appendix c middle kickapoo watershed analysis

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APPENDIX C
MIDDLE KICKAPOO WATERSHED ANALYSIS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Middle Kickapoo Watershed Analysis .......................................................................................................... i
List of Tables ................................................................................................................................................ ii
Table of Figures ........................................................................................................................................... iv
Middle Kickapoo Watershed ........................................................................................................................ 1
Brush Creek Branch .................................................................................................................................. 1
1198300 Brush Creek ...................................................................................................................... 1
Billings Creek Branch ............................................................................................................................... 4
1196900 Billings Creek ................................................................................................................... 4
Hay Valley Branch.................................................................................................................................. 10
1198200 Hay Valley Creek ............................................................................................................ 10
Warner Branch ........................................................................................................................................ 14
1196200 Warner Branch ................................................................................................................ 14
1195700 Warner Creek .................................................................................................................. 16
633176
Warner Creek - Near Rockton, WI ................................................................................ 17
Indian Creek Branch ............................................................................................................................... 18
1195400 Indian Creek .................................................................................................................... 18
Jug Creek Branch .................................................................................................................................... 19
1195600 South Jug Creek .............................................................................................................. 19
1195500 Jug Creek ........................................................................................................................ 20
Weister Creek Branch ............................................................................................................................. 22
1194900 Weister Creek.................................................................................................................. 22
Bear Creek Branch .................................................................................................................................. 26
5029399 Unnamed Creek (Creek 24-15c) ..................................................................................... 26
1194100 North Bear Creek ............................................................................................................ 27
1193700
Middle Bear Creek ......................................................................................................... 28
1193600 South Bear Creek ............................................................................................................ 29
1193500 Bear Creek ...................................................................................................................... 30
Otter Creek Branch ................................................................................................................................. 34
1194200 Otter Creek ...................................................................................................................... 34
Camp Creek Branch ................................................................................................................................ 37
1193100 Bufton Hollow Creek ...................................................................................................... 37
1192800 Unnamed Tributary to Camp Creek ................................................................................ 39
1192700 Camp Creek .................................................................................................................... 40
Elk Creek Branch .................................................................................................................................... 42
1191800 Unnamed tributary to Elk Creek ..................................................................................... 42
1191700 Elk Creek ........................................................................................................................ 43
Middle Kickapoo River........................................................................................................................... 45
3000039 Unnamed Creek............................................................................................................... 45
Middle Kickapoo River ...................................................................................................................... 46
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LIST OF TABLES
Table C1 – Temperature Data Summary for Station Brush Creek ............................................................... 2
Table C2 – Core Data Summary for Station Brush Creek ............................................................................ 2
Table C3 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station Brush Creek ..................................................................... 3
Table C4 – WAV Data Summary for Station Brush Creek .......................................................................... 3
Table C5 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 10009007 Billings Creek ............................................ 4
Table C6 – Nutrient Data for Station 10009007 Billings Creek ................................................................... 5
Table C7 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10009007 Billings Creek ................................................... 5
Table C8 – Temp and Bacteriological Data for Station 10014651 Billings Creek ....................................... 5
Table C9 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek ................................................ 6
Table C10 – Nutrient Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek ..................................................................... 6
Table C11 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek .......................................................... 6
Table C12 – Chemical Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek ................................................................... 6
Table C13 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek ......................................... 7
Table C14 – Core Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek ...................................................... 7
Table C15 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek.............................................. 8
Table C16 – WAV Biotic Index Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek ............................... 8
Table C17 – Bacteriological Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek .............................................. 9
Table C18 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 10029101 Hay Valley Creek ................................... 10
Table C19 – Nutrient Data for Station 10029101 Hay Valley Creek ......................................................... 11
Table C20 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10029101 Hay Valley Creek ......................................... 11
Table C21 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek .................................. 11
Table C22 – Turbidity for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek ................................................................ 12
Table C23 – Bacteriological Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek ...................................... 12
Table C24 – PCR Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek ....................................................... 13
Table C25 – Nutrient Data Summary for Warner Branch .......................................................................... 15
Table C26 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station Warner Branch .............................................................. 16
Table C27 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 633075 Warner Creek ............................................. 16
Table C28 – Nutrient Data for Station 633075 Warner Creek.................................................................... 16
Table C29 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633075 Warner Creek ................................................... 16
Table C31 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633176 Warner Creek ................................................... 17
Table C33 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10029201 Indian Creek ................................................. 18
Table C34 – Temperature Data Summary for South Jug Creek ................................................................. 20
Table C35 – Core Data for South Jug Creek .............................................................................................. 20
Table C36 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10011085 for Jug Creek ......................................... 21
Table C37 – Core Data for Station 10011085 for Jug Creek ...................................................................... 21
Table C38 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10011084 for Jug Creek ................................................ 22
Table C39 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10009922 Weister Creek ............................................... 23
Table C40 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033413 Weister Creek........................................ 23
Table C41 – Core Data Summary for Station 10033413 Weister Creek .................................................... 24
Table C42 – Turbidity Data for Station 10033413 Weister Creek ............................................................. 25
Table C43 – Temperature and DO Data for Station 10030019 Weister Creek........................................... 25
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Table C44 – Nutrient Data for Station 10030019 Weister Creek ............................................................... 25
Table C45 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10030019 Weister Creek ............................................... 25
Table C45 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10028890 ....................................................................... 26
Table C46 – Temperature Data Summary for North Bear Creek ............................................................... 27
Table C47 – Core Data for North Bear Creek ............................................................................................ 28
Table C48 – Temperature Data Summary for Middle Bear Creek ............................................................. 28
Table C49 – Core Data for Middle Bear Creek .......................................................................................... 29
Table C50 – Temperature Data Summary for South Bear Creek ............................................................... 30
Table C51 – Core Data for South Bear Creek ............................................................................................ 30
Table C52 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek ................................................ 31
Table C53 – Core Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek ............................................................. 31
Table C54 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek ...................................................... 32
Table C55 – WAV Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek ........................................................... 32
Table C56 – Temp and Core Data for Station 10032193 Bear Creek ........................................................ 33
Table C57 – Temperature Data Summary for Otter Creek ......................................................................... 35
Table C57 – Core Data Summary for Otter Creek...................................................................................... 35
Table C58 – Turbidity data for Otter Creek ................................................................................................ 36
Table C59 – Temperature Data Summary for Bufton Hollow Creek ......................................................... 38
Table C60 – Core Data Summary for Bufton Hollow Creek ...................................................................... 38
Table C61 – Temperature Data Summary for Unnamed Tributary to Camp Creek ................................... 39
Table C62 – Core Data for Unnamed Tributary to Camp Creek ................................................................ 40
Table C63 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 533028 Camp Creek ............................................... 40
Table C64 – Nutrient Data for Station 533028 Camp Creek ...................................................................... 40
Table C65 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533028 Camp Creek ...................................................... 40
Table C66 – Nutrient Data for Station 533030 Camp Creek ...................................................................... 41
Table C67 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533030 Camp Creek ...................................................... 41
Table C68 – Nutrient Data for Station 633154 Unnamed Creek ................................................................ 42
Table C69 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633154 Unnamed Creek ................................................ 43
Table C70 – Nutrient Data for Station 633155 Unnamed Creek ................................................................ 43
Table C71 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633155 Unnamed Creek ................................................ 43
Table C72 – Nutrient Data for Station 533041 Elk Creek .......................................................................... 44
Table C73 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533041 Elk Creek .......................................................... 44
Table C74 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533044 ........................................................................... 45
Table C75 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533045 ........................................................................... 46
Table C76 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River ......................................... 46
Table C78 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River .............................................. 47
Table C79 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River ................................................ 48
Table C80 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River...................................................... 48
Table C81 – PCR Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River ...................................................................... 49
Table C82 – Nutrient Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River ................................................................. 49
Table C85 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River ................................................ 51
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Table C86 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633191 Kickapoo River...................................................... 52
Table C87 – PCR Data for Station 633191 Kickapoo River ...................................................................... 52
Table C88 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 10032187 Kickapoo River ...................................... 52
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure C1 – Brush Creek .............................................................................................................................. 1
Figure C2 – Temperature Data Summary for Station Brush Creek .............................................................. 2
Figure C3 – DO Data for Station Brush Creek ............................................................................................. 3
Figure C4 – DO Data for Station Brush Creek ............................................................................................. 3
Figure C5 – Billings Creek ........................................................................................................................... 4
Figure C6 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek .......................................... 7
Figure C7 – DO Data for Station 10015727 Billings Creek ......................................................................... 8
Figure C8 – pH Data for Station 10015727 Billings Creek .......................................................................... 8
Figure C9 – WAV Biotic Index Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek ................................ 9
Figure C10 – Hay Valley Creek.................................................................................................................. 10
Figure C11 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek ................................ 12
Figure C12 – Bacteriological Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek ..................................... 13
Figure C13 – Warner Branch ...................................................................................................................... 14
Figure C14 – Nitrogen Data Summary for Warner Branch ........................................................................ 15
Figure C15 – Phosphorous Data Summary for Warner Branch .................................................................. 15
Figure C16 – Indian Creek .......................................................................................................................... 18
Figure C17 – Jug Creek .............................................................................................................................. 19
Figure C18 – Temperature Data Summary for South Jug Creek ................................................................ 20
Figure C19 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10011085 for Jug Creek ....................................... 21
Figure C20 – Weister Creek ....................................................................................................................... 22
Figure C21 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033413 Weister Creek ...................................... 23
Figure C22 – DO Data for Station 10033413 Weister Creek ..................................................................... 24
Figure C23 – pH Data for Station 10033413 Weister Creek ...................................................................... 24
Figure C24 – Bear Creek ............................................................................................................................ 26
Figure C25 – Temperature Data Summary for South Bear Creek .............................................................. 27
Figure C26 – Temperature Data for Middle Bear Creek ............................................................................ 29
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Figure C27 – Temperature Data Summary for South Bear Creek .............................................................. 30
Figure C28 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek ............................................... 31
Figure C29 – DO Data for Station 633055 Bear Creek .............................................................................. 32
Figure C30 – pH Data for Station 633055 Bear Creek ............................................................................... 32
Figure C31 – WAV Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek .......................................................... 33
Figure C32 – Otter Creek ............................................................................................................................ 34
Figure C33 – Temperature Data Summary for Otter Creek ........................................................................ 35
Figure C34 – DO data for Otter Creek ........................................................................................................ 36
Figure C35 – pH data for Otter Creek......................................................................................................... 36
Figure C36 – Camp Creek Branch .............................................................................................................. 37
Figure C37 – Temperature Data Summary for Bufton Hollow Creek ........................................................ 38
Figure C38 – Temperature Data Summary for Unnamed Tributary to Camp Creek .................................. 39
Figure C39 – Elk Creek .............................................................................................................................. 42
Figure C40 – Middle Kickapoo River......................................................................................................... 45
Figure C41 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River ........................................ 46
Figure C42 – DO Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River ...................................................... 47
Figure C43 – pH Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River ....................................................... 47
Figure C44 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River .............................................. 48
Figure C45 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River .................................................... 48
Figure C46 – Nitrogen Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River .............................................................. 49
Figure C47 – Phosphorus Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River .......................................................... 50
Figure C48 – 2004 Temperature Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River ............................... 50
Figure C50 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River .............................................. 51
Figure C51 – Bacteriological Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River .................................... 52
Figure C53 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633066 Kickapoo River ........................................ 54
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MIDDLE KICKAPOO WATERSHED
BRUSH CREEK BRANCH
Brush Creek joins the Kickapoo River on the west side of Ontario as seen in Figure C1.
