Lower Fox River TMDL
The Lower Fox River (LFR) Basin originates at the outlet of lake Winnebago and flows northeast 39 miles where it empties into Green Bay. Land use in this basis consists of 50% agriculture, 35% urban, and 15% natural forest areas and wetlands. There are 14 Impaired Waters in the LFR Basin, including Lower Green Bay, that are polluted by excess phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) impairing fish and aquatic life uses of these water bodies. These pollutants reach rivers and streams from polluted runoff from farm fields, barnyards, residential yards and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
This bright green water is a result of total phosphorus loading to the Lower Fox River at Kimberly in June of 2007. Photo courtesy of Bruce Cleland, Tetra Tech.
The draft TMDL was public noticed in June of 2010 and several written comments were received. Comments have been addressed and the TMDL was submitted to US EPA for review and approval on August 30, 2011. Fact Sheets, newsletters, meeting and outreach materials can be found on the Lower Fox River's Additional Resources Page.
For questions and comments regarding the LFR Basin and Green Bay TMDL:
Nicole Clayton (608) 266-0152, or Rob McLennan (920)-424-7894
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