir near Covington, Georgia. He developed a watershed loading model, defined water quality target levels, developed a lake water quality model, and applied the lake and watershed models to predict in-lake water quality under different future development conditions. Based on the results of these studies, LimnoTech helped the client select appropriate land use controls, developed the watershed management plan, and created a long-term monitoring plan.

Water Quality Assessment of Fort Wayne’s Lakeside Sewer Separation Project. Dr. Dilks served as senior technical advisor overseeing the water quality assessment of three ponds in the Lakeside area of Fort Wayne. The assessment evaluated the water quality (phosphorus, chlorophyll a, E. coli, solids, chlorides) impacts from a sewer separation project that would increase the amount of stormwater directed into the ponds during storm events.

An Ecosystem Modeling Study of Zebra Mussel Impacts on Water Quality. Dr. Dilks developed a zebra

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Douglas L. Bradley Senior Project Scientist/Certified Fisheries Professional

Areas of Specialization: Urban System Impact Assessment, Planning and Implementation NPDES Permitting Support (316a/316b) Fish and Aquatic Habitat Analysis Stream and Riparian Restoration Planning Endangered Species Act Consultation

Education: MS, Biology (Aquatic Ecology), Fort Hays State Univ., KA BS, Environmental Biology, Fort Lewis College, CO

Certification/Affiliation:

 AFS Certified Fisheries Professional (#3026)

 AFS National, Water Quality Section President

 Michigan AFS Water Quality Committee Chair

Specialized Training:

 Basic Fish Population Modeling

Key Project Experience

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Acoustic Telemetry Evaluation of Wet Weather Responses. Water Environment Research Federation-funded project. Project scientist. Designed and received funding for a wet-weather research project that examined the response of fish to dissolved oxygen reductions in an urban system. Implemented an acoustic telemetry project with a research team within the Chicago Area Waterway System. Completed project and published findings with WERF. Project U3R09.

 Electrofishing (2008, 2004,  Applied Fluvial Geomorphology

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Mr. Bradley has over 16 years of experience as a biologist and aquatic resource specialist. He is a certified fishery professional with experience leading and supporting a wide range of aquatic system evaluations. His interests include urban system impacts and the application of automated and remote monitoring technologies to assess and monitor conditions. He is experienced at conducting analyses at varying scales, from site-specific to watershed- and basin-level. His experience includes most phases of fish, macroinvertebrate, and aquatic habitat planning and sampling.

He has also led and provided specialist support on aquatic and wetland habitat restoration projects from project development to construction, postconstruction monitoring, and public outreach. His experience offers a full range of aquatic support for river and coastal restoration planning and implementation.

Bypass Facilities-West Richland, WA Fish Passage on Midwestern Streams: Evaluation of Stability and Functionality of Dam Removals, Constructed Fishways and Culvert Crossings EPA Watershed-Based Planning AQUATOX Modeling NEPA Cumulative Effects Refresher US Forest Service NEPA and NFMA Training T&E Species Management and Consultation

Research:  Methods of assessing larval fish and egg condition  Response approaches for affects of trace organic compound

Development of a Habitat Evaluation and Improvement Approach for Nonwadeable Waterways. Metropolitan Water Resource District of Greater Chicago. Project Scientist. Lead project scientist in supporting the development of a habitat index unique to the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS). This complex project involved the building of biotic and habitat geodatabases for the District as well as the review, compilation, and analysis of long-term District

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data. A comprehensive field collection was designed and implemented to support the evaluation and habitat improvement concepts for this modified urban system. A final report was submitted and peer-reviewed.

Cook Nuclear Power Plant Permitting/Compliance support. Project Scientist. Continuing to provide on-call permitting-related support and analysis on facility operations, specifically tied to fish and organism protection compliance.

Reviewed historic entrainment/impingement datasets and completed and delivered comprehensive planning and assessment documents focused on the pending 316(b) rulemaking, and continue to update client on rule status. Continuing to support 316(a) as well.

Discharge Impact Assessment, Washington DC Water and Sewer Authority. Project Scientist. Planned and implemented a biotic and habitat survey of a coastal tributary impacted by a sewer line failure. Developed a quick response plan, sampled impacted and reference reaches of the affected area, and reported findings. Primary responsibilities included planning, biota and habitat sampling, and impact analysis and reporting. The collected data will be used to design and implement in-channel improvements to this modified stream.

Thermal Discharge Adaptations of Fishes – Research Review and Study Design. Electric Power Research Institute. Lead Scientist. Conducted a review of the research examining the uncertainties associated with evaluating the effects of thermal discharges on fishes. Conducted a summary of the methods used to evaluate the effects with a focus on advances in telemetry techniques. Developed a detailed conceptual study plan to evaluate thermal effects in receiving waters of power facilities. Final report was published as A Field Research Design to Study the Response of Fishes to Thermal Plumes, EPRI 1017944, November 2009.

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Magothy River and Patuxent River Watershed Condition and Prioritization Assessments. Lead Field Biologist. Conducted training of field staff and coordinated and completed a condition assessment of several hundred miles of lotic and lentic waters in coastal regions of Maryland. Field work resulted in the characterization and measurement of habitat and infrastructure features across the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management area to support restoration and enhancement projects.

riparian vegetation designs for thermal reductions and included floodplain wetland plans in the concept and final designs.

Concepcion Wetland Mitigation Plan, Caldwell, Idaho. Project Manager and Scientist. Contracted and conducted the wetland delineation, impact assessment and mitigation site design and permitting for a gravel extraction operation located adjacent to the Boise River, ID. Surveyed and delineated wetlands across the 120acre site and completed and submitted the delineation report to the ACOE and received approval on the determinations. Following ACOE determination approval, completed an approved mitigation and monitoring report for the impacts associated with the land development and mitigation applications.

Northern Kentucky Sanitation District 1 Stream Condition Index. Lead Project Biologist. Developed a stream condition index for monitoring and ranking site conditions within the District-managed areas in northern KY. The project included the evaluation of habitat, flow, water quality, fish and macroinvertebrate data against watershed-related stressors as a means to track longterm chronic effects and restoration actions within the management area.

Mica Creek and Mica Bay Impact Assessment and Fish Passage Planning, ID. Aquatic Biologist.

Conducted a comprehensive evaluation on the adverse impacts of a failed sediment storage pond on resident and adfluvial coldwater fishes. Developed and implemented a channel restoration plan that provided seasonal fish passage and recovered spawning areas along the impacted segment of stream.

Tittabawassee and Saginaw River Bank Classification. Project Scientist. Collaborated in the design of a bank classification protocol and survey for over 40 miles of the Saginaw and Tittabawassee Rivers in Michigan.

The study results were used to evaluate and rank bank stability and will support the design and implementation of technologies that will improve and promote riverbank stability and support the restoration approaches that protect the regionally prized walleye fishery.

Silver Creek Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project, Boise National Forest, Idaho. Lead Biologist and Equipment Supervisor. Designed and implemented a channel reconstruction and stream habitat improvement project within a destination recreation area in southern Idaho. The project included extensive public and private collaboration and education. The channel work involved floodplain reconstruction, in-channel habitat development, and riparian planting on 5 miles of stream on Forest Service lands. In addition, stream crossings, interpretive signs, educational tours were included in the project for this heavy use recreational area.

NPDES Program Permitting, Biological Evaluation of Municipal Discharges, Idaho. Project Scientist.

Provided scientific support for regulatory consultation on a range of NPDES permits for several municipalities in Idaho (City of Lewiston, City of Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene, City of Post Falls, City of Twin Falls, and ID DOT). The permit support provided Region 10 EPA with resource documents to consult with NOAA Fisheries and Fish and Wildlife Service on the effects of municipal discharge permit renewals on federally listed biota within anadromous systems of Idaho.

Emmett Ranger District Fisheries Program Manager, Boise National Forest, ID. District Aquatic Program Biologist. Responsibilities included aquatic resource planning, program development and implementation within and among Districts. Identified, designed and implemented several habitat restoration projects that required collaboration (private, municipal and federal). Led project development and secured grant funding for activities that ranged in scale from small passage restoration projects to watershed-scale riparian and channel enhancement projects. Planned and implemented aquatic monitoring across the District that included fish, macroinvertebrate and habitat sampling using a range of techniques. Hired, managed and trained field personnel in numerous biota and habitat sampling techniques. Supported interagency sampling and training efforts and conducted extensive education support to local communities on aquatic, wetland and recreation opportunities associated with fisheries and riparian resources.

Porcupine Ridge Pipeline Project, Holly Energy Partners, Salt Lake City, Utah. Resource Permitting Lead. Developed and submitted planning and permitting documents for a 65-mile oil pipeline in eastern Utah.

Conducted listed and sensitive species assessments/evaluations and wetland delineations and assessments of the impacts of the proposed project on over thirty aquatic and terrestrial species across the project area. Completed environmental permitting necessary for construction designs and impact minimization to sensitive areas across the project area.

Mores Creek Stream Fish Passage and Restoration, Idaho City, ID. Fisheries Biologist. Provided fish passage and in-stream structure restoration design guidance on the reconstruction of a segment of a placer mine impacted headwater stream. Provided flowpassage, channel configuration and relocation recommendations to support the native and federally listed trout species. Directed pool, in-stream cover and

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ATTACHMENT B RELEVANT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

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The following project examples highlight LimnoTech’s experience with the qualifications outlined in the RFQ. For each project example, the total project budget is provided. An estimated budget for data processing, analysis, diagnostics and client coordination is provided in parentheses.

Water Quality Modeling to Support a TMDL for Medicine Lake (MN), $31,500 ($15,000) Medicine Lake is a highly urbanized lake in Plymouth, MN that was placed on the MPCA’s impaired waters list due to excessive nutrients. LimnoTech was contracted by the MPCA to support the development of a TMDL for Medicine Lake. LimnoTech coordinated with five municipalities in the Medicine Lake watershed to review available data and develop model representations of land uses and best management practices (BMPs). LimnoTech refined and updated an existing watershed model using the P8 model framework and then calibrated the model to recent data. The P8 watershed model was used in conjunction with a BATHTUB model of Medicine Lake to assess what level of phosphorus loadings from the watershed is needed to achieve in‐lake targets. LimnoTech also applied the P8 model to evaluate best management practices (BMPs) for reducing phosphorus loads, and to determine where in the watershed the BMPs should be located to be most cost‐ effective.

Lake Pepin (MN/WI) Nutrient and Turbidity Modeling, $329,000 ($30,000) LimnoTech was contracted by the MPCA to develop a modeling tool to support a combined TMDL for turbidity and nutrients in the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. LimnoTech worked closely with a Science Advisory Panel to develop a highly credible modeling tool to support the TMDL study. The modeling framework is based on three‐dimensional hydrodynamics and advanced algal dynamics, representing state‐of‐the‐science in large ecosystem modeling. An extensive dataset was available to inform the modeling. LimnoTech compiled the available data into a database and conducted numerous analyses of the data to inform understanding of the hydrodynamics, solids transport, nutrient and algal dynamics, submerged aquatic vegetation growth, and dissolved oxygen dynamics. LimnoTech also worked with a Stakeholder Advisory Committee to ensure that the model addressed local concerns and that the major findings from the modeling were communicated in a way to facilitate their understanding.

Cannon River (MN) Watershed HSPF Model and TMDL Development, $295,000 ($28,000) LimnoTech is supporting the MPCA by developing and applying the Cannon River Watershed HSPF model (CRWHSPF) to evaluate scenarios for implementation of potential management actions in that watershed to reduce nutrient loads. The HSPF model is an important tool for understanding existing conditions, simulating conditions under various management scenarios, and informing implementation strategies to restore and protect streams and lakes. Accordingly, the management scenarios have included a phosphorus loading capacity analysis for the Lake Byllesby Phosphorus TMDL and scenarios that evaluate attainment. Additionally, many of the streams and lakes in the Cannon River watershed are impaired by excessive nutrients, bacteria, and sediment. LimnoTech created a database to process the water quality, hydrological, and meteorological data for development of the CRWHSPF model, and construction of load duration curves for impaired stream segments. LimnoTech also applied the CRWHSPF model to construct BATHTUB models for phosphorus impaired lakes in the watershed. Previous studies have indicated that many of the lakes in the Cannon River watershed have high rates of internal phosphorus loading. LimnoTech is also working with the MPCA to identify data gaps relative to quantification of sediment phosphorus

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flux, and developing recommendations for future monitoring and experimentation to better understanding internal phosphorus cycling in lakes.

Pickle Pond (WI): Baseline Environmental Characterization and Feasibility Study for Restoration Alternatives, $155,900 ($25,000) LimnoTech supported the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) in the evaluation of Pickle Pond as a potential Remediation to Restoration (R2R) site in the St. Louis River Area of Concern. Located in Superior, Wisconsin, Pickle Pond is a nine‐acre sheltered bay adjacent to Barker’s Island and Marina and has unique hydrological patterns. Historical data showed that Pickle Pond has legacy sediment contaminants that may be contributing to water quality and habitat degradation, along with impacts of urban stormwater runoff including elevated phosphorus. LimnoTech conducted additional field sampling in 2013 to characterize the baseline environmental conditions prior to potential R2R activities. A complete water quality assessment was completed based on the analysis of water and sediment chemistry, monitoring of water level fluctuations, a biological survey of pond flora and macroinvertebrates along with determination of current and potential habitat quality.

Sediment Contaminant Characterization in the St. Louis River (MN) Area of Concern, $361,400 ($30,000) LimnoTech compiled and evaluated sediment contaminant levels in over 100 sites in the St. Louis River Area of Concern (SLRAOC) to help state agencies prioritize restoration activities. LimnoTech conducted detailed analysis of the prioritized habitat restoration areas to guide decision‐making in areas with moderate levels of sediment contamination. LimnoTech conducted detailed statistical analyses of sediment contaminant levels and macroinvertebrate survey data, which were compared to sediment quality targets designed to be protective of benthic organisms. The results of these comparisons were summarized in dashboards (i.e. single page illustrations) to represent sediment contaminant levels at four depth intervals across the SLRAOC. These analyses were used to identify areas that may require further consideration when implementing projects to improve habitat conditions for fish and benthic‐dwelling organisms.

Phosphorus TMDL for Lac Courte Oreilles (WI), $78,000 ($15,000) Lac Courte Oreilles is a highly valued recreational lake with a two‐story fishery in northern Wisconsin that is impacted by excessive phosphorus loading. Land use in the watershed is dominated by forests and open water/wetland complexes; five cranberry bogs are located within the LCO direct drainage area that withdraw water from and discharge to the lake. The lake is central to the region’s economy supporting residents and vacationers as well as being integral to the culture of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa as a portion of the lake lies within reservation boundaries. Most of the lake is classified as oligotrophic and is meeting water quality standards. However, the southwestern bay, Musky Bay, is characterized by eutrophic conditions and is impaired for phosphorus. Recreational use has been limited in Musky Bay due to the presence of algal mats, as well as excessive growth of curly leaf pondweed. Elevated phosphorus in the other basins of the lake has resulted in increased hypolimnetic oxygen demand and degraded conditions for the two‐story fishery. LimnoTech compiled and analyzed a long‐term water quality

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dataset to assess spatial and temporal patterns in phosphorus and dissolved oxygen collected over the last two decades. Appropriate statistical analyses were used to assess the variation in phosphorus concentrations among multiple sampling sites and vertically in the water column as well as temporal trends across all levels.

Lake Response Modeling of Petenwell and Castle Rock Reservoirs (WI), $105,000 ($19,000) LimnoTech is working with the Wisconsin DNR and EPA Region 5 in support of the Wisconsin River Phosphorus TMDL through development of a lake response model (CE‐QUAL‐W2) for Petenwell and Castle Rock Reservoirs in central Wisconsin. A key component of this project has been to compile, process and analyze four years of chemical and biological data from multiple sites along the flowage. As part of the model input development, LimnoTech evaluated available phytoplankton data and characterized representative algal groups based on total abundance and biomass for model simulation of phytoplankton dynamics in response to phosphorus loads.

Lake and Watershed Modeling for Decision Support in Lake San Marcos (CA), $300,700 ($25,000) LimnoTech was asked to develop a model for a nutrient‐impaired impoundment in Southern California, to assist in the evaluation of watershed‐based and in‐lake solutions. The lake model, which LimnoTech developed on time and on budget, is three‐dimensional and explicitly simulates dissolved oxygen and multiple algal species on daily, seasonal, and annual time scales. LimnoTech was also asked to extend the time period of an existing model of the lake’s watershed, to provide the lake model with nutrient and solids loads over a longer time span that includes larger rain events. This gives greater assurance of reliability for the watershed‐lake model suite over the full range of conditions. As part of the same contract, LimnoTech is also supporting a remedial investigation and feasibility study of lake and watershed management options to improve water quality, by simulating baseline conditions and remedial alternatives. Simulations using the lake and watershed models will support evaluation of management alternatives to reduce problems caused by eutrophication, to restore ecosystem health and beneficial uses of the lake.

Lake Prespa (Macedonia/Greece/Albania) Eutrophication Assessment and Model Development, $17,500 ($14,000) Lake Prespa is an ancient lake with unique ecological and hydrological characteristics that shares borders with Greece, Macedonia and Albania. Water quality of the lake is impacted by eutrophication issues as a result of historical land use and planning challenges. LimnoTech compiled and assessed available water quality data to determine current water quality conditions in the lake. A BATHTUB model was developed using in‐lake monitoring data. LimnoTech also processed watershed loading data estimated in a SWAT model to inform the BATHTUB model.

These results of these simulations will be used to inform tri‐national watershed management decisions to improve water quality conditions in the lake.

Integrated Hydrodynamic‐Sediment Transport‐Water Quality Model for the Lower Maumee River (OH) and Western Basin of Lake Erie, $812,900 ($40,000) Under a subcontract to Ecology and Environment, LimnoTech is developing a linked hydrodynamic–sediment transport–advanced eutrophication model to inform restoration and management decisions in the lower Maumee River and western basin of Lake Erie. Application of

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the modeling framework will specifically include evaluation of how localized sediment accretion/erosion behavior changes in the River and Bay relative to alternatives for dredged material placement, island building, etc. This model will also be used to quantify the relationship between nutrient loads, zebra mussel density, and physical (hydrodynamics, temperature, light) factors as stressors and algal blooms in this system, including harmful algal blooms of Microcystis and benthic attached algal blooms that lead to shoreline fouling and diversion of energy from the fish community. The model will also support decisions on clean sediment management and watershed nonpoint source control actions by predicting the benefits of these actions for enhancing fish and wildlife habitat in addition to associated commercial and recreational uses.

Ft. Wayne (IN) Lakeside Park Ponds Sampling and Modeling, $37,000 ($18,000) This project consists of work to support separation of combined wastewater and stormwater flow that has impacted a series of three ponds in Lakeside Park adjacent to the Maumee River in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. LimnoTech is constructing a water quality model to simulate conditions in the three ponds relevant to the following constituents: chloride, E. coli, sediment, phosphorus, and chlorophyll. LimnoTech is assessing existing data and reports, as well as collecting additional water quality samples in the ponds to characterize existing conditions to establish boundary conditions and calibrate the mass balance components of the water quality model. LimnoTech will apply the model to evaluate up to three potential design scenarios for the sewer separation project for conditions encountered during a typical year (average flow and temperatures). The purpose of these scenarios will be to evaluate potential changes in water quality due to additional stormwater flow into the ponds, and to specify appropriate actions that may be needed to address negative impacts on water quality.

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Statement of Qualifications June 20, 2016

Technical Assistance for Completion of Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis

PREPARED FOR:

Capital Region Watershed District Bob Fossum, Water Resource Program Manager 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108

PREPARED BY:

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June 20, 2016 Bob Fossum Water Resource Program Manager Capitol Region Watershed District 1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 Saint Paul, MN 55108 RE: Statement of Qualifications for a Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis Dear Mr. Fossum: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide a Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis. In this Statement of Qualifications, Wenck demonstrates we are the best firm to perform the analysis based on our regional leadership in shallow lake management, our proven track record of improving lake water quality, and our history of delivering exceptional outcomes for the Capitol Region Watershed District. Wenck values our past relationship with the Capitol Region Watershed District acting as an extension of District staff in permitting, lake fish and sediment monitoring and implementing capital projects. Specifically, Wenck offers the following experience and expertise to this project: 

Regional Leaders in Shallow Lake Management. Wenck and our partner, UWStout, are award-winning regional leaders in shallow lake management. Mr. Bill James has published over 50 peer reviewed articles and won a number of awards such as the North American Lake Management Society’s Best Paper award for his outstanding research on lake management. Mr. Bischoff is routinely invited to participate in shallow lake restoration planning due to his proven track record of improving shallow lakes. Recently, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services requested Mr. Bischoff to review augmentation plans for White Bear Lake to identify any potential shallow lake management issues.

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Proven Shallow Lake Restoration and Management Framework. Our team has developed a proven five-step shallow lake restoration approach based on the European model for restoring nutrient enriched shallow lakes. The five critical steps include forward switch detection and removal, external and internal nutrient control, biomanipulation, plant establishment, and stabilizing the shallow lake system. This approach was successfully applied to Half Moon Lake and Big Muskego Lake, which became state-wide models for diagnosis and management of shallow lake impairments in Wisconsin.

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Proven Track Record of Improving Lake Water Quality. Wenck and UW-Stout’s work throughout the Upper Midwest has resulted in significant lake water quality improvements. Wenck’s work with the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District has led to the delisting of five lakes from the impaired waters list including some shallow lakes. UW-Stout’s work on Big Muskego Lake and Half Moon Lake resulted in significant improvements in ecological health and water quality demonstrating that the five-step methodology works.

Proposal for a Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis June 20, 2016

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Multidisciplinary Team to Tackle All Aspects of Shallow Lake Management.

The Wenck team provides an unparalleled breadth and depth of experts for shallow lake management. Your project manager, Joe Bischoff, is a certified lake manager by the North American Lake Management Society. Mr. Bischoff has a unique talent bringing key expertise to challenging lake management issues. The rest of the team includes limnologists, engineers, fisheries biologists, planners, landscape architects, and geochemists. All of these experts are routinely asked to apply their talents to shallow lake management.

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Active Leaders in the North American Lake Management Society. Our team includes lake management leaders that are active in the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), North America’s preeminent source for cutting edge lake management tools. Mr. James is an Associate Editor for Lake and Reservoir Management. Mr. Bischoff is an active member of the Policy Committee tasked with developing position statements for NALMS. This experience ensures that you team is well versed in recent lake management scientific advancements.

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A Unique Ability to Translate Complex Scientific Principles for Stakeholders.

The Wenck team has a proven track record or delivering state-of-the-art science on multiple levels ranging from international peer reviewed scientific journals to presentations to Lake Associations. Mr. Bischoff is routinely invited to speak on shallow lake topics because of his ability to connect with the audience and provide a clear scientific understanding for managers ranging from highly technical agencies to Lake Associations. Mr. James won the Jim Labounty Best Paper award for his submission on alum dosing in shallow lakes to Lake and Reservoir Management.

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Track Record of Delivering Exceptional Outcomes for the Capitol Region Watershed District. Wenck has a long history of exceptional project management for the Capitol Region Watershed District. In fact, Wenck partners with CRWD staff to consistently deliver projects under budget including the past two years of fish monitoring on CRWD lakes.

On behalf of the 300+ employee-owners of Wenck, thank you for this opportunity to work with CRWD on this and past projects. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 763-252-6829 or jbischoff@wenck.com.

Sincerely, Wenck Associates, Inc.

Joe Bischoff Principal Aquatic Ecologist

Project Approach Project Understanding Como Lake is a highly visible, shallow lake in St. Paul that has a long history of evaluation and management. The Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) and its partners have invested significant resources into monitoring and assessing Como Lake, collecting data on water quality, hydrology, sediment chemistry, submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV), phytoplankton, zooplankton and fisheries. Great progress been made in nutrient management, including a 2006 TMDL and completion of numerous watershed nutrient load reduction projects since 2001.

Because CRWD has made significant progress in reducing nutrients contributed from the watershed, it is time to investigate in-lake management techniques to improve water quality.

Wenck and CRWD staff

Wenck and CRWD staff surveying fish communities on Como Lake.

Wenck understands that CRWD collecting sediment cores on would like to analyze factors Como Lake. currently driving water quality in Como Lake, with an emphasis on in-lake physical, biological and chemical conditions. It is our understanding that CRWD ultimately would like a restoration and management plan for Como Lake that ensures a high level of water quality for current and future generations of lake users as well as provides the District a plan to incorporate into its targeted watershed funding request.

Current Understanding of Shallow Lake and Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Nutrient loading to Como Lake is well documented by studies conducted over the past 15 years to develop a plan to improve water quality in Como Lake. In 2000, P8 stormwater modeling was completed for the District and was subsequently incorporated into the 2006 TMDL. Recognizing that the internal load estimate in the TMDL was based on model residual and needed to be verified, CRWD collected sediment cores in 2016 to measure sediment phosphorus release (results still pending). The results of the sediment chemistry, watershed monitoring and nutrient release and an updated P8 model with projects implemented since 2001 will provide a thorough understanding of the nutrient dynamics in Como Lake.

A recent study of Como Lake (Noonan 1998) identified the importance of fish, zooplankton, and submersed vegetation in controlling water quality in Como Lake. This study noted that the nutrient-phytoplankton response (bottom up control) remains the driving force because of high phosphorus loading and an imbalanced fishery sustained by a lack of submersed aquatic vegetation. This study suggests that future management efforts should focus on maintaining a balanced fishery and establishing a healthy submersed vegetation community. This was further validated in the trend analysis where a multivariate analysis suggested that zooplankton are a primary driver of water clarity in Como Lake (Wenck 2013).

Wenckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Approach to Shallow Lake Management and Restoration Sound lake management considers a multitude of factors that impact lake health, prioritizes the key driving factors, and establishes a plan to address the desired uses of a lake. Small, shallow lakes are especially challenging because of the strong biological influences such as fish and submersed aquatic vegetation, the vertical concentration of the lake in the photic zone, and complex interactions with sediments directly connected to the photic zone. As a result of this complexity, there is a strong need 1

Project Approach for a systematic and orderly approach to shallow lake restoration that considers these interactions and develops an appropriate restoration sequence aimed at long term improvements in lake water quality and biological condition.

Wenck’s approach to shallow lake restoration and management is based on the European model for shallow lake restoration (Moss et al. 1996). Wenck and our partner, UW-Stout, have adapted this approach to the Upper Midwest, updating the science to reflect geographic differences and recent scientific advances in carp and fish management, sediment chemistry and biological health assessment tools such as the Floristic Quality Index and Indices of Biotic Integrity. Our team has a long history of restoration planning and implementation throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin using sound scientific practices while developing new shallow lake restoration techniques published in peer-reviewed scientific journals (James et al 2001; James et al. 2002; James 2011; James and Bischoff 2015). In fact, Wenck is currently developing an ecosystem service evaluation tool for shallow lakes in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District that uses these tools to assess the lake’s ability to provide ecosystem services such as biodiversity and habitat.

There are five primary steps for planning and implementing shallow lake restoration including:     

Forward switch detection and removal External and internal nutrient control (TMDL) Biomanipulation (reverse switch) Plant establishment Stabilizing and managing the restored system

Wenck’s approach will follow these five steps in developing an understanding of factors driving water quality in Como Lake including long term management of Como Lake.

A whole lake fish kill on McKusick Lake in Stillwater, MN

Forward Switch Detection and Removal Forward switches are those factors pushing the lake into a turbid water state. The Wenck team will review the fish community, zooplankton and phytoplankton data, and submersed vegetation surveys to determine forward switches. We will also review aquatic invasive species, sport fish records, lake use, and sediment chemistry to determine their potential role in pushing toward a turbid water state.

These factors will be itemized so that restoration plans can be formulated for each factor.

External and Internal Nutrient Control Concurrent with the above step, an updated nutrient balance for the lake should be developed. A lake response model for Como Lake will be updated with sediment release data collected in 2016, current monitoring data, and a P8 model that includes projects developed since the 2006 TMDL. This model will be the basis for developing the nutrient-phytoplankton response or bottom up controls in Como Lake. The Wenck team has broad experience in Algal growth in Lake Winona was developing over 100 lake response models for shallow higher after carp infestation even though phosphorus loading was cut lakes. The Wenck team pioneered the use of sediment by a third. nutrient release and chemistry in the development of over 50 shallow lake TMDLs in Minnesota. Wenck also identified lake response model limitations for lakes with and without carp for Lake Winona in Alexandria.