Figure C1 – Brush Creek
1198300
BRUSH CREEK
Brush Creek flows for 10.2 miles before reaching the Kickapoo River at Ontario. Brush Creek is a Class
III trout stream for 7.7 miles in Monroe County and non-trout in Vernon County. There is one site
monitored on Brush Creek by WDNR and VSN since 2000.
10033408
Brush Creek at 17th drive 200 ft. DS of bridge, L. Kampf property
This station on Brush Creek is a long time VSN WAV site. Numerous temperature, core and
macroinvertebrate data have been collected from 2000 to 2005. Although there were many temperature
points data was only taken once per day and therefore cannot be a mean value use to determine fish and
aquatic habitat classification. However, an instantaneous limit of 25°C was exceeded indicating possible
temperature impairments for this cold water stream.
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Table C1 – Temperature Data Summary for Station Brush Creek
Average
12.1
Average n
Max Daily Mean
25.6
Average Standard
Deviation
Average Daily Mean 12.1
Daily Maximum n
52
8.2
52
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
22.2
25.6
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
13
2.3
July Average
July Maximum
23.3
25.6
July n
July Std. Dev.
4
2.5
Figure C2 – Temperature Data Summary for Station Brush Creek
Core data is shown in Tables C2 and Figures C3 and C4
C4. Hourly data is required to make a conclusive
determination on DO impairment which was not met by this data set. The
he 56 DO data points had a high
average of 11.0 mg/L indicating no DO impairment. That being said the minimum value was 4.0 mg/L
showing periods of impairment. This could be related to storm events or organic discharges. pH values
did not indicate impairment.
Table C2 – Core Data Summary for Station Brush Creek
Count
n
56
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
11.0
11.0
11.0
14.5
4.0
Std.
Dev.
2.2
% Saturation of Dissolved
Oxygen
pH Field
56
102.2
103.8
77.1
142.9
36.3
19.9
49
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.6
7.7
0.2
Stream Flow (cfs)
44
19.84
19.005
23.4
45.3
8.54
7.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
2
Figure C3 – DO Data for Station Brush Creek
Figure C4 – DO Data for Station Brush Creek
Turbidity
bidity values as seen in Table C3 were below 10 NTU for most of the samples, however there were
values in the 11-20 NTU and 21-50
50 NTU showing impacted transparency. This would indicate incidents
of high sediment or nutrients in the stream.
Table C3 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station B
Brush Creek
Turbidity Field
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
32
2
6
0
0
WAV data indicates general water quality meets a WAV rating of “good” although there were also “fair”
ratings in the data set.
Table C4 – WAV Data Summary for Station Brush Creek
WAV Biotic Index
Count n
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
Std. Dev.
8
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.9
2.1
0.2
3
BILLINGS CREEK BRANCH
Billings Creek joins the Kickapoo River south of Ontario as seen in Figure C5.
Figure C5 - Billings Creek
1196900
BILLINGS CREEK
Billings Creek flows for 11.3 miles before reaching the Kickapoo River south of Ontario. Billings Creek
is a Class II trout stream for its entire length. Four sites have been monitored since 2000 by WDNR and
VSN, all were located in the lower section of the stream.
10009007
Billings Creek, Station #3, Brg. On Cth F
This station is the most upstream point monitored since 2000 on Billings Creek by WDNR and VSN. The
WDNR took core and nutrient samples in October and a macroinvertebrate sample November 2009.
Although insufficient data is available to make a conclusive determination, the data indicates no
degradation in DO or turbidity levels.
Table C5 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 10009007 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Field
Temp.(C)
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Field
Oct 29, 2009 1:35 PM
9.6
11.5
123.7
7.8
Oct 5, 2010 12:15 PM
9.2
13.4
116.5
8.2
4
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
<10
The ammonia level did not demonstrate toxicity. Nitrate and nitrite levels were not over the 10 mg/L
limit for drinking water. They were within the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the subecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. TP levels exceeded the 0.033
mg/L EPA aggregate value but did not exceed the WDNR impairment levels.
Table C6 – Nutrient Data for Station 10009007 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen (mg/L)
Oct 29, 2009 1:35 PM
ND
1.25
0.25
Total Phosphorous
Unfiltered (mg/L)
0.042
The IBI data rates as an “excellent” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and HBI Max-10 also
show a “very good” water quality rating and a “slight possible” degree of organic pollution, however the
FBI rated “excellent”. The diversity index was high and richness values indicated a good range of aquatic
life.
Table C7 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10009007 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Nov 24, 2009 12:00 AM
4
3.7
8.8
3.6
3.4
31
24
10014651
Billings Creek - Horse Trail Crossing at Cth F
The WDNR also sampled for microbes in 2006. The fecal coliform and E.coli testing indicated
contamination from fecal matter. There is not enough data to determine impairment therefore comparison
of the value against the limit for flowing streams of 200 cfu/100 mL was not possible. As such the single
maximum of 400 cfu/100 mL would apply. As such, the value does not exceed this limit.
Table C8 – Temp and Bacteriological Data for Station 10014651 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Oct 17, 2006 7:30 AM
633068
Field Temp.(C)
Fecal Coliform (cfu/100mL)
E.coli, Coliert (cfu/100mL)
9
100
130
Billings Creek - Sth 33
This station is very close to station 10015727. One sample was collect by the WDNR in October 2000.
Although insufficient data is available to make a conclusive determination, the data indicates no
degradation in DO or turbidity levels.
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Table C9 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Oct 19, 2000 2:30 PM
Field
Temp.(C)
12.2
Dissolved Oxygen Field
(mg/L)
23.3
Calculated %
Saturation
Turbidity (NTU)
Lab
159.3
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limit for drinking water or the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the sub-ecoregion. They
values was over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. TP levels exceeded the 0.033 mg/L
EPA aggregate value but did not exceed the WDNR impairment levels.
Table C10 – Nutrient Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen (mg/L)
Oct 19, 2000 2:30 PM
0.007
0.663
0.16
Total Phosphorous
Unfiltered (mg/L)
0.036
There is not enough coliform data to determine impairment therefore comparison of the value against the
limit for full contact recreation of 126 cfu/100 mL is not possible. As such the single maximum of 235
cfu/100 mL would apply and however the measure value was not that high. In addition the WDNR
considers that flowing rivers and streams in Wisconsin did not provide comparable recreational activities
for full body immersion and therefore has set an additional limit of 200 cfu/100 mL for the geometric
mean and 400 cfu/100 mL, which were both exceeded.
Table C11 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Oct 19, 2000 2:30 PM
Fecal Coliform (cfu/100mL)
E.coli Thermo (cfu/100mL)
1
500
Calcium and Magnesium were indicative of water hardness which has an impact on ammonia toxicity. At
levels around 220 mg/L hardness ammonia levels need only be at the lower end of the range to be toxic.
