Wisconsin has over 84,000 miles of streams, 15,000 lakes and
milllions of acres of wetlands. Assessing the condition of this
vast amount of water is challenging. The state's water quality
monitoring program uses a tiered approach to analyze compliance
with Clean Water Act fishable, swimmable standards. The
narrative summary of water condition will be posted here when
one is available. See also 'monitoring' and 'projects'.
Wisconsin's Water Quality Standards (State Administrative Code
NR 102) provide qualitative and quantitative goals for waters
that are protective of Fishable, Swimmable conditions [Learn
more]. Waters that do not meet water quality standards are
considered impaired and restoration actions are planned and
carried out until the water is once again fishable and
swimmable. Management goals can include creation and
implementation of a Total Maximum Daily Load Analysis, habitat
restoration work, partnership education and outreach and more.
If specific recommendations exist for this water, they will