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Project Approach Biomanipulation Once the nutrient balance is updated and the forward switches are identified, a sequence of restoration activities can be developed. All of the activities will be focused on setting the stage for restoration (nutrient balance) and then forcing the lake into the clear water state. It is important to note that Como Lake is not in a complete turbid water state because of the coverage of Canada waterweed (86% occurrence in 2012) and coontail (39% occurrence in 2012) but is showing signs of moving toward a turbid state with significant filamentous algae blooms (30% occurrence in A whole lake drawdown and carp 2012). The restoration sequence will focus on removing the removal by the DNR on Lake Maria, forward switches putting pressure on Como Lake to flip to Murray County, Minnesota turbid water state.

Plant Establishment Once the forward switches are managed the next step is to develop a long term management plan to maintain and diversify the submersed aquatic vegetation community.

This step can be quite challenging as there are few tools in the scientific literature for increasing SAV diversity.

Through our experience preparing SAV management plans for numerous shallow lakes in Minnesota, Wenck has developed a plant management framework aimed at diversifying SAV communities over the long term. The Wenck team will use this framework to develop an SAV Plant management is crticial for management plan for Como Lake. maintainging the clear lake state in shallow lakes.

Stabilizing and Managing the Restored System The final step is to stabilize the system long term and to minimize the active management required to maintain water quality and the biological balance that supports the clear lake state. Many of these activities include long term SAV management, Aquatic Invasive Species Management, fisheries management and shoreline management. All of these factors should be developed into a plan for each of the partners to ensure the long term health of Como Lake.

Key Personnel Wenck is proud to provide our clients a diversity and depth of expertise to address todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complex water resources management problems. Lake management has always been a central focus of our practice. The Wenck and UW-Stout team is an award-winning group of lake management experts that includes limnologists, fisheries biologists, botanists, landscape architects, environmental chemists, planners and engineers. Your project manager, Joe Bischoff, is a certified lake manager who specializes in shallow lake management. Mr. Bischoff is routinely invited to speak on shallow lake topics because of his ability to connect with the audience and provide a clear scientific understanding for managers ranging from highly technical groups to Lake Associations. Invitations include past Minnesota Shallow Lake Forums, a shallow lake symposium at the Rice Creek Watershed District, and other lake management conferences. Our technical lead, Mr. Bill James, has over 50 peer reviewed publications in international journals on lake management and is a national expert in sediment chemistry and lake restoration. Other team members provide the breadth and depth of experience and service areas to exceed your expectations for the Como Lake Water Quality Driver Analysis.

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Key Personnel JOE BISCHOFF | Aquatic Ecologist/Certified Lake Manager ROLE: Project Manager/Lake Restoration and Management Mr. Bischoff has over 18 years of experience in lake and reservoir management with shallow lakes as a primary focus of his practice. He began his shallow lake focus with the development of nutrient impaired TMDLs, developing innovative techniques to address lake response model limitations for shallow lakes. Based on this experience, Mr. Bischoff has helped the Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District identify nutrient loading and restoration goals for Lake Winona. This experience led him to focus on restoration techniques for shallow lakes, where he now focuses on innovative approaches for alum treatments in lakes, vegetation management for improved ecosystem services, and assessment of lake stressors. Mr. Bischoff is currently the technical lead for the Six Mile Creek Subwatershed Plan and Ecosystem Evaluation Program for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District aimed at identifying stressors to water quality and ecosystem health. This project allows Mr. Bischoff to collaborate with University of Minnesota and other researchers on topics such as carp management, aquatic vegetation, and Indices of Biotic Integrity.

BILL JAMES | Aquatic Ecologist, University of Wisconsin-Stout ROLE: Lake Restoration and Management Mr. James is a research aquatic ecologist and professor with the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the sole owner of Aquatic Restoration and Research, LLC. He has been working with Wenck on lake studies since 2006. He is an expert in lake management and restoration applications with experience developing and improving alum dosage techniques. Mr. James has authored over 50 peer reviewed publications in international journals with focus on lake management.

Mr. James was recently recognized by the North American Lake Management Society with the “Best Paper” award for his submission on alum dosing techniques for Half Moon Lake in Wisconsin. He has also designed and implemented numerous management plans to control phosphorus, reduce algal blooms, and increase light habitat for native submersed plants.

BRIAN BECK |Water Quality Specialist ROLE: Sediment Chemistry and Nutrient Cycling Mr. Beck has five years of experience working on nutrient cycling in lakes as it relates to sediment phosphorus dynamics, watershed loading, and physical mixing. Mr. Beck worked as a graduate research assistant at the University of Minnesota Duluth on sediment geochemistry, which helped him gain a strong working knowledge of processes governing nutrient cycling and mercury methylation in aquatic sediments. At Wenck he has worked on several internal load feasibility studies as the lead geochemist to assess cost effective internal phosphorus load management options. Additionally, he is involved in developing novel methods for calculating aluminum sulfate (alum) doses for several Minnesota lakes.

TOM LANGER | Aquatic Ecologist ROLE: Fisheries and Aquatic Invasive Species Mr. Langer has over three years of experience as an aquatic ecologist working on aquatic monitoring projects assessing ecosystem health and environmentalbiotic community linkages within deep and shallow lakes, wetland, river, and stream ecosystems of the Upper Midwest. Mr. Langer’s specialties include environmental-community assessments, water quality monitoring, aquatic taxa identification, habitat assessments/determinations, biological sampling, statistics and modeling.

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Key Personnel Jeff Madejczyk | Fisheries Biologist ROLE: Fisheries Mr. Madejczyk is a fisheries biologist who has been a part of lake management projects in Minnesota for over 11 years, including sediment nutrient release, aquatic vegetation surveys, fish community surveys, and water quality monitoring and modeling. He led the Como Lake fish surveys and curly leaf pondweed management in Gleason Lake in Plymouth, MN. He is also assisting Watershed Districts with implementing fish IBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s developed by the MNDNR. Wes Boll | Aquatic Ecologist ROLE: Aquatic Vegetation and Aquatic Invasive Species Mr. Boll has 15 years of experience in shallow lake management, aquatic vegetation surveys, and rough fish management. He has conducted numerous point-intercept aquatic vegetation surveys following MN DNR protocols using sonar technology to map lake vegetation density. He assisted with rough fish management in the Clearwater River including fish barriers to restrict carp migrations into spawning habitat in wetlands adjacent to shallow lakes.

JOEL TOSO, Ph.D., PE | Senior Engineer and Modeler ROLE: Lake Response Modeling and Engineering Dr. Toso is a civil engineer with more than 30 years of experience specialized in water resources engineering and hydraulics. Dr. Toso is a skilled water quality and hydrualic modeler who has applied this expertise to lake management. Specific expertise related to the project includes twodimensional flow modeling, thermal plume modeling, thermal mixing models, and advection-dispersion modeling.

JEFF STROM | Water Resource Scientist ROLE: Lake Response Modeling Mr. Strom is a water resource scientist with eight years of experience in water quality monitoring and modeling, hydrologic modeling, lake management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mr. Strom worked as a graduate research assistant at the University of Minnesota Duluth researching biogeochemcial cycling and thermal stratification in Lake Superior using one and two dimensional models.

Bryce Cruey | Water Resources Engineer ROLE: Lake Engineering Mr. Cruey has over seven years of experience working for both public and private sector clients in California and Minnesota. Mr. Cruey served as the project engineer for the Lake Riley alum treatment and has developed several hydrologic studies to assess the feasibility of whole lake drawdown including two shallow lakes in Carver County. Mr. Cruey has developed numerous hydrologic studies for lakes including outlet design and lake level management.

Lucius Jonnett | Landscape Architect ROLE: Shoreline Restoration and Recreational Access Mr. Jonett is a landscape architect with more than nine years of experience in developing relationships with varying stakeholders and implementing diverse projects. Specialties include integrating water resources as a design element to create naturalized environments in settings ranging from public parks to private properties on lakeshores. His designs include outdoor classrooms, recreational access to water and natural buffers in residential landscapes.

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Key Personnel Diane Spector | Planner ROLE: Lake Management Planning Ms. Spector has a twenty-plus year background working with watershed organizations, cities, and counties to develop policies and strategies for the protection and improvement of lakes and streams. Of note is her work in the Shingle Creek watershed where she has managed lakes and streams for nearly 15 years. Three of the 13 impaired lakes in the watershed are in the process of being delisted from the Impaired Waters list based on improved conditions.

Tom Berry | Planner ROLE: Lake Management Planning and Aquatic Invasive Species Mr. Berry has nearly 20 years of experience in project planning, development and management in both the public and private sector, providing practical solutions to complex problems. He served as Shoreland Zoning Administrator for Dakota County Minnesota for over 10 years and authored three complete Shoreland Zoning and Floodplain Management Ordinance revisions. Mr. Berry also developed and implemented a County-wide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inventory and public education program for Dakota County.

Project Experience Our depth of project experience spans the five steps necessary to diagnose and restore shallow lakes. Following are some key project examples organized by the five key steps in shallow lake restoration.

FORWARD SWITCH DETECTION Wenck Associates Inc. and UW-Stout have been conducting diagnostic studies for over 30 years focused on identifying factors controlling water quality in lakes. For the past decade, Wenck has been a leader in shallow lake management, providing diagnostic studies that encompass biological conditions and in-lake management. Wenck pioneered the inclusion of biological data in shallow lake TMDLs, which is now standard practice in Minnesota. UWStout is a leader in shallow lake sediment chemistry as it relates to internal nutrient loading and submersed vegetation management. Mr. James was involved in one of the first shallow lake rehabilitation projects in the State of Wisconsin that recognized the need for multiple management approaches to shift equilibrium to clear water state. Mr. James is also a national leader in shallow lake sediment chemistry research. Following are some examples of our diagnostic studies focused on forward switch detection.

Six Mile Creek Diagnostic Study â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Minnehaha Creek Watershed District MCWD has refined its approach to implementation planning by systematically developing robust ecologybased plans by rotating geographical areas in the watershed. The most recent focal area is the Six Mile Creek subwatershed, a chain of over 13 lakes, five of which are shallow, that drains into Halsted Bay of Lake Minnetonka. The District hired Wenck to develop a comprehensive diagnostic study to identify water quality drivers for the watershed. Wenck determined that carp populations, wetland nutrient cycling, and aquatic invasive species were primary drivers of lake health in the watershed and has been working with District partners, including the University of Minnesota to develop management actions such as wetland restoration, carp management, aquatic plant management, and internal nutrient load control. Reference: James Wisker, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, 952-471-0590. Project Budget: $125,000

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Project Experience Lake Monitoring, Management Planning and Trend Analysis – Capitol Region Watershed District The Wenck team has been supporting CRWD staff in the evaluation and monitoring of their lakes for the past five years, including the development of diagnostic studies and management plans for Loeb Lake and Crosby Lake. Wenck has conducted fish monitoring in Lake McCarrons, Como Lake, and Crosby Lake. Wenck also completed a water quality trend analysis for lakes in the District that provided insight on the direction of lake water quality and used a multivariate approach to determine potential water quality drivers. Wenck is currently completing sediment chemistry investigations for Como Lake and Lake McCarrons. With all of this experience, we have developed a broad background in identifying factors controlling lake water quality in CRWD lakes. Reference: Britta Suppes, Capitol Region Watershed District, 651-644-8888. Project Budget: $15,000 to $50,000 Twin Lake Diagnostic Study and Lake Restoration Planning – Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission The Twin Lake chain of lakes in Brooklyn Center, Crystal and Robbinsdale is one of the premier lake chains in the Shingle Creek watershed. The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission began studying Twin Lake in 1998 to develop restoration plans to improve water quality in the lakes and developed a TMDL in 2007 that identified watershed and internal nutrient load reductions.

Since 2007, the SCWMC has made significant strides in watershed load reductions and has now, in partnership with Wenck, initiated an in-lake management plan focused on carp management, internal load reduction, and biomanipulation to reach the clear lake state. Wenck is currently tagging and tracking carp to develop a fish management strategy for the chain of lakes. Reference: Judie Anderson, Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organization, 763-553-1144. Project Budget: $250,000 Development of a Watershed Based Ecosystem Service Evaluation Tool– Minnehaha Creek Watershed District MCWD’s traditional method of assessing its water resources focused on nutrients and hydrology and did not consider other services of a healthy ecosystem such as bio- and habitat diversity. To better understand the overall health of the watershed, MCWD partnered with Wenck to develop a watershed ecosystem service evaluation tool to identify and prioritize management policies and actions. This groundbreaking tool assesses water resource health through the use of environmental metrics such as MNDNR’s Index of Biotic Integrity for fish, the Floristic Quality Index and wetland Rapid Floristic Quality Assessment. The District will use E-Grade to comprehensively report on watershed health and function, identify and manage stressors, and educate stakeholders on the value of ecosystem services. Reference: Lars Erdahl, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, (952) 641-4505. Project Budget: $600,000 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT Wenck Associates, Inc. and UW-Stout have been leaders in nutrient management and assessment in Minnesota for over 30 years. Wenck has developed hundreds of lake response models including over 100 shallow lakes. Wenck helped the Alexandria lake Area Sanitary District account for carp in lake response modeling to set realistic goals for nutrient loading.

UW-Stout is a national leader in internal lake nutrient loading and Dr. James’ award winning paper on alum dosing for Half Moon Lake is used to guide alum dosing nationally. Following 7

Project Experience are a few projects that highlight our teams experience in nutrient management for shallow lakes.

Total Maximum Daily Load Development for Shallow Lakes in Minnesota – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency For the past 13 years, Wenck has been a trusted TMDL contractor for the MPCA, developing hundreds of TMDLs and restoration plans for Minnesota watersheds. This work includes developing over 50 TMDLs for shallow nutrient impaired lakes. As a leader in shallow lake management, Wenck recognized the need to incorporate biological conditions into these studies and pioneered the inclusion of fish and macrophyte data into the TMDLs as well as sediment nutrient release to improve modeling.

This approach for TMDLs is now standard practice and has improved restoration planning for impaired shallow lakes. Reference: Maggie Leach, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 218-203-4477. Project Budget: $10,000 to $150,000 Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Internal Load Management- Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Wenck developed an internal phosphorus load reduction plan for the Lake Riley chain of lakes (LRC) with the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD). Carp management in the LRC was highly successful and resulted in substantial improvements in upstream lakes but muted results in Lake Riley.

Internal loading from upstream lakes exacerbate phosphorus loading in the LRC. To improve the submersed plant community and water clarity in Lake Riley, RPBCWD hired Wenck to assess internal phosphorus loading control using aluminum sulfate (alum). Sediment cores were collected from Lake Riley, Lake Susan, and Rice Marsh Lake to assess the impact of internal loading and aluminum dosage to inactivate sediment phosphorus. Wenck is currently completing an alum treatment on Lake Riley. Reference: Claire Bleser, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, 952-607-6512. Project Budget: $53,000 BIOMANIPULATION Once the forward switches are identified and the nutrient budget is developed, a set of restoration activities aimed at achieving the clear lake state must be identified. Some of these projects include internal nutrient management, while others need fish and plant management to achieve the clear water state. Wenck and UW-Stout have long history of implementing internal load control and biomanipulation projects. Wenck is working with a number of clients on internal load control, carp management plans, whole lake drawdowns, and invasive species assessment and control. Wenck and UW-Stout have successfully partnered on three successful alum treatments recent that have resulted in meeting water quality standards for the first time in 30 years.

Carver County Lake Drawdown Feasibility Study – Carver County As part of the Carver County Water Management Organization’s (CCWMO) greater effort to improve water quality within Carver County, the CCWMO tasked Wenck to conduct a feasibility analysis for the drawdown of Meuwissen and Benton Lakes. The overall goal of a drawdown is to consolidate sediments, reestablish healthy vegetation, remove rough fish and improve water clarity. It was determined that the system can be drawn down in 6 to 26 days during fall conditions and 20 to 30 days during summer. Carver County is currently using this information to plan a whole lake drawdown and possible rotenone application to restore Lake Benton.

Reference: Paul Moline, Carver County Environmental Services, 952-361-1825. Project Budget: $20,000 8

Project Experience Lake Winona Nutrient Load Assessment, Carp Management Planning and Lake Drawdown Feasibility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District ALASD operates a regional wastewater treatment facility that discharges to Lake Winona, an extremely shallow lake at the headwaters of a chain of highly used recreational lakes. Wenck has supported ALASD over the past 25 years in developing appropriate nutrient reduction goals for the WWTF to protect and restore the chain of lakes. ALASD used Wenckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s models to implement nutrient reductions that have led to water quality improvements including a delisting evaluation for several of the lakes. After successfully restoring downstream lakes, ALASD is now focused on Lake Winona. Wenck worked closely with the District to develop a restoration sequence for Lake Winona that includes a whole-lake drawdown feasibility study, a carp management plan, and an internal load management plan. Wenck is currently helping ALASD partner with the Minnesota DNR and MPCA to implement the restoration plan. Reference: Bruce Nelson, Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District, 320-762-1135. Project Budget: $75,000 UW-Stout: Biomanipulation of Shallow Big Muskego Lake - City of Muskego and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Rehabilitation of Big Muskego Lake centered on an 18-month drawdown to consolidate sediments, remove rough fish, eradicate Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM), and stimulate cattail growth. In-lake management efforts included installation of electric fish barriers and fish and invertebrate restocking. Following the drawdown, the macrophyte community shifted from nearly 100% EWM dominance to native dominance, and total P, chlorophyll, and Secchi transparency improved by 70-80%. Big Muskego was the first shallow lake rehabilitation project in Wisconsin that recognized the need for implementation of multiple management approaches to shift equilibrium to a clear water state. Reference: Daniel Helsel, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 715-284-1431. Project Budget: $350,000 PLANT ESTABLISHMENT Once the lake is in a clear water state, the goal is to establish and diversify the submersed aquatic vegetation community. Wenck and UW-Stout work with numerous clients on SAV management ranging from invasive species control to managing SAV communities for improved diversity. Wenck is current using a modified Floristic Quality Index in Minnehaha Creek to evaluate diversity and set management goals for improving diversity. UW-Stout has completed numerous scientific studies on the management of SAV communities focusing on light availability and sediment chemistry. Following are some examples of our plant management projects.

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan for Mitchell and Red Rock Lake and Lake Lucy - Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District and City of Eden Prairie Wenck developed aquatic plant management plans for three shallow lakes in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, Minnesota. These studies addressed effective long-term management of native and invasive aquatic plants. The comprehensive plan focused on long-term management to improve water quality while improving and promoting navigation, recreation, and the overall health of the lake. Wenck worked with the District to conduct a series of stakeholder meetings to identify goals and objectives, outline available plant management techniques, and develop an approach to meet the identified goals. Reference: Claire Bleser, Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, 952-607-6512. Project Budget: $25,000 9

Project Experience Aquatic Plant Monitoring and Management Plans for Lily, McKusick, and Long Lakes – City of Stillwater Wenck developed aquatic vegetation management plans for three lakes in Stillwater, Minnesota simed at controlling invasive vegetation and improving native diversity. Stakeholder input was gathered to optimize implementation strategies due to limited City resources.

The result of active stakeholder input upfront resulted in streamlined adoption of the plan by the City. Reference: Shawn Sanders, City of Stillwater, 651-430-8835 STABILIZING AND MANAGING RESTORED SHALLOW LAKE The final step in shallow lake management is to stabilize the system. This typically entails employing strategies aimed at protecting the current state of the system from threats such as Aquatic Invasive Species. Wenck and UW-Stout have developed and employed numerous strategies for the long-term management of clear shallow lakes. Wenck developed an SAV management framework aimed at improving diversity over the long term. UW-Stout has long focused on increasing the long term benefits of internal load control projects through better alum dosing and application techniques. Follow is a list of a few projects where the team has implemented long term management of shallow lakes.

UW-Stout: Ecosystem Response to Shallow Lake Management in Half Moon Lake Half Moon Lake had a long history of severe algal blooms and dense curly-leaf pondweed coverage (CLP).

The rehabilitation strategy was to shift lake conditions from a cyanobacteria-dominated state to a clear-water macrophyte-dominated state. The lake was managed for improved light penetration to promote native macrophytes by targeting phosphorus sources driving phytoplankton dominance. A secondary management goal was to control CLP and EWM abundance to shift macrophyte structure from invasive to native species. Alum was applied in 2011 and management of CLP with endothall applications was initiated in 2009. Half Moon Lake has demonstrated significant improvements in water quality and is a state-wide model for diagnosis and management of shallow lake impairments in Wisconsin. Reference: Phil Fieber, City of Eau Claire, 715-839-5032. Project Budget: $170,000 Aquatic Invasive Species Management in the Six Mile Creek Watershed – Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Wenck is working with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to evaluate ecosystem risk from aquatic invasive species as a part of developing the Ecosystem Evaluation Program. Wenck is working with District staff to use tools such as the Floristic Quality Index to determine a gradient of impacts from invasive species. This evaluation will contribute to the overall lake health assessments conducted as a part of the E-Grade program. Reference: Lars Erdhal, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, 952-641-4505.

Project Budget: $100,000 Lake Ann Shoreline Restoration Concept – City of Chanhassen Wenck evaluated the first phase of shoreline restoration work completed by the Conservation Corps of Minnesota for Lake Ann. Wenck developed concepts and cost estimates for two stabilization options as well as revegetation concept plans to complete the bioengineered design. Reference: Terry Jeffries, City of Chanhassen, 952-607-6512. Project Budget: $20,000 10

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Joseph Bischoff

Principal Aquatic Ecologist/Certified Lake Manager Areas of Expertise:

Professional Experience:

Education:

2001 - 2003 Consulting Engineering Firm Minneapolis, Minnesota Ecologist/Limnologist

Water Quality Lake Management TMDL Stream Management Watershed Ecology Statistics

MS, Ecology, University of Louisville 1997 Louisville, Kentucky BS, Biology, University of Cincinnati 1994 Cincinnati, Ohio Modeling Water Quality in Aquatic Environments, University of Minnesota BASINS Training, Utah State University SWAT Training, Texas A&M University

2003 - Present Wenck Associates Ecologist/Limnologist

1998 - 2001 Consulting Engineering Firm Corvallis, Oregon Ecologist/Limnologist

Professional Memberships:

North American Lake Management Society Policy Subcommittee Member

Introduction Mr. Bischoff has over 19 years of experience in water resources science specializing in water quality evaluations, lake management and standard implementation. Mr. Bischoff has served as project manager and technical lead for numerous multidisciplinary projects involving the application of water quality standards to impaired and unimpaired water bodies as well as the development of site specific standards.

Mr. Bischoff supports numerous clients with NPDES and MS4 permit development and implementation. Mr. Bischoff uses a broad range of tools to develop innovative solutions to water quality standards development and implementation including complex water quality models, statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and mass balance approaches. Mr. Bischoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work has helped guide implementation of complex water quality standards at both the permittee and regulator (State and Federal) level. Mr. Bischoff has experience using the P8 Urban Catchment Model, FLUX, GWLF, SWAT, QUAL2K and BATHTUB package models as well as using mass balance equations and statistics to analyze water quality.

Selected Experience Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) Ann Lake Excess Nutrient TMDL, Wright County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is the project manager for the development of excess nutrient TMDLs for Ann Lake and Lake Emma in Wright County, Minnesota. The TMDL includes the development of a Generalized Watershed Loading Function model (GWLF) coupled with a BATHTUB lake response model. Mr. Bischoff is responsible for all aspects of the project including watershed and lake response modeling, internal nutrient release assessment, TMDL allocation and implementation planning.

Lino Lakes Chain of Lakes Total Maximum Daily Loads, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is the Project Manager for the development of excess nutrient TMDLs for the Lino Lakes Chain of Lakes (George Watch, Rice, Reshanau, Marshan, and Baldwin). All of the lakes are shallow lakes with the majority of the water budget coming from Peltier Lake. The project included the construction of a P8 model for the watershed to determine the influence of land use changes in the City of Lino Lakes on water quality in the Chain of Lakes.

Lake Margaret Total Maximum Daily Load for Excess Nutrients, Cass County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff conducted a preliminary screening for Lake Margaret to identify potential nutrient sources, data O:\Proposals\2016 P System\P2016-0552 Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis\Resumes\Bischoff.J.Como.docx

Joseph Bischoff adequacy, and to recommend a modeling approach for the development of an excess nutrient TMDL. This study led directly into the development of an excess nutrient TMDL and implementation plan.

Upper Prior and Spring Lake Total Maximum Daily Loads for Excess Nutrients, Scott County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is the project manager for the development of an excess nutrient TMDL for Spring and Upper Prior Lakes in Scott County, Minnesota. The project includes the development of a Unit Area Load (UAL) model for the watershed since the watershed is mixed in land uses including agriculture, residential, and commercial uses.

Lake Nutrient TMDLs in Carver County, Carver County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is currently the lead scientist for the development of 3 lake nutrient TMDLs for Carver County. Mr. Bischoff is responsible for completing a draft written nutrient TMDL for Reitz, Hydes, and Goose lakes to be submitted to the MPCA. The draft TMDLs will include all the review elements in the EPA guidance, such as load and wasteload allocation, margin of safety, reduction scenarios, implementation plan, reasonable assurance, and public process.

Lake Nutrient TMDLs in the Shingle Creek Watershed, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is currently the project manager and lead scientist for the development of 5 lake nutrient TMDLs for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. Key aspects of the project include watershed modeling and load estimation using P8 and SWMM. All the lakes in the watershed were also screened for internal loads to determine the approach of the TMDLs. Mr. Bischoff is working closely with the MPCA to develop an approach that is cost effective and transferable to other watersheds in the Metropolitan region.

Lake Diagnostic Studies and Management Plans Six Mile Creek and Halsted Bay Restoration Diagnostic Study, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Mr. Bischoff was the lead scientist for the evaluation of Six Mile Creek watershed and Halsted Bay to develop an approach for restoring water quality and ecological conditions in over 15 deep and shallow lakes. Mr. Bischoff led the development of a watershed hydrologic and nutrient budget using XP_SWMM, P8, and BATHTUB to determine nutrient sources to the lakes. Mr. Bischoff also conducted an ecological evaluation of the lakes to determine physical and biological limitations to restoration.

Ultimately, the study determined that carp, altered wetlands, and stabilized water elevations are the likely factors limiting ecological health in the watershed. Mr. Bischoff also evaluated the use of an offline alum treatment facility to mitigate nutrient loads to Halsted Bay while watershed work is completed.

Lake Management Plans for the City of Eagan, MN. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for two projects to develop diagnostic studies and management plans for 15 lakes in the City of Eagan. Excess nutrient TMDLs were also developed several of the impaired lakes in the group. The studies included developing nutrient budgets, evaluating fisheries and submersed aquatic vegetation plans Alum Dosing and Engineering Specifications for Bald Eagle Lake, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of specifications for an alum treatment on Bald Eagle Lake in the Northern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Mr. Bischoff led the development of the appropriate alum dose using modern dosing techniques (James 2011) that account for Al:P binding efficiency and depth of redox sensitive P. Mr. Bischoff also led jar testing, field observation of the alum application, and developed a follow-up monitoring approach for the application.

Alum Dosing and Engineering Specifications for Lake Riley, Eden Prairie, MN. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of specifications for an alum treatment on Lake Riley in the Southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. Mr. Bischoff led the development of the appropriate alum dose using modern dosing techniques (James 2011) that account for Al:P binding efficiency and depth of redox sensitive P. Mr. Bischoff also led jar testing, field observation of the alum application, and developed a follow-up monitoring approach for the application.

Statistical Lake Trend Analysis for the Capitol Region Watershed District. Mr. Bischoff led a statistical trend analysis of four lakes in the Capitol Region Watershed District. Analyses include trend O:\Proposals\2016 P System\P2016-0552 Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis\Resumes\Bischoff.J.Como.docx

Joseph Bischoff assessment using Kendall-Tau, autocorrelation assessment, and a multivariate assessment of lake factors affecting water quality.