Trazine levels were below the chronic exposure limit of 3 ug/L.
Table C12 – Chemical Data for Station 633068 Billings Creek
Date/Time
Oct 19, 2000 2:30 PM
10015727
Calcium Recoverable (mg/L)
Magnesium (mg/L)
2.3
52
Trazine (ug/L)
0.4
Billings Creek - First Bridge West Of Hwy. 33 Oncth-F
This station on Billings Creek was a long time VSN WAV site. Numerous temperature, core and
macroinvertebrate data has been collected from 2002 to 2006. Although there were numerous
temperature points data was only taken once per day and therefore cannot be as a mean value use to
determine fish and aquatic habitat classification. However, an instantaneous limit of 25°C was exceeded
indicating possible temperature impairments for this cold water stream.
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Table C13 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
Average
12.9
Average n
44
Max Daily Mean
30.0
Average Standard
6.8
Deviation
Average Daily Max
12.9
Daily Maximum n
44
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
20.0
30.0
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
14
3.8
July Average
July Maximum
20.0
24.0
July n
July Std. Dev.
5
3.0
Figure C6 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
C8.. Hourly data is required to make a conclusive
determination on DO impairment which is not met by this data set, however the 42 DO data points had a
high average of 10.7 mg/L indicating no DO impairment. That being said the minimum value was 7.5
mg/L. pH values did not indicate impairment.
Table C14 – Core Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
Count
n
42
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
10.7
10.8
9.5
13.5
7.5
Std.
Dev.
1.5
Oxygen
pH Field
42
99.2
97.6
95.5
126.8
82.4
11.6
34
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.5
7.5
0.2
Stream Flow (cfs)
37
32.82
32.08
32.53
55.88
19.44
8.0
7
Figure C7 – DO Data for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
Figure C8 – pH Data for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
Turbidity values as seen in Table C15 were below 10 NTU for most of the samples, however there were
values in the 11-20
20 NTU showing good transparency levels. This would indicate incidents of high
sediment or nutrients in the stream.
Table C15 – Turbidity Data Summary
ary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
Turbidity Field
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
29
2
0
0
0
WAV data indicates general water quality meets a WAV rating of “good” although there were also “fair”
ratings.
Table C16 – WAV Biotic Index Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
WAV Biotic Index
Count n
Average
Median
5
2.6
2.5
Mode
8
Maximum
Minimum
Std. Dev.
2.9
2.3
0.2
Figure C9 – WAV Biotic Index Data Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
There is not enough data to determine impairment therefore comparison of the value against the limit for
flowing streams of 200 cfu/100 mL was not possible. As such the single maximum of 400 cfu/100 mL
would apply. As such, the values does not exceed thi
this limit.
Table C17 – Bacteriological Summary for Station 10015727 Billings Creek
Date/Time
E.coli mtec (cfu/100mL)
Heter. Plate Count (cfu/100mL)
PCR Human
PCR Cow
Jun 20, 2007 2:40 PM
280
120000
POS
POS
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HAY VALLEY BRANCH
Hay Valley joins with the Kickapoo south of Ontario as seen in Figure C10.
Figure C10 – Hay Valley Creek
1198200
HAY VALLEY CREEK
The WDNR and VSN collected samples as two Hay Valley Creek stations.
10029101
Hay Valley Creek at Hay Valley Rd
This station is nearer the headwaters of the creek. The WDNR took a core and nutrient sample in August
and a macroinvertebrate sample October 2008. Although insufficient data is available to make a
conclusive determination no degradation was indicated.
Table C18 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 10029101 Hay Valley Creek
Date/Time
Aug 26, 2008 2:40 PM
Field
Temp.(C)
18.8
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.3
Calculated %
Saturation
99.8
pH
Field
8.1
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
<10
The ammonia level did not demonstrate toxic levels. Nitrate and nitrite levels were not over the 10 mg/L
limit for drinking water or the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the sub-ecoregion but over the
EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. The TP level exceeded the 0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate
value but did not exceed the WDNR impairment levels.
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Table C19 – Nutrient Data for Station 10029101 Hay Valley Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen (mg/L)
Aug 26, 2008 2:40 PM
ND
0.78
0.23
Total Phosphorous
Unfiltered (mg/L)
0.048
The IBI data rates as an “excellent” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also showed
an “excellent” water quality rating and a “slight possible” degree of organic pollution. The diversity
index was high and richness values indicated a good range of aquatic life.
Table C20 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10029101 Hay Valley Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 13, 2008 12:00 AM
2.8
3.3
8.6
2.9
3.1
24
23
10033422
Hay Valley Creek at South Ave
This station on Hay Valley Creek was monitored by the VSN for the E.coli studies. Temperature,
turbidity, E.coli and HPC were collected extensively 2006. Although there were numerous temperature
points data was only taken once per day and therefore cannot be a mean value use to determine fish and
aquatic habitat classification. However, an instantaneous limit of 25 °C was exceeded significantly
indicating likely temperature impairments for this stream.
Table C21 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek
Average
22.4
Average n
47
Max Value
33.0
Average Standard
5.9
Deviation
Average Daily Max
22.3
Daily Maximum n
46
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
24.7
32.0
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
30
3.9
July Average
July Maximum
25.7
32.0
July n
July Std. Dev.
9
3.6
11
Figure C11 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek
Turbidity values as seenn in Table C22 were below 10 NTU for most of the samples, however there were
values in the 11-20 NTU, 21-50
50 NTU and 51
51-100
100 NTU showing impacted transparency. This would
indicate incidents of high sediment or nutrients in the stream.
Table C22 – Turbidity for Station 10033422
0033422 Hay Valley Creek
Turbidity Field
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
38
7
1
1
0
E.coli testing indicates contamination from feca
fecal matter. As seen in Table C23 and Figure C12,
C12 of the 47
samples the average value was 2,218
218 and the geometric mean was 935. This is much higher the WDNR
flowing rivers and streams recreational limit of 400 cfu/100 mL. This would indicate that impact by
human activity was causing elevated E.coli levels. Looking at the PCR summary
ary in Table C24 both
human and cow DNA was detected in the sample however predominately cow. The human positives
indicate contamination
tion from human sources mostly likely septic or holding tanks. Cow DNA would be
from farming operations.
Table C23 – Bacteriological Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek
E.coli – mtec
(cfu/100mL)
Hetertrophic
Plate Count
(cfu/100mL)
Count
n
47
Average
47
90726
2218
Geometric
Mean 2006
935
12
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
1000
2400
20000
100
Std.
Dev.
3687
66000
130000
720000
4800
114031
Figure C12 – Bacteriological Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek
Table C24 – PCR Summary for Station 10033422 Hay Valley Creek
Number of
positives
Number of No
Detects
Human
Cow
Ruminant
Pig
Sheep
Horse
8
43
0
0
0
0
39
4
0
0
0
4
13
WARNER BRANCH
Warner Creek meets with the Kickapoo just north of Rockton as seen in Figure C13.
Figure C13 – Warner Branch
1196200
WARNER BRANCH
Warner Branch flows for 3.0 miles before reaching Warner Creek. Warner Branch is a Class III trout
stream for its entire length. One site has been monitored by the WDNR and VSN since 2010.
633177
Warner Branch - Near White City, WI
This station was monitored throughout 2001 by the WDNR. While complete nutrient and supporting data
(temperature and hardness) was not present to make a conclusive determination, results show elevated
levels of ammonia. The possible range for toxicity is 0.55 to 7.09 depending on the water temperature
and hardness. Generally the hardness in the area is significant so that the ammonia is toxic at low range
levels. The some data points were within this range of values. Nitrate and nitrite levels were not over the
10 mg/L limit for drinking water. They were within the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the
sub-ecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. TP levels exceed the limits
of 0.033 mg/L, EPA aggregate value, and the 0.075 mg/L, WDNR impairment levels.
14
Table C25 – Nutrient Data Summary for Warner Branch
Count
n
5
Average
Median
0.045
Dissolved Nitrate/Nitrite (mg/L)
5
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/L)
Total Dissolved Phosphorous
(mg/L)
Total Phosphorous (mg/L)
Dissolved Ammonia (mg/L)
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
0.039
0.091
0.014
Std.
Dev.
0.029
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.1
0.08
5
0.64
0.48
1.46
0.24
0.49
5
0.038
0.000
0.057
0.022
0.013
5
0.084
0.074
0.169
0.033
0.052
Figure C14 – Nitrogen Data Summary for Warner Branch
Figure C15 – Phosphorous Data Summary for Warner Branch
The IBI data rates a “good” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI meet the threshold
between “very good” and “excellent” water quality rating and a “possible slight” and “unlikely” degree of
organic
anic pollution. The diversity index was high and richness values indicated a range of aquatic life
15
Table C26 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station Warner Branch
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 16, 2001 12:00 AM
3.7
3.5
6.6
3.8
2.5
29
27
1195700
WARNER CREEK
Warner Creek flows for 8.6 miles before reaching the Kickapoo River between Ontario and La Farge.
Warner Creek is a Class II trout stream for its entire length. Three sites have been monitored by the
WDNR and VSN since 2010.
