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Level 3 Stormwater Treatment Engineering Report Northwest Container Services–Seattle Intermodal Yard 635 South Edmunds Street Seattle, Washington King County
Level 3 Stormwater Treatment Engineering Report Northwest Container Services–Seattle Intermodal Yard 635 South Edmunds Street Seattle, Washington King County Site Operator: Northwest Container Services, Inc Permit Number: WAR-301360 Permit Type: Industrial Stormwater General Permit Prepared by: PBS Engineering and Environmental Inc. 415 W 6th Street, Suite 601 Vancouver, Washington 98660 May 11, 2018 PBS Project 17645.005 415 W 6 TH STREET, SUITE 601 VANCOUVER, WA 98660 3 60. 695. 3488 MAIN 866.727.0140 FAX PBSUSA.COM Level 3 Stormwater Treatment Engineering Report Northwest Container Services – Seattle Intermodal Yard Northwest Container Services, Inc. Seattle, Washington TABLE OF CONTENTS Industrial Stormwater General Permit S8.D.3.a References ........................................................................................................ iii General Information ................................................................................................................................................................................... iv 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 1 2 FACILITY ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................................................. 2 2.1 Facility Description ................................................................................................................................................................... -
Upper Kishwaukee River Watershed Plan Technical Report
Upper Kishwaukee River Watershed Plan Technical Report November 2008 Upper Kishwaukee River Watershed Plan November 2008 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This report was prepared using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funds under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act distributed through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The findings and rec- ommendations contained herein are not necessarily those of the funding agencies. Additionally, the Chi- cago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) provided a cash-match contribution as did the Kish- waukee River Ecosystem Partnership (KREP) through a grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation that was administered by the Natural Land Institute. Openlands also provided in-kind match. The planning process was coordinated by KREP and CMAP. Contributors to the plan include Jesse Elam, Kristin Heery, Lori Heringa, and Tim Loftus of CMAP and Ders Anderson of Openlands/KREP. Nathan Hill of KREP provided GIS consultation and map analysis. Hey and Associates, Inc. provided assistance with urban best management practices and ecosystem restoration recommendations. The authors grate- fully acknowledge the many contributors to this planning process and especially thank the staff of the Village of Lakewood, City of Crystal Lake, City of Woodstock, McHenry County Department of Planning and Development, McHenry County Conservation District, McHenry County Soil and Water Conserva- tion District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, McHenry County Health Department, and mem- bers of the Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership. Finally, the authors wish to acknowledge the work and stewardship role of the Kishwaukee River Ecosys- tem Partnership. Prior to this planning process, KREP developed initial watershed plans for each of the 42 subwatersheds of the Kishwaukee River Basin. -
The Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership (KREP)
Andrew Hulin Illinois Department Natural Resources Office of Resource Conservation 1 Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL 62702 The Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership (KREP) respectfully requests that the boundaries of the Crow’s Foot Marsh – Coon Creek Kishwaukee River Conservation Opportunity Area (COA) as defined in the THE ILLINOIS COMPREHENSIVE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PLAN & STRATEGY (THE PLAN) be amended to reflect the conservation priorities developed through the watershed planning work that KREP completed in 2006. KREP also requests the name be changed to the Kishwaukee River COA. KREP is confident that the proposed COA boundary encompasses those areas that are currently being managed in support of the plan, as well as areas that are IMPERATIVE for its implementation and that meet ecological objectives. KREP was formed around the Kishwaukee River Resource Rich Area in 1997 as part of the Conservation 2000 and Critical Trends and Assessment Program established by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). A diverse set of watershed stakeholders serve on the board of KREP, representing resource agencies like County Conservation and Forest Preserve Districts, non profit land conservancies, NRCS/SWCD’s and Park Districts, as well as municipalities, landowners and academia (NIU). In 2006, KREP published the results of an extensive Natural Resource Inventory and Strategic Plan for Habitat Restoration and Conservation for the Kishwaukee River Watershed (See attached documents). KREPS Strategic plan and report (available online: http://krep.bios.niu.edu) includes all of the mapped natural resource information available within the watershed at the time it was developed. KREP collected, created or modified a 5 GB Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial database of this natural resource information. -
1057. the FOREST TREES 01:' WISCONSIN •R 1, A. Lapham (Vol. 4
1093- 1057. THE FOREST TREES 01:' WISCONSIN •r 1, A. Lapham (Vol. 4, Trans. Wis. State Agr. Soc, 1857.) That the great forest and Forest Trees of our country are worthy of much more attention, not only from the cultivator, but also from the artisan and even the statesman, is evident to every one who bos tows upon than a thought? and it is gratifying to every true and intelligent lover of his ountry, to know that the recent efforts made to direct public attention to their importance, to the importance of their preservation and to the necessity of providing for their restoration where they are already destroyed, have been to a considerable degree successful. We may hope to see the time when many of our farmers and landholders will dee" it a part of their duty to plant trees. Should this be done to any considerable extent their successors, at least, will have cause to honor and respect the for e thought that preserved and handed down to them, ir full share of this great source of national wealth. The dense forests have a marked effect upon the climate of the country in several ways. ley protect our houses and our cattle from the rigors of the north winds of winter, and from the fierceness of the burning sun of summer. They preserve the moist ure of the ground, and of the air? and render permanent and uni form the flow of water in springs, brocks ano rivers. By the fa1 1 of their leaves, branches and trunks they restore to : he soil tgbse elements of vegetable life and growth, that would without this natural process, soon become exhausted, leavii I e soil barren and unproductive. -