Lake Management Plans for the Loeb and Crosby Lakes in the Capitol Region Watershed District. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of lake management plans for two lakes in the Capitol Region Watershed District. The assessment included a nutrient budget for the lakes, watershed P8 modeling, and lake response modeling using the Canfield-Bachmann model.

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans for Lily, McKusick, and Long Lakes, Stillwater, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff developed aquatic vegetation management plans for three relatively shallow lakes in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota. Plans included a robust citizen engagement process, development of harvesting and herbicide alternatives, and engineering cost estimates.

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans for Red Rock, Mitchell, and Lucy Lake, Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, MN. Mr. Bischoff developed aquatic vegetation management plans for three lakes in the Cities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, Minnesota as well as the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District. The Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans included a robust citizen engagement process, development of harvesting and herbicide alternatives, and engineering cost estimates.

Crystal Lake Internal Nutrient Load Control Feasibility Study, Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of a feasibility study to assess internal nutrient control options for Crystal Lake. Options evaluated for cost and feasibility in the study included sediment sealing with aluminum sulfate, hypolimnetic withdrawal, hypolimnetic aeration or oxygenation and artificial circulation. Ultimately, a hybrid option was chosen that included whole lake alum treatment along with an alum dosing station that can treat either withdrawn hypolimnetic water or stormwater from one of the largest contributing subwatersheds.

Lake Management Plans for Lily, McKusick, and Long Lakes, Stillwater, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of lake management plans for Lily and McKusick Lakes in Stillwater, Minnesota. The plan included the development of a P8 watershed model and BATHTUB lake response model. These models were utilized to determine the cost and effectiveness of remedial actions for the lakes. The report identified restoration opportunities for the lakes that included watershed treatment, in-lake nutrient controls, fisheries recommendations, filamentous algae control, and aquatic vegetation management.

Lake Management Plans for 13 Lakes in the Shingle Creek Watershed, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of 13 lake management plans in the Shingle Creek Watershed. The management plans focused on activities needed to address completed TMDLs for the water bodies. These plans will provide the basis for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third Generation Plan.

Twin Lake Management Plan and Diagnostic Study, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager and lead scientist for the development of a diagnostic study and lake management plan for Twin Lakes in the Shingle Creek watershed. The diagnostic study included development of watershed phosphorus loads to Twin Lakes. One subwatershed was being monitored for phosphorus and flow. These data were used along with results from a SWMM model to calibrate a P8 model for the watershed. P8 was then used to generate phosphorus loading for each of the subwatersheds. These loads were then used in a BATHTUB model to evaluate source of P in the Twin Lake ecosystem.

Additionally, a large wetland complex in one of the Twin Lake subwatersheds was evaluated as a potential P source. Analysis included load calculations for the inlet and outlet of the wetland. Once the diagnostic study was completed, a comprehensive management plan was developed to address the restoration and protection of the Twin Lake ecosystem.

Caribou Lake AUAR, Cook County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff conducted a lake water quality impact analysis for projected development in the Caribou Lake watershed. Modeling was conducted using GIS, spreadsheet calculations, and BATHTUB. Analyses included analyzing the lake in three unique cells due to the morphometry of the lake and the location of the inflow and outflow.

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Joseph Bischoff Evaluation of a Nutrient Site Specific Standard for Lake Winona, Alexandria, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the primary author for a lake nutrient site specific standard application for Lake Winona in Alexandria, MN. The proposed nutrient site specific standard helped guide the MPCA’s development of a site specific standard for Lake Winona that was used for the basis of a TMDL and ALASD’s NPDES water quality based effluent limit.

Peer Reviewed Publications James, W.F. and J. M. Bischoff. 2015. Relationships between redox-sensitive phosphorus concentrations in sediment and the aluminum:phosphorus binding ratio. Lake Reserv Manage. 31 (4): 339-346.

Sullivan, T.J., K. U. Snyder, E. Gilbert, J.M. Bischoff, M. Wustenburg, J. Moore and D. Moore. 2005.

Assessment of water quality in association with land use in the Tillamook Bay watershed, Oregon, USA. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 161 (1/4): 3-23.

Bischoff, J.M., P.A. Bukaveckas, M.J. Mitchell and T. Hurd. 2001. N storage and cycling in vegetation of a forested wetland: implications for watershed N processing. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 128 (1/2): 97-114.

K. Ohrui, M.J. Mitchell, and J.M. Bischoff. 1999. Effects of landscape position on N mineralization in a forested watershed in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Can. Jor. of For. Res., 29:497-508.

Invited Presentations Restoration Techniques for Shallow Lakes. Bischoff, J.M. The Rice Creek Watershed District’s Shallow Lake Restoration Symposium, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. February 2009.

Shallow Lakes Ecology. Bischoff, J.M. The Rice Creek Watershed District’s Shallow Lake Restoration Symposium, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. February 2009.

Select Presentations Common Misconceptions Regarding the Use of Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) in Lakes. J. M. Bischoff and B. Beck. Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts Annual Conference, Alexandria, Minnesota.

December, 2015.

Planning for an Aluminum Sulfate Treatment on Lake Riley, MN. B. Beck, J. M. Bischoff, W.F. James, and C. Bleser. 35th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society, Saratoga Springs, NY November 2015.

Planning and Implementing Nutrient Reductions to Improve Water Quality in Bald Eagle Lake, MN. J. M. Bischoff, W.F. James, and M. Kocian. 34th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society, Madison, Wisconsin, November 2014.

Challenges in Predicting a Clear-water State for Shallow Lake Excess Nutrient Shallow Lake Total Maximum Daily Loads. J.M. Bischoff and J. Strom. 32nd International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society, Madison, Wisconsin, November 2012.

Anoxic and Oxic Release of Phosphorus from Sediments in Minnesota Lakes. Minnesota Water Resources Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. October, 2012.

The Complexities of Developing Excess Nutrient TMDLs for Shallow Lakes. J.M. Bischoff, J. Ramstack, M. Edlund, and W. F. James. Water Environment Federation TMDL Specialty Conference, August 2009.

Biological Endpoints for Shallow Lake TMDLs. J.M. Bischoff, J. Madejczyk, and S. McComas. Minnesota Water Resources Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. October, 2007.

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William F. James Aquatic Ecologist Education:

Professional Experience:

B.S. Botany, Kent State University, Kent, OH (1977) Professor (academic staff) and Research Aquatic Ecologist (Discovery Center), University of Wisconsin M.S. Limnology, Kent State University, Kent, OH Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751. June, 2012 to present (1983; Dr. G. D. Cooke, advisor; Dr. R. Carlson and Dr. R. Heath, committee) Research Aquatic Biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Environmental Laboratory – Eau Galle Aquat Awards: 2011 - Awarded the James LaBounty Best Research Ecology Laboratory, Spring Valley, WI 54767.

Paper of the Year (2011) given annually by the NorthNovember, 1979 to December, 2011.

American Lake Management Society for publication i the journal Lake and Reservoir Management.

Scientific Societies:

2008 - Research and Development Achievement AwaNorth American Lake Management Society for improving scientific understanding of soil American Society of Limnology and Oceanography phosphorus equilibrium processes for use in watersh Aquatic Plant Management Society models. U.S. Army Engineer – Engineer Research an Development Center.

2008 – Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for research on phosphorus dynamics in the lower Minnesota River system. U.S. Army Engineer – Engineer Research and Development Center.

Other Afflilations:

Associate Editor for the Journal Lake and Reservoir Management

2000 – Partnership Minnesota certificate of commendation in recognition of partnership efforts with State and local agencies on phosphorus and eutrophication research on Lake Pepin, Upper Mississippi River.

Achievements Lake management and restoration applications  Developed and improved alum dosage techniques to inactivate mobile phosphorus in sediment.

These have been used in many lake management applications.  Designed and implemented numerous monitoring plans to quantify phosphorus sources to lakes and management strategies to control phosphorus, reduce algal blooms, and increase light habitat for native submersed aquatic plants.

Eutrophication diagnostics  Constructed numerous detailed hydrological and nutrient budgets for evaluation of eutrophication problems and TMDL development.  Accomplished at lake and tributary loading empirical models to evaluate lake responses to loading reduction scenarios.

Scientific analytical tools for diagnosing water quality problems  Developed laboratory techniques for quantifying internal phosphorus loading from intact sediment cores for use in phosphorus budgets and TMDL analysis.  Analytical techniques for assessing sediment particle size distribution, vertical variations in sediment mobile phosphorus pools, and phosphorus equilibrium characteristics between suspended sediment and the water column  Developed techniques for measuring sediment oxygen demand, nitrification, and denitrification.

Scientific research  Produced 51 peer-reviewed publications in international journals.  Research emphasis is on phosphorus and nitrogen cycling, phosphorus exchanges between sediment and water, lake, reservoir, and large river eutrophication and biogeochemistry, sedimentation, sediment-water fluxes, eutrophication management using aluminum sulfate to

William F. James control internal phosphorus loading from sediment, cyanobacteria management, and aquatic plant management.

Academic and professional  Developed and currently teach BIO-450 (Aquatic Ecology and Management) as part of the Environmental Sciences Program at UW-Stout. Developed and currently teach the BIO-750 (Advanced Limnological Approaches) graduate level course for the Professional Sciences Masters – Conversation Biology.  Undergraduate advisor (6 students) for the Aquatic Biology concentration of the Environmental Sciences Program at UW-Stout.  Graduate advisor (2 students) for the Professional Science Masters – Conservation Biology Program at UW-Stout.  Provided funding and supervised undergraduate (7 students) and graduate (2 students) student research internships in aquatic ecology between 2012 and present. Students participate in various research projects that are conducted out of UW-Stout.  Academic advisor for the Environmental Sciences Program and Professional Sciences Masters– Conservation Biology advisory committee at UW-Stout.  Red Cedar River Basin committee  Associate Editor for the Journal Lake and Reservoir Management

Skills and Assets 

Research funding acquisition skills. Developed proposals and procured ~ $600,000 in funding to conduct research on lake eutrophication and management at the University of Wisconsin–Stout.

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Research skills. Designed and conducted experimental and field research in aquatic ecology and management as a professor at UW-Stout.

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Supervisory, management, and training skills. Managed and mentored over 50 students and fulltime staff in limnological research and water chemistry at the USACE Eau Galle Aquatic Ecology Laboratory for 25 years.

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Contacts and networks with Federal, state, and local agencies.

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Expertise in lake and tributary models FLUX and BATHTUB, phosphorus export coefficient models, resuspension models.

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Fluent with database management and spreadsheet (Excel, PowerPoint), digitizing and contour plotting (Surfer, Didger), and statistical (SAS) analysis programs. Skilled in data reduction, statistical analyses, and graphic presentation.

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Proficient at report writing, public speaking and presentation, and publication.

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Analytical skills in water and sediment chemistry, field sampling and processing, hydrology and flow monitoring, field and laboratory instruments, and data loggers.

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Laboratory skills in experimental determination of phosphorus and nutrient fluxes between sediment and water, including diffusive and equilibrium processes, and sediment phosphorus fractionation methodologies (loosely-bound, iron-bound, labile organic, aluminum-bound, calciumbound, refractory organic phosphorus forms)

Project management skills: stakeholder coordination, proposal writing and budgeting, scope of work development, execution, analysis, presentation, and recommendations.

Recent Projects and Success Stories

William F. James 

Examination of sediment phosphorus fluxes and potential contributions to harmful algal bloom development in the western basin of Lake Erie. This important project is part of a broader research collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies to determine drivers of cyanobacterial bloom development in this great lake (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 2 students; 2013)

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Analysis of phosphorus dynamics and rehabilitation options in hypereutrophic Lake Desair, WI. Students participate in field sampling and laboratory research to identify important nutrient sources driving algal blooms in this system (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 to present)

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Experimental research on aluminum sulfate dosage and application strategies to control sediment phosphorus diffusive flux in Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes. This research has produced significant new findings that will change the way scientists manage lakes with aluminum sulfate (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 to present)

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Phosphorus budget and sediment diffusive flux analysis in relation to cyanobacteria blooms in the Wisconsin River system. Students in the Environmental Sciences Program at UW-Stout are participating in this important State-sponsored research project that will lead to the development of a TMDL (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 to present)

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Research on phosphorus fluxes from bottom and resuspended sediment in Lake of the Woods, MN, is part of an overall TMDL being developed for this important system that has become impaired with cyanobacterial blooms (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 2 students; 2011 – present).

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Lac Courte Oreilles, an oligotrophic lake located in northern Wisconsin, has been the subject of TMDL development to protect it from increasing phosphorus loading pressure in recent decades.

Research on sediment-water nutrient interactions and fluxes is an important component of the project (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 – present).

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Phosphorus budget and internal phosphorus loading analysis (diffusive phosphorus fluxes from sediment) for Cedar Lake, WI, was instrumental in identifying the importance of vertical phosphorus transport of internal loads to surface water and is resulting in a change in management from aeration to alum treatment (conducted out of UW-Stout in 2012; 1 student; 2008 – present).

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Eutrophication diagnostics of urban Half Moon Lake, an important recreational and aesthetic resource for the City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, led to practical management alternatives to reduce phosphorus loading and improve water quality (conducted out of UW-Stout since 2012; participation and involvement of 5 students; 2000 – present).

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Linked an empirical resuspension model with a submersed macrophyte growth model to forecast effects of fetch reduction via construction of islands on resuspension and light attenuation. Results are being used by the USACE St. Paul District to re-establish vegetation in shallow lakes for waterfowl habitat (2009 – 2011).

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Research on diffusive fluxes of phosphorus from bottom sediment, phosphorus equilibrium exchanges, and recycling potential of suspended sediment loads with the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services of St. Paul, MN, was instrumental in understanding phosphorus dynamics for the Lower Minnesota River water quality model (2006 – 2008).

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Work on nitrate retention and denitrification in backwaters of the upper Mississippi River has led to management options to reduce nitrate transport to the Gulf of Mexico (2003 – 2006).

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Research on soil phosphorus partition coefficients was important in the development of a distributed watershed nutrient runoff model (GSSHA-NSM; 2003-2005).

William F. James 

An innovative assay approach was used to provide local agencies with alum concentration requirements to control internal phosphorus loading in several Wisconsin and Minnesota lakes (2003 – present).

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Developed techniques for quantifying biologically labile (subject to recycling) and refractory (subject to burial) phosphorus species and loads to improve our understanding of the bioavailability and recycling potential of watershed particulate runoff (2002 – 2003)

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Watershed nutrient loading analysis of the Yellow River basin (including Lake Wissota, WI) provided state agencies with important information for TMDL development (2000-2002).

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Research on Lake Pepin and the Upper Mississippi River provided federal, state, and local agencies with a better understanding of important phosphorus sources and sinks and the importance of sediment phosphorus recycling to the system (1995 – 2005).

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Partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in an integrated ecosystem restoration of Big Muskego Lake, WI. This large shallow system was successfully restored to a clear water state via carp removal and lake drawdown to desiccate and consolidate sediment from resuspension (1997 – 2002).

Joseph Bischoff

Principal Aquatic Ecologist/Certified Lake Manager Areas of Expertise:

Professional Experience:

Education:

2001 - 2003 Consulting Engineering Firm Minneapolis, Minnesota Ecologist/Limnologist

Water Quality Lake Management TMDL Stream Management Watershed Ecology Statistics

MS, Ecology, University of Louisville 1997 Louisville, Kentucky BS, Biology, University of Cincinnati 1994 Cincinnati, Ohio Modeling Water Quality in Aquatic Environments, University of Minnesota BASINS Training, Utah State University SWAT Training, Texas A&M University

2003 - Present Wenck Associates Ecologist/Limnologist

1998 - 2001 Consulting Engineering Firm Corvallis, Oregon Ecologist/Limnologist

Professional Memberships:

North American Lake Management Society Policy Subcommittee Member

Introduction Mr. Bischoff has over 19 years of experience in water resources science specializing in water quality evaluations, lake management and standard implementation. Mr. Bischoff has served as project manager and technical lead for numerous multidisciplinary projects involving the application of water quality standards to impaired and unimpaired water bodies as well as the development of site specific standards.

Mr. Bischoff supports numerous clients with NPDES and MS4 permit development and implementation. Mr. Bischoff uses a broad range of tools to develop innovative solutions to water quality standards development and implementation including complex water quality models, statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and mass balance approaches. Mr. Bischoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work has helped guide implementation of complex water quality standards at both the permittee and regulator (State and Federal) level. Mr. Bischoff has experience using the P8 Urban Catchment Model, FLUX, GWLF, SWAT, QUAL2K and BATHTUB package models as well as using mass balance equations and statistics to analyze water quality.

Selected Experience Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) Ann Lake Excess Nutrient TMDL, Wright County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is the project manager for the development of excess nutrient TMDLs for Ann Lake and Lake Emma in Wright County, Minnesota. The TMDL includes the development of a Generalized Watershed Loading Function model (GWLF) coupled with a BATHTUB lake response model. Mr. Bischoff is responsible for all aspects of the project including watershed and lake response modeling, internal nutrient release assessment, TMDL allocation and implementation planning.

Lino Lakes Chain of Lakes Total Maximum Daily Loads, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is the Project Manager for the development of excess nutrient TMDLs for the Lino Lakes Chain of Lakes (George Watch, Rice, Reshanau, Marshan, and Baldwin). All of the lakes are shallow lakes with the majority of the water budget coming from Peltier Lake. The project included the construction of a P8 model for the watershed to determine the influence of land use changes in the City of Lino Lakes on water quality in the Chain of Lakes.

Lake Margaret Total Maximum Daily Load for Excess Nutrients, Cass County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff conducted a preliminary screening for Lake Margaret to identify potential nutrient sources, data O:\Proposals\2016 P System\P2016-0552 Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis\Resumes\Bischoff.J.Como.docx

Joseph Bischoff adequacy, and to recommend a modeling approach for the development of an excess nutrient TMDL. This study led directly into the development of an excess nutrient TMDL and implementation plan.

Upper Prior and Spring Lake Total Maximum Daily Loads for Excess Nutrients, Scott County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is the project manager for the development of an excess nutrient TMDL for Spring and Upper Prior Lakes in Scott County, Minnesota. The project includes the development of a Unit Area Load (UAL) model for the watershed since the watershed is mixed in land uses including agriculture, residential, and commercial uses.

Lake Nutrient TMDLs in Carver County, Carver County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is currently the lead scientist for the development of 3 lake nutrient TMDLs for Carver County. Mr. Bischoff is responsible for completing a draft written nutrient TMDL for Reitz, Hydes, and Goose lakes to be submitted to the MPCA. The draft TMDLs will include all the review elements in the EPA guidance, such as load and wasteload allocation, margin of safety, reduction scenarios, implementation plan, reasonable assurance, and public process.

Lake Nutrient TMDLs in the Shingle Creek Watershed, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff is currently the project manager and lead scientist for the development of 5 lake nutrient TMDLs for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission. Key aspects of the project include watershed modeling and load estimation using P8 and SWMM. All the lakes in the watershed were also screened for internal loads to determine the approach of the TMDLs. Mr. Bischoff is working closely with the MPCA to develop an approach that is cost effective and transferable to other watersheds in the Metropolitan region.

Lake Diagnostic Studies and Management Plans Six Mile Creek and Halsted Bay Restoration Diagnostic Study, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Mr. Bischoff was the lead scientist for the evaluation of Six Mile Creek watershed and Halsted Bay to develop an approach for restoring water quality and ecological conditions in over 15 deep and shallow lakes. Mr. Bischoff led the development of a watershed hydrologic and nutrient budget using XP_SWMM, P8, and BATHTUB to determine nutrient sources to the lakes. Mr. Bischoff also conducted an ecological evaluation of the lakes to determine physical and biological limitations to restoration.

Ultimately, the study determined that carp, altered wetlands, and stabilized water elevations are the likely factors limiting ecological health in the watershed. Mr. Bischoff also evaluated the use of an offline alum treatment facility to mitigate nutrient loads to Halsted Bay while watershed work is completed.

Lake Management Plans for the City of Eagan, MN. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for two projects to develop diagnostic studies and management plans for 15 lakes in the City of Eagan. Excess nutrient TMDLs were also developed several of the impaired lakes in the group. The studies included developing nutrient budgets, evaluating fisheries and submersed aquatic vegetation plans Alum Dosing and Engineering Specifications for Bald Eagle Lake, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of specifications for an alum treatment on Bald Eagle Lake in the Northern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Mr. Bischoff led the development of the appropriate alum dose using modern dosing techniques (James 2011) that account for Al:P binding efficiency and depth of redox sensitive P. Mr. Bischoff also led jar testing, field observation of the alum application, and developed a follow-up monitoring approach for the application.

Alum Dosing and Engineering Specifications for Lake Riley, Eden Prairie, MN. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of specifications for an alum treatment on Lake Riley in the Southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. Mr. Bischoff led the development of the appropriate alum dose using modern dosing techniques (James 2011) that account for Al:P binding efficiency and depth of redox sensitive P. Mr. Bischoff also led jar testing, field observation of the alum application, and developed a follow-up monitoring approach for the application.

Statistical Lake Trend Analysis for the Capitol Region Watershed District. Mr. Bischoff led a statistical trend analysis of four lakes in the Capitol Region Watershed District. Analyses include trend O:\Proposals\2016 P System\P2016-0552 Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis\Resumes\Bischoff.J.Como.docx

Joseph Bischoff assessment using Kendall-Tau, autocorrelation assessment, and a multivariate assessment of lake factors affecting water quality.

Lake Management Plans for the Loeb and Crosby Lakes in the Capitol Region Watershed District. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of lake management plans for two lakes in the Capitol Region Watershed District. The assessment included a nutrient budget for the lakes, watershed P8 modeling, and lake response modeling using the Canfield-Bachmann model.

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans for Lily, McKusick, and Long Lakes, Stillwater, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff developed aquatic vegetation management plans for three relatively shallow lakes in the City of Stillwater, Minnesota. Plans included a robust citizen engagement process, development of harvesting and herbicide alternatives, and engineering cost estimates.

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans for Red Rock, Mitchell, and Lucy Lake, Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, MN. Mr. Bischoff developed aquatic vegetation management plans for three lakes in the Cities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, Minnesota as well as the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District. The Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans included a robust citizen engagement process, development of harvesting and herbicide alternatives, and engineering cost estimates.

Crystal Lake Internal Nutrient Load Control Feasibility Study, Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of a feasibility study to assess internal nutrient control options for Crystal Lake. Options evaluated for cost and feasibility in the study included sediment sealing with aluminum sulfate, hypolimnetic withdrawal, hypolimnetic aeration or oxygenation and artificial circulation. Ultimately, a hybrid option was chosen that included whole lake alum treatment along with an alum dosing station that can treat either withdrawn hypolimnetic water or stormwater from one of the largest contributing subwatersheds.

Lake Management Plans for Lily, McKusick, and Long Lakes, Stillwater, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of lake management plans for Lily and McKusick Lakes in Stillwater, Minnesota. The plan included the development of a P8 watershed model and BATHTUB lake response model. These models were utilized to determine the cost and effectiveness of remedial actions for the lakes. The report identified restoration opportunities for the lakes that included watershed treatment, in-lake nutrient controls, fisheries recommendations, filamentous algae control, and aquatic vegetation management.

Lake Management Plans for 13 Lakes in the Shingle Creek Watershed, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager for the development of 13 lake management plans in the Shingle Creek Watershed. The management plans focused on activities needed to address completed TMDLs for the water bodies. These plans will provide the basis for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third Generation Plan.

Twin Lake Management Plan and Diagnostic Study, Twin Cities, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the project manager and lead scientist for the development of a diagnostic study and lake management plan for Twin Lakes in the Shingle Creek watershed. The diagnostic study included development of watershed phosphorus loads to Twin Lakes. One subwatershed was being monitored for phosphorus and flow. These data were used along with results from a SWMM model to calibrate a P8 model for the watershed. P8 was then used to generate phosphorus loading for each of the subwatersheds. These loads were then used in a BATHTUB model to evaluate source of P in the Twin Lake ecosystem.

Additionally, a large wetland complex in one of the Twin Lake subwatersheds was evaluated as a potential P source. Analysis included load calculations for the inlet and outlet of the wetland. Once the diagnostic study was completed, a comprehensive management plan was developed to address the restoration and protection of the Twin Lake ecosystem.

Caribou Lake AUAR, Cook County, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff conducted a lake water quality impact analysis for projected development in the Caribou Lake watershed. Modeling was conducted using GIS, spreadsheet calculations, and BATHTUB. Analyses included analyzing the lake in three unique cells due to the morphometry of the lake and the location of the inflow and outflow.

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Joseph Bischoff Evaluation of a Nutrient Site Specific Standard for Lake Winona, Alexandria, Minnesota. Mr. Bischoff was the primary author for a lake nutrient site specific standard application for Lake Winona in Alexandria, MN. The proposed nutrient site specific standard helped guide the MPCA’s development of a site specific standard for Lake Winona that was used for the basis of a TMDL and ALASD’s NPDES water quality based effluent limit.

Peer Reviewed Publications James, W.F. and J. M. Bischoff. 2015. Relationships between redox-sensitive phosphorus concentrations in sediment and the aluminum:phosphorus binding ratio. Lake Reserv Manage. 31 (4): 339-346.

Sullivan, T.J., K. U. Snyder, E. Gilbert, J.M. Bischoff, M. Wustenburg, J. Moore and D. Moore. 2005.

Assessment of water quality in association with land use in the Tillamook Bay watershed, Oregon, USA. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 161 (1/4): 3-23.

Bischoff, J.M., P.A. Bukaveckas, M.J. Mitchell and T. Hurd. 2001. N storage and cycling in vegetation of a forested wetland: implications for watershed N processing. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 128 (1/2): 97-114.

K. Ohrui, M.J. Mitchell, and J.M. Bischoff. 1999. Effects of landscape position on N mineralization in a forested watershed in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Can. Jor. of For. Res., 29:497-508.

Invited Presentations Restoration Techniques for Shallow Lakes. Bischoff, J.M. The Rice Creek Watershed District’s Shallow Lake Restoration Symposium, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. February 2009.

Shallow Lakes Ecology. Bischoff, J.M. The Rice Creek Watershed District’s Shallow Lake Restoration Symposium, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. February 2009.

Select Presentations Common Misconceptions Regarding the Use of Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) in Lakes. J. M. Bischoff and B. Beck. Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts Annual Conference, Alexandria, Minnesota.

December, 2015.

Planning for an Aluminum Sulfate Treatment on Lake Riley, MN. B. Beck, J. M. Bischoff, W.F. James, and C. Bleser. 35th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society, Saratoga Springs, NY November 2015.

Planning and Implementing Nutrient Reductions to Improve Water Quality in Bald Eagle Lake, MN. J. M. Bischoff, W.F. James, and M. Kocian. 34th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society, Madison, Wisconsin, November 2014.

Challenges in Predicting a Clear-water State for Shallow Lake Excess Nutrient Shallow Lake Total Maximum Daily Loads. J.M. Bischoff and J. Strom. 32nd International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society, Madison, Wisconsin, November 2012.

Anoxic and Oxic Release of Phosphorus from Sediments in Minnesota Lakes. Minnesota Water Resources Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. October, 2012.

The Complexities of Developing Excess Nutrient TMDLs for Shallow Lakes. J.M. Bischoff, J. Ramstack, M. Edlund, and W. F. James. Water Environment Federation TMDL Specialty Conference, August 2009.

Biological Endpoints for Shallow Lake TMDLs. J.M. Bischoff, J. Madejczyk, and S. McComas. Minnesota Water Resources Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. October, 2007.

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William F. James Aquatic Ecologist Education:

Professional Experience:

B.S. Botany, Kent State University, Kent, OH (1977) Professor (academic staff) and Research Aquatic Ecologist (Discovery Center), University of Wisconsin M.S. Limnology, Kent State University, Kent, OH Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751. June, 2012 to present (1983; Dr. G. D. Cooke, advisor; Dr. R. Carlson and Dr. R. Heath, committee) Research Aquatic Biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Environmental Laboratory – Eau Galle Aquat Awards: 2011 - Awarded the James LaBounty Best Research Ecology Laboratory, Spring Valley, WI 54767.

Paper of the Year (2011) given annually by the NorthNovember, 1979 to December, 2011.