633075
Warner Creek - On Valley Road
This station is nearer the head waters of the creek. The WDNR took a core and nutrient sample in
October and a macroinvertebrate sample November 2009 as seen in Table C27 and C28. Although
insufficient data is available to make a conclusive determination, the data indicates no degradation in DO
or turbidity levels.
Table C27 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 633075 Warner Creek
Date/Time
Oct 29, 2009 1:10 PM
Field
Temp.(C)
10
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
11.4
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Field
128.1
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
7.7
<10
The ammonia level did not demonstrate toxicity. Nitrate and nitrite levels were elevated. They were not
over the 10 mg/L limit for drinking water. They were within the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels
for the sub-ecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. The TP level
exceeded the 0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value but were below the WDNR impairment levels.
Table C28 – Nutrient Data for Station 633075 Warner Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen (mg/L)
Oct 29, 2009 1:10 PM
0.033
1.06
0.26
Total Phosphorous
Dissolved (mg/L)
0.047
The IBI data rates a “good” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also showed a “very
good” water quality rating and a “possible slight” degree of organic pollution. The diversity index was
high and richness values indicated a good range of aquatic life.
Table C29 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633075 Warner Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Nov 17, 2009 12:00 AM
3.9
3.8
5.5
4.3
3.4
28
22
16
633176
WARNER CREEK - NEAR ROCKTON, WI
This station was monitored throughout 2001 by the WDNR. While complete nutrient and supporting data
(temperature and hardness) was not present to make a conclusive determination, results show elevated
levels of ammonia. The possible range for toxicity is 0.55 to 7.09 depending on the water temperature
and hardness. In general harness level in the area result in ammonia toxicity at low range levels. The
August and September values were in this range. Nitrate and nitrite levels were not over the 10 mg/L
limit for drinking water. They were within the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the subecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. TP levels exceed limits the
0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value and the 0.075 mg/L WDNR impairment levels.
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total
Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Dissolved
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Unfiltered
(mg/L)
Aug 23, 2001 11:40 AM
0.074
1.08
0.32
0.072
0.098
Sep 19, 2001 5:25 PM
0.059
0.73
0.91
0.142
0.236
Oct 17, 2001 2:55 PM
0.02
1.05
0
0.03
0.043
The IBI data rates an “excellent” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also showed an
“excellent” water quality rating and an “unlikely” degree of organic pollution. The diversity index was
high and richness values indicated a good range of aquatic life.
Table C31 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633176 Warner Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 16, 2001 12:00 AM
2.4
2.7
7
2.6
3
18
16
633056
Warner Creek - Nw1/4 of se1/4 of nw1/4 s35
This station is near the mouth of the creek. The ammonia level did not demonstrate toxicity. The nitrate
and nitrite level was not over the 10 mg/L limit for drinking water. They were within the 1-2 mg/L range
indicating typical levels for the sub-ecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the
ecoregion. TP levels were below the 0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value and the WDNR impairment levels.
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total
Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Dissolved
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Unfiltered
(mg/L)
May 24, 2001 9:45 AM
0.013
1.05
0.19
0.019
0.03
17
INDIAN CREEK BRANCH
Indian Creek joins the Kickapoo south of Rockton as seen in Figure C16.
Figure C16 – Indian Creek
1195400
INDIAN CREEK
Indian Creek flows for 2.2 miles before reaching the Kickapoo River south of Rockton. Indian Creek is
not a classified trout stream. Only one site has been monitored since 2000 by the WDNR and the VSN.
10029201
Indian Creek at Indian Creek Rd
Two samples have been analyzed for Indian Creek. The IBI data condition gradient rates as “good” in
April and “excellent” in November. The HBI and FBI also showed a “very good” and an “excellent”
water quality rating in April and November, respectively. The richness values indicated a range of
aquatic life.
Table C33 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10029201 Indian Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic Index
Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic Index
Max-10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Apr 28, 2004 12:00 AM
4.4
4.1
6.5
5.9
32
30
Nov 18, 2004 1:00 AM
3.4
3.2
10.9
3.7
25
24
18
JUG CREEK BRANCH
Jug Creek joins with the Kickapoo south of Rockton as seen in Figure C17.
Figure C17 – Jug Creek
1195600
SOUTH JUG CREEK
South Jug Creek flows for 2.0 miles before reaching Jug Creek. South Jug Creek is not a classified trout
stream. Only one station was monitored on South Jug Creek by the WDNR and VSN since 2000.
10032076
South Jug Creek - 350 ft south of confluence with Jug Creek
This site was monitored by VSN for a thermistor program partnership with the WDNR to ground truth
temperature modeling data in the watershed. As seen in Table C34 and Figure C18 the daily mean
maximum of 19.4 °C and summer maximum of 21.1 °C indicate that this tributary could be considered a
cold stream.
19
Table C34 – Temperature Data Summary for South Jug Creek
Average
14.1
Average n
Max Daily Mean
19.4
Average Standard
Deviation
Average Daily Mean
14.0
Daily Maximum n
8343
3.3
176
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
16.0
21.1
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
4364
1.6
July Average
July Maximum
16.3
20.0
July n
July Std. Dev.
1487
1.3
Figure C18 – Temperature Data Summary for South Jug Creek
Although not conclusive the core
re data did not show in Table C35 degradation in DO levels. Turbidity
and pH show no indication of impairment or degradation.
Table C35 – Core Data for South Jug Creek
Date/Time
(mg/L)
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Field
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
May 10, 2010 12:00 PM
11.38
96.6
7.89
<10
Jul 21, 2010 12:55 PM
9.39
97.9
8.03
<10
Nov 2, 2010 1:35 PM
12.87
105.2
8.25
<10
1195500
JUG CREEK
Jug Creek flows for 3.6 miles before reaching the Kickapoo River north of La Farge. Jug Creek is not a
classified trout stream. Jug creek has been listed as impaired due to sediment from non
non--point source
pollution.
20
10011085
Jug Creek Station #2 Bridge On Compton Rd.
This site was monitored by VSN for their WDNR partnership to ground truth temperature modeling in the
watershed. As since in Table C36 and Figure C19 the daily mean maximum of 21.1 °C and summer
maximum of 23.7 °C indicates that this tributary could be considered a cold stream.
Table C36 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10011085 for Jug Creek
Average
14.9
Average n
8348
Max Daily Mean
21.1
3.7
Average Daily Mean
14.8
Average Standard
Deviation
Daily Maximum n
Summer Average
17.0
Summer n
4368
Summer Maximum
23.7
Summer Std. Dev.
2.5
July Average
17.7
July n
1488
July Maximum
22.5
July Std. Dev.
2.3
176
Figure C19 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10011085 for Jug Creek
Although not conclusive the core data shown in Tabl
Table C37 indicates DO levels were within limits for
non-impaired waters. Yet, the water was not fully saturated which could indicate DO degradation.
Turbidity and pH show no indication of impairment or degradation.
Table C37 – Core Data for Station 10011085 for Jug Creek
Date/Time
(mg/L)
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Field
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
Jul 21, 2010 12:30 PM
8.82
94.3
7.74
<10
Nov 2, 2010 2:00 PM
11.07
91.4
7.84
<10
May 10, 2010 1:30 PM
10.66
92.2
7.31
<10
21
10011084
Jug Creek Station #1 Bridge On South Jug Creek Rd.
Two samples have been analyzed for Indian Creek. The IBI data rates as an “excellent” condition
gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also showed an “excellent” water quality rating. The
diversity and richness values indicated a range of aquatic life.
Table C38 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10011084 for Jug Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic Index
Max-10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 6, 2003 12:00 AM
2.9
3.2
7.9
3
2.7
17
15
WEISTER CREEK BRANCH
Weister Creek joins with the Kickapoo north of LaFarge as seen in Figure C20.
Figure C20 – Weister Creek
1194900
WEISTER CREEK
Weister Creek, flows for 7.8 miles before reaching the Kickapoo River north of La Farge. Weister Creek
is a Class III trout stream for its entire length. Three stations have been monitored on this creek since
2000 by WDNR or VSN.
22
10009922
Weister Creek - Weister Creek St. 2-2002
2002 324 Meters Downstream
Valley Rd Bridge
This station is located nearer the headwaters of Weister Creek. One sample was collected by the WDNR
in 2002 for macroinvertebrate analysis. IBI data shows a rating of “good” condition gradient for cold
streams. The HBI and FBI show a “very good” water quality rating and a “possible slight” degree of
organic pollution. As well the diversity index and richness values indicated a good
d range of aquatic life.
Table C39 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10009922 Weister Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 11, 2002 12:00 AM
4
3.7
6.7
3.9
2.3
25
22
10033413
Weister Creek along Wolf Valley Road 400 ft upstream CTH P
This station is located roughly midstream of Weister Creek. This station is a long time VSN WAV site.
Temperature and core data have been collected from 2004 to 2008. Although there were numerous
temperature points data was only taken once per day and therefore cannot be used as a mean value to
determine fish and aquatic habitat
at classification. However, the instantaneous maximum
imum limit of 25 °C
puts it at the threshold of a cold stream designation.