Aquaponics: ARCHNES Community and Economic Development MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE by of Tecf-WOLOGY
Aquaponics: ARCHNES Community and Economic Development MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE by OF TECf-WOLOGY Elisha R. Goodman JUN 3 0 2011 BA, Sociology L12RARIES Arizona State University, 2005 SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN STUDIES AND PLANNING IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER IN CITY PLANNING AT THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JUNE 2011 © 2011 Elisha R Goodman. All rights reserved. The author hereby grants to MIT the permission to reproduce and to distribute publicly paper and electronic copies of the thesis document in whole or in part in any medium now known or hereafter created. Signature of Author: Department of Urban Studies and Planning May 18, 2011 Certified by: Anne Whiston Spirn, MLA Professor of Landscape Architecture and Planning r----....... Thesis Supervisor Accepted by: Professor Joseph Ferreira Chair, MCP Committee Department of Urban Studies and Planning 2 Aquaponics: Community and Economic Development By Elisha R. Goodman Submitted to the Department of Urban Studies and Planning On May 18, 2011 in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master in City Planning ABSTRACT This thesis provides a cash flow analysis of an aquaponics system growing tilapia, perch, and lettuce in a temperate climate utilizing data collected via a case study of an aquaponics operation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Literature regarding the financial feasibility of aquaponics as a business is scant. This thesis determines that in temperate climates, tilapia and vegetable sales or, alternatively, yellow perch and vegetable sales are insufficient sources of revenue for this aquaponics system to offset regular costs when grown in small quantities and when operated as a stand-alone for-profit business. -
Kishwaukee River Corridor Green Infrastructure Plan Local Government
3. Continue to strengthen intergovernmental cooperation between the county, municipalities, and other units of Kishwaukee River Corridor Green Infrastructure Plan local government. 4. Protect and restore natural resources in the Kishwaukee Winnebago County, Illinois River Corridor. Pre-development 5. Recognize the link between economic growth and an Executive Summary planning and good adequate quantity of clean water, a pleasing natural ordinances can help environment, and ample recreational opportunities in The Kishwaukee River Corridor Green Infrastructure Plan is centered in an area of Winnebago County with significant avoid common post- local development plans. natural and recreational resources. This area has been identified as a new industrial development corridor, making it an ideal development woes site to incorporate green infrastructure concepts and principles into the development plans. Recognizing this opportunity, the such as flooding, erosion, loss of Conclusion Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership (KREP) sought funding to provide green infrastructure information and technical valuable assets and assistance to the local jurisdictions in the development corridor. This short summary highlights some of the information presented community expense. Local businesses and industry as well as local residents have at numerous meetings over a year and a half with municipalities, landowners, environmental organizations, media, and interested become increasingly aware of the need to develop with a long- local citizens. term sustainability attitude. This plan provides the foundation Next Steps -- for community leaders, developers and natural resource groups Municipalities and the County should continue to work with to create a vibrant region that attracts responsible economic The Kishwaukee The most commonly applied technical advisors to: growth while protecting our water and the public investments that have already been made along the river. -
Kishwaukee River Fisheries Fact Sheet
Kishwaukee River Fisheries Fact Sheet Location - The Kishwaukee River Basin covers an area of approximately 1,218 square miles spanning seven counties in northern Illinois, including parts of Boone, McHenry, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, and small parts of Lee and Winnebago counties. The mainstem of the river empties into the Rock River about 3 miles south of Rockford, Illinois. It is formed by two branches which unite just south and west of Cherry Valley, IL. The North Branch arises in east-central McHenry County and flows to the west to near Rockford, where it turns south before uniting with the South Branch. The South Branch has its origin on a moraine just north of Shabbona. It flows northeasterly to the village of Genoa, where it turns to the northwest before uniting with the North Branch. The two branches thus united, then flow only a short distance before emptying into the Rock River. Status of the Sport Fishery – More than 60 species of fish have been found in the Kishwaukee River Basin, including several species of sport fish. The most sought after of the sport fish are the smallmouth bass and channel catfish, with both found abundantly and of good size. Panfish such as bluegill and rock bass can be found in some areas of the river, along with largemouth bass. Northern pike can also be found in several areas but in low numbers. Smallmouth Bass – Smallmouth bass are common and abundant in the Kishwaukee River. In 2016 a basin wide survey was conducted on the Kishwaukee River. A total of 67 smallmouth bass were collected during this survey with the largest number collected downstream of the Belvidere Dam, west of Belvidere, Illinois. -