American Lake Management Society for publication i the journal Lake and Reservoir Management.

Scientific Societies:

2008 - Research and Development Achievement AwaNorth American Lake Management Society for improving scientific understanding of soil American Society of Limnology and Oceanography phosphorus equilibrium processes for use in watersh Aquatic Plant Management Society models. U.S. Army Engineer – Engineer Research an Development Center.

2008 – Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for research on phosphorus dynamics in the lower Minnesota River system. U.S. Army Engineer – Engineer Research and Development Center.

Other Afflilations:

Associate Editor for the Journal Lake and Reservoir Management

2000 – Partnership Minnesota certificate of commendation in recognition of partnership efforts with State and local agencies on phosphorus and eutrophication research on Lake Pepin, Upper Mississippi River.

Achievements Lake management and restoration applications  Developed and improved alum dosage techniques to inactivate mobile phosphorus in sediment.

These have been used in many lake management applications.  Designed and implemented numerous monitoring plans to quantify phosphorus sources to lakes and management strategies to control phosphorus, reduce algal blooms, and increase light habitat for native submersed aquatic plants.

Eutrophication diagnostics  Constructed numerous detailed hydrological and nutrient budgets for evaluation of eutrophication problems and TMDL development.  Accomplished at lake and tributary loading empirical models to evaluate lake responses to loading reduction scenarios.

Scientific analytical tools for diagnosing water quality problems  Developed laboratory techniques for quantifying internal phosphorus loading from intact sediment cores for use in phosphorus budgets and TMDL analysis.  Analytical techniques for assessing sediment particle size distribution, vertical variations in sediment mobile phosphorus pools, and phosphorus equilibrium characteristics between suspended sediment and the water column  Developed techniques for measuring sediment oxygen demand, nitrification, and denitrification.

Scientific research  Produced 51 peer-reviewed publications in international journals.  Research emphasis is on phosphorus and nitrogen cycling, phosphorus exchanges between sediment and water, lake, reservoir, and large river eutrophication and biogeochemistry, sedimentation, sediment-water fluxes, eutrophication management using aluminum sulfate to

William F. James control internal phosphorus loading from sediment, cyanobacteria management, and aquatic plant management.

Academic and professional  Developed and currently teach BIO-450 (Aquatic Ecology and Management) as part of the Environmental Sciences Program at UW-Stout. Developed and currently teach the BIO-750 (Advanced Limnological Approaches) graduate level course for the Professional Sciences Masters – Conversation Biology.  Undergraduate advisor (6 students) for the Aquatic Biology concentration of the Environmental Sciences Program at UW-Stout.  Graduate advisor (2 students) for the Professional Science Masters – Conservation Biology Program at UW-Stout.  Provided funding and supervised undergraduate (7 students) and graduate (2 students) student research internships in aquatic ecology between 2012 and present. Students participate in various research projects that are conducted out of UW-Stout.  Academic advisor for the Environmental Sciences Program and Professional Sciences Masters– Conservation Biology advisory committee at UW-Stout.  Red Cedar River Basin committee  Associate Editor for the Journal Lake and Reservoir Management

Skills and Assets 

Research funding acquisition skills. Developed proposals and procured ~ $600,000 in funding to conduct research on lake eutrophication and management at the University of Wisconsin–Stout.

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Research skills. Designed and conducted experimental and field research in aquatic ecology and management as a professor at UW-Stout.

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Supervisory, management, and training skills. Managed and mentored over 50 students and fulltime staff in limnological research and water chemistry at the USACE Eau Galle Aquatic Ecology Laboratory for 25 years.

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Contacts and networks with Federal, state, and local agencies.

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Expertise in lake and tributary models FLUX and BATHTUB, phosphorus export coefficient models, resuspension models.

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Fluent with database management and spreadsheet (Excel, PowerPoint), digitizing and contour plotting (Surfer, Didger), and statistical (SAS) analysis programs. Skilled in data reduction, statistical analyses, and graphic presentation.

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Proficient at report writing, public speaking and presentation, and publication.

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Analytical skills in water and sediment chemistry, field sampling and processing, hydrology and flow monitoring, field and laboratory instruments, and data loggers.

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Laboratory skills in experimental determination of phosphorus and nutrient fluxes between sediment and water, including diffusive and equilibrium processes, and sediment phosphorus fractionation methodologies (loosely-bound, iron-bound, labile organic, aluminum-bound, calciumbound, refractory organic phosphorus forms)

Project management skills: stakeholder coordination, proposal writing and budgeting, scope of work development, execution, analysis, presentation, and recommendations.

William F. James Recent Projects and Success Stories 

Examination of sediment phosphorus fluxes and potential contributions to harmful algal bloom development in the western basin of Lake Erie. This important project is part of a broader research collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies to determine drivers of cyanobacterial bloom development in this great lake (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 2 students; 2013)

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Analysis of phosphorus dynamics and rehabilitation options in hypereutrophic Lake Desair, WI. Students participate in field sampling and laboratory research to identify important nutrient sources driving algal blooms in this system (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 to present)

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Experimental research on aluminum sulfate dosage and application strategies to control sediment phosphorus diffusive flux in Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes. This research has produced significant new findings that will change the way scientists manage lakes with aluminum sulfate (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 to present)

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Phosphorus budget and sediment diffusive flux analysis in relation to cyanobacteria blooms in the Wisconsin River system. Students in the Environmental Sciences Program at UW-Stout are participating in this important State-sponsored research project that will lead to the development of a TMDL (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 to present)

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Research on phosphorus fluxes from bottom and resuspended sediment in Lake of the Woods, MN, is part of an overall TMDL being developed for this important system that has become impaired with cyanobacterial blooms (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 2 students; 2011 – present).

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Lac Courte Oreilles, an oligotrophic lake located in northern Wisconsin, has been the subject of TMDL development to protect it from increasing phosphorus loading pressure in recent decades.

Research on sediment-water nutrient interactions and fluxes is an important component of the project (conducted out of UW-Stout; participation of 3 students; 2012 – present).

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Phosphorus budget and internal phosphorus loading analysis (diffusive phosphorus fluxes from sediment) for Cedar Lake, WI, was instrumental in identifying the importance of vertical phosphorus transport of internal loads to surface water and is resulting in a change in management from aeration to alum treatment (conducted out of UW-Stout in 2012; 1 student; 2008 – present).

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Eutrophication diagnostics of urban Half Moon Lake, an important recreational and aesthetic resource for the City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, led to practical management alternatives to reduce phosphorus loading and improve water quality (conducted out of UW-Stout since 2012; participation and involvement of 5 students; 2000 – present).

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Linked an empirical resuspension model with a submersed macrophyte growth model to forecast effects of fetch reduction via construction of islands on resuspension and light attenuation. Results are being used by the USACE St. Paul District to re-establish vegetation in shallow lakes for waterfowl habitat (2009 – 2011).

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Research on diffusive fluxes of phosphorus from bottom sediment, phosphorus equilibrium exchanges, and recycling potential of suspended sediment loads with the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services of St. Paul, MN, was instrumental in understanding phosphorus dynamics for the Lower Minnesota River water quality model (2006 – 2008).

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Work on nitrate retention and denitrification in backwaters of the upper Mississippi River has led to management options to reduce nitrate transport to the Gulf of Mexico (2003 – 2006).

William F. James 

Research on soil phosphorus partition coefficients was important in the development of a distributed watershed nutrient runoff model (GSSHA-NSM; 2003-2005).

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An innovative assay approach was used to provide local agencies with alum concentration requirements to control internal phosphorus loading in several Wisconsin and Minnesota lakes (2003 – present).

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Developed techniques for quantifying biologically labile (subject to recycling) and refractory (subject to burial) phosphorus species and loads to improve our understanding of the bioavailability and recycling potential of watershed particulate runoff (2002 – 2003)

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Watershed nutrient loading analysis of the Yellow River basin (including Lake Wissota, WI) provided state agencies with important information for TMDL development (2000-2002).

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Research on Lake Pepin and the Upper Mississippi River provided federal, state, and local agencies with a better understanding of important phosphorus sources and sinks and the importance of sediment phosphorus recycling to the system (1995 – 2005).

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Partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in an integrated ecosystem restoration of Big Muskego Lake, WI. This large shallow system was successfully restored to a clear water state via carp removal and lake drawdown to desiccate and consolidate sediment from resuspension (1997 – 2002).

Brian F. Beck

Water Quality Specialist Areas of Expertise:

Professional Experience:

Education:

2012 – 2013 National Lacustrine Core Facility (University of Minnesota – Twin Cities) Minneapolis, MN Laboratory Technician

Limnology Water Quality Modeling GIS TMDLs Aqueous Geochemistry Hydrology

MS, Water Resource Science (emphasis Environmental Chemistry), University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2012 BS, Environmental Science (emphasis Water Quality), University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2008

Professional Memberships: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

2013 – Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Maple Plain, MN Water Quality Scientist

2010-2012 University of Minnesota – Duluth Duluth, MN Research assistant 2009 Ramsey County Environmental Services Arden Hills, MN Intern 2007-2009 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency St. Paul, MN Intern

Introduction Mr. Beck has four years of experience working on lake management experience that includes sediment phosphorus release management, in-lake water quality modeling, watershed modeling, data processing and analysis, technical report writing, and water quality monitoring. He has worked as a hydrologic and water quality modeler to develop and write lake management plans. Mr. Beck has experience using BATHTUB, P8 Urban Catchment Model, HSPF, GWLF, PONDNET, and PHREEQC modeling software. Prior to working at Wenck, Mr. Beck worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota Duluth researching mercury fate/transport and teaching laboratory sections of hydrology and hydraulics in the Civil Engineering department. Mr. Beck graduated from the University of Minnesota - Duluth in 2012 with a MS in Water Resource Science with an emphasis in Environmental Chemistry.

Selected Experience Lake Diagnostic Studies and Management Plans North Fork Crow Protection Lakes (2015-2016) – Mr. Beck is responsible for developing hydrologic and nutrient budgets for protection lakes in the North Fork Crow watershed. Measured discharge and water quality data from the North Fork Crow watershed was used to validate output from the HSPF model. The output from the HSPF model was used to build BATHTUB lake response models to assess protection strategies for each lake. Mr. Beck is also responsible for assessing in-lake processes that may be negatively affecting biological and water quality conditions.

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans for Diamond Lake in the Middle Fork Crow watershed (2015) Mr. Beck developed an aquatic vegetation management plan for Diamond Lake near Atwater City, MN. Plans included development of harvesting and herbicide alternatives and engineering cost estimates.

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Brian F. Beck Badger Lake Diagnostic Study (2014) - Mr. Beck developed a generalized Watershed Loading Function (GWLF) model for Badger Lake watersheds. This model uses a modified version of the National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) curve number approach to model watershed hydrology and runoff. Output from the calibrated model was used to predict Badger Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water budget and watershed phosphorus load which helped identify priority areas for best management practice (BMP) implementation.

Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans for Red Rock, Mitchell, and Lucy Lake, Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, MN (2014) - Mr. Beck developed aquatic vegetation management plans for three lakes in the Cities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, Minnesota as well as the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District. The Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans included a robust citizen engagement process, development of harvesting and herbicide alternatives, and engineering cost estimates.

Lake Susan Use Attainability Analysis (2013) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr. Beck helped build and calibrated a BATHTUB model that was used to determine the necessary load reduction required for Lake Susan to meet water quality standards. Mr. Beck was also responsible for writing chapters related to water quality reductions.

Sediment Nutrient Management Ann Lake Alum Feasibility Study (2016) - Mr. Beck is the lead geochemist for the development of a feasibility study to assess internal nutrient control options for Ann Lake in Kanabec County. Internal load reduction alternatives that will be evaluated in the study included sediment alum application, Phoslock application, aluminum chloride application, and hypolimnetic aeration. Mr. Beck is the coauthor on a technical report outlining feasibility, cost estimates, and recommendations.

Fish Lake Sediment Investigation (2016)- Mr. Beck is the lead geochemist on a follow up study to an alum treatment in Fish Lake in the City of Eagan. The Fish Lake sediment investigation involved measuring the extent of internal load reduction from an aluminum sulfate application on Fish Lake. Mr. Beck also calculated maintenance alum doses to ensure that the Fish Lake alum application achieves long-term effectiveness.

Schwanz and Blackhawk Internal Load Feasibility and Follow-up Study (2014) - Mr. Beck was the lead geochemist in a follow up study to an alum treatment in Blackhawk Lake and an assessment of internal load control options for Schwanz Lake in the City of Eagan. The Blackhawk Lake sediment investigation involved measuring the extent of internal load reduction from an aluminum sulfate application in 2013, while the Schwanz Lake investigation involved determining the feasibility and effectiveness of a potential aluminum sulfate addition.

Alum Dosing Study for Riley, Susan, and Rice Marsh Lake Sediments (2016) - Mr. Beck was the project geochemist for the development of alum dosing recommendations for internal phosphorus load reduction Riley Chain of Lakes. Mr. Beck assisted the development of the appropriate alum dose using modern dosing techniques that account for Al:P binding efficiency and depth of redox sensitive P. Mr. Beck assisted writing technical memos recommending appropriate alum dosing for Riley Lake.

Alum Dosing and Engineering Specifications for Bald Eagle Lake Sediments (2015)- Mr. Beck was involved in developing specifications for an alum treatment on Bald Eagle Lake in the Northern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Mr. Beck assisted the development of the appropriate alum dose using modern dosing techniques that account for Al:P binding efficiency and depth of redox sensitive P. Mr. Beck also led jar testing, field observation of the alum application, and developed a follow-up monitoring approach for the application.

Shingle Lake Internal Load Management (2014-2016) - Mr. Beck has collected sediment cores on several lakes within the Shingle Creek watershed to develop more accurate phosphorus budgets and assess cost estimates for intern load control.

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Brian F. Beck hypolimnetic withdrawal, sediment dredging, and hypolimnetic aeration. Mr. Beck was the lead author on a technical report outlining feasibility, cost estimates, and recommendations.

Canisteo Mine Pit Environmental Assessment Worksheet (2014-2015) - Mr. Beck was responsible for assessing the geochemical impacts of the planned Canisteo Mine Pit dewatering to Trout Lake and the Swan River. Responsibilities included developing an advection-diffusion model to predict the impact of high sulfate discharge to Trout Lake, assessing the nutrient water quality impacts on Trout Lake, and assessing the impacts of sulfate on mercury methylation and internal loading from sediment in Trout Lake.

Six Mile Creek Delta Investigation in Pierson Lake (2014) - Mr. Beck was the lead scientist in an investigation of a delta formation in Pierson Lake, MN due to land use changes within the Six Mile Creek watershed. This work involved collecting sediment cores within the delta formation, data analysis of sediment samples, and writing technical memos.

Water Quality and Watershed Management City of Eagan Neighborhood Lake Management Plan (2013-2014) - Mr. Beck helped author the management plan report and also led modeling efforts to update the City’s PONDNET model to predict watershed hydrology and phosphorus loads to impaired and protection lakes. The PONDNET model consisted of a complex network of storm sewers and city ponds. Model hydrology was calibrated using monitored outflow from the various pump and lift stations throughout the City of Eagan. Calibrated model results were used estimate watershed hydrology and phosphorus budgets for each lake. Lake response to flow and phosphorus loads were modeled in BATHTUB to set realistic goals and reductions to improve water quality in each lake.

North Fork Crow Turbidity, Bacteria, and Nutrient TMDL (2013 – 2014) – Mr. Beck helped develop turbidity total maximum daily loads for multiple reaches in the North Fork Crow watershed. Mr. Beck was responsible for developing pollutant source assessments, calculating turbidity allocations, and writing the turbidity chapters of the TMDL. Sauk River Bacteria and Nutrient TMDL (2013-2014) – Mr. Beck is developing bacteria and nutrient TMDLs for multiple streams and lakes within the Sauk River watershed. Responsibilities included development of hydrologic flow duration curves and rigorous accounting of fecal coliform sources in the watershed to help understand the linkages between watershed hydrology, seasonal land management practices and bacteria sources throughout the watershed. Mr. Beck is also responsible for using Hydrologic Simulation Program—Fortran (HSPF) output to build BATHTUB lake response models to determine nutrient sources in impaired lakes. Mr. Beck is the primary author of the TMDL report.

Vermillion River Turbidity, Bacteria, Dissolved Oxygen, and Nutrient TMDL (2014) – Mr. Beck is responsible for developing bacteria, turbidity, and nutrient total maximum daily loads for the Vermillion River watershed. Responsibilities include water quality data analysis, pollutant source assessment, and water quality modeling.

Shingle Creek Routine Monitoring and Reporting (2013-2016) – Mr. Beck conducts routine monitoring for streams and lakes within the Shingle Creek watershed boundaries. Responsibilities include collecting water quality samples, routine maintenance of field equipment, measurement of stream discharge, and analysis of field data. Mr. Beck is also responsible for writing annual water quality reports for the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organization.

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Tom A. Langer Aquatic Ecologist Areas of Expertise:       

Aquatic Ecology and Biology Wetland and Lake Management Biological Monitoring Fisheries Biology Wetland/Waterbody Delineations Biological Statistics and Modeling Scientific Research and Design

Professional Experience: 2015-Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Project Biologist

2015- Present Minnesota Wetland Delineator In-Training Cert.

University of Minnesota, MN

Education:

MS, Conservation Biology Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI

2012-2015 Central Michigan University, MI GLRI Wetland Technician (2012-2014)/ Lab Manager (2015)

BS, Environmental Science (AOE: Biology) University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MN

2009-2012 University of St. Thomas, MN Aquatic Ecology Research Assistant

Professional Memberships:

2009-2010 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, MN Shallow Lake Field Technician

Society of Wetland Scientists International Association for Great Lakes Research American Fisheries Society

Introduction Tom has over 7 years of experience as an aquatic ecologist working on aquatic monitoring projects assessing ecosystem health, integrity and environmental- biotic community linkages within deep lake, shallow lake, coastal wetland, inland wetland, river, and stream ecosystems of the Upper Midwest.

Specialties include environmental-community assessments, water quality monitoring, aquatic taxa identification, habitat assessments/determinations, biological sampling, statistics and model. Specific skills include:      

Delineate and document aquatic systems and surrounding habitat. Collect and identify aquatic and wetland plants, invertebrates, fishes and habitat characteristics.

Extensive experience with various water quality, biological and soils sampling equipment and techniques used to survey aquatic biota and habitats.

Ability to use, build and test community/habitat related indices. Skills applicable to indices of biotic integrity and rapid assessment methods (i.e. IBIs, MiRAM, FQI).

Conduct literature review, project design, statistical analyses, database management, write reports, journal publication preparation, and grant writing.

Strong communication skills in both written and oral presentations. Ability to articulate in various styles depending on targeted audience.

Proficient in statistical assessment and software: R, PC-ORD, SAS, Minitab. Proficient with presentation, mapping and graphical software to support research findings and presentation of materials: Sigma Plot, R, ArcGIS.

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Tom A. Langer Selected Experience Wetland / Waterbody / Water Quality Experience Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Environmental Grade Ecosystem Assessment, Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Mr. Langer is a project biologist assisting with the development of an ecosystem framework to determine the heath of lake, stream and wetland habitats within the watershed district by developing and using IBI and other metrics to relate conditions to ecosystem services. Major responsibilities include the sampling biotic communities, habitat conditions and breakpoint development to help focus management efforts to achieve desired levels of ecosystem services within the watershed.

Lake Management: Vegetation and Habitat Assessments, Minnesota.

Mr. Langer serves as an aquatic biologist on multiple projects conducting lake vegetation surveys, fringing wetland habitat assessments, aquatic invasive species assessments, water quality assessments and shoreline habitat assessments for watershed districts and lake associations. He often leads sampling efforts due to his understanding of both deep and shallow lake systems and his broad range of taxonomic identification abilities. Other duties have include the summarizing of sampling efforts, relating observed communities to state databases and health metrics (FQI, IBI), and management plan development.

Vermillion River Ecosystem Assessment, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Mr. Langer is an aquatic biologist assisting an ecosystem assessment of the Vermillion River and its tributaries. His primary duties include the sampling of the fish community in multiple reaches of the river system and lead statistically rigorous assessments of both biotic and abiotic datasets. Outcomes of which are to relate observed communities to different stressors driving differences fish communities, IBI scores and to direct continued monitoring and restoration efforts on the river system.

Site Specific Standard Application of Minnesota River: A Food Web and Contaminant Assessment, Eagan, Minnesota.

Mr. Langer serves as a project biologist assisting with ecosystem monitoring and modeling project within the lower Minnesota River. Project objectives was to assess and model incorporation and bioaccumulation of Selenium in an aquatic food web. Primary duties consisted of water quality monitoring, routine fish surveying and tissue sampling, developing a trophic transfer model, and draft a site specific application that reviewed the findings of the ecological assessment.

Sandpiper Pipeline Wetland and Waterbody Surveys, North Dakota.

Mr. Langer serves as a project biologist assisting with wetland delineation and waterbody surveys across the North Dakota reach of the Enbridge Sandpiper Pipeline. Surveying includes taxonomic identification of wetland and upland plant species and soil characteristic classification. Wetland and waterbody survey follows the 1987 US Army Corps guidance.

Routine Wetland and Water Body Investigation, Minnesota.

Mr. Langer is a certified wetland delineator in training (University of Minnesota, 2015) conducting regular wetland and waterbody related investigations. Primary duties vary depending on the scope of project needs but regularly include wetland/waterbody delineations and an understanding of hydrology and surface water flows.

Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Routine Monitoring, Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Mr. Langer serves as a biologist assisting the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (WMC) and West Mississippi WMC routine monitoring programs. Responsibilities include routine monitoring of flow and water quality at various main stem stream sites in Shingle Creek, and several outfall sites in West Mississippi watershed.

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Tom A. Langer Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring, Michigan.

Mr. Langer served as a wetland technician and lab manager for the Institute for Great Lakes Research on an Environmental Protection Agency funded project. Project objective was to monitor/exam Laurentian Great Lakes coastal wetland health via macroinvertebrate and fish Indices of Biotic Integrity (IBIs). Cited publication below.

Mr. Langer served as an independent researcher examining patterns and mechanisms structuring biodiversity of both fish and macroinvertebrate communities throughout the Laurentian Great Lakes basin.

Cited publication below.

Shallow Lake Ecological Assessment, Minnesota.

Mr. Langer served as a research assistant/crew leader for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of St. Thomas on a study assessing internal and watershed influences on ecosystem characteristics of 144 shallow lakes dispersed across Minnesota.

Mr. Langer served as a research assistant for the University of St. Thomas on a project funded by the National Science Foundation examining how carbon burial rates differ between shallow lakes in turbid versus clear regimes.

Mr. Langer served as an independent researcher assessing influences of watershed and landscape characteristics on 13C and 15N isotopic signatures of fathead minnows in 64 shallow Minnesota lakes. Cited publication below.

Project Publications: T. Langer, B. Murry, K. Pangle, D. Uzarski. 2016. Species turnover drives β-diversity patterns across multiple spatial and temporal scales in Great Lake coastal wetland communities.

Hydrobiologia: 1 – 12.

T. Langer, D. Uzarski. Implementing Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring. Sept 2014. Drummond Island Digest: pg 18.

T. Langer, M. Cooper, D. Uzarski. 2016. Influence of water fluctuation on β diversity of Saginaw Bay’s coastal wetland fish communities. In prep.

T. Langer, K. Zimmer, B. Herwig, M. Hanson, J.B. Cotner, W. Hobbs, and G. Small. δ15N of Detritivores Track Anthropogenic Landscape Alterations in Shallow Minnesota Lakes. In prep.

Scientific Project Presentations: L. Moore, T. Langer, D. Schuberg, D. Uzarski. 2014. Spatial trends in nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations in Michigan’s Great Lake coastal wetlands. Poster. Institute for Great Lakes Research 3rd Annual Symposium, MI. T. Langer, M. Cooper, D. Uzarski. 2014. Influence of water fluctuation on Beta diversity of Saginaw Bay’s coastal wetland fish communities. Poster. Institute for Great Lakes Research 3rd Annual Symposium, MI. T. Langer, K. Pangle, B. Murry, D. Uzarski. 2014. Beta Diversity, Spatiotemporal Structuring and Mechanisms Shaping Great Lake Coastal Wetland Fish and Macroinvertebrate Communities.

57th International Conference on Great Lakes Research, Hamilton, Ontario.

T. Langer, K. Pangle, B. Murry, D. Uzarski. 2014. Beta Diversity, Spatiotemporal Structuring and Mechanisms Shaping Great Lake Coastal Wetland Fish and Macroinvertebrate Communities. 1st Annual Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Portland, Oregon.

T. Langer, K. Pangle, B. Murry, D. Uzarski. 2014. Beta Diversity and the Spatiotemporal Structuring of Great Lake Coastal Wetland Fish and Macroinvertebrate Assemblages. Annual Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Holland, MI. O:\Proposals\2016 P System\P2016-0552 Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis\Resumes\Langer.Tom.Masterdocx.Docx

Tom A. Langer T. Langer. Dealing with large community datasets and use of beta diversity calculations and multivariate ordination techniques. 2013. Invited lecturer to graduate level Bioinformatics course at Central Michigan University.

T. Langer, K. Pangle, B. Murry, D. Uzarski. 2013. Spatiotemporal influences, diversity patterns and mechanisms structuring Great Lakes coastal wetland fish assemblages. Poster. Institute for Great Lakes Research 1st Symposium, MI. T. Langer, K. Zimmer, B. Herwig, M. Hanson, J. Cotner, W. Hobbs, G. Small. 2012. δ15N of Detritivores track nitrogen inputs from agricultural land into shallow Minnesota lakes. Poster.

97th Ecological Society of America Conference, OR. T. Langer, A. Gittens, K. Zimmer, B. Herwig, M. Hanson. 2010. δ13C values indicate regional and lake-specific differences in carbon sources for fathead minnows, Pimephales promelas, and black bullheads, Ameiurus melas, in Minnesota shallow lakes. Poster. 71st Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, MN. A. Gittens, T. Langer, K. Zimmer, B. Herwig, M. Hanson. 2010. Allometric patterns of δ15N in fathead minnow, black bullhead, and common carp in Minnesota shallow lakes. Poster. 71st Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, MN.

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Jeffrey C. Madejczyk Principal Fisheries Biologist Areas of Expertise:

Aquatic Ecology/Fisheries Biology Stream Assessments Environmental Review Environmental Permitting Water Quality Storm Water sediment Investigations

Education:

M.S. Iowa State – Fisheries Biology B.S. Winona State – Ecology

Professional Experience: 2005 – Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Biologist

2004 - 2005 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Mortgage Specialist 2000 – 2003 Environmental Consulting Firm Environmental Scientist 1998 – 1999 England, Thims & Miller GIS Analyst

Introduction Mr. Madejczyk has worked as an environmental scientist on a wide variety of projects over a sixteen year period. His background and education are in fisheries biology and aquatic ecology where he has conducted research on fish and invertebrate communities in lakes, streams and rivers. He has served as both a project manager and a project scientist on a variety of ecological monitoring, TMDL, and environmental permitting efforts, including fish and macroinvertebrate monitoring, lake and stream management studies, lake nutrient models, sediment nutrient investigations, endangered species analysis, wetland permitting and mitigation projects, ecological assessments, storm water permitting, contaminated sediment investigations and permitting, and zoning and conditional use permitting. Additionally, he has a variety of water resource and water quality project experience including field leadership, data analysis, modeling, and reporting from lake, stream, treatment wetland, and ocean outfall studies.

Selected Experience Aquatic Ecology

Capital Region Watershed Fish Monitoring Study Project manager and lead biologist assisting the Capitol Region Watershed District in conducting fish community monitoring for lakes within the district. Monitoring included summertime field efforts using trap and gill nets to assess fish populations throughout each lake. Sampling methods followed Minnesota DNR protocols and the results were compared to past monitoring efforts to examine fish community trends within the lake. The fish community monitoring efforts are part of a larger overall effort to track water quality trends within each lake and determine the appropriate management activities to improve water quality and the health of aquatic communities.