Table C40 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033413 Weister Creek
Average
14.0
Average n
28
Max Daily Mean
25.0
Average Standard
6.0
Deviation
Daily Maximum n
28
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
19.9
25.0
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
7
3.5
July Average
July Maximum
21.1
25.0
July n
July Std. Dev.
4
4.5
Figure C21 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 10033413 Weister Creek
23
C23.. Hourly data is required to make a
conclusive determination on DO impairment which was not met by this data set. There were 28 DO data
d
points having an average of 9.4 mg/L which indicated no DO impairment. However, there was a data
point as lows and 5 mg/L. The pH values did not indicate impairment.
Table C41 – Core Data Summary for Station 10033413 Weister Creek
Count
n
28
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
9.4
9.0
8.0
14.0
5.0
Std.
Dev.
2.4
Oxygen
pH Field
28
94.1
94.7
118.9
149.2
40.9
23.2
28
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.5
7.5
0.3
Stream Flow (cfs)
28
17.72
12.69
10.96
100.2
7.4
18.2
Figure C22 – DO Data for Station 10033413 Weister Creek
Figure C23 – pH Data for Station 10033413 Weister Creek
Turbidity data indicated that in most cases degradation of the water clarity was not an issue seeing most
mos
results under 10 NTU however one measurement was greater than 100 NTU indicating an event caused
excessive sediment or nutrients.
24
Table C42 – Turbidity Data for Station 10033413 Weister Creek
Turbidity Field
10030019
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
27
0
0
0
1
Weister Creek upstream of CTH P in S5
This station is near station 1003413 Weister Creek. There is one sample taken from this site by the
WDNR in 2009. Dissolved oxygen was higher than impairment limits. Yet, the water was not fully
saturated indicating some type of oxygen demand. The turbidity value did not indicate any transparency
issues.
Table C43 – Temperature and DO Data for Station 10030019 Weister Creek
Date/Time
Oct 29, 2009 12:45 PM
Field
Temp.(C)
9.7
(mg/L)
Calculated %
Saturation
10.6
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
85.4
<10
At the same site visit a nutrient sample was taken. The ammonia level did not demonstrate toxicity.
Nitrate and nitrite levels were not over the 10 mg/L limit for drinking water. They were within than the 12 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the sub-ecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value
for the ecoregion. The TP level exceeded the 0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value but was just under the
WDNR impairment levels.
Table C44 – Nutrient Data for Station 10030019 Weister Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen (mg/L)
Total Phosphorous
Dissolved (mg/L)
Oct 29, 2009 12:45 PM
0.025
1.36
0.25
0.061
Also only one sample has been analyzed for macroinvertebrates. The IBI data rates as a “good” condition
gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI show a “very good” water quality rating and a “possible
slight” degree of organic pollution. As well the diversity index and richness values were high indicating
an extensive range of aquatic life.
Table C45 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10030019 Weister Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Nov 17, 2009 12:00 AM
3.7
3.9
6.1
4.2
3.5
31
26
25
BEAR CREEK BRANCH
Bear Creek flows to the Kickapoo River at LaFarge as seen in Figure C24.
Figure C24 – Bear Creek
5029399
UNNAMED CREEK (CREEK 24-15C)
This creek is a tributary to North Bear Creek.
10028890
Creek 24-15c At Sth 82
This station is near the mouth of the creek and was monitored by the WDNR. The IBI data rates “good”
condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also showed an “excellent” water quality rating
and an “unlikely” degree of organic pollution. The HBI Max-10 provided a “very good” water quality
rating and a “slight possible” degree of organic pollution. The diversity index was high and richness
values indicated a good range of aquatic life.
Table C45 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 10028890
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
May 1, 2008 12:00 AM
2.4
3.6
6.4
2.8
2.7
20
19
26
1194100
NORTH BEAR CREEK
North Bear Creek flows for 5.3 miles before meeting with South Bear Creek to form Bear Creek near La
Farge.. North Bear Creek is a Class III trout stream for its entire length. Only one station on Bear Creek
has been monitored since 2000 but the WDNR or VSN.
10032070
North Bear Creek - 90 ft downstream from Bridge on Cty D
This site was monitored by VSN for the WDNR partnership temperature modeling ground
round truthing
project. Table C46 and Figure C25 show the daily mean maximum of 21.4 °C and summer maximum of
23.7 °C which indicates that this creek could be considered a cold stream.
Table C46 – Temperature Data Summary for North Bear Creek
Average
18.0
Average n
Max Daily Mean
21.4
Average Standard
Deviation
Average Daily Mean
17.7
Daily Maximum n
4418
2.9
95
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
18.7
23.7
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
3442
2.0
July Average
July Maximum
19.3
23.2
July n
July Std. Dev.
1488
1.6
Figure C25 – Temperature Data Summary for South Bear Creek
The core data shown in Table C47 indicates DO levels were within limits for non impaired waters
although the water was not fully saturated which could show DO degradation. Turbidity and pH show no
indication of impairment or degradation.
27
Table C47 – Core Data for North Bear Creek
Date/Time
(mg/L)
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Field
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
May 10, 2010 3:00 PM
11.45
99.0
7.34
<10
Aug 11, 2010 4:45 PM
9.51
109.4
8.15
<10
Oct 29, 2010 12:05 PM
10.6
93.2
8.06
<10
1193700
MIDDLE BEAR CREEK
Middle Bear Creek is a 2.3 mile tributary to South Bear Creek. Middle Bear Creek is a Class II trout
stream upstream of CTH D for 0.5 miles and a Class III trout stream downstream of CTH D for 1.8 miles.
Only one station was monitored in Middle Bear Creek since 2000 by the WDNR or VSN.
10032071
Middle Bear Creek - 75 ft upstream From Bridge on Cty D
This site was monitored by VSN for a thermistor program partnership with the WDNR to ground truth
temperature modeling data in the watershed. As seen in Table C48 and Figure C26 the daily mean
maximum of 20.6 °C and summer maximum of 22.9 °C indicate that this tributary could be considered a
cold stream.
Table C48 – Temperature Data Summary for Middle Bear Creek
Average
14.9
Average n
Max Daily Mean
20.6
Average Standard
Deviation
Daily Maximum n
8148
3.4
172
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
16.9
22.9
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
4365
2.2
July Average
July Maximum
17.6
22.2
July n
July Std. Dev.
1485
2.0
28
Figure C26 – Temperature Data for Middle Bear Creek
Although not conclusive the core data in Table C49 did not show degradation in DO levels. Turbidity
and pH show no indication of impairment or degradation.
Table C49 – Core Data for Middle Bear Creek
Date/Time
(mg/L)
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Turbidity
(NTU)
May 10, 2010 4:00 PM
11.88
101.3
7.4
<10
Aug 11, 2010 3:00 PM
9.56
105.1
8.28
<10
Oct 29, 2010 11:30 AM
12.07
96.7
8.29
<10
1193600
SOUTH BEAR CREEK
South Bear Creek flows 4.1 miles before joining with North Bear Creek to form Bear Creek. South Bear
Creek is a Class II trout stream for its entire length and designated as an Exceptional Resource Water in
Richland County. Only one station has been monitored since 2000.
10032069
South Bear Creek - 160 ft upstream from the confluence of Middle
and South Bear Creek
watershed. As since in Table C50 and Figure C27 the daily mean maximum of 20.0 °C and summer
maximum of 22.7 °C indicates that this tributary could be considered a cold stream.
29
Table C50 – Temperature Data Summary for South Bear Creek
Average
15.0
Average n
Max Daily Mean
20.0
Average Standard
Deviation
Average Daily Mean
14.9
Daily Maximum n
8012
3.4
168
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
16.8
22.7
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
4369
2.3
July Average
July Maximum
17.5
22.7
July n
July Std. Dev.
1488
2.1
Figure C27 – Temperature Data Summary for South Bear Creek
Although not conclusivee the core data shown in Table C51 indicates DO levels were within
with limits for
non-impaired
impaired waters although the water was not fully saturated which could show DO degradation.
Turbidity and pH show no indication of impairment or degradation.
Table C51 – Core Data for South Bear Creek
Date/Time
(mg/L)
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Field
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
May 14, 2010 12:00 AM
9.11
88.2
7.83
17
Aug 11, 2010 3:45 PM
9.16
101.3
8.12
<10
Oct 29, 2010 11:00 AM
11.98
97.2
8.28
<10
1193500
BEAR CREEK
Bear Creek is a 1.6 mile tributary of the Kickapoo River just south of La Farge
Farge. It is created from North,
South and Middle Bear Creeks. Bear Creek is a Class III trout stream for its entire length.
633055
Bear Creek - Ne1/4 Of Sw1/4 Sec 28
This station on Bear Creek wass a long time VSN WAV site. Numerous temperature, core and
macroinvertebrate data types have been collected from 2000 to 2005. Data
ata was only taken once per day
and therefore cannot be as a mean value use to determine fish and aquatic habitat classification.
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However,, an instantaneous limit of 25 °C was the maximum temperature indicating it would be on the
threshold of a cold water designation
designation.
Table C52 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek
Average
11.7
Average n
Max Daily Mean
25.0
Average Standard
Deviation
Daily Maximum n
56
7.5
55
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
20.4
25.0
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
13
3.0
July Average
July Maximum
22.8
25.0
July n
July Std. Dev.
