flows (see Streambank Complete geomorphic assessment of creek and determine -- Buffers for all stream Restoration of -- X X X X Appendix stabilization and priority sediment sources. reaches consistent channelized (elevated A) riparian with Buffer Law segments in Increase tree cover and shade to restore appropriate water management Proctor area stream temperatures for trout and other cold water temperatures, species. Focus restoration in the Proctor-area. low dissolved Shade provided oxygen, for stream Restore channelized and ditched stream segments to TSS/turbidity, channel provide sinuosity and lower width to depth ratios. Provide poor physical riffles. habitat 5 banks restored conditions) Address areas with stagnant water near Proctor. Additional TSS TMDL stabilization as Restore 5 high loading banks as identified in the Stressor needed Identification Report (MPCA 2016). Improve riparian buffers to provide shade and remain consistent with state buffer requirements. See watershed wide strategies. Stream crossing See watershed wide strategies. -- -- Address stream # of X X X X and culvert crossings that are crossings improvements high priority barriers to fish passage Stormwater Impervious surface disconnection. -- -- Stormwater -- X X X management management Reduce peak flows and runoff volumes. provided for majority of Stormwater management to runoff from untreated watershed areas in the City of Proctor and along the Canadian (developed National rail yard. Ensure that practices do not contribute portions) to warming of water. Reduce nutrient loading from developed See watershed wide strategies. St. Louis Bay Kingsbury Education and Increase education and outreach in the developed areas -- -- Education -- X X (4010201116) Creek outreach near Proctor. Focus efforts on nutrient reduction, benefit program (cont.) (-626) of green infrastructure, riparian shade, and stormwater (cont.) management good housekeeping (e.g., leaf litter management). See watershed wide strategies. Land use Enhance existing ordinances and land use plans to include -- -- Updated -- X planning and additional water quality and water resource protection. ordinances that ordinances support water quality and watershed protection
(elevated water temperatures, low dissolved oxygen, TSS/turbidity, poor physical habitat conditions) TSS TMDL flows (see Appendix A) Streambank stabilization and riparian management Complete geomorphic assessment of creek and determine priority sediment sources. Increase tree cover and shade to restore appropriate stream temperatures for trout and other cold water species. Focus restoration in the Proctor-area. Restore channelized and ditched stream segments to provide sinuosity and lower width to depth ratios. Provide riffles. Address areas with stagnant water near Proctor. Restore 5 high loading banks as identified in the Stressor Identification Report (MPCA 2016). Improve riparian buffers to provide shade and remain consistent with state buffer requirements. See watershed wide strategies. -- Buffers for all stream reaches consistent with Buffer Law Restoration of channelized segments in Proctor area Shade provided for stream channel 5 banks restored Additional stabilization as needed -- X X X X Stream crossing and culvert improvements See watershed wide strategies. -- -- Address stream crossings that are high priority barriers to fish passage # of crossings X X X X Stormwater management Impervious surface disconnection. Reduce peak flows and runoff volumes. Stormwater management to runoff from untreated areas in the City of Proctor and along the Canadian National rail yard. Ensure that practices do not contribute to warming of water. Reduce nutrient loading from developed See watershed wide strategies. -- -- Stormwater management provided for majority of watershed (developed portions) -- X X X St. Louis Bay (4010201116) (cont.) Kingsbury Creek (-626) (cont.) Education and outreach Increase education and outreach in the developed areas near Proctor. Focus efforts on nutrient reduction, benefit of green infrastructure, riparian shade, and stormwater management good housekeeping (e.g., leaf litter management). See watershed wide strategies. -- -- Education program -- X X Land use planning and ordinances Enhance existing ordinances and land use plans to include additional water quality and water resource protection. -- -- Updated ordinances that support water quality and watershed protection -- X
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