Upland Drainage Conservation and Ravine Stabilization

This project will target three identified drainage systems contributing to one tributary outfall to Long Lake, an impaired water body of the Sauk River Chain of Lakes. These systems produce large volumes of stormwater runoff that degrades the tributary and compromise water quality.
Alternative intake structures will be constructed to retain water on the upland properties and minimize flow rate and velocity to the receiving ravine and lake. Iron filtration systems will be used to target reductions in soluble phosphorus. Partner agencies will assist with financial incentives to those who qualify to implement buffers on both nearby private and public drainage systems. Using techniques of bioengineering and commercially available product application, the ravine and outfall areas will be stabilized, reducing the amount of nutrient and sediment contribution to the lake.