3
3.4
Figure C28 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek
Hourly data is required to make a conclusive determination on DO impairment which is not met by this
data set. The
he 58 DO data points had a high average of 11 mg/L indicating no DO impairment. That being
said one value
ue was as low as 5 mg/L indicating possible temporary impairment.. Although there was a
pH data point of 13.0 it is assume that this was an error since the no other data point was above 9 and 13
is a very high value for pH.. As such pH values did not indicate impairment.
Table C53 – Core Data Summary for
or Station 633055 Bear Creek
Count
n
58
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
11.0
11.0
10.0
15.0
5.0
Std.
Dev.
2.0
Oxygen
pH Field
58
105.3
102.3
128.9
161.6
45.4
20.9
43
8.2
8.0
8.0
13.0
7.8
0.8
Stream Flow (cfs)
48
21.49
19.22
13.95
50.4
10.09
8.9
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Figure C29 – DO Data for Station 633055 Bear Creek
Figure C30 – pH Data for Station 633055 Bear Creek
Turbidity
bidity values as seen in Table C54 were below 10 NTU for most of the samples. There
here were,
were however,
values in the 21-50 NTU and 51-100
100 NTU range. This would indicate incidents of high sediment or
nutrients in the stream.
Table C54 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek
Turbidity Field
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
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0
5
1
0
WAV data indicates general water quality meets a WAV rating of “fair” although there were both “good”
and “poor” ratings.
Table C55 – WAV Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek
WAV Biotic Index
Count n
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
Std. Dev.
7
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.6
1.9
0.2
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Figure C31 – WAV Data Summary for Station 633055 Bear Creek
10032193
Bridge
Kickapoo River - @ confluence with Bear Creek also at HWY 131
This station was sampled on the VSN Voyageur journey. Core data as seen in Table C56 indicating
dissolved oxygen levels were low although above the impairment limits. This station was both the
confluence with the Kickapoo River and downstream of the LaFa
LaFarge
rge wastewater treatment plant.
Table C56 – Temp and Core Data for Station 10032193 Bear Creek
Date/Time
Sep 20, 2010 4:45 PM
Field
Temp.(C)
14.9
Dissolved
Oxygen Field
(mg/L)
8.98
Calculated
%
Saturation
88.8
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pH Field
8.18
OTTER CREEK BRANCH
Otter Creek joins the Kickapoo at LaFarge on the West side as seen on Figure C32.
Figure C32 – Otter Creek
1194200
OTTER CREEK
Otter Creek is a 4.5 mile tributary to the Kickapoo River at La Farge. Otter Creek is a Class III trout
stream for its entire length. Otter Creek has been monitored at only one station by the WDNR and VSN
since 2000.
10030070
Otter Creek at HWY 82
This station on Otter Creek is a long time VSN WAV site. Temperature and core data have been
collected from 2004 to 2010. Although there were numerous temperature points, data was only taken
once per day and therefore cannot be as a mean value use to determine fish and aquatic habitat
classification. However, an instantaneous maximum of 21°C shows that it could be designated as a cold
stream if the remaining characteristics were met.
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Table C57 – Temperature Data Summary for Otter Creek
Average
16.1
Average n
Max Daily Mean
21.0
Average Standard
Deviation
Daily Maximum n
13
3.5
13
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
18.6
21.0
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
7
1.5
July Average
July Maximum
18.3
21.0
July n
July Std. Dev.
3
2.3
Figure C33 – Temperature Data Summary for Otter Creek
Core data is show in Tables C57 and Figures C34 and C35
C35.. Hourly data is required to make a conclusive
determination on DO impairment which was not met by this data set, however the 13 DO data points had
a high average of 12 mg/L with a 10 mg/L minimum indic
indicating
ating no DO impairment. Also pH values did
not indicate impairment.
Table C57 – Core Data Summary for Otter Creek
Count
n
13
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
12.0
11.0
11.0
15.5
10.0
Std.
Dev.
1.6
Oxygen
pH Field
13
115.0
112.8
112.8
160.3
93.6
17.3
13
7.7
7.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
0.3
Stream Flow (cfs)
8
8.49
6.4
26.8
1.6
8.1
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Figure C34 – DO data for Otter Creek
Figure C35 – pH data for Otter Creek
Turbidity data indicates that in most cases degradation of the water clarity was not an issue as most results
were under 10 NTU. Two measurements were in the range of 11-20 NTU indicating some sediment or
nutrient issues.
Table C58 – Turbidity data for Otter Creek
Turbidity Field
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
11
2
0
0
0
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CAMP CREEK BRANCH
Camp Creek is a tributary of the Kickapoo River near Viola as seen in Figure C36.
Figure C36 – Camp Creek Branch
1193100
BUFTON HOLLOW CREEK
Bufton Hollow Creek is a 1.5 mile tributary to Camp Creek. It is considered a Class I trout stream for its
entire length and is designated as an Exceptional Resource Water. Only one site has been monitored on
Bufton Hollow since 2000.
10032073
Bufton Hollow Creek - 65 ft downstream from Bridge on HWY 56
watershed. As seen in Table C59 and Figure C37 the daily mean maximum of 17.1°C and summer
maximum of 20.9 °C indicates that this tributary can properly classified as a trout stream.
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Table C59 – Temperature Data Summary for Bufton Hollow Creek
Average
12.5
Average n
Max Daily Mean
17.1
Average Standard
Deviation
Average Daily Mean
12.5
Daily Maximum n
8122
2.1
170
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
13.6
20.9
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
4368
1.7
July Average
July Maximum
14.1
20.0
July n
July Std. Dev.
1488
1.5
Figure C37 – Temperature Data Summary for Bufton Hollow Creek
Although not conclusivee the core data shown in Table C60 indicates DO levels were with limits for nonnon
impaired waters although the water was not fully saturated. Turbidity and pH also show no indication of
impairment or degradation.
Table C60 – Core Data Summary for Bufton Hollow Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Oxygen
Field
(mg/L)
Calculated
%
Saturation
pH Field
Turbidity
Field (NTU)
May 12, 2010 4:15 PM
10.27
89.7
7.5
<10
Oct 29, 2010 10:30 AM
10.73
89.7
7.94
<10
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1192800
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO CAMP CREEK
This tributary is located on County Highway G.
10032072
Camp Creek Unnamed Tributary - 50 ft upstream From Bridge on
Cty G
This site was monitored by VSN for their WDNR partnership to ground truth temperature modeling
mo
in the
watershed. As seen in Table C61 and Figure C38 the daily mean maximum of 16.2 °C and summer
maximum of 20.6 °C indicates that this tributary could be consider
considered a cold stream.
Table C61 – Temperature Data Summary for Unnamed Tributary to Camp Creek
Average
12.6
Average n
8103
Max Daily Mean
16.2
Average Standard
2.3
Deviation
Average Daily Mean
12.6
Daily Maximum n
170
Summer Average
Summer Maximum
13.8
20.6
Summer n
Summer Std. Dev.
4368
1.8
July Average
July Maximum
14.8
17.7
July n
July Std. Dev.
1488
1.2
Figure C38 – Temperature Data Summary for Unnamed Tributary to Camp Creek
The core data shown in Table C62 indicates DO levels were within limits for non-impaired
impaired waters
although the water was not fully saturated. Turbidity and pH also show no indication of impairment or
degradation.
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Table C62 – Core Data for Unnamed Tributary to Camp Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Oxygen
Field
(mg/L)
Calculated
%
Saturation
pH Field
Turbidity
Field (NTU)
May 12, 2010 3:30 PM
10.54
92.7
7.7
<10
Aug 11, 2010 2:00 PM
10.76
108.3
8.24
<10
Oct 29, 2010 10:15 AM
11.7
98.1
8.07
<10
1192700
CAMP CREEK
Camp Creek is a 5.5 mile tributary to Kickapoo River near Viola. Camp Creek is a Class I trout stream
and an Outstanding Resource Water for its entire length. Two stations have been monitoring since 2000.
533028
Camp Creek - Cth G Bridge
This station is nearer the head waters for the creek. The WDNR took a core and nutrient sample in June
and a macroinvertebrate sample October 2009. Although insufficient data is available to make a
conclusive determination, the data indicates no degradation in DO or turbidity levels.
Table C63 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 533028 Camp Creek
Date/Time
Jun 4, 2009 1:00 PM
Field
Temp.(C)
15.9
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
13.2
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
Field
101.5
Turbidity Field
(NTU)
8.4
<10
limit for drinking water. They were within the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the subecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. TP levels did not exceed the
0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value or the WDNR impairment levels.
Table C64 – Nutrient Data for Station 533028 Camp Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total Kjeldahl
Nitrogen (mg/L)
Total Phosphorous
Unfiltered (mg/L)
Jun 4, 2009 1:00 PM
0.021
1.21
0.23
0.024
The IBI data rates as a “good” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also showed an
“excellent” water quality rating and an “unlikely” degree of organic pollution, however the HBI Max-10
rated “very good”. The diversity index was high and richness values indicated a good range of aquatic
life.