Minnehaha Creek Watershed Lake IBI Study In 2015 the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources developed a fish based Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) for a variety of lakes in Minnesota. Previously IBI assessment tools have generally been developed mainly for stream fish communities. The DNR Lake IBI is a new fisheries management tool that is being used to move from managing game & sport fish in Minnesota Lakes to assessing overall fish community health of the lake. In 2015 Mr. Madejczyk served as one of the lead biologists to assist the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District with conducting Lake IBI fish monitoring. The monitoring includes a combination of four sample gears (gill nets, trap nets, seine nets, & near-shore electrofishing) to ensure the overall fish community within the basin is assessed.

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Jeffrey C. Madejczyk present. Annual stream monitoring is conducted by means of electrofishing within coldwater and warmwater reaches within the watershed, using both backpack and barge style electrofishing units. All fish community data was analyzed using index of biotic integrity (IBI) calculations for both warmwater and coldwater communities. Biological monitoring data has been gathered is used to support watershed wide effort to develop a Watershed Restoration and Protection Study (WRAPS) plan that includes specific implementation goals, strategies and projects that target improving water quality, aquatic habitat and fish communities in the streams and creeks of the Vermillion River Watershed. The monitoring data is now being used to identify Capital Improvement Projects within the watershed, such as stream channel restorations, that will improve aquatic habitat and water quality within the Vermillion River.

Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water Topeka shiner Incidental Take Permit Study. Served as the project manager and lead biologist for a study that investigated the potential impacts of public water supply wellfield operations on the endangered fish the Topeka shiner. The ultimate goal of the project was to acquire a permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to allow for increased water use at the wellfield. The study included conducting biological surveys for Topeka shiners in streams, assessing available Topeka shiner habitat within streams, determining potential well field impacts on Topeka shiner populations, and developing mitigation options to create and/or protect shiner habitat. The habitat conservation plan and permit application were reviewed and approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This is the first approved habitat conservation plan and first issued incidental take permit for the Topeka shiner in the United States. The construction of new pool habitat for Topeka shiners to fulfill the mitigation requirements of the permit was completed December of 2008. Monitoring for Topeka shiners in the constructed habitat was conducted in the summer of 2009, with several Topeka shiners observed using the new habitat during the first year after construction. The project received a Grand Award for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for Minnesota in 2011.

Gleason Lake Management Plan, Curly Leaf Pondweed Control, and Biotic Sampling. Project manager and lead biologist assisting the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in attempts to control the curly leaf pondweed infestation in Gleason Lake through whole lake herbicide applications. As part of the lake management strategy, the biotic responses of the fish and invertebrate communities to the vegetation management are being examined through calculation index of biotic integrity scores for the lake.

Responsibilities include fish community sampling, invertebrate community sampling, vegetation surveys, environmental permitting and herbicide field oversight.

Shingle and Bass Creeks Biotic and Dissolved Oxygen Total Maximum Daily Load Study. Served as the lead field biologist for the Shingle Creek biotic and dissolved oxygen TMDL study. Research activities include conducting macroinvertebrate sampling for the purpose of calculating a stream IBI score and conducting fish surveys for the purpose of calculating a stream IBI score. Additional field studies included continuous dissolved oxygen surveys, water quality synoptic surveys, time-of-travel dye studies. Also served as the lead biologist for the Rosgen Level III/IV stream geomorphology and aquatic habitat investigations that were conducted on Shingle and Bass Creeks as part of the study. The information was used to identify the causes of low dissolved oxygen within the stream and the hydrological, water quality and habitat based stressors on the aquatic community in the creeks.

TMDL and Water Quality Studies Vermillion River TMDL and WRAPS Project Project Manager for the Vermillion River Watershed TMDL Study. The study included turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and bacteria impairments on Vermillion River and nutrient impairments on two shallow lakes in the watershed. The shallow lake study and modeling effort included collecting sediment cores to calculate in-lake phosphorus release to include in the nutrient model. The project included stream models of various impairments on both warmwater and coldwater stream reaches. The overall project also included the geomorphology field investigation of stream back stability as well as biological assessments of the stream fish and macroinvertebrate communities. The final component of the project was to develop the Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan that developed and identified specific management strategies and polices on a sub-watershed basis to make improvements in water quality and habitat for streams and lakes within the Vermillion River Watershed.

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Jeffrey C. Madejczyk Jessie Lake Nutrient TMDL Project Served as a project scientist on the Jessie Lake Nutrient TMDL Project for the Itasca County SWCD. Assisted with all aspects of the TMDL development for Jessie Lake including water quality modeling, internal load estimation, ecological community investigation, TMDL report generation and implementation plan development. Project responsibilities include water quality data analysis, total phosphorus lake modeling, internal phosphorus load estimation, watershed load modeling and report generation.

Burandt Lake Management Plan. Developed management activities with the Carver County Water Management Organization to investigate and improve water quality in Burandt Lake in Waconia, MN. Field studies include water quality, vegetation and sediment investigations. Sediment and water quality dat was used to design and conduct a whole-lake alum treatment to control the internal phosphorus load of the lake and improve lake water quality and clarity. Capital improvements within the watershed include rain garden design and construction to control watershed runoff. Assisted the County with all phases of the lake management study.

Clearwater River Chain of Lakes Nutrient TMDL Project. Served as a project scientist on two separate Lake Nutrient TMDL Projects for the Clearwater River Watershed District, one addressing six lakes and one addressing five lakes. For each project served assisted with water quality modeling, internal load estimation, TMDL report generation and implementation plan development for the lake nutrient TMDL projects. Project responsibilities include water quality data analysis, total phosphorus lake modeling, internal phosphorus load estimation, watershed load modeling and report generation.

Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District Lake Management Plans. Project scientist that assisted with water quality, internal load and ecological community analysis for the lake management plans generated for six lakes in the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed District. Served as a field biologist to collected sediment cores for internal load phosphorus release laboratory studies. Conducted internal phosphorus load modeling analysis based on results of laboratory studies. Conducted a review of the ecological communities in the lakes from DNR data to determine the impact of the fish and aquatic plant community on the lake water quality.

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Nutrient TMDL Study. Served as a project scientist and field biologist on the nutrient TMDL study for a chain of five lakes in the Rice Creek watershed. Served as a field biologist to collect water quality samples, sediment cores for internal phosphorus load release studies in the laboratory, conduct lake aquatic plant surveys and collect lake zooplankton samples. Assisted with lake water quality and internal load modeling for the TMDL study. Conduct a review of the ecological community data for the lake to determine the potential impact of the fish and aquatic plant community on the lake water quality.

Stream and Wetland Restoration Shingle and Bass Creek Phase II Stream Assessment. Served as the field coordinator and project scientist on Phase II stream assessment of Shingle and Bass Creeks, which combined a modified rapid bioassessment protocol with Rosgen Level III stream assessments to collect and analyze a variety of biologic and geomorphologic data for various stream segments with the goal of developing stream management objectives Shell Rock River Watershed District Chain of Lakes Sediment Investigation. Acted as the Project manager and lead scientist for an investigative study which included measuring current sediment depths in five lakes in the City of Albert Lea in order to estimate total sediment volume and compare to historical estimates. Based on the estimated sediment depths and volumes a conceptual dredging and lake bottom contour plans were developed. Chemical analysis of sediment core samples was also investigated in order to determine limitations and permitting issues with the disposal of dredged sediment.

City of Charlotte Stream Reach Restoration. Project scientist on a study which combined Rosgen channel health field assessments with GIS analysis examining watershed landuse and development trends to identify the best stream reaches to focus the expenditures of restoration funds and efforts.

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Wes Boll, CWD Aquatic Ecologist Areas of Expertise:

Aquatic Vegetation Surveys Water Quality Monitoring Wetland Delineation Wetland Restoration Wetland Permitting and Mitigation Monitoring Wetland Functions and Values Assessments Biological Monitoring and Inventory GPS Surveying Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Education:

Professional Experience: 2001-Present Wenck Associates, Inc.

1999-2001 Carver County Environmental Services Water Quality Intern

Registration:

MN Certified Wetland Delineator HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification Wetland Delineation 38 Hour Training Advanced Wetland Delineation 40 Hour Training

BA, Environmental Studies & Geography Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN (2001) Limnology course, University of Minnesota (2003)

Introduction Mr. Boll has 15 years of consulting experience and has been involved in a wide variety of professional duties focusing primarily on surface water quality monitoring, wetland management, and biological inventories.

He has conducted numerous point-intercept aquatic vegetation surveys for watershed districts and lake associations to determine baseline vegetation communities and assess populations of invasive aquatic vegetation species in lakes. He has assisted in the design and implementation of water quality improvement projects and lake management plans .

Mr. Boll has conducted wetland functions and values assessments using Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Routine Assessment Methodology and has inventoried numerous wetlands for Cities and Watershed Districts. He also has conducted wetland vegetation surveys using the Rapid Floristic Quality Assessment methodology to determine vegetation community quality. He has experience conducting natural resource inventories and has performed aquatic and terrestrial vegetation surveys to classify and assess the quality of many types of vegetation communities.

He is a Certified Wetland Delineator in the State of Minnesota and has performed wetland delineations throughout Minnesota and is skilled at identifying and classifying wetland vegetation, hydric soils, and indicators of wetland hydrology. He also has prepared Wetland Bank Plans and has designed wetland banks and project specific wetland replacement plans in Minnesota. He also conducts annual monitoring on wetland banks and mitigation wetlands, prescribing annual maintenance activities to improve the quality of the wetlands on these sites.

He also is skilled in working with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS 10) and has provided GIS support for numerous projects. He also is trained in operating survey grade GPS units and has used GPS technology to collect data for numerous projects.

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Wes Boll Selected Experience Clearwater River Watershed District Cedar, Albion, Swartout, Henshaw Chain of Lakes Conducted water quality monitoring and aquatic vegetation surveys on a chain of shallow lakes to assess baseline conditions in the lakes. Aquatic vegetation surveys conducted on an annual basis from 2010-2015 to assess changes in the lakes following changes in rough fish populations. Mapped lake contours and vegetation density using sonar and CiBiobase technology. Assessed rough fish migration in the watershed and assisted with a rough fish management plan that included the construction of fish barriers on tributary streams in the watershed to prevent migration of carp into known spawning wetlands. Summarized findings of monitoring in annual reports from 2010 to 2016.

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Six Mile Creek Subwatershed Project Conducted aquatic vegetation surveys using point-intercept methodology on several shallow lakes to determine baseline aquatic vegetation conditions.

Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement Baseline Determination Reports Assessed site conditions on properties surrounding ecologically important shallow lakes considered for Conservation Easements in Becker, Stearns, and Meeker Counties. Identified vegetation species, classified vegetation communities in forests, wetlands, and grasslands on the property, and classified overall ecological health of the properties.

Cedar Lake Association Aquatic Invasive Species Inventories Conducted vegetation surveys focusing on mapping the extent of curly leaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil in order to guide annual treatment of these species in Cedar Lake in Wright County.

Lake Jennie Improvement Association Aquatic Vegetation Survey Conducted point-intercept aquatic vegetation survey on a large shallow lake in Meeker County.

Mapped vegetation and bottom contours using sonar and CiBiobase technology. Provided the Association with a summary report to demonstrate the extent of curly leaf pondweed and native vegetation species in the lake.

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Joel W. Toso, PhD, PH, PE Senior Engineer and Modeler Areas of Expertise:

Water Resources Engineering Surface and Groundwater Hydrology Lake/Reservoir Management Hydraulics Storm Water Management Wetland Hydrology Floodplain Management Open Channel Flow River Engineering Hydropower Expert Witness Civil Engineering Permitting

Education:

Professional Experience: 2009-Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Senior Engineer

2007-2009 Consulting Engineering Firm Vice President Water Resources 1997-2007 Polaris Group Inc., Consulting Firm, Founder and President 1988-1997 Consulting Engineering Firm Project Manager

PhD, Hydraulics, University of Minnesota, 1986 MS, Civil Engineering and Hydrology, University of 1987-1988 QIT Iron and Titanium, Quebec Mining Company, Minnesota, 1983 BS, Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1981 Research Engineer

Registration:

Civil Engineer / Minnesota / 19950 Professional Hydrologist - American Institute of Hydrology

1985-1987 Consulting Engineering Firm Civil Engineer

Introduction Mr. Toso is a civil engineer with more than 30 years of experience specialized in water resources engineering. Mr. Toso is a recognized project manager with extensive experience working with federal, state, local and private clients. He has worked on numerous projects that include: hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, surface water management plans, lake studies, best management practice design, dams, reservoirs, river engineering, stream restoration, sedimentation analysis, water balance studies, flood studies, wetland hydrology, environmental assessments, and cost estimates. In addition to field work, Mr. Toso has taught Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics at the University of Minnesota for more than 18 years.

Mr. Toso is a Certified Project Manager, having met the stringent training, experience and practical examination requirements of the Certification Program, which is recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Selected Experience Halsted Bay Water Quality, Lake Minnetonka, MN. Managed the Halsted Bay Load Management Feasibility Project for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The focus of the study was to identify alternatives to improve Halsted Bay water quality by managing its phosphorus load, both internal and external. In-lake loading was documented by results of sediment samples. Watershed loads were based on the recently completed diagnostic study of the primary inflow, Six Mile Creek. Lake response modeling indicated that both watershed loading and internal loading need to be aggressively pursued to reach the water quality goal in Halsted Bay. The study presented alternatives, cost analyses, and recommendations.

Wetland 639 Project for Twin Lakes Water Quality Improvement, Crystal, MN. Prepared the plans and specifications for the Wetland 639 project directed at reducing the phosphorus load to Twin Lakes. The project involved a bypass of a significant phosphorus source, Wetland 639. The design include a weir to hold water within the wetland, and a bypass channel to convey stormwater around it, while maintaining existing flood levels.

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Joel Toso Mirror Lake Historic Water Level Modeling in West Bloomfield, MI. Prepared litigation documentation and expert witness service for a case involving detailed investigation of Mirror Lake levels. The work included determining whether a development was affected by construction activity modifying the lake outlet and raising the local groundwater levels. Prepared a detailed lake water balance model to estimate historic lake levels over multiple years.

Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake Investigations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in North Dakota. Investigated lake outlets to control lake water levels. Work involved design and cost analysis of numerous alternatives for gravity and pumped outlet options, intake and outlet considerations, downstream channel design, and groundwater infiltration/exfiltration. In a separate investigation, worked on a project involving a GIS based hydrologic investigation to determine the effect of restoring upstream farmed wetlands on the water level of Devils Lake.

Beach Improvements at Clifton E. French Regional Park in Hennepin County and Baylor Regional Park in Carver County, MN. The projects included a unique system to improve swimming water quality requiring: production well design for discharge into curtained beach areas; water distribution design within the beach areas; and beach curtain design.

Lake Neshonoc Sedimentation Study, West Salem, WI. Computed sedimentation rates of the La Crosse River as it enters into Lake Neshonoc. Investigated alternatives for sediment management and removal. Provided a report defining alternatives, cost comparisons, and recommendations.

Lake Superior Estuary Remediation Investigation, near West Duluth, MN. Project included: identifying alternative remediation measures at a large industrial facility, analyzing the motion of existing estuary sediments under wave action, considering options for clean, placed, cover sediments, and preparing cost estimates and report.

Black Dog Lake Thermal Modeling, Burnsville, MN. Prepared a model to estimate temperature reductions of thermal flows through the lake to determine the outfall temperature for various flow rates and inflow temperatures.

Everglades Water Quality Management Project for the South Florida Water Management District. Worked on the outlet works design for an 18 square mile lake/reservoir project to improve downstream water quality and habitat. The investigation included several outlet designs, service spillway and auxiliary spillway options. The final design included outlets capable of discharging 800 cfs under 24 feet of head and a design of a combined service and auxiliary spillway with a capacity of 1200 cfs.

Surface Water Management Plans Various Clients. Managed and provided technical direction for surface water management plans for several municipalities and developments around the Twin Cities Metropolitan area in Minnesota. These plans included: hydrology and hydraulic modeling; channel, pipe, and pond sizing; wetland delineations, water quality considerations; permitting, and cost estimates.

Alternative Water Sources for Irrigation of Parks and Golf Courses Study for the City of Minneapolis, MN. The study looked at surface water and groundwater sources with the goal of sustainability. Prepared plans and specifications for selected combined source options.

Re-permitting for Tailing Basin in Northern Minnesota. Worked extensively with the Northshore Mining tailing basin near Silver Bay for re-permitting purposes. The work included a water balance and flood level computations to determine dam height requirements; preparation of long term operating plan; identifying environmental monitoring procedures; and preparing a closure scheme.

Water Supply for Dredge Operated Sand Mine in Tolagnaro, Madagascar. Assisted with predicting water yield from surface and groundwater sources and devised optimum water management schemes for a proposal dredge-operated mine in Madagascar by a Canadian company. The work included assistance with the environmental impact assessment, preparing a scope of work; and responding to correspondence from World Bank in Washington, D.C. O:\Proposals\2016 P System\P2016-0552 Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis\Resumes\Toso.J.Lakes.docx

Jeffrey Strom

Water Resource Scientist Areas of Expertise:

Professional Experience:

Education:

2004-2005 Carver County Land and Water Services Water Quality Assistant

TMDLs & WRAPS Limnology Water Quality Modeling Aqueous Geochemistry Hydrology

MS Water Resource Science, University of Minnesota

2008-Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Water Resource Scientist

Professional Memberships:

North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) BA Environmental Studies & Geography, Gustavus Adolphus College

Introduction Mr. Strom has over seven years of consulting work experience in hydrologic modeling, water quality modeling, data processing and analysis, water quality modeling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and report writing to support various watershed projects, lake management plans, TMDL projects and implementation plans and WRAPS studies. Since arriving at Wenck, Mr. Strom has worked as the lead hydrologic and water quality modeler and report writer on over a dozen TMDL projects that addressed over a hundred impairments throughout the state of Minnesota. Prior to Wenck, Mr. Strom worked for Carver County Environmental Services collecting flow and water quality data, developing hydrologic rating curves and report writing/development for their county Water Management Plan and TMDL projects. Mr. Strom also worked as a student research assistant at the Large Lakes Observatory at the University of Minnesota Duluth where he conducted field and laboratory experiments to model physical processes and biogeochemical cycles in Lake Superior.

Selected Experience Lake Management Plans and Diagnostic Studies Okabena Lake Diagnostic Study. Mr. Strom served as the technical lead and primary author of the Okabena Lake Diagnostic Study. Located in the City of Worthington, Okabena Lake is a 776 acre nutrient impaired shallow lake located in Southwest Minnesota. Okabena Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watershed covers over 9,500 acres in both urban and rural agricultural areas. The diagnostic study focused on estimating sediment and phosphorus loading to Okabena Lake, and identifying high potential pollutant loading areas. Loading from the City of Worthington was estimated using a watershed P8 model, and rural loading and sources were assessed using a combination of monitoring data and assessments and literature rates. Internal loading from the lake sediments was analyzed by collecting lake sediment cores and measuring phosphorus release under laboratory conditions. Results of this study are currently being used by local stakeholders and the MPCA to develop implementation strategies to restore and improve water quality conditions for Okabena Lake.

Blackhawk and Thomas Lake Management Plan. Mr. Strom helped author the management plan report and led modeling efforts to update the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PONDNET model to predict watershed hydrology and phosphorus loads to Blackhawk and Thomas Lake. Lake response to flow and phosphorus loads were modeled in BATHTUB to set realistic goals and reductions to improve water quality in each lake. Mr. Strom also assisted in identifying potential BMPs to help meet necessary watershed load reductions.

TMDLs and WRAPS Ann and Fish Lake Excess Nutrient TMDLs. Mr. Strom developed hydraulic and phosphorus watershed models for the Ann and Fish Lake watershed using the NRCS curve number approach and a unit area load

Jeffrey Strom GIS model. These models, along with measured sediment phosphorus release, were used to develop flow and nutrient budgets for each lake. Flow balance and nutrient inputs to each lake were modeled using BATHTUB to determine necessary reductions for each lake to meet Minnesota state water quality standards. GIS was then used to map existing land-use practices throughout each watershed and identify potential projects and BMPs to meet target reductions. Mr. Strom was also the primary author of the final TMDL report and implementation plan and presented the results of the models and TMDL allocations to the clients and stakeholders at various technical advisory committee (TAC) and stakeholder meetings.

Rice Lake Excess Nutrient TMDL. Mr. Strom helped lead modeling effort to develop a hydrologic and nutrient budget for Rice Lake Mr. Strom built, calibrated and validated a BATHTUB lake response model to establish the lake’s water budget and set a nutrient reduction target and develop the appropriate scenarios and load reductions needed for Rice Lake to meet Minnesota state nutrient standards. Mr. Strom also authored the TMDL report and presented the modeling results and allocations to various stakeholder meetings.

Ann and Emma Lake Excess Nutrient TMDLs. Developed a Generalized Watershed Loading Function (GWLF) model for Ann and Emma Lake watersheds. This model uses a modified version of the National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) curve number approach to model watershed hydrology and runoff. Mr. Strom utilized flow and water quality monitoring data to calibrate the model’s hydrology and pollutant loads. Output from the calibrated model was used to predict each lake’s water budget and watershed phosphorus load which helped identify priority areas for best management practice (BMP) implementation. Mr. Strom also co-authored the TMDL report and implementation plan.

Vermillion River Watershed TMDLs and WRAPS. Mr. Strom was the lead author and modeler for the Vermillion River Watershed TMDL and Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) studies.

The TMDL study consisted of two dissolved oxygen impairments, one turbidity impairment, twelve bacteria impairments, and two lake nutrient impairments. TMDL allocations and source assessments were done using a combination of field surveys, modeling, GIS analyses, and load duration curves. Mr. also worked with the MPCA, Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers (VRWJPO), and other local stakeholders to develop a detailed WRAPS report for the Vermillion River watershed. The WRAPS report summarized past assessment and diagnostic work in the Vermillion River watershed and outlined ways to prioritize restoration and protection strategies to help restore and maintain biological health throughout the watershed.

Snake River Watershed TMDL and WRAPS. Mr. Strom served as the project manager and developed several Generalized Watershed Loading Function (GWLF) models to predict watershed hydrology and pollutant loading to four lakes in the Snake River watershed. Model output was used to predict each lake’s hydrologic budget and identify phosphorus loading hotspots throughout the watershed. Mr. Strom also used long-term flow monitoring data to develop flow-duration curves that were used to set E. coli allocations for three impaired reaches throughout the watershed. Mr. Strom authored the TMDL reports as well as the WRAPS report for the Snake River Watershed. The WRAPS report was one of the first of its kind in the state as part of MPCA’s “watershed approach” to address Minnesota’s 81 “major” (8-digit HUC) watersheds.

Water Quality Monitoring Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Routine Monitoring. Mr. Strom currently oversees and helps manage the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (WMC) and West Mississippi WMC routine monitoring programs. Located in east-central Hennepin County, these watersheds cover over 67 square miles across 10 municipalities. Both commissions routinely monitor flow and water quality at various main stem stream sites in Shingle Creek, and several outfall sites in West Mississippi watershed. Both commissions also conduct macroinvertebrate sampling and wetland and lake monitoring through various volunteer programs and commission funded studies. Mr. Strom’s duties include developing annual monitoring plans and budgets, overseeing day to day sampling and fieldwork, data analysis and modeling, annual reporting and presenting final results to the commissions.

Bryce W. Cruey, PE, CFM Water Resources Engineer Areas of Expertise:

Water resources Management Floodplain Management Stormwater Management Site Design Hydraulics Hydraulic Modeling Hydrologic Modeling Water Quality Modeling

Professional Experience:

March 2011-Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Water Resources Engineer, PE, CFM May 2006 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 2011 Northwest Hydraulics Consultants, CA Hydraulics Engineer, EIT

Registration: Education:

BS, Environmental Resource Engineering, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, May 2007

Professional Civil Engineer: CA (79869), MN (49210) Certified Floodplain Manager: MN (32869)

Introduction Mr. Bryce Cruey has over nine years of project experience working for clients from both private and public industry in throughout the Midwestern and Western United States. Areas of expertise are water resource management, lake water quality modeling, flood plain management, fluid mechanics, hydraulics and hydraulic modeling. He has worked on numerous projects that include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, lake management plans, best management practice design, dams, spillways, river engineering, stream restoration, sediment transport, water balance studies, water supply, flood studies, environmental assessments, and cost estimates. Mr. Cruey is proficient using the following hydraulic and hydrologic models: HEC-RAS, FLO-2d, HEC-6T, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, SWMM5, and XP-SWMM. He is versed in programming languages such as VBScript, FORTRAN, Python, MatLab, and VBA for Applications.

Mr. Cruey is a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) having met the stringent training, experience and practical examination requirements of the Certification Program, which is recognized by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).

Selected Experience Lake Riley Alum Specifications (2016). Mr. Cruey was the lead engineer in developing specifications for an alum injection project for Lake Riley for Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District.

Lake Benton Drawdown Feasibility (2015). Mr. Cruey was the lead engineer responsible for determining a feasibility study to draw down Lake Benton in Cologne MN. The purpose for the analysis was to determine if the overall water quality of the lake could be improved by drawing down the lake during critical time periods in order to achieve sediment compaction, vegetation re-establishment, and a rough fish kill.

Apple Valley Pond Drawdown Feasibility (2012). Mr. Cruey was the lead engineer responsible for analyzing multiple scenarios to best improve the water quality in select stormwater ponds in Apple Valley, MN. Methods analyzed were pond drawdown, increasing dead storage, and iron enhanced filter benches/ modifying the outlet structure.

Lake Grace Drawdown feasibility (2012-2013). Mr. Cruey was the lead engineer responsible for determining the feasibility of a lake drawdown for the Lake Grace chain near Chaska, MN in order to improve sediment entrainment, promote vegetation growth, and decrease invasive fish populations. An EPA-SWMM5 model was built to model the basin. Drawdown alternatives such as modification to the outlet structures were assessed. Lake drawdown timing and duration were analyzed.

City of Eagan, Lake Management Plans (2012-2014). Mr. Cruey was an integral part of this lake management plan. Mr. Cruey was responsible for determining the external total suspended sediment and O:\Proposals\2016 P System\P2016-0552 Como Lake Water Quality Drivers Analysis\Resumes\Cruey.B.Master.docx

Bryce W. Cruey phosphorus loading to the lakes in this study and determining a suite of BMPs that could potentially be implemented to reduce that loading in order to meet the City’s objectives.

Lower Sauk River BMP Plans (2011). Mr. Cruey was the engineer responsible for the development of a P8 model for the cities of Rockville, Cold Spring, and St. Joseph Minnesota. The model was used to assess existing total suspended sediment and total phosphorus loads and to develop a BMP plan for each of the cities. Various projects and cost estimates were suggested to the cities in high pollutant loading areas in order to reduce the impact to the Sauk River overall water quality.

Clear Lake Diagnostic Study (2011). Mr. Cruey was the project engineer responsible for the development of a P8 model for the Rice Watershed District during a diagnostic study on Clear Lake near Forrest Lake, MN. The model was based on existing conditions hydrology and the most up to date pond, topographic, and climate information. Mr. Cruey Calibrated the model to measured water quality data.

Results were used to prepare a best set of management practices within the watershed to reduce pollutant loading into the lake.

Eden Valley Pollutant Load Assessment (2011). Mr. Cruey was the engineer responsible for the development of a P8 model for the city of Eden Valley, MN for the Sauk River Watershed District. The purpose of this model was to estimate annual pollutant loading within the watershed in order to make a set of recommendations for best management practices. A results summary was presented with figures and a technical memorandum.

Bald Eagle Lake Implementation Plan (2011). Mr. Cruey was a project engineer and technical assistant in the development of an implementation plan for Bald Eagle Lake, MN. He developed a suite of potential BMPs that could be implemented throughout the project area. His role in this project included a hydrologic and water quality assessment.

NDEP Pollutant Load Reduction Model (2009-2011). Mr. Cruey was a part of the development of South Lake Tahoe’s Pollutant Load Reduction Model (PLRM) for the South Lake Tahoe Utilities District. His role was primarily as a field engineer for data collection and he provided external QA/QC on the model documentation and functionality. Mr. Cruey compared outputs for the model with outputs from SWMM5 to QA/QC model.

Tahoe BMP Database (2009-2011). Mr. Cruey was a part of the development of South Lake Tahoe’s BMP database for the South Lake Tahoe Utilities District. His role was primarily as a field engineer for data collection and he provided external QA/QC on the database documentation and functionality.