Table C65 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533028 Camp Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic Index
Max-10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 7, 2009 12:00 AM
2.8
3.7
6.1
2.6
3.2
22
20
40
533030
Camp Creek
This site is downstream of station 533028. Nutrient sampling was performed by the WDNR in June and
September and macroinvertebrate in November 2009.
Ammonia levels did not indicate toxicity. Nitrate and nitrite levels were elevated, though not over the 10
mg/L limit for drinking water, higher than the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the subecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. TP levels did not exceed the
0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value or the WDNR impairment levels.
Table C66 – Nutrient Data for Station 533030 Camp Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total
Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Dissolved
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Unfiltered
(mg/L)
Jun 29, 2003 12:00 AM
*0.02
1.93
0
0.017
0.025
Sep 10, 2003 12:00 AM
0.018
2.4
0
0.022
0.022
The IBI data rates as “good” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also indicate an
“excellent” water quality rating and an “unlikely” degree of organic pollution. The diversity index and
richness values indicated a range of aquatic life was present.
Table C67 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533030 Camp Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic Index
Max-10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Nov 11, 2004 1:00 AM
1.7
2.5
7.3
2.2
2.4
19
19
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ELK CREEK BRANCH
Elk Creek Branch joins with the Kickapoo upstream of Readstown as seen in Figure C39.
Figure C39 – Elk Creek
1191800
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO ELK CREEK
This tributary joins Elk Creek nearer the mouth of the creek.
633154
Un Creek – Unnamed
This station is midstream the unnamed creek. The WDNR took both nutrient and macroinvertebrate
sampling. Ammonia results did not demonstrate toxic levels, although were elevated. Nitrate and nitrite
was not over the 10 mg/L limit for drinking water, at or under the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels
for the sub-ecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. TP levels meet and
exceed the 0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value however, neither of the values exceed WDNR impairment
levels.
Table C68 – Nutrient Data for Station 633154 Unnamed Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total Phosphorous
Dissolved (mg/L)
Total Phosphorous
Unfiltered (mg/L)
Jun 24, 2003 12:00 AM
0.028
0.854
0.024
0.041
Aug 29, 2003 12:00 AM
0.024
1.06
0.024
0.032
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The IBI data rates as an “excellent” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and HBI-Max also
show an “excellent” water quality rating and an “unlikely” degree of organic pollution. A well the
diversity index and richness values indicated a range of aquatic life.
Table C69 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633154 Unnamed Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 23, 2003 12:00 AM
2
2.7
9.7
2
1.7
19
19
633155
Unnamed Creek - (Bridge)
This station is at the mouth of the unnamed creek. The WDNR took both nutrient and macroinvertebrate
sampling. Ammonia results did not demonstrate toxic levels. Nitrate and nitrite was not over the 10
mg/L limit for drinking water or the 1-2 mg/L range indicating typical levels for the sub-ecoregion and
over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the ecoregion. The TP levels exceed the 0.033 mg/L EPA
aggregate value however, did not exceed WDNR impairment levels.
Table C70 – Nutrient Data for Station 633155 Unnamed Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total
Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Dissolved
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Unfiltered
(mg/L)
Jun 24, 2003 12:00 AM
*0.02
0.947
0.3
0.023
0.043
The IBI data rates “good” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and FBI also showed an
“excellent” water quality rating and an “unlikely” degree of organic pollution. A well the diversity index
and richness values indicated a range of aquatic life.
Table C71 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 633155 Unnamed Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 23, 2003 12:00 AM
2.3
3.4
6.5
2.3
2.5
17
17
1191700
ELK CREEK
Elk Creek is located south of Viola and east of Readstown as seen in Figure C39. It is a 4.4 mile tributary
to the Kickapoo River. Elk Creek is a Class I trout stream and the Richland County portion is also
designated as an Outstanding Resource Water. Only one station has been monitor in since 2000.
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533041
Elk Creek - Public Fishing Area On Elk Creek Rd
The public fishing area was monitored for nutrients and macroinvertebrates by the WDNR in 2003 and
2004, respectively. Ammonia levels did not demonstrate toxicity. Nitrate and nitrite levels were
elevated. They were not over the 10 mg/L limit for drinking water, higher than the 1-2 mg/L range
indicating typical levels for the sub-ecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate value for the
ecoregion. TP levels did not exceed the 0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value or the WDNR impairment
levels.
Table C72 – Nutrient Data for Station 533041 Elk Creek
Date/Time
Dissolved
Ammonia
(mg/L)
Dissolved
Nitrate/Nitrite
(mg/L)
Total
Kjeldahl
Nitrogen
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Dissolved
(mg/L)
Total
Phosphorous
Unfiltered
(mg/L)
Jun 20, 2003 12:00 AM
ND
2.12
0
0.027
0.03
Sep 24, 2003 12:00 AM
ND
1.49
0.22
0.02
0.026
The IBI data just meets the threshold for an “excellent” condition gradient for cold streams. The HBI and
FBI also showed an “excellent” water quality rating and an “unlikely” degree of organic pollution. A
well the diversity index and richness values indicated a range of aquatic life.
Table C73 – Macroinvertebrate Data for Station 533041 Elk Creek
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic Index
Max-10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Nov 11, 2004 1:00 AM
2.6
3.1
7.7
3.6
3.1
19
18
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MIDDLE KICKAPOO RIVER
The Middle Kickapoo River flows from Ontario to the confluence with the West Fork north of Readstown
as seen in Figure C40.
Figure C40 – Middle Kickapoo River
3000039
UNNAMED CREEK
This creek is a tributary of the Kickapoo River located south of Viola.
533044
Unnamed Creek - (Adjacent To Ames Drive)
This station is upstream of 533045. Sampling was done by the WDNR. The IBI data rates as an
“excellent” condition gradient. The HBI and FBI also showed a “very good” water quality rating and a
“possible slight” degree of organic pollution. However the diversity index was high and the richness
values indicated a range of aquatic life.
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 23, 2003 12:00 AM
2.8
3.6
7.5
4.4
3.5
24
23
45
533045
Unnamed Creek (Trib To Kickapoo) - (Bridge)(Ames Drive)
This station is near the mouth of the creek. Sampling was done by the WDNR. The IBI data rates as a
“fair” condition gradient indicating restoration was need for all stream classifications except “limited
forage fish stream” or a “limited aquatic life stream”. The HBI and FBI also showed a “good” water
quality rating and “some” degree of organic pollution. However the diversity index was high and the
richness values indicated a range of aquatic life.
Date/Time
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Std
Hilsenhoff
Biotic
Index Max10
Index of
Biotic
Integrity
Family
Biotic
Index
Shannon
Diversity
Index
Species
Richness
Genera
Richness
Oct 23, 2003 12:00 AM
5.7
5.4
3.9
5
4
29
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MIDDLE KICKAPOO RIVER
The Middle Kickapoo River gainss a significant volume compared to the Upper Kickapoo River. The
stream is still shallow but allows for recreational silent sport boating. The river gradient also decrease
significantly compared to upstream..
633064
Kickapoo River - Sth 33 In Ontario
This station
tation was monitored by the WDNR and VSN
VSN. VSN used this station for the E.coli testing
program. Although there were numerous temperature points, data was only taken once per day and
therefore cannot be as a mean value use to determine fish and aquatic habitat classification. However, an
instantaneous limit of 25°C was exceeded numerous times. Samples prior to 2005 were taken in
Fahrenheit instead of Celsius and were therefore display in as separate figure.
Table C76 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
22.1
Average n
124
Max Daily Mean
36.0
Average Standard Deviation
6.8
Average Daily Mean
22.1
Daily Maximum n
123
(Fahrenheit)
Average
Figure C41 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
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The dissolved
issolved oxygen levels showed no signs of degradation. The pH values also showed no degradation.
Oxygen
pH Field
Count
n
11
Average
Median
12.2
11
11
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
11.9
15.8
9.4
Std.
Dev.
2.1
104.4
103.9
113.0
94.1
6.6
7.9
7.0
8.3
7.3
0.3
7.0
Figure C42 – DO Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
Figure C43 – pH Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
Turbidity data showed some peaks but most of the values were between 00-10 NTU. The peaks were likely due to
storm events causing increase in sediment.
Table C78 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
Turbidity Field
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
8
0
1
1
0
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The drinking water limit of atrazine is 3 µg/L. There were 6 samples taken for atrazine in 2005. One
sample exceeded this limit.
Table C79 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
Atrazine (ug/L)
Count n
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
Std. Dev.
6
0.78
0.15
0.10
3.20
0.00
1.25
Figure C44 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
Numerous data was collected with the average as 33,483 cfu/100mL indicating impact by human activity
was causing elevated E.coli levels. The PCR analysis tested positive for both human and cow DNA
showing contamination which was likely from wastewater treatment plants upstream and farming
operations.
Table C80 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
E.coli - mtec(cfu/100mL)
Hetertrophic Plate Count
(cfu/100mL)
Count
n
127
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
3483
750
1000
95000
0
Std.
Dev.