Tahoe STPUD comprehensive facility wide erosion control project (2008-2011). Mr. Cruey collected and analyzed data for the determination of areas within the Tahoe basin were directly connected for the development of localized comprehensive erosion control models for the South Lake Tahoe Utilities District. Mr. Cruey performed field collection tasks, model development, and report QA/QC.

Publications MacArthur R, Rabidoux A, Shvidchenko A, Anderson L, Cruey B, Pan J., (2009). Developing science-based strategies to manage water conveyance and control weeds and sediment in irrigation and potable water supply canals. 2009 Proceedings of the California Weed Science Society, Volume 61, papers presented at the 61st Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, 12-14 January 2009.

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Lucius N. Jonett, PLA Landscape Architect Areas of Expertise:

Professional Experience:

Education:

2010 – 2012 Metro Blooms Landscape Design Assistant and Stream Restoration Consultant

Stormwater Best Management Practices Lakeshore Restoration Stream Restoration Wetland Restoration and Banking Native Revegetation and Planting Design Restoration Planning & Feasibility Studies

Master’s Landscape Architecture & Graduate Certificate in Stream Restoration, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, 2011 BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2003

2012 - Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Landscape Architect, Water Resources / Associate

2011 - 2012 Westwood Professional Services Renewable Energy Design Services

Registration:

2009 – 2010 University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Teaching Assistant, Stormwater Management Research Assistant, River Life Program Research Assistant, Mississippi River Gorge Rest.

Professional Membership:

2003 – 2008 ESE, Inc. Estimator/Application Engineer

Professional Landscape Architect, MN #52856 Professional Landscape Architect, IA #00667 Professional Landscape Architect, ND #117

American Society of Landscape Architects

Training/Certification:

Restoring Minnesota - Ecological Restoration

Introduction Mr. Jonett is a project designer, coordinator and manager with more than 9 years of experience in developing relationships and implementing projects with varying stakeholders on diverse projects. More recently he is focusing his talents on environmental conservation and restoration projects. He has a master’s in landscape architecture and a graduate certificate in stream restoration from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Specialties include integrating water resources as a design element to create naturalized environments in settings ranging from public parks to private properties on lakeshores, streams and wetlands. His sensitivity to stakeholder input and ability to understand uses and movement through sites allows him to balance designs to meet current and future needs of the project.

Selected Experience Kimley-Horn – Rice Creek Remeander (2015-2016) Participated on the design team tasked with relocating Rice Creek from its current location in preparation for the construction of redevelopment infrastructure (roads and a roundabout) that would have put the creek in a 500’ long culvert. Part of the remeander included integrating habitat features for non-game species of turtles, snakes, fox and birds. Helped transform the concept into construction documents, completed the technical specifications and provided updated cost estimates as part of the design partnership with Kimley-Horn so that Ramsey County would be able to bid and construct the project. Provided technical support during the construction of the remeander, evaluating vegetation establishment before diverting the creek to the new channel.

City of Chanhassen – Lake Susan Shoreline Restoration (2014) Evaluated the restoration efforts with the City following the first phase of shoreline restoration work completed by the Conservation Corps of Minnesota (design work completed by a co-worker before I joined the company). Put together concepts and cost estimates for two mechanical stabilization options as well as revegetation concept plans to complete the bioengineered design.

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Lucius Jonett, PLA City of Plymouth – Elm Creek Stream Restoration Design and Construction (2014-2015) Organized the existing conditions survey and tree inventory (1,300+ trees), final design plans and bid documents and submitted and secured all necessary permits (USACE, MN DNR, Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission and MPCA NPDES) for construction. Project was constructed in the winter/spring of 2015/2016 and is currently in a vegetation maintenance and warranty phase until 2017. This project is heavily dependent on reestablishing native grass groundcover to prevent future erosion from the rapid urbanization occurring in the City.

Great River School – Stormwater Improvement Project (2014-2015) The Great River School, a Montessori school in St. Paul, MN, applied for and received a grant from the Capital Region Watershed District to implement stormwater BMP’s including impervious pavement and a natural play area. It was determined the soil under the existing parking lot where these BMP’s were to be installed was contaminated with Diesel Range Organics (DRO) and that no infiltration would be allowed. I worked on the project team and designed a natural play “green roof” over the existing parking lot and the stormwater cistern reuse irrigation system. Project is currently being bid.

Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District – Irving Township BMP Repair (2015) Created construction plans and bid documents for the re-construction of an infiltration basin that was incorrectly constructed and never correctly functioning. Plans included a low maintenance revegetation plan. The project is currently being rebuilt and will be completed by the end of May 2015.

MWMO – Stevenson Ravine Stabilization & Outdoor Classroom (2013-2014) Behind Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School in Fridley, MN, an eroding ravine discharges sediment into the backwaters of the Mississippi River. I worked with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, the City of Fridley, Fridley School District, Springbrook Nature Center and Anoka County Parks to design a ravine stabilization plan using a series of connected stormwater management practices: bioengineering, rate control, pretreatment, infiltration in pools and creating habitat. The restoration will also create opportunities for outdoor educational experiences with an outdoor classroom. Construction will begin May 2014.

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District – Reach 14 Streambank Improvement Project (20122015) Working with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District on their first ever residential reach streambank improvement project. Met with 19 individual, volunteer property owners to explain the project goals, review site constraints and opportunities, and listen to concerns, ideas and preferences.

Then created streambank stabilization and native vegetation buffer improvement plans to improve habitat and visual aesthetics from the stream, but also tying into homeowner landscaping and interest.

Initial construction was completed Fall 2013 and the project is progressing through a 3 year vegetation establishment phase.

Great River Greening – Crosby Farm Regional Park Erosion Stabilization Plan (2013) Completed site evaluation and design of erosion stabilization resulting from pedestrian foot traffic cutting from the upper trail at the top of the steep hill and the lower trail at the bottom of the hill.

Minnehaha Creek – April Lane Channel Stabilization Project (2011) Assessed, designed and coordinated channel stabilization and revegetation project involving two homeowners, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the City of Minnetonka, Metro Blooms and the Conservation Corps – Minnesota.

Applewood Road Revegetation Plan (2011) Worked with varying canopy density to customize a detailed seed mix and planting plan to augment the native Maple-Basswood forest ground species found on site and provide additional bank protection for a channel stabilization design.

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Diane Spector

Principal, Senior Planner Areas of Expertise:

Public participation and education programs for watershed organizations Watershed planning Stream assessment WRAPS and TMDLs Project planning & management Public policy and environmental planning and assessment Municipal public works operations

Education: MS, Environmental Science & Policy University of Wisconsin-Green Bay BS, Environmental Policy University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Professional Memberships:

Association of Watershed & Stormwater Professionals

Professional Experience: 2002-Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Water Resources Planner 2002-2002 Consulting Engineering Firm, MN Water Resources Planner 1994-2002 City of Brooklyn Center, MN Director of Public Works 1988-1994 City of Brooklyn Center, MN Public Works Coordinator

Introduction Ms. Spector has a diverse twenty-plus year background in water resources management, project planning and management, environmental policy, municipal public works operations, planning and analysis, and public participation planning. Her experience includes watershed and local water management plans, stream assessments, stream stressor identification studies, total maximum daily load (TMDL) studies, project management, educational program development, and public participation planning; several years as a Twin Cities suburban Public Works Director; and budget and policy planning at the state, county and local level.

Selected Experience E-Grade, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Team member in the development of a groundbreaking integrated watershed ecosystem management evaluation tool to holistically assess ecological conditions in a 181 square mile watershed. The new tool is a measure of watershed health and change, and is used by the District to identify and prioritize management policies and actions, shape long-term planning, and respond to unexpected opportunities.

Watershed Management Plan Update, Pelican River Watershed District. Planning assistance, completion of a land and waters inventory, data compilation, and GIS assistance to support the District’s staff work on updating the District’s Management Plan.

Watershed Management Plan Update, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Planning assistance, completion of a land and waters inventory for 11 subwatersheds and the entire 181 square mile district, assessment of the nutrient load and runoff volume reduction impacts from the previous 10 years of development permitting, and GIS assistance to support the District’s staff work on updating the District’s Management Plan.

Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Restoration Demonstration Projects, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Project manager coordinating design, preparation of bid documents, and construction management for installation of four shoreline restoration projects demonstrating biorestoration techniques.

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Diane Spector Watershed Management Plan, Eagan-Inver Grove Heights WMO. Project Manager and principle author for the development of the first watershed management plan for this new watershed management organization. Includes guiding development of mission and vision statements, development of goals and strategies, completion of a land and water inventory, and development of an implementation plan.

Upper Minnehaha Creek Watershed Nutrient and Bacteria TMDL Study and Implementation Plan. Project manager completing nutrient TMDLs for 17 lakes and three bays of Lake Minnetonka and a bacteria TMDL on Painter’s Creek in the upper Minnehaha Creek watershed, which drains to Lake Minnetonka. Project included development of TMDLs, identification of implementation actions, and an extensive public input process.

TMDL Five Year Reviews, Shingle Creek WMO. Built into the TMDL Implementation Plans for 13 lake impairments and 3 stream impairments is a review of progress toward meeting the TMDLs and improving water quality in the Shingle Creek watershed. This provides for periodic “course corrections” and potential reprioritization of management actions.

Kawishiwi Watershed Protection Project Implementation Plan, Lake County, MN SWCD. Prepared strategic implementation plan of Best Management Practices for a 1,200 square mile watershed that includes a portion of the Boundary Watershed Canoe Area Wilderness.

Wetland 639W Monitoring and Feasibility Analysis, Shingle Creek WMO. Project manager for study identifying, evaluating, and recommending options for reducing phosphorus export from wetland 27-639W, which outlets into Upper Twin Lake, an Impaired Water. Secured a $300,000 EPA grant to construct the preferred option, an outlet modification and overflow bypass project.

Vermillion River and Tributaries Stressor ID. Team member and author completing a multistressor analysis for fish and macroinvertebrate impairments using the EPA CADDIS methodology for both coldwater and warmwater reaches of the Vermillion River and several tributaries.

Duck and Blackhawk Creeks Stream Assessments and Stormwater Master Planning, City of Davenport, IA. Team member, principle author and stream assessment lead. Evaluate conditions on 16 miles of stream in the City of Davenport, IA; develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for current and fully developed conditions for a 65 square mile; and develop an Implementation Plan of BMPs, ordinance revisions, and development recommendations.

Lake and Stream TMDLs and TMDL Implementation Plans, Shingle Creek WMO. Completed TMDLs and identified BMPs and prepared Implementation Plans for 13 lake nutrient TMDLs in the Shingle Creek watershed as well as the Shingle Creek Chloride TMDL and Impaired Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL. City of Rochester, Minnesota. Project management for the Silver Lake Shoreline Restoration, coordinating design, preparation of bid documents, and construction management for installation of 11,000+ linear feet of shoreline buffer to reduce fecal coliform loading from extensive goose population.

Other Experience Instructor teaching Hydrology 101 to participants in the Watershed Stewards program sponsored by the Freshwater Society and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.

Prepared grant applications and secured over $2,400,000 in grants for clients from the Minnesota Clean Water Fund, Section 319 Program, and Public Facilities Authority.

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Thomas Berry, CFM Senior Planner Areas of Expertise:

Project Planning and Management Hazard Mitigation Planning Comprehensive and Land Use Planning Zoning and Ordinance Administration Floodplain Management Grant Writing and Administration Public Participation Strategy Implementation FERC Dam Safety/Security Compliance Environmental Initiatives

Education: Master of Community and Regional Planning (MCRP), University of Oregon, 1997 Eugene, Oregon BA, Geography-Land Use University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1994 Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Registration:

Minnesota SSTS Basic Inspector Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Professional Experience: 2016-Present Wenck Associates, Inc. Senior Planner

2013 - 2016 Dakota County, MN Water Resources Supervisor 2009 – 2013 Consulting Planning Firm - OR, LA, TX Independent Contractor 1997 – 2013 Dakota County, MN Senior Planner/Zoning Administrator 1995 – 1996 University of Oregon Teaching Fellow, Community Involvement Center 1994 – 1995 Dakota County, MN Planning Associate

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota Association of Floodplain Managers Association of State Floodplain Managers

Introduction Mr. Berry has nearly 20 years of experience in the areas of project planning, development and management in both the public and private sector. He has served as project manager, administrator and partner on many multidisciplinary projects. Years of involvement in the public process, combined with practical program administration, and broad stakeholder experience enables him to ask the right questions to ensure practical solutions to complex problems. He is trained in the Systematic Development of Informed Consent (SCID) community outreach process developed by the Institute for Participatory Management and Planning (IMPP).

Selected Experience Floodplain Management FEMA County-wide Floodplain Restudy. Grant administrator, and project manager for the multi-year project for Dakota County, MN. Responsibilities included: Development of mapping activity statements, coordination with state and federal agencies, completion of a LiDAR study, community public education and outreach to 1800 property owners, development and implementation of GIS database, and presentations to city councils/county commissioners resulting in county-wide Digital Flood Insurance Rate maps and Flood Insurance Study.

Floodplain Ordinance Administration. Responsibilities included: site verification and permitting, review and processing of boundary surveys, elevation certificates, CLOMAs, ordinance administration, enforcement, and multiple floodplain ordinance amendments.

Thomas Berry, CFM Flood-prone Property Buyout Administration. Grant administrator and project manager for the acquisition, demolition and return to permanent open space of a repetitive loss structure through both the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and the MnDNR Flood Damage Reduction Program (FDR).

Ordinance Administration, Zoning and Comprehensive Land Use Planning Shoreland Zoning/Floodplain Management. Served 10 years as Shoreland Zoning Administrator and Floodplain Manager for the unincorporated townships of Dakota County, MN. Responsibilities included review of site and development plans, processed and issued building, land alterations and septic permits, prepared reports and findings and presented to Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and County Board of Commissioners for variances and conditional use permits. Initiated enforcement procedures to ensure compliance. Authored three complete Ordinance revisions. Provided technical land use and zoning assistance to unincorporated townships. Facilitated complex land use issues between departments and outside agencies, finding creative solutions to challenging problems.

Land Use Development Rights Map initiative. Developed and implemented a practical approach for unincorporated townships to accurately track and map their development rights and zoning density with the desired outcome to maintain a 1/40 zoning classification while experiencing increasing development pressure.

Comprehensive Plan Development. Authored portions of County Comprehensive Plan for Dakota County, MN including land use and environmental sections as part of multi-disciplinary team.

Environmental Initiatives Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Program Development. Successfully developed the first two phases of a county-wide aquatic invasive species program including a comprehensive and creative marketing and public outreach campaign.

Compliant Septic System Assessments and Upgrade Initiatives. Successfully developed and implemented two independent community wide compliant septic system assessments and upgrade programs for the 13-unincorpated townships of Dakota County, MN and the City of Randolph, MN. Responsibilities included grant writing and administration, selection of SSTS compliance inspectors, public outreach, coordination of SSTS inspections, and inspections of upgraded systems.

Recreational Trail Development and Riparian Corridor Protection Mississippi River Regional Trail (MRRT) Draft Development Plan and Project Summary. Co-project manager and author for the comprehensive development and implementation of the MRRT Draft Development Plan and Project Summary. Tasks included: demand and population trends in trail use, regional history of project location, design guidelines, trail alignment, trail head opportunities and segment descriptions, and opportunities and constraints. Robust community outreach through individual and group meetings including development of community wide surveys incorporated into the project and planning commission and county board presentations.

50-Foot MnDNR Riparian Corridor Buffer Compliance. Project manager and administrator for a comprehensive phased approach to ensure compliance with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 50-foot permanent vegetation compliance requirements. Through a systematic inventory and landowner outreach the program, maintained approximately 95-percent compliance over 89 miles of DNR designated shoreland - an accomplished recognized by MN Governor Mark Dayton.

Conservation Easement Riparian Corridor Program Development. Developed classification/ranking criteria, marketing and outreach materials for a rural riparian permanent conservation easement program to compliment a successful farmland and natural area protection program.

Project Examples

PROJECT EXPERIENCE Six Mile Creek Subwatershed Diagnostic Study Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 2013

MCWD has refined its approach to implementation planning by systematically developing robust ecology-based plans by rotating geographical areas in the watershed.

The most recent focal area is the Six Mile Creek subwatershed, a chain of over 13 lakes, five of which are shallow, that drains into Halsted Bay of Lake Minnetonka.

The District hired Wenck to develop a Carp harvested by the Area Partnership for comprehensive diagnostic study to Pierson Lake Enhancement in May 2011. identify water quality drivers for the watershed. Wenck developed EPA-SWMM and a P8 model for the watershed to develop a robust understanding of watershed loading to the lakes. Wenck also collected sediment cores from the lakes to measure internal phosphorus release. Wenck used the nutrient balance as the base to assess bottom up water quality drivers. Next, Wenck assessed fish communities, submersed aquatic vegetation and other biological data to determine biological, or top down, water quality drivers for the lakes.

Wenck determined that carp populations, wetland nutrient cycling, and aquatic invasive species were primary drivers of lake health in the watershed. All of the information was used to develop a systematic, watershed wide restoration approach for Six Mile Creek watershed including distinct management units based on water quality drivers, carp distribution, and land use controls. Recently, Wenck has been working with District partners including the University of Minnesota to develop management actions such as wetland restoration, carp management, aquatic plant management, and internal nutrient load control.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Client Contact:

James Wisker, Planning Director

$125,000

Contact Information:

15320 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 jwisker@minnehahacreek.org 952-471-0590

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Management Plans for Crosby and Loeb Lakes Capitol Region Watershed District 2010-2011

The Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) contracted Wenck Associates (Wenck) to draft a management plan for Loeb Lake and Crosby Lake. The Loeb Lake and Crosby Lake Management Plan provides a framework for the protection and potential improvement of the lakes. The management plan assesses the current condition of the two areas and identifies opportunities for improving the ecological, aesthetic, and recreational opportunities for each.

Loeb Lake Loeb Lake is located within the northwest part of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Wenck identified several issues and areas of concern for Loeb Lake with respect to the water quality, fish health, aquatic plant diversity, shoreline environment, and educating users and residents of the lake and its watershed.

Wenck identified eight management goals and fourteen management actions to guide the management of Loeb Lake. The goals provide a structure so the outcome of the management actions can be objectively evaluated.

Crosby Lake Although Crosby Lake currently meets water quality standards, it has not been immune to the effects of urbanization. Water quality has declined since 2005, which warrants the need for developing a framework for the protection and improvement of Crosby Lake. CRWD retained Wenck Associates to draft the lake management plan.

Wenck, CRWD and stakeholders identified issues and goals to protect the water quality and natural hydrologic regime of Crosby Lake. Wenck outlined over 30 capital improvement projects to be implemented to protect Crosby Lake. Many of these projects were identified using a â&#x20AC;&#x153;subwatershed studyâ&#x20AC;? approach to identify potential locations for stormwater practices.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Capitol Region Watershed District

$100,000

Client Contact:

Anna Eleria

Contact Information:

anna@capitolregionwd.org 1410 Energy Park Dr. Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108 651-644-8888

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Lake Fish Monitoring

Capitol Region Watershed District 2014 and 2015 The Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD or District) is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The District covers over 40 square miles in portions of five cities.

The CRWD is tasked with monitoring and maintaining the water quality of the water resources within the district boundary which includes numerous streams and several lakes. All water bodies within the district ultimately drain to the Mississippi River. There are five lakes within the district boundary, which includes Loeb Lake, Como Lake, Crosby Lake, Little Crosby Lake and Lake McCarrons. Fish populations from these lakes are monitored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR is not able to conduct fish monitoring for all lakes within CRWD each year.

Beginning in 2014 CRWD began working with Wenck to conduct lake fish monitoring in lakes that the DNR was not able to include in their monitoring rotation. Wenck will again assist CRWD with lake fish monitoring in 2016. The number of lakes monitored each year has varied from two to four based on the needs of CRWD and the DNR rotation. Wenck uses standardized sampling gear following DNR methods and previously established monitoring locations to complete the monitoring. Wenck staff partner with CRWD staff to coordinate schedules and field needs. A wide variety of species have been collected from the various lakes over the course of the study. The fish monitoring results will be used in conjunction with water quality and lake vegetation data to establish management actions for the lakes.

Summary reports of the fish monitoring results were compiled including comparisons to previous surveys completed by the DNR.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Capitol Region Watershed District

$20,000

Client Contact:

Britta Suppes

Contact Information:

1410 Energy Park Dr. Suite 4 Saint Paul, MN 55108 britta@capitolregionwd.org 651-644-8888

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Lake Water Quality Trend Analysis

Capitol Region Watershed District 2013

The Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) was interested in in better defining the long term trends in lake water quality for their lakes to determine overall watershed management effectiveness for improving lake water quality. CRWD hired Wenck to develop the trends analysis with a focus on water quality trends and identification of drivers of water quality.

Wenck developed a statistical approach for lake water quality trend assessment based on EPA guidance. The trend analysis included an assessment of serial autocorrelation prior to a Kendall-Tau analysis. The analysis also included a multivariate approach using the Trophic Status Index to provide a preliminary assessment of factors driving water quality. The analyses identified a number of trends and rivers in the four Capitol Region Watershed lakes. For Crosby Lake, the number of days annually inundated by the Minnesota River was identified as a major driver of water quality in the lake. For McCarrons, the trend analysis demonstrated some weakening of the alum treatment which led to sediment coring to identify the fate and current position of the aluminum layer. And for Como Lake, zooplankton grazing was identified as a primary factor controlling water clarity similar to past published results that demonstrated the importance of top-down biological controls on water quality in the small, urban shallow lake (Noonan 1998).

The results of this study help identify future management planning and data collection activities to better understand water quality drivers and trends in CRWD lakes.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Capitol Region Watershed District

$15,000

Client Contact:

Anna Eleria

Contact Information:

anna@capitolregionwd.org 1410 Energy Park Dr. Suite 4 St. Paul, MN 55108 651-644-8888

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Twin Lake Feasibility Study and Implementation Actions The Twin Lake system in east central Hennepin County is comprised of three interconnected basins – Upper, Middle, and Lower Twin Lakes. The lakes are popular local recreation spots, with a swimming beach on Middle Twin, and boat launches on each basin. Upper Twin Lake is hypereutrophic, and the outflow from Upper into Middle is the largest single source of nutrients to that lake, contributing to its impairment. The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission began studying the lake system in 1998, and Wenck as the Commission’s engineers modeled the lakeshed, monitored inflows and lake conditions, and prepared a diagnostic study. Wenck completed nutrient TMDLs and Implementation Plans for the three basins, the first completed under the MPCA’s at the time new standards for shallow lakes.

Since the TMDLs received final approval in 2007, Wenck has assisted the Commission and the cities in the lakeshed in identifying and completing load reduction projects, and securing $1.47 million in grant funds for projects in the lakeshed. In a TMDL Progress Review completed in 2013, Wenck estimated that stakeholders in the lakeshed have achieved about 538 pounds of the 741 pounds of annual phosphorus load reduction required by the Upper Twin TMDL, which has been the focus of management efforts. Based on the results of the progress review, stakeholders will continue to work on reducing watershed loading, while the Commission will now turn to managing the internal load. Upper Twin is very shallow, with a significant population of rough fish. In 2016 Wenck will begin tracking the movement of carp into and out of the lake system in preparation for a rough fish removal project in 2017. Curly-leaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil are also abundant in the basins, and Wenck will develop an aquatic vegetation management plan to reduce those species and manage reestablishment of a healthier vegetation community as lake clarity improves.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission

Client Contact:

Judie Anderson

$250,000

Contact Information:

763-553-1144 judie@jass.biz 3235 Fernbrook Lane N Plymouth, MN 55447

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Biomanipulation of Shallow Big Muskego Lake, Wisconsin.

City of Muskego and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1997-2002 Big Muskego Lake, a 2,260 ac (2.6 mean depth) shallow system near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had shifted to a turbid water state with a fishery dominated by carp, unconsolidated sediment that frequently resuspended in the absence of aquatic macrophytes, receding emergent plant communities that once included wild rice, and excessive metaphyton and cyanobacteria throughout the summer. Rehabilitation of Big Muskego was spawned by concerns for downstream Wind Lake, which was being impacted by increasingly greater suspended sediment and phosphorus loading.

Rehabilitation centered on an 18-month drawdown to consolidate sediments, remove rough fish, eradicate Eurasian watermilfoil, and stimulate cattail growth; installation of electric fish barriers, fish and invertebrate restocking; and implementation of nonpoint source watershed BMPs. Paralleling these management activities was an extensive monitoring program that examined fish, macrophyte, and sediment response to management.

Changes in ecosystem trajectory several-fold. Sediment consolidation occurred with only temporary increases in nutrient flux. The macrophyte community shifted from nearly 100% EWM dominance to cattail and Chara dominance, and trophic state declined from hypereutrophic (TSI-CHL often in excess of 70) to mesotrophic-eutrophic (TSI-CHL = 55).

Overall, total P, chlorophyll, and Secchi transparency improved by 70-80% post-treatment.

Big Muskego was the first shallow lake rehabilitation project in the State of Wisconsin that recognized the need for implementation of multiple management approaches to shift equilibrium to a native macrophyte, clear water state: removal of rough fish, drawdown for sediment consolidation and native macrophyte re-establishment, and biomanipulation.

Client Name:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the City of Muskego

Client Contact:

Project Budget:

$350,000

Contact Information:

Daniel Helsel, regional manager Daniel.helsel@wisconsin.gov (715) 284-1431

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Management of Polymictic Cedar Lake, Wisconsin

Cedar Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - 2008 to present Cedar Lake, a shallow polymictic lake located near Star Prairie, Wisconsin, had been unsuccessfully managed for internal phosphorus (P) loading reduction via artificiallyinduced destratification, leading to re-examination of P management strategies and assessment of linkages between sediment P flux, entrainment, and cyanobacterial bloom development. The lake typically experiences severe cyanobacterial blooms after mixing events, particularly in the fall. Extensive blooms have led to human and animal health issues (dog deaths).

Research focused on the role of Fe:P stoichiometry in the anoxic hypolimnion, hypothesizing that low dissolved Fe relative to P may be causing incomplete P scavenging during mixing and reoxygenation. It was conjectured that artificial destratification could be exacerbating internal P loading and P bioavailability especially under low Fe:P if mixing did not maintain an oxidized microzone at the sediment-water interface throughout the summer.

Limnological research found that the destratification system actually enhanced internal P loading and access of soluble P to cyanobacteria due to incomplete binding control of P by iron during entrainment events. This finding indicated that iron-phosphorus linkages and Fe:P ratio stoichiometry needed to be considered in management and control of internal P loading. For Cedar Lake, alum treatment to irreversibly bind sediment P was proposed to reduce cyanobacterial development. The Cedar Lake PRD is currently seeking funding to implement an alum treatment.

The outcome of the Cedar Lake project has been a restructuring of limnological monitoring in the State of Wisconsin to include Fe and evaluation of the hypolimnetic Fe:P ratio in internal P loading management decisions.

Client Name:

Cedar Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District

Client Contact:

Project Budget:

$150,000

Contact Information:

Daniel Early, President Danielearly@aol.com Star Prairie, WI 54026 (763) 442-2666

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Half Moon Lake, Wisconsin: Ecosystem response to shallow lake management City of Eau Claire and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2008 to present Half Moon Lake, a shallow oxbow located in the heart of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has had a long history of anthropogenic P loading. A recreational mecca and crown jewel of the City park system, the lake has experienced hypereutrophic conditions with often severe cyanbacterial blooms (CHLa > 150 Îźg/L), 100 percent coverage of dense curly-leaf pondweed (CLP), and the recent invasion of Eurasian watermilfoil that led to beach closure, extensive macrophyte harvesting, and a substantial decline in use during the last 50 years. Diagnosis and management was based on principles of shallow lake ecology and alternate stable states theory (Scheffer Moss). The overarching rehabilitation strategy was to shift lake conditions from a high phosphorus (P), turbid, cyanobacteria-dominated equilibrium to a clear-water native macrophyte-dominated state. Thus, the lake was managed for improved light penetration to promote a healthy native macrophyte community by identifying and targeting phosphorus sources driving phytoplankton dominance. A secondary management goal was to control CLP and EWM abundance to shift macrophyte structure from canopy-forming invasive species to meadow-forming native species.