11466
129
167078
67000
100000
3000000
6000
366372
Figure C45 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
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Table C81 – PCR Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
Human
Cow
Ruminant
Horse
Number of positives
60
60
38
0
Number of No Detects
0
4
3
5
Ammonia levels did not demonstrate toxic levels, with the exception
ception of the 0.895 mg/L value. Nitrate
and nitrite levels were not over the 10 mg/L limit for drinking water. They were in the 1-2
1 mg/L range
indicating typical levels for the sub--ecoregion and over the EPA 0.5 mg/L aggregate
regate value for the
ecoregion. TP levels were very high exceeding the 0.033 mg/L EPA aggregate value and the WDNR
impairment levels.
Table C82 – Nutrient Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
Count n
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
Std. Dev.
Dissolved Ammonia (mg/L)
11
0.12
0.026
0
0.895
0
0.263
Dissolved Nitrate/Nitrite (mg/L)
11
1.3
1.2
1.8
0.9
0.28
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (mg/L)
11
0.74
0.38
3.47
0.17
0.97
Total Phosphorous (mg/L)
11
0.2
0.107
0.828
0.063
0.224
Figure C46 – Nitrogen Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
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Figure C47 – Phosphorus Data for Station 633064 Kickapoo River
633191
Kickapoo River at Gibson Valley Road
This station was monitored by the WNDR and VSN. VSN used this station for the E.coli testing
program. Although there were numerous temperature points, data was only taken once per day and
therefore cannot be as a mean value use to determine fish and aquatic habitat classification. However, an
instantaneous limit of 25 °C was exceeded nu
numerous
merous times. Samples prior to 2005 were taken in
Fahrenheit instead of Celsius and were therefore display in as separate figure.
55
5.0
55
(Fahrenheit)
Average n
Average
24.4
Max Daily Mean
35.0
Average Standard
Deviation
Average Daily Mean
24.4
Daily Maximum n
Figure C48 – 2004 Temperature Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River
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The turbidity data indicates that generally the transparency of the river was good at this station with
turbidity values between 0 – 10 NTU. Six turbidity measurement
measurements were above this level indicating high
sediments or other particulate impacting transparency.
Table C84 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River
Turbidity Field
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
49
2
3
0
1
The drinking water limit of atrazine is 3 µg/L. There were 6 samples taken for atrazine in 2005 all values
were lower than this limit.
Table C85 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River
Atrazine (ug/L)
Count n
Average
Median
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
Std. Dev.
6
0.07
0.05
0
0.20
0.00
0.08
Figure C50 – Atrazine Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River
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Numerous data was collected with the average as 228
2282 cfu/100mL indicating human activity was causing
elevated E.coli levels exceeding the WDNR recreational value for flowing stream of 400 cfu/100 mL.
The PCR analysis tested positive for both ruminant DNA showing contamination which was likely from
farming operations.
Table C86 – Bacteriological Data for Station 633191 Kickapoo River
Average
Median
E.coli - Coliert(cfu/100mL)
Count
n
1
2000
2000
E.coli - mtec(cfu/100mL)
59
2282
350
Hetertrophic Plate Count
(cfu/100mL)
61
190148
80000
Mode
Maximum
Minimum
Std.
Dev.
2000
2000
700
40000
0
7333
80000
3500000
12000
495912
Figure C51 – Bacteriological Data Summary for Station 633191 Kickapoo River
Table C87 – PCR Data for Station 633191 Kickapoo River
Ruminant
Number of positives
36
Number of No Detects
4
10032187
Kickapoo River - Off HWY 131 - Bridge 5 Landing 5
This sample was taken at Landing 5 south of Ontario as a part of the VSN Voyageur journey down the
Kickapoo. No impairment of DO, pH and turbidity was demonstrated although DO was not at saturation.
Table C88 – Temperature andd Core Data for S
Station 10032187 Kickapoo River
Date/Time
Sep 19, 2010 2:30 PM
Temperature
Field (°C)
13.3
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.2
Calculated %
Saturation
87.9
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pH
8.01
Turbidity
(NTU)
<10
10032188
Kickapoo River - Off HWY 131 - Bridge 10 Landing 10
This sample was taken at Landing 10 north of Rockton as a part of the VSN Voyageur journey down the
Kickapoo. No impairment of DO, pH and turbidity was demonstrated, in fact, the DO saturation
increased from the previous station earlier that day.
Table C89 – Temperature and Core Data for Station 10032188 Kickapoo River
Date/Time
Sep 19, 2010 4:30 PM
10032189
Temperature
Field (°C)
13.4
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.75
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
93.3
8.13
Turibidity
(NTU)
<10
Kickapoo River - Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Campsite I (1170 ft
south of intersection of Cty P and Old HWY 131)
This sample was taken at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve south of Rockton as a part of the VSN Voyageur
journey down the Kickapoo. While pH and turbidity value remained comparable to earlier that day, the
DO dropped to 82% saturation rather than 93%.
Date/Time
Sep 19, 2010 7:30 PM
10032190
Temperature
Field (°C)
12.9
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
8.63
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
81.7
8.13
Turibidity
(NTU)
<10
Kickapoo River - Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Bridge 18 (covered
bridge at intersection of old HWY 131 and the Kickapoo River
This sample was taken at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve south of Rockton as a part of the VSN Voyageur
journey down the Kickapoo. DO, pH and turbidity was relatively similar to values measured the day
before.
Date/Time
Sep 20, 2010 2:30 PM
633066
Temperature
Field (°C)
13.4
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
8.96
Calculated %
Saturation
pH
85.8
8.16
Turbidity
(NTU)
<10
Kickapoo River at State Highway 82 at LaFarge
This station was monitored by the WNDR and VSN. Although there were numerous temperature points,
data was only taken once per day and therefore cannot be used as a mean value use to determine fish and
aquatic habitat classification. However, the instantaneous limit of 25 °C was exceeded numerous times.
Samples prior to 2005 were taken in Fahrenheit instead of Celsius and were therefore display in as
separate figure.
Average
23.8
Average n
116
Max Daily Mean
38.0
Average Standard Deviation
5.9
Average Daily Mean
23.8
Daily Maximum n
115
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(Fahrenheit)
Figure C53 – Temperature Data Summary for Station 633066 Kickapoo River
Turbidity data shows two values between 00-10 NTU and one between 11-20
20 NTU. Sediment was likely
present in the 11-20 NTU sample.
Table C93 – Turbidity Data Summary for Station 633066 Kickapoo R
River
Turbidity Field
10032192
0-10 NTU
11-20 NTU
21-50 NTU
51-100 NTU
>100 NTU
2
1
0
0
0
Kickapoo River - 1,500 ft upstream of HWY 131 Bridge
This sample was taken south of LaFarge as a part of the VSN Voyageur journey down the Kickapoo.
DO, pH and turbidity values remained comparabl
comparable those taken earlier that day upstream.
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Date/Time
Sep 20, 2010 4:30 PM
10032194
Temperature Field
(°C)
14.7
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.01
Calculated %
Saturation
88.7
pH
8.2
Turbidity
(NTU)
<10
Kickapoo River - 1,250 ft NNW of intersection of River Road and
Welker Hollow Rd
This sample was taken between LaFarge and Viola as a part of the VSN Voyageur journey down the
Kickapoo. DO, pH and turbidity values remained comparable those taken the previous day upstream.
Date/Time
Sep 21, 2010 2:00 PM
10032195
Temperature
Field (°C)
15.6
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
8.86
Calculated %
Saturation
89.0
pH
8.13
Turbidity
(NTU)
<10
Kickapoo River - Viola City Campground 1000 ft upstream of
HWY 131 Bridge
This sample was taken in Viola as a part of the VSN Voyageur journey down the Kickapoo. DO, pH and
turbidity values remained comparable those taken the earlier that day upstream.
Date/Time
Sep 21, 2010 4:00 PM
10032196
Temperature
Field (°C)
15.7
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.25
Calculated %
Saturation
93.1
pH
8.07
Turbidity
(NTU)
<10
Kickapoo River - South of Viola near HWY 131, 160 ft upstream
of confluence and unnamed tributary
This sample was taken between LaFarge and Viola as a part of the VSN Voyageur journey down the
Kickapoo. DO, pH and turbidity values remained comparable those taken the previous day upstream.
Date/Time
Sep 22, 2010 11:00 AM
10032197
Cabin
Temperature
Field (°C)
15.4
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.25
Calculated %
Saturation
93.1
pH
Turbidity
(NTU)
8.07
Kickapoo River - Kettner Riverfront Cabins - In front of Tree
This sample was taken south of Viola as a part of the VSN Voyageur journey down the Kickapoo. DO,
pH and turbidity values remained comparable those taken earlier that day upstream.
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Date/Time
Sep 22, 2010 12:30 PM
10032198
Temperature
Field (°C)
15.7
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.27
Calculated %
Saturation
93.3
pH
Turbidity
(NTU)
8.12
<10
Kickapoo River - 1,500 ft downstream of HWY 131 Bridge
This sample was taken just before the confluence of the West Fork and the Kickapoo River as a part of
the VSN Voyageur journey down the Kickapoo. DO, pH and turbidity values remained comparable those
taken the previous day upstream.
Date/Time
Sep 22, 2010 3:30 PM
Temperature
Field (°C)
16.1
Dissolved Oxygen
Field (mg/L)
9.31
Calculated %
Saturation
94.5
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pH
8.16
Turbidity
(NTU)
<10

appendix c middle kickapoo watershed analysis

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