A comprehensive hydrological and P budget that included urban runoff, CLP decomposition, motor boat resuspension, and sediment diffusive P flux concluded that control of internal P loading via alum would improve underwater light habitat and colonizable area for native macrophyte re-establishment. The first alum treatment was implemented in 2011.

Additional future alum applications will be scheduled in the next several years to control internal P loading. Additionally, management of CLP with annual early spring endothall application to control canopy formation without impact to the native plant community was initiated in 2009 and continues through 2019.

Public Policy Impact: The Half Moon Lake rehabilitation project became a state-wide model for diagnosis and management of shallow lake WQ impairment in Wisconsin.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

City of Eau Claire

Client Contact:

$170,000

Contact Information:

Phil Fieber, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Phil.fieber@eauclairewi.gov 915 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703 (715) 839-5032

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE E-Grade: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District’s Ecosystem Evaluation Tool Minnehaha Creek Watershed District January 2014 to present

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is charged with managing a 181 square mile watershed. MCWD’s traditional method of assessing its water resources focused on nutrients and hydrology and did not consider other services of a healthy ecosystem such as bio- and habitat diversity. To better understand the overall health of the watershed, MCWD has partnered with Wenck Associates to develop the Ecosystem Evaluation Program or E-Grade. E-Grade is an integrated watershed ecosystem service evaluation tool to measure watershed health and identify and prioritize management policies and actions. The program assesses six landscape types: shallow and deep lakes, streams, wetlands, uplands, and groundwater. Each of these features is evaluated for its ability to provide ecosystem services key to the overall health of the watershed.

This groundbreaking tool assesses watershed health through the use of environmental indicators or metrics including: Lake and stream fish and macroinvertebrate Indices of Biotic Integrity; Lake Floristic Quality Index; Wetland Rapid Floristic Quality Assessment; Minnesota Stream Habitat Assessment; Wetlands Functions and Values Assessments; Water chemistry; Measures of habitat fragmentation; and Hydrologic indicators.

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The District will use E-Grade to comprehensively report on the overall health and function of the watershed’s ecosystems, better identify and manage areas for improvement or protection, and educate residents and decision makers about the value and complexity of ecosystem services.

E-Grade reaches across programs and agencies to integrate cutting edge science and tools to provide science-based management techniques. This program restructures how projects are assessed and implemented.

Client Name: Project Budget:

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Client Contact:

Lars Erdahl

$600,000

Contact Information:

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Excess Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load Development for Shallow Lakes in Minnesota Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 2001-present

Since 2001, Wenck Associates has partnered with the MPCA and local stakeholders to complete TMDLs on over 280 impaired waterbodies, more than 50 of which were nutrient enriched shallow lakes. These TMDL studies span 35 counties, 16 major watersheds, and 4 ecoregions throughout Minnesota. During this time working with the MPCA, Wenck has worked with the Agency to develop models and restoration plans that recognize the unique biological influences that affect water quality in shallow lakes as opposed to deep lakes. Some of these approaches include sediment phosphorus release studies, evaluation of fish and submersed macrophyte data, and improved modeling approaches that account for these biological influences.

Using this approach, Wenck helped the MPCA and their local partners develop restoration plans that focus on restoring the clear lake state through nutrient reductions and biological restoration so that local groups will see results from their management efforts. Wenck has extensive experience in developing wasteload allocations for construction and industrial stormwater, MS4 communities, and NPDES wastewater facilities.

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Project Budget:

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Client Contact:

Maggie Leach

Various

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Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Internal Load Management

Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District May 2016

The Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) began lake restoration in 2008 of the Lake Riley chain of Lakes (LRC), which includes Lake Susan, Rice Marsh Lake, and Lake Riley. The restoration in the LRC focused on carp management, watershed nutrient reduction, and restoration of the native vegetation community in each lake. Carp management in the LRC was highly successful and resulted in substantial improvements in upstream lakes but muted results in Lake Riley.

In an effort to improve the submersed plant community and water clarity in the LRC, the RPBCWD expressed interest in reducing internal phosphorus loading with an aluminum sulfate (alum) application.

RPBCWD hired Wenck to collect sediment cores in the Lake Riley chain of lakes to assess in-lake nutrient dynamics and calculate alum doses. Aluminum dosages for each lake were estimated as the concentration required to inactivate >90% of the redox-P in the upper sediment. Sediment cores were collected in 2015 and 2016 in Lake Susan, Rice Marsh Lake, and Lake Riley. Lake Riley was the first in the LRC to receive an alum dose with an application rate of ~115 g/m2 Al to inactivate redox-P in the upper 8 cm. Alum doses for Lake Susan and Rice Marsh Lake have been calculated and alum applications will likely occur in 2017. An adaptive approach of lower initial and follow up alum applications (i.e., ~50 g/ m2 ) every 2 to 4 years based on sediment monitoring of the position of the Al floc, the amount of Al-bound P, and changes in concentration of redox-P is being used to maximize the effectiveness of the alum treatments within the chain of lakes.

Client Name:

Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Client Contact:

Claire Bleser (952) 607-6512

Project Budget:

$53,000

Contact Information:

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Lake Benton Drawdown Feasibility Carver County Water Management Organization 2015

As part of the Carver County Water Management Organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (CCWMO) greater effort to improve water quality within Carver County, the CCWMO tasked Wenck Associates (Wenck) to conduct a feasibility analysis for the drawdown of Meuwissen and Benton Lakes. Currently, Benton Lake supports very little aquatic vegetation and has a high population of rough fish. The water clarity is low and there is question as to what the internal phosphorus loading conditions are on the lake.

The overall goal of a drawdown of this system is to consolidate sediments, reestablish healthy vegetation, remove rough fish and improve the water clarity. A summer drawdown would be the most beneficial; however, physical constraints including groundwater base flow and intermittent, unpredictable weather patterns may limit its overall feasibility. Using calibrated EPA-SWMM water budget model, Wenck evaluated drawdown scenarios for two time periods, one during the summer months (June-August) and one in the late summer/fall (September-November). It was determined that the system can be drawn down in 6 to 26 days during fall conditions and 20 to 30 days during summer conditions. Drawdown proved problematic during summer months when intermittent precipitation events occurred. Overall it was determined that seasonal variations in rainfall events make it difficult to predict the drawdown time period.

A sediment analysis was performed in order to determine whether a drawdown could effectively compact the sediments and decrease internal load. The results show that phosphorus release in Benton Lake is believed to be moderate and will not be significantly affected by a lake drawdown. However, the results support the idea that a drawdown could be successful if it were performed over a long period of time and is coupled with successful removal of rough fish.

It was determined that a late summer/fall drawdown is the most feasible time period to accomplish project goals, while minimizing costs.

Client Name: Project Budget:

Carver County Water Management Organization

Client Contact:

Paul Moline

$20,000

Contact Information:

600 E 4th St Chaska, MN 55318-2158 PMoline@co.carver.mn.us 952.361.1825

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As part of the Carver County Water Management Organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (CCWMO) greater effort to improve water quality within Carver County, the CCWMO tasked Wenck Associates (Wenck) to conduct a feasibility analysis for the drawdown of Lake Grace Chain of Lakes. The purpose of this early stage of development feasibility analysis is to answer some physical questions associated with a drawdown such as: 1. How long does it take to draw down each lake?

2. Is there existing infrastructure capable of lowering each lake?

3. What is the duration that each lake can be drawn down to its maximum potential?

4. How long does it take for the lakes to fill back up?

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Three case scenarios were developed for a winter and summer drawdown over average high, average, and average low water year conditions. The purpose for the two time periods is based on a literature review for lake drawdowns suggesting that rough fish kill, and submerged aquatic plant management are better achievable during a winter drawdown conditions and sediment compaction and stimulating plant growth is better achievable during a summer drawdown conditions.

Overall, the analysis shows that from a hydrologic and hydraulic modeling standpoint, that it is feasible to draw down the Lake Grace chain of lakes. Intermittent rain events in the summer months limit the number of consecutive days for drawdown and increase costs.

One variable that is not considered in this analysis that will have an effect on the drawdown depth and drawdown time is groundwater.

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Project Budget:

Carver County Water Management Organization

Client Contact:

Paul Moline

$20,000

Contact Information:

600 E 4th St Chaska, MN 55318-2158 PMoline@co.carver.mn.us 952-361-1825

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Gleason Lake Management Plan Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 2007

Gleason Lake is a 166 acre shallow basin located in the City of Plymouth. The lake is located within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), which is charged with monitoring, protection, and improvement of water quality and aquatic life for lakes and streams located within district boundaries. As the District Engineer, Wenck assisted with a variety of monitoring activities from 2000 through 2006 in Gleason Lake including lake inflow monitoring, storm sewer sampling, in-lake monitoring, and lake outflow monitoring. Gleason Lake is located within a developed portion of Plymouth that had limited stormwater infrastructure focused on improving lake water quality typical of areas developed prior to stormwater rule implementation. As a result nutrient concentrations reached high, undesirable levels within the lake resulting in water quality impairment. The excess nutrients further lead to increased plant and algae growth within the lake. One of the dominant aquatic vegetation species in Gleason Lake was curly leaf pondweed. This exotic species begins growing under the ice and out-competes desirable native aquatic plants species. Curly leaf pondweed often dies off in mid-summer releasing additional nutrients into the water column of lakes that already have an excess of phosphorus.

Wenck worked with MCWD staff to develop a lake management plan focusing on reducing curly leaf pondweed growth within Gleason Lake. One aspect of the lake management plan called for whole lake herbicide treatments to reduce the extent and density of curly leaf pondweed within the basin. Wenck secured the required consent from all lake-shore landowners owners to conduct the herbicide application and also acquired the necessary permits from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Follow-up herbicide treatments were completed in succeeding years and were successful in reducing the distribution of curly leaf pond weed within the basin. As part of the lake management plan Wenck also completed surveys of the aquatic macroinvertebrates and fish communities to track potential changes in the biological communities that could be influenced by the aquatic vegetation management.

Client Name: Project Budget:

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Client Contact:

James Whisker, Planning Director

$35,000

Contact Information:

15320 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 jwisker@minnehahacreek.org 952-471-0590

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Excess Nutrient Site Specific Standard Application for Lake Winona Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District July 2009

Lake Winona is located in the North Central Hardwood Forest ecoregion near the City of Alexandria in Douglas County, Minnesota and receives wastewater effluent from the Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District. Because Lake Winona is very shallow and infested with common carp, ALASD recognized that the shallow lake nutrient standards are not directly applicable. In response, ALASD retained Wenck to develop a lake nutrient site specific standard application for Lake Winona.

Wenck and HydroQual developed an excess nutrient site specific standard that accounted for the extremely shallow nature of Lake Winona and the relatively recent carp infestation following the failure of a carp barrier.

The analysis demonstrated that Lake Winona could reach the intended response variables and clear water state at much higher total phosphorus levels than the ecoregion standard assumed. These analyses demonstrated the importance of fish management and submersed aquatic vegetation in shallow lake restoration. As a result of this study, internal phosphorus loading, carp management, and whole lake drawdown were included in the NPDES permit as required elements of restoring Lake Winona.

Lake Winona, Alexandria, MN

Ultimately, the MPCA and EPA approved a site specific standard for Lake Winona although the number was much lower than recommended by ALASD and Wenck.

The proposed nutrient site specific standard helped guide the MPCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development of a site specific standard for Lake Winona that was used for the basis of a TMDL and ALASDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NPDES water quality based effluent limit. It also helped guide an innovative NPDES permit where carp and other biological factors were addressed in the permit.

Client Name: Project Budget:

Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District

Client Contact:

Bruce Nelson, Executive Director

$75,000

Contact Information:

alasd@rea-alp.com 2201 Nevada St. Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762-1135

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Eagan Lake Diagnostic Studies and Management Plans Date 2012 to 2016

Wenck associates prepared lake management plans for 14 lakes throughout the City of Eagan. These studies included impaired and unimpaired lakes that required different levels of nutrient reduction or biological management. Nearly all of the lakes within this study are shallow, which required extensive study of in-lake processes in addition to watershed investigation. This coupling of urban watershed management and in-lake biological and nutrient management provided a balanced management framework for the City of Eagan.

Wenck Associates compiled fish and vegetation surveys conducted by City staff, MnDNR, and other organizations to assess the biological health of each lake.

Watershed models were built to assess watershed nutrient budgets. Lastly, sediment cores were collected and lake stratification was assessed to analyze the in-lake nutrient cycling. The watershed, biological, and nutrient cycling properties of each lake were assembled into a comprehensive plan that described the management goals for lake that would improve or protect water quality and biological health.

Wenck Associates prepared cost estimates and feasibility level designs for multiple watershed and in-lake BMPs within the constraints of a highly developed City. Proposed projects included lake alum treatments, carp management, storm basin improvements, iron-enhanced sand filters, water re-use systems, and multiple other BMPs. Projects from the first diagnostic study for Blackhawk and Thomas lake have already been implemented resulting in significant improvements in water quality.

Client Name:

City of Eagan

Client Contact:

Eric Macbeth (651) 675-5300

Project Budget:

$351,000

Contact Information:

EMacbeth@cityofeagan.com 3501 Coachman Point Eagan, MN 55122

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Bald Eagle Lake Internal Load Reduction Feasibility Study Date 2011 to 2016

After completing a TMDL, Wenck and its partner, Bill James, were hired by the Rice Creek Watershed District to develop an implementation plan including internal phosphorus release control for Bald Eagle Lake in Ramsey County. Bald Eagle Lake is a highlyused recreation lake that is known to be a highquality bass and muskie recreational fishery. A major focus of the implementation plan was to assess the effectiveness, cost and feasibility of internal load management techniques including alum, artificial circulation, hypolimnetic withdrawal, and hypolimnetic aeration. Wenck collected cores from numerous stations throughout the lake to apply the Rydin and Welch (1999) approach for estimating the alum dose needed to inactivate sediment phosphorus release. It was decided that the alum dose would be applied in two separate applications to increase the effectiveness of project.

The first alum dose was applied spring of 2014, which resulted in record water quality for Bald Eagle Lake in 2014 and 2015.

In an attempt to maximize the load reduction and cost effectiveness Wenck collected cores in 2015 to assess the effectiveness of the first alum application. These results indicated that shallow areas had a greater load reduction after the alum treatment relative to deeper areas. Wenck used this data to recommend that Rice Creek apply a greater amount of alum in deep areas and a smaller amount to certain shallow areas in light of the new coring information. This allowed Rice Creek Watershed district to maximize the load reduction without increasing the amount of alum applied to the lake.

Client Name: Project Budget:

Rice Creek Watershed District $25,000 Feasibility Study $35,000 Alum Dosing $25,000 Alum Specifications

Client Contact:

Matt Kocian

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763-398-3075

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Crystal Lake Internal Load Control Feasibility Study City of Robbinsdale, Minnesota 2011

Wenck Associates, Inc. was commissioned by the City of Robbinsdale, Minnesota to conduct a feasibility study to control internal nutrient loading in Crystal Lake. The purpose of the feasibility study was to evaluate both cost and effectiveness of four internal nutrient load control techniques for lakes including sediment sealing with aluminum sulfate (alum), hypolimnetic withdrawal, hypolimnetic aeration/oxygenation, and artificial circulation.

Wenck worked closely with City staff to evaluate options for nutrient load control in Crystal Lake.

Wenck Associates, Inc. worked closely with City staff to evaluate each option for required infrastructure, effectiveness of the treatment, costs including capital cost and operational cost, and required permits. The analyses included preliminary alum dosing for cost purposes, sizing of pumps and aerators for hypolimnetic aeration or oxygenation, and potential odor controls. In the end, Wenck and the City of Robbinsdale developed an innovative hybrid approach that offers treatment of both the internal nutrient loading as well as watershed loading from one of the largest contributing subwatersheds.

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Project Budget:

City of Robbinsdale

Client Contact:

Richard McCoy

$35,000

Contact Information:

4100 Lakeview Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55422 rmccoy@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us 763-531-1268

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Burandt Lake Alum Treatment Carver County Watershed Management Organization received a grant under the TMDL Implementation Program to improve water quality in Burandt Lake in Waconia, MN. Burandt Lake is listed as impaired for aquatic recreation due to excessive nutrients. Carver County used the grant funds to complete an alum treatment on the lake. Alum is used to remove phosphorus from the water column, which then precipitates into a solid floc that settles to the lake bottom, reducing internal phosphorus load released from the sediments in a lake.

Wenck assisted Carver County with the collection of sediment cores from Burandt Lake in the summer of 2010. The cores were used to determine the amount of phosphorus released from the lake sediments during anoxic conditions. The sediment core release rate studies were conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Eau Galle Aquatic Laboratory, through a partnership established between Wenck and the USACE. The Sediment cores collected from the results of the sediment tests were then used to determine the lake were used to determine the proper dosage of alum to be applied. The alum treatment is part internal phosphorus load in Burandt Lake and also calculate the proper of Carver Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall watershed management for Burandt alum dose.

Lake, which has previously included projects such as rain gardens and shoreline restorations to reduce phosphorus runoff entering the lake. The alum treatment was conducted late spring 2011 and has significantly improved water quality in Burandt Lake.

Client Name:

Carver County Planning & Water Management

Client Contact:

Paul Moline

Project Budget:

$25,000

Contact Information:

952-361-1825

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Halsted Bay Load Management Feasibility Project Minnehaha Creek Watershed District November 2013

The focus of the Halsted Bay load management feasibility study is to identify alternatives to improve Halsted Bay water quality by managing its phosphorus load, both internal and external.

The goal is to reach the State of Minnesota’s inlake concentration of 40 µg/l. The study was completed by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) with the involvement of the City of Minnetrista. The study team consisted of designated MCWD staff, Wenck, and WSB. A large portion of the study investigates the inlake and external or watershed sources of phosphorus. In-lake loading was documented by results of sediment samples taken as part of the study. Watershed loads are based on a diagnostic study of Six Mile Creek by Wenck for MCWD in early 2013. Based on the data collected and modeling to date, Six Mile Marsh does not appear to be releasing a significant amount of phosphorus.

Lake response modeling indicates that both watershed loading and internal loading need to be aggressively pursued to reach the goal in Halsted Bay. This means additional reductions may need to be found in other parts of the watershed. Restoration of upstream Mud and Parley Lakes will be critical in restoring Halsted Bay. Both of these lakes are very shallow and carp infested. To reach water quality goals in these lakes, the carp need to be addressed, plants reestablished in the lakes and nutrients reduced.

Numerous alternatives were screened based on effectiveness and cost including: Alum treatment of the bay Hypolimnetic aeration with chemical injection Hypolimnetic withdrawal, alum treatment, and replacement In-line and off-line alum injection Iron Filtration Fish migration barriers and vegetation management were included as other considerations.

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Capital costs of the alternatives range from $0.85 to $7.7 M. Client Name: Project Budget:

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Client Contact:

James Wisker

$150,000

Contact Information:

15320 Minnetonka Blvd.

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE White Bear Lake Augmentation Concept Review Metropolitan Council November 2015

In 2015, the Minnesota Legislature directed the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare cost estimates for augmenting White Bear Lake with Mississippi River water taken from the Sucker Lake Chain of Lakes. St. Paul Regional Water Services brings Mississippi River water through the Sucker Lake Chain as part of its drinking water supply system. The DNR worked with the Metropolitan Council to conduct an analysis and prepare a report on the cost of moving water from the Sucker Lake Chain to White Bear Lake.

Art Shanty Project on White Bear Lake.

As a part of the development of the report, Metropolitan Council hired Wenck Associates Inc., to review the water quality impacts analysis of using St. Paul Regional Water to augment water levels in White Bear Lake. The purpose of the review was to identify potential water quality issues that might arise when augmenting White Bear Lake and to develop high-level cost estimates for mitigating any issues that were identified. Wenck determined that White Bear Lake has outstanding water quality and that augmentation may represent some risks to deteriorating current water quality including increased phosphorus that may lead to nuisance algae blooms. Wenck also determined that the increased flow through the St. Paul water supply chain from the Mississippi River represents water quality risks for the entire chain of lakes used for water supply. However, these risks needed to be further vetted with specific diagnostic work. Wenckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical analysis was included in the Metropolitan Council report provided to the DNR.

Client Name: Project Budget:

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services

Client Contact:

David Brown

$10,000

Contact Information:

390 Robert Street North St. Paul, MN 55101-1805 david.brown@metc.state.mn.us 651.602.1072

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Aquatic Vegetation Management Plans for Lucy, Red Rock and Mitchell Lakes Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District and City of Eden Prairie 2013

The Cities of Eden Prairie and Chanhassen and the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) have been actively managing submersed aquatic vegetation in Lucy, Red Rock, and Mitchell lakes for over a decade. However, there remains a constant struggle between lake user desires and potential outcomes for vegetation management in the lakes. The problem is further exacerbated by the tendency of these lakes to switch between the turbid, phytoplankton dominated state and the clear, submersed vegetation dominated state. To make progress in their management activities for the lakes, the Cities and RPBCWD hired Wenck to develop aquatic vegetation management plans to balance improved water quality and ecological conditions with desired lake uses.

To develop the plans, Wenck conducted a series of stakeholder meetings to identify desired outcomes, user concerns, and develop a unified understanding of the ecological condition of the lakes. Wenck walked through the available submersed aquatic vegetation management options highlighting the DNR regulations and potential negative outcomes for each activity and over-management of the vegetation population.

The final plans identified a plant management framework where the RPBCWD focuses on managing the ecological integrity of the aquatic vegetation community while working with the Cities and Lake Associations to maintain navigability with the DNR regulations. This framework provides for the long term health of the lake while allowing the lake users to enjoy the lake to the maximum extent possible.

Client Name:

Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District

Client Contact:

Claire Bleser, Administrator (952) 607-6512

Project Budget:

$25,000

Contact Information:

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Aquatic Invasive Species Program Development, Phase I Dakota County, Minnesota 2014-2015

Dakota County received grants from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program. The Aquatic Invasive Species program’s purpose is to prevent the introduction of new AIS, prevent further spread of existing AIS, and reduce the impact caused by AIS. At a previous employer Tom Berry completed the Phase I Tasks of the County’s program including:  Researched AIS guidelines and establish professional contacts at both the State and local city level in which boat launches and water bodies exist.  Conducted a comprehensive inventory and evaluation of motorized boat launches  Developed a holistic marketing and education program. This consisted of messaging targeting a County-wide audience, the general boating/water recreational community and water body/boat landing specific audience. The outcome was to increase public awareness of AIS, their impacts, and what individuals can do to prevent their introduction and spread.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Dakota County, Environmental Resources Department

Client Contact:

Paula Liepold

$34,000

Contact Information:

14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124 paula.liepold@co.dakota.mn.us 952-891-7117

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Okabena Lake Diagnostic Study and TMDL Okabena Ocheda Watershed District March 2015

Okabena Lake is a 776-acre shallow lake located in southwestern Minnesota in the City of Worthington. The lake is a centerpiece for the City and highly used recreationally, however the lake has poor water clarity due to high levels of suspended sediment (TSS) and algae growth caused by excessive nutrients.

Wenck has been working with the Okabena-Ocheda Watershed District to develop diagnostic studies and restoration plans for the lake. The purpose of this study was to use historic data along with data collected by the Okabena-Ocheda Watershed District in 2014 to improve the understanding of Okabena Lake’s internal and external sediment and phosphorus sources. Specifically, this study investigated the following sources of sediment and phosphorus to Okabena Lake: dry and wet deposition on the lake surface runoff from the City of Worthington rural runoff from animal agriculture field erosion and streambank erosion internal loading of phosphorus from the lake sediments

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These sources were estimated using a combination of monitoring data, literature rates, and modeling exercises. The sediment and phosphorus source assessment presented in this study is currently being used to support development of the Okabena Lake TMDL and help identify source areas for best management practice (BMP) planning and implementation strategies. Wenck is currently assisting the Okabena-Ocheda Watershed District and the MPCA on the TMDL and Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) report for Okabena Lake and several other impaired shallow lakes in southwestern Minnesota.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Okabena-Ocheda Watershed District

$27,000

Client Contact:

Dan Livdahl, Administrator

Contact Information:

507-372-8228 dan.livdahl@okabenaochedawd.org 960 Diagonal Road P.O. Box 114 Worthington, MN 56187

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Lake Minnetonka Shoreline Restoration Project

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 2010

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) was interested in encouraging lakeshore property owners to make greater use of bioengineering techniques to stabilize their shoreline rather than riprap. The District engaged Wenck to help revise its shoreline restoration regulatory program, and to complete four restoration projects demonstrating various bioengineering techniques.

To establish a scientific basis for the new rules governing shoreline restoration permitting, Wenck developed a GIS process tool to classify shorelines according to shoreline instability risk. We evaluated wave energy factors on Lake Minnetonka and assessed two general shoreline conditions – slope and soil erodibility – to determine shoreline relative risk for shoreline instability. Shoreline classified as low risk would be required to show that vegetation and bioengineering alone could not adequately stabilize the shore before they would be permitted to use riprap.

Wenck worked with MCWD staff to select four sites on public property on Lake Minnetonka that were of varying risk conditions and designed shoreline stabilization projects to demonstrate various techniques. A site in Tonka Bay was completed solely using vegetation, with boulder toe at just a few key locations. A site in Mound adjacent to a popular swimming beach showcased riprap inter-planted with live stakes harvested from willow already on site. The Excelsior Point site included riprap with live stakes and extensive native plantings, and installation of a pervious concrete walkway to the end of the point, where a new council ring of stones provides seating and spectacular views of Gideon’s Bay. The final site was the most challenging, as it stabilized a shoreline access used in winter by ice fishermen driving out onto Brown’s Bay. Each of the sites was also used for shore fishing, so stabilized flagstone paths were provided through the vegetation.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Client Contact:

Renae Clark

$56,000

Contact Information:

rclark@minnehahacreek.org 15320 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-641-4510

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Trout Lake and Prairie River Sulfate Impact Study Magnetation, Inc. March 2015

In 2014, Magnetation, Inc began the permitting process for dewatering an abandonded mine pit near Coleraine, MN (Canisteo Mine Pit). As a part of this process the MnDNR and MPCA required Mangenation to assess the environmental impacts of dewatering the Canisteo Mine Pit on downstream receiving waters. Wenck was hired

by Magnetation to write an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) describing the impact of dewatering the Canisteo Mine Pit on water quality of Trout Lake and the Prairie River near Coleraine, MN. One part of the EAW document was assessing the impact of sulfate in the Canisteo Mine Pit on nearby streams (Prairie River) and lakes (Trout Lake). Sediment, water quality, and wild rice data from the Prairie River and Trout Lake was used to assess the impact of increasing sulfate concentrations on internal phosphorus loading and wild rice. Furthermore, sediment data was used, in conjunction with the Proposed Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Sulfate Standard, to determine if water quality standards would meet current and anticipated standards. Wenck worked with MPCA scientists to discuss data requirements, sampling protocol, and proposed standard timeline. This analysis concluded that temporary dewatering of the Canisteo Mine Pit would not result in sulfate exceedances under current rules in Trout Lake, but would result in sulfate exceedances in the Prairie River. Thus, Magnetation determined that discharge from the dewatering of the Canisteo Mine Pit would be directed into Trout Lake.

The EAW is one of the first projects in Minnesota to apply the proposed sulfate standard to receiving waters. This application may help MPCA staff in developing future sulfate standard application procedures.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Magnetation, Inc.

$55,000

Client Contact:

Mike Twite

Contact Information:

mike.twite@magnetation.com 218-259-3795 102 NE 3rd Street Suite 120 Grand Rapids, MN 55744

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Robert Louis Stevenson School Ravine Mississippi Watershed Management 2013

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), working with the Fridley School District, Anoka County Parks and the City of Fridley, retained Wenck Associates in 2013 to design the stabilization of 200 linear feet of ravine and repair storm sewer utilities next to the Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School in Fridley, Minnesota.

The severely eroded ravine in 2013.

The scope of work included designing and bidding a ravine stabilization with an option for an outdoor education space.

The stabilization technique was a bio-engineering approach using terraced plant communities (stepped raingardens) to slow and infiltrate as much of the piped runoff as possible, along with slope stabilization techniques such as brush bundles, nursery logs and boulder toe to demonstrate a variety of techniques to students in the outdoor classroom.

The site's trees were thinned to promote native understory vegetation establishment. Site restoration included establishment of a variety of native seed mixes and 760 plant plugs to create the different plant communities.

A bypass pipe was placed at the site in 2013 to address an immediate need for erosion control. Construction in the ravine began in 2014, and the project is now in a fiveyear period of vegetation maintenance and warranty.

The terraced slopes (center photo) and limestone seating area in early August 2014.

Client Name:

Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

Client Contact:

Doug Snyder 612-746-4971

Project Budget:

$20,000

Contact Information:

dsnyder@mwmo.org 2522 Marshall St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418-3329

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Evaluation of a Site Specific Standard and Aquatic Life Use Designation for Trout Designated Sections of the Vermillion River June 2016

Sections of the Vermillion River were recently changed from a warm-water fishery (2B) designation to a cold-water fishery (2A) designation based on the presence of a reproducing brown trout population. However, there is no evidence that the river historically supported a cold-water community or should support one today. As a result, the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) was concerned that managing the stream as a cold water fishery is inappropriate and may lead to unobtainable endpoints. However, the VRWJPO also recognized that managing the stream as a warm water fishery may not fully support the trout designation and the Minnesota DNR’s goals for the river.

Therefore, Wenck was retained by the VRWJPO to support their efforts to develop site specific biological endpoints and a specific class under Tiered Aquatic Life Use Class (TALU) for warm-water streams that support cold-water fisheries. Wenck has been conducting fish and stream monitoring in the Vermillion River to develop a baseline condition for the establishment of a cool water trout stream. Wenck is also assessing the data in light of the State’s cold water stream Index of Biologic Integrity (IBI) to determine applicable metrics for the development of a unique biological class under TALU. Results from these studies support the VRWJPO’s efforts to develop appropriate and attainable endpoints for trout streams that are not true cold water fisheries. These studies are also being used to develop appropriate restoration efforts to continue to support the current biological community including brown trout.

The VRWJPO and Wenck are providing data and analytical support for the development of a specific IBI and TALU class for cool water streams that support trout populations but are not true cold-water streams.

Client Name:

Vermillion River Joint Powers Organization

Client Contact:

Mark Zabel, Watershed Administrator

Contact Information:

mark.zabel@co.dakota.mn.us 14955 Galaxie Ave Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-891-7011

$10,000 over several years Project Budget:

$25,000 annually for fish monitoring

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Development of a Selenium Site Specific Standard Application for the Lower Minnesota River, Minnesota Dorsey and Whitney, LLP December 2015

The lower Minnesota River receives selenium discharges from the Seneca wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) that recently triggered reasonable potential for exceeding the current selenium standard. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the final stages of developing an updated selenium standard that is based on fish tissue selenium concentrations instead of water column toxicity.

The industrial discharger hired Wenck Associates, Inc. to develop a fish tissue based site specific selenium standard for the Minnesota River reach receiving discharge from the Seneca WWTF. The Metropolitan Council determined that the industrial discharger was the primary contributor of selenium to the Seneca wastewater treatment facility.

Wenck Associates developed a water column and fish tissue sampling plan to collect data in the Minnesota River to support a site specific water quality standard based on EPA documentation and scientific literature. This data was summarized in a site specific standard application that outlined fish tissue and water column selenium concentrations in the Minnesota River that would be protective of aquatic life. The site specific standard was submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in December 2015, which was the first effort in Minnesota to use the proposed EPA methodology to develop a selenium site specific standard.

Wenck is working with the MPCA to develop the application procedure for developing and implementing one of the first selenium fish tissue criteria in Minnesota, especially as it translates to water quality based effluent limits for NPDES dischargers.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Dorsey and Whitney, LLP

$350,000

Client Contact:

Thad Lightfoot

Contact Information:

lightfoot.thad@dorsey.com 50 South Sixth Street Suite 1500 Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498 (612) 492-6532

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE Total Maximum Daily Load Development in Minnesota Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 2001-present

Since 2001, Wenck Associates has partnered with the MPCA and local stakeholders to complete TMDLs on over 280 impaired waterbodies. These TMDL studies span 35 counties, 16 major watersheds, and 4 ecoregions throughout Minnesota. Wenck also has extensive experience conducting biological assessments such as fish and macroinvertebrate IBI sampling, stressor identification studies, and incorporating the TALU framework into watershed studies and planning.

Bacteria: To date, Wenck has completed bacteria TMDLs for over 70 impaired streams in Minnesota.

Turbidity/TSS: Wenck has completed turbidity TMDLs for over 70 stream impairments. Prior to 2015, turbidity TMDLs were developed using turbidity standards. For these TMDLs, Wenck constructed turbidity/TSS relationships to develop site-specific TSS standards.

Chloride: Wenck authored the first chloride TMDL in Minnesota and conducted a Metro-wide chloride analysis that served as a precursor to the current metro-wide chloride TMDL and implementation plan.

Dissolved Oxygen: Wenck has completed DO TMDLs for 15 stream impairments that contained continuously discharging NPDES wastewater facilities. Wenck reviewed each facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s applicable WQBELs and incorporated this information in to the final TMDL limits for each facility.

Excess Nutrient: Wenck has completed excess nutrient TMDLs for over 100 lake impairments. Wenck has extensive experience in developing wasteload allocations for construction and industrial stormwater, MS4 communities, and NPDES wastewater facilities.

Biotic: Wenck has recently completed two stressor identification studies and has developed biotic based stressor TMDLs for four fish and macroinvertebrate impaired reaches throughout the State.

Client Name:

Project Budget:

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Client Contact:

Tim Larson

Various

Contact Information:

Timothy.Larson@state.mn.us 520 Lafayette Road N St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 651-757-2518

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July 6, 2016 V. Action Items E) Approve Targeted Watershed Grant Agreement (Zwonitzer) DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 27, 2016 CRWD Board of Managers Nate Zwonitzer, Urban BMP Specialist Approve Targeted Watershed Work Plan and Authorize Execution of Grant Agreement

Background The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has awarded CRWD $1.76 million in Targeted Watershed grant funds for the Urban Lake Renewal project. Grant funds were awarded to treat stormwater in the Como Lake and Lake McCarrons subwatersheds.

Issues CRWD staff are working with BWSR representatives to develop a work plan for the project. It is anticipated that the work plan will be completed and approved by BWSR by July 15th. The work plan (draft enclosed) will be referenced in the attached agreement between CRWD and BWSR for the grant funds. Once the agreement has been fully executed by CRWD and BWSR, expenses for the project will be eligible for grant funds.

Requested Action 1. Approve work plan for the Urban Lake Renewal Targeted Watershed grant project.

2. Approve Clean Water Fund grant agreement, authorize the Administrator to be the Granteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Authorized Representative, and authorize the Administrator to execute the agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Ramsey County Attorney.

3. Approve acceptance of Targeted Watershed grant funds totaling $1.76 million for the Urban Lake Renewal project. enc: BWSR Targeted Watershed Grant Agreement Draft Targeted Watershed Work Plan and Budget \\CRWDC01\Company\02 Budget and Finance\Grants\2016\BWSR Targeted Watershed\Grant Admin\Brd Memo TWG Agreement Approval.docx

Our Mission is to protect, manage and improve the water resources of Capitol Region Watershed District.

FY 2016 STATE OF MINNESOTA

BOARD OF WATER and SOIL RESOURCES TARGETED WATERSHED DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT

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This grant agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Board of Water and Soil Resources (Board) and Capitol Region WD, 113 Farrington Street St Paul Minnesota 55102.

This grant is for the following Grant Programs : P16‐8733 2016 ‐ Targeted Watershed (Capitol Region WD) Total Grant Awarded: $1,760,000

$1,760,000

Recitals

The Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(a), appropriated Clean Water Fund (CWF) funds to the Board for the FY 2016 Targeted Watershed Demonstration Program.

2. Minnesota Statutes 103B.101, subd. 9 (1), and 103B.3369, authorize the Board to award this grant.

3. The Board adopted the FY 2016 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Policy in Board Resolution 15‐45, and authorized this Program in Board Resolution 15‐92.

4. The Board has adopted Board Resolution 16‐36 to allocate funds for this Grants Program.

5. The Grantee has submitted a BWSR approved work plan for this Program which is incorporated into this agreement by reference.

6. The Grantee represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this grant contract to the satisfaction of the State.

7. As a condition of the grant, Grantee agrees to minimize administration costs.

Authorized Representative

The State's Authorized Representative is Marcey Westrick, Clean Water Coordinator, BWSR, 520 Lafayette Road North, Saint Paul, 55155, 651‐284‐4153, or her successor, and has the responsibility to monitor the Grantee’s performance and the authority to accept the services and performance provided under this grant agreement.

The Grantee’s Authorized Representative is TITLE

ADDRESS

CITY

TELEPHONE NUMBER

If the Grantee’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this grant contract, the Grantee must immediately notify the Board.

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Grant Agreement

1 Term of Grant Agreement 1.1 Effective date: The date the Board obtains all required signatures under Minn. Stat. § 16B.98, Subd.5. The Grantee must not begin work under this grant contract until this grant agreement is fully executed and the Grantee has been notified by the State’s Authorized Representative to begin the work.

1.2 Expiration date: December 31, 2020, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever comes first.

1.3 Survival of Terms: The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Agreement: 7.

Liability; 8. State Audits; 9. Government Data Practices; 11. Publicity and Endorsement; 12. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue; and 14. Data Disclosure.

2 Grantee’s Duties The Grantee is responsible for the specific duties for the Program as follows: 2.1 Implementation: The Grantee will implement the work plan, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference, according to the FY 2016 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Policy.

2.2 Reporting: All data and information provided in a Grantee’s report shall be considered public.

2.2.1 The Grantee will submit an annual progress report to the Board by February 1of each year on the status of program implementation by the Grantee. Information provided must conform to the requirements and formats set by the Board.

2.2.2 The Grantee will display on its website the previous calendar year’s detailed information on the expenditure of these State grant funds and measurable outcomes as a result of the expenditure of these State grant funds according to the format specified by the BWSR, by March 15 of each year.

2.2.3 The Grantee will submit a final progress report to the Board within 30 days of completion of the Project, whichever occurs sooner. Information provided must conform to the requirements and formats set by the Board.

2.3 Match: The Grantee will ensure any local match requirement will be provided as stated in Grantee’s approved work plan.

3 Time The Grantee must comply with all the time requirements described in this Grant Agreement. In the performance of this Grant Agreement, time is of the essence.

4 Terms of Payment 4.1 Grant funds will be distributed in three installments: 1) The first payment of 50% will be distributed after the execution of the Grant Agreement. 2) The second payment of 40% will be distributed after the first payment of 50% has been expended and reporting requirements have been met. An eLINK Interim Financial Report that summarizes expenditures of the first 50% must be signed by the Grantee and approved by BWSR. Selected grantees may be required at this point to submit documentation of the expenditures reported on the Interim Financial Report for verification. 3) The final 10% payment must be requested within 30 days of the expiration date of the grant agreement or all work under the grant has been completed, whichever comes first, and all reporting requirements are met. An eLINK Final Financial Report that summarizes final expenditures for the grant must be signed by the grantee and approved by BWSR. 4.2 All costs must be incurred within the grant period.

4.3 All incurred costs must be paid before the amount of unspent grant funds is determined. Unspent grant funds must be returned within 30 days of the expiration date of the grant agreement.

4.4 The obligation of the State under this Grant Agreement will not exceed the amount stated above.

4.5 This grant includes an advance payment of 50 percent of the grant’s total amount. Advance payments allow the grantee to have adequate operating capital for start‐up costs, ensure their financial commitment to landowners and contractors, and to better schedule work into the future.

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5 Conditions of Payment All services provided by the Grantee under this Grant Agreement must be performed to the State’s satisfaction, as set forth in this Agreement and in the BWSR approved work plan for this program. Compliance will be determined at the sole discretion of the State’s Authorized Representative and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, ordinances, rules, FY 2016 Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Policy, and regulations. The Grantee will not receive payment for work found by the State to be unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal, State, or local law.

The Minnesota Department of Administration’s Office of Grants Management Policy On Grant Closeout Evaluation (Policy 08 – 13) requires the Board to consider a grant applicant’s past performance before awarding subsequent grants to them. The Board must consider a grant applicant’s performance on prior grants before making a new grant award of over $5,000. The Board may withhold payment on this and grants from other programs if the Grantee is not in compliance with all Board reporting requirements.

6 Assignment, Amendments, and Waiver 6.1 Assignment. The Grantee may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this grant agreement without the prior consent of the State and a fully executed Assignment Agreement, executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved this grant agreement, or their successors in office.

6.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this grant agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original grant agreement, or their successors in office. Amendments must be executed prior to the expiration of the original agreement or any amendments thereto.

6.3 Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this grant agreement, that failure does not waive the provision or its right to enforce it.

7 Liability The Grantee must indemnify, save, and hold the State, its agents, and employees harmless from any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by the State, arising from the performance of this Grant Agreement by the Grantee or the Grantee’s agents or employees. This clause will not be construed to bar any legal remedies the Grantee may have for the State's failure to fulfill its obligations under this Grant Agreement.

8 State Audits Under Minn. Stat. § 16B.98, subd. 8, the Grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of the Grantee or other party relevant to this Grant Agreement or transaction are subject to examination by the Board and/or the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this Grant Agreement, receipt and approval of all final reports, or the required period of time to satisfy all State and program retention requirements, whichever is later.

8.1 The books, records, documents, accounting procedures and practices of the Grantee and its designated local units of government and contractors relevant to this grant, may be examined at any time by the Board or Board's designee and are subject to verification. The Grantee or delegated local unit of government will maintain records relating to the receipt and expenditure of grant funds.

8.2 The Grantee or designated local unit of government implementing this Agreement will provide for an audit that meets the standards of the Office of State Auditor. The audit must cover the duration of the Agreement Period and be performed within one year after the end of the Agreement Period or when routinely audited, whichever occurs first. Copies of the audit report must be provided to the Board if requested.

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Government Data Practices The Grantee and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this Agreement, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Grantee under this Grant Agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Grantee or 3

the State. If the Grantee receives a request to release the data referred to in this Clause, the Grantee must immediately notify the State.

10 Workers’ Compensation The Grantee certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat. § 176.181, subd. 2, pertaining to workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The Grantee’s employees and agents will not be considered State employees.

Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers Compensation Act on behalf of these employees and any claims made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of these employees are in no way the State’s obligation or responsibility.

11 Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue 11.1 Publicity. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this grant contract must identify the Board as the sponsoring agency. For purposes of this provision, publicity includes notices, informational pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the Grantee individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this grant contract.

11.2 Endorsement. The Grantee must not claim that the State endorses its products or services.

12 Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue Minnesota law, without regard to its choice‐of‐law provisions, governs this Grant Agreement. Venue for all legal proceedings out of this Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate State or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

13 Termination 13.1 The State may cancel this Grant Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice to the Grantee. Upon termination, the Grantee will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed.

13.2 In the event of a lawsuit, an appropriation from a Clean Water Fund is canceled to the extent that a court determines that the appropriation unconstitutionally substitutes for a traditional source of funding.

14 Data Disclosure Under Minn. Stat. § 270C.65, Subd. 3, and other applicable law, the Grantee consents to disclosure of its social security number, federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification number, already provided to the State, to federal and state tax agencies and state personnel involved in the payment of state obligations. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and State tax laws which could result in action requiring the Grantee to file State tax returns and pay delinquent state tax liabilities, if any.

15 Prevailing Wage It is the responsibility of the Grantee or contractor to pay prevailing wages on construction projects to which State prevailing wage laws apply (Minn. Stat. 177.42 – 177.44). All laborers and mechanics employed by grant recipients and subcontractors funded in whole or in part with these State funds shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality.

16 Constitutional Compliance It is the responsibility of the Grantee to comply with requirements of the Minnesota Constitution regarding use of Clean Water Funds to supplement traditional sources of funding.

17 Signage It is the responsibility of the Grantee to comply with requirements for project signage, as provided in, Minnesota Laws 2010, chapter 361, article 3, section 5 (b) for Clean Water Fund projects.

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18 Intellectual Property Rights The State owns all rights, title, and interest in all of the intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and service marks in the Works and Documents created and paid for under this grant.

Works means all inventions, improvements, discoveries (whether or not patentable), databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, and disks conceived, reduced to practice, created or originated by the Grantee, its employees, agents, and subcontractors, either individually or jointly with others in the performance of this grant. Works includes "Documents." Documents are the originals of any databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, disks, or other materials, whether in tangible or electronic forms, prepared by the Grantee, its employees, agents, or subcontractors, in the performance of this grant. The Documents will be the exclusive property of the State and all such Documents must be immediately returned to the State by the Grantee upon completion or cancellation of this grant at the State’s request. To the extent possible, those Works eligible for copyright protection under the United States Copyright Act will be deemed to be "works made for hire." The Grantee assigns all right, title, and interest it may have in the Works and the Documents to the State. The Grantee must, at the request of the State, execute all papers and perform all other acts necessary to transfer or record the State's ownership interest in the Works and Documents.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Grant Agreement to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.

Approved:

Capitol Region WD

Board Of Water and Soil Resources

By : ________________________________________ By : ______________________________________________

Title : _________________________________________Title : ______

Date : _______________________________________ Date : ____________________________________________

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Urban Lake Renewal – Targeted Watershed Draft Work Plan 6/30/2016 Activity Category: Administration/Coordination Activity Name: Grant Management/Coordination Start Date: 8/1/2016 End Date: 12/31/2020 Description: The Urban Lake Renewal Project will result in collaborative projects and programs with municipal and community partners that improve water quality in two of the State’s most visited urban lakes, Como Lake in Saint Paul and Lake McCarrons in Roseville. Funding through the Targeted Watershed Grant will further efforts to improve water quality in these two lakes and ultimately the Mississippi River. Millions of individuals will benefit from the Urban Lake Renewal Project; municipal partners, lakeside homeowners, Minnesota residents who visit these iconic lakes and neighborhood groups who value these close-to-home water resources.

Como Lake is located in Como Regional Park in Saint Paul, the second most visited park in the region.

The lake is 100% accessible to the public and a highly valued and iconic natural resource. Como Lake is currently listed as impaired for aquatic recreation largely due to high phosphorus inputs and internal loading. In order to address the declining water quality watershed loads need to be addressed.

Lake McCarrons is CRWD’s highest quality recreational waterbody and is a popular destination for swimming, boating and fishing. The lake is currently meeting water quality standards, however monitoring has shown an increase in phosphorus concentrations. Improvements in watershed stormwater treatment will benefit the lake.

Two approaches have been identified to achieve watershed pollution reduction goals; large-scale BMP installation and clean streets initiatives. CRWD will further evaluate potential large-scale BMP locations in each subwatershed and collaborate with municipal and community partners to construct the BMPs. Multiple locations highlighted in previous subwatershed studies will be evaluated alongside additional opportunities identified by project partners. Clean streets initiatives will involve smaller scale BMPs and outreach programs to strengthen community stewardship of the water bodies. This could include boulevard rain gardens, expansion of adopt-a-drain and curbside cleanup programs, and/or targeted street sweeping. It is estimated that between large-scale BMPs and clean street initiatives the Urban Lake Renewal project will reduce the watershed phosphorus loads to Como Lake and Lake McCarrons by 100 pounds and 37 pounds per year, respectively.

The grant management activity includes reporting, work plan updates and general grant project coordination occurring throughout the grant term. It also includes development and execution of grant agreements with partners if funds are to pass-through CRWD, as well as landowner agreements for access during construction and long-term maintenance. Examples of CRWD’s agreements are attached and will be modified to reflect the requirements of the BWSR CWF grant. CRWD is not requesting grant funds for this activity and not identifying it as a match to the grant.

Activity Category: Project Development Activity Name: Project Development Start Date: 8/1/2016 End Date: 8/1/2018 Description: Project Development for large-scale BMPs involves reviewing previously identified BMP opportunities for feasibility and landowner interest. CRWD will work with potential project partners to evaluate BMPs for pollution reduction, cost-effectiveness, and long-term maintenance requirements. This may require soil borings, surveying, utility locates, and concept-level engineering. The activity also includes coordination of grant or other agreements with project partners as well as project assurances if funds are to pass-through CRWD. Project development for clean streets initiatives will involve identifying program partners and priority properties/areas. This could include evaluating neighborhoods for boulevard rain garden retrofits, exploring targeted street sweeping, and developing promotional materials. Expanding the adopt-a-drain and curbside cleanup programs will also be assessed during project development, and program evaluation protocol will be created.

Project development for large-scale BMPs and clean streets initiatives may occur throughout the grant term, but the majority of the work will occur in the first two years.

Activity Category: Technical/Engineering Assistance Activity Name: Project Engineering/Finalization Start Date: 2/1/2017 End Date: 12/1/2019 Description: This activity will result in the creation of construction-ready designs and specifications and bidding coordination for large-scale BMPs selected for construction. Construction designs and specifications will take into account feasibility findings, landowner/community feedback (when pertinent), and will attempt to maximize treatment potential to the greatest extent practicable. The level of design assistance could vary greatly depending on the BMPs selected for construction, but in most cases designs will be completed by a qualified firm from CRWD’s approved Professional Services Consultant Pool. The included firms and the selection process are attached. If needed, additional partner agreements and project assurances will be secured prior to construction.

Design standards to be considered include the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Minnesota Stormwater Manual, CRWD’s designs for other capital projects (Arlington-Pascal, Green Line BMPs, Curtiss Pond), or other successful design standards developed throughout the country. Examples include but are not limited to City of New York’s Standards for Green Infrastructure and Chicago’s Green Alley Handbook.

Bidding coordination will also vary depending on the project but will typically include bid package development and a formal public bidding process. For relatively simple projects such as boulevard rain gardens this may be coordinated by CRWD staff. For larger projects that require technical approval authority (TAA), a consultant from CRWD’s approved pool will be hired. This activity will likely occur throughout the grant term and may start as early as 2017.

Activity Category: Education/Information Activity Name: Education/Outreach Start Date: 8/1/2016 End Date: 12/1/2020 Description: This activity includes outreach activities to promote clean streets initiatives and educate the community about large scale BMPs selected for installation. It is anticipated that the majority of promotion work will occur from 2017 through 2019. Staff specializing in education and outreach will play a vital role in promoting clean streets initiatives. Depending on the program and landowner, this could involve direct promotion and education, or a coordinated effort with a local Planning District or neighborhood group.

Two key programs to be expanded as part of the Urban Lake Renewal Project are “Adopt-a-Drain” and “Como Curbside Cleanup”. These programs encourage residents to take extra steps to prevent leaves, trash, and other debris from entering storm drains. Promotion of these programs could include mailings, community announcements, and events.

For large-scale BMPs, CRWD will work collaboratively with our partners including District cities and City of Saint Paul District Planning Councils to inform and involve citizens who will benefit or be affected by the projects. In addition to standard public meeting notices, planning council newsletters and listservs, CRWD will initiate any proposed planning with the corresponding Planning Districts’ board, environment committee or community connections committee. In previous projects CRWD has involved citizens during the selection of BMP types, in plant selection for vegetated projects, and in the creation of educational materials for a project. This collaborative approach will continue with the Urban Lake Renewal Project.

Finally, this activity will include promotion of the Urban Lake Renewal and Targeted Watershed programs. A dedicated page on the CRWD website will be developed to explain the purpose of the project and provide periodic updates. CRWD may also coordinate additional project promotions such as a media event.

Activity Category: Urban Stormwater BMPs Activity Name: Project Construction/Implementation Start Date: 2/1/2018 End Date: 12/1/2020 Description: This activity will result in the installation of stormwater BMPs. For relatively simple projects such as boulevard rain gardens included in the clean streets initiatives, BMP installation verification may be coordinated by CRWD staff. For large-scale BMPs that will require TAA, a consultant from CRWD’s approved pool will be hired. BMP lifespans will vary from 10 years to 25 years depending on the project.

It is anticipated that multiple installations will occur throughout the grant term and may start as early as 2018.

Several potential BMP types that may be installed include but are not limited to permeable pavers/asphalt, swales, rain gardens, iron-enhanced sand filters, underground infiltration, and harvest and use. The goal of these projects is to intercept pollutant laden runoff before it reaches Como Lake and Lake McCarrons. It is estimated that between large-scale BMPs and clean street initiatives the Urban Lake Renewal project will reduce the watershed phosphorus loads to Como Lake and Lake McCarrons by 100 pounds and 37 pounds per year, respectively. Projects implemented through this

grant application will provide hydrologic benefit by slowing down stormwater, capturing it in the landscape, and allowing it to infiltrate naturally. Runoff volume and rate reductions will provide protection to property and alleviate downstream flooding issues. Multiple secondary benefits will result including additional food and shelter for local wildlife, drinking water source protection (Mississippi River), improved aquatic habitat and recreational opportunities within the lakes, reductions to urban heat island effect, improved air quality, and improved community livability through enhanced greenspace.

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Total $0 $62,500 $37,500 $250,000 $1,850,000 $2,200,000

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Task Phase 1 - Project Development Large-scale BMP Development Review Identified BMP Opportunities Meet with project partners Complete feasibility analyses Final project selection Secure agreements with partners Clean Street Initiative Development Develop promotional material Identify priority properties/areas Identify program partners Establish program evaluation protocol Phase 2 - Project Engineering/Finalization Large-scale BMP Engineering BMP 1 Engineering BMP 1 Partner Agreements BMP 2 Design Engineering BMP 2 Partner Agreements BMP 3 Engineering BMP 3 Partner Agreements Clean Street Initiative Finalization Pilot in McCarrons - expand in Como Develop monitoring plans Phase 3 - Project Construction/Implementation Large-scale BMP Implementation BMP 1 Installation BMP 2 Installation BMP 3 Installation Clean Street Initiative Implementation Expand Outreach to 50% of watersheds Expand Outreach to 100% of watersheds Implement additional initiatives Phase 4 - Project Tracking/Monitoring Monitor Large Scale BMPs Evaluate Clean Street Initiatives Develop Final Report Grant Administration General Grant Admin Yr 1 Reporting & Work Plan Update Yr 2 Reporting & Work Plan Update Yr 3 Reporting & Work Plan Update Yr 4 Reporting & Work Plan Update BWSR Overview Meeting Work Plan Development CRWD Agreement Approval BWSR Agreement Approval Create Project Webpage Grant Closeout

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DATE: TO: FROM: RE:

June 21, 2016 CRWD Board of Managers and Staff Mark Doneux, Administrator June 2016 Administrator’s Report

1) Administrator Approved or Executed Agreements a) Cooperative Agreement with Monique Wollan for 2016 Installation of two rain gardens not exceed $1,068. b) Consultant Services Agreement with Wenck Associates for 2016 Permit Standard Operating procedures not to exceed $8,996. c) Partner Agreement with Blue Thumb Planting for Clean Water for 2016 not to exceed $2,500.

2) Board Approved or Executed Agreements a) Letter of Interest, 595 Aldine St. b) Special Grant funds for 2016 North Como Lake Restoration project not to exceed $40,000. c) Consultant Services Agreement with SRF for 2016 Snelling Midway Redevelopment Site not to exceed $95,800. d) Cooperative Agreement with Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for 2016 Installation of a rain garden not to exceed $40,000. e) Consultant Services Agreement with Willow Reserve for 2016 Data compilation and site visit, watershed modeling, Flood mitigation, water quality and final report not to exceed $41,830. f) Consultant Services Agreement with Wenck Associates for 2016 services not to exceed $21,250.00. g) Consultant Services Agreement with Ramsey County for 2016 Baseline Lake sampling not to exceed $29,044.47.

3) General updates including recent and upcoming meetings and events a) Belinda Gardner started on June 6th as new Administrative Assistant b) MAWD Summer Tour, Winona, June 22-26 c) Mark out of the office, June 27-July 1 d) Jessica Bromelkamp to start July 5th as new Communications and Outreach Specialist 4) CRWD events and meetings a) Next CAC meeting is Wednesday July 13, 2016 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. b) Metro MAWD is Tuesday July 19, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. c) Next Board meeting is Wednesday July 20, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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