Fish Assemblages and Stream Conditions in the Kishwaukee River Basin: Spatial and Temporal Trends, 2001 – 2011
Fish Assemblages and Stream Conditions in the Kishwaukee River Basin: Spatial and Temporal Trends, 2001 – 2011 Karen D. Rivera April 2012 Introduction The Kishwaukee River Basin covers an area of approximately 1,218 square miles spanning seven counties in northern Illinois, including parts of Boone, McHenry, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, and small parts of Lee and Winnebago counties. The mainstem of the river empties into the Rock River about 3 miles south of Rockford, Illinois. It is formed by two branches which unite just south and west of Cherry Valley, IL. The North Branch arises in east-central McHenry County and flows to the west to near Rockford, where it turns south before uniting with the South Branch. The South Branch has its origin on a moraine just north of Shabbona. It flows northeasterly to the village of Genoa, where it turns to the northwest before uniting with the North Branch. The two branches thus united, then flow only a short distance before emptying into the Rock River. One large tributary, Kilbuck Creek, empties into the united main stem of the Kishwaukee River within a few miles of where the Kishwaukee River empties into the Rock River (Figure 1 below). The major land use in the area is for cropland, which accounts for 87.4 % of the land in the area, with woodland comprising only 4% of the area, wetlands at 2.4%, lakes and streams accounting for 0.9%, and urban developed areas accounting for 5.3% of the area. The urban land use increases to 30% in the portion of the basin near Rockford, as well as near some of the smaller tributaries which could potentially result in degradation of the watershed as development proceeds. -
3-1 Watershed Resource Inventory and Assessment 3.1 Introduction An
Watershed Resource Inventory and Assessment 3.1 Introduction An understanding of the unique features and natural processes associated with the East Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River watershed (including Virgil Ditch and Union Ditch), as well as the current and potential future condition, is critical to developing an effective watershed-based plan. This watershed inventory and assessment organizes, summarizes, and presents available watershed data in a manner that clearly communicates the issues and processes that are occurring in the watershed so that stakeholders living the East Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River watershed can make informed decisions about the watershed's future. As part of the preparation of the Watershed Resource Inventory and Assessment, the DeKalb County Watershed Steering Committee collected and reviewed available watershed data, conducted an investigation of stream reaches in the field, and gathered input from watershed stakeholders. Examples of information investigated includes water quality, streambank erosion, soils, wetlands, flood damage areas, the detention and drainage system, population, and current and future land use. Geographic Information System (GIS) software was used to compile, analyze, and display this detailed information in graphical and map format so that stakeholders can easily understand the condition and location of watershed resources. The amounts of different pollutants that are expected from various land uses to enter the East Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River was also investigated. This chapter presents the results of the inventory and analysis in a series of maps, tables, graphs, and narrative format. A summary of the watershed assessment is included at the end of the chapter. 3.2 Watershed Setting The East Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River watershed is located in east-central DeKalb County and southwestern Kane County (Figure 3-1). -
Dekalb County All Hazards Mitigation Plan
DeKalb County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update of the January 2008 DeKalb County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee June 2013 DeKalb County, Illinois All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update of the January 2008 DeKalb County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee June 2013 This All Hazards Mitigation Plan was prepared with the technical support of Molly O’Toole & Associates, Ltd., 450 S. Stewart Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148-2851, [email protected]. Traci Lemay also contributed to the development and writing of the Plan as an intern from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute. DeKalb County All Hazards Mitigation Plan DeKalb County All Hazards Mitigation Plan Contents January 2013 Agency Review Draft Page Number: Executive Summary Chapter 1. Introduction …… .................... ……………………………………………1-1 1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Planning Approach ............................................................................................. 1-2 1.3 DeKalb County ................................................................................................... 1-6 1.4 DeKalb County Community Profile ................................................................... 1-6 1.5 Land Use and Development .............................................................................. 1-12 1.6 Critical Facilities .............................................................................................. -
Milwaukee, a Bright Spot
F 589 .M6 C87 Copy 1 MILWAUKEE BRIGHT SPOT A MARVEL OF INDUSTRIAL GREATNESS. AN ACKNOWLEDGED CONVENTION CENTER. A R£AL SUMMER RESORT. 300,000 PfiOSPEDOUS AND CONTENTED INHABITANTS. With the Compliments ol MILWAUKEE BRIGHT Published by the CITIZENS' BUSINESS LEAGUE.^^; | ri;.\V,'; Compiled by R. B. WATROUS, Secretary. Press of Evening Wisconsin Co. Engravings by Hammersmith Engraving Co. Photographs by Joseph Brown. OFFICE OF Citizens' Business League SUITE 40 SENTINEL BUILDING C27 MILWAUKEE CITY HALL. MARVELOUS IN ACfflEVEMENT. lILWAUKEE, the metropolis of the State of Wisconsin, is a wonderful combination of all the conditions and elements that go to make a city alike great as an industrial and commercial center, healthful as a permanent abiding place, and attractive to those in search of recreation and pleasure. Endowed by nature with the choicest of situations, Milwaukee has, from time immemorial, been the delight of people of every class as a home center—from the red man who camped on the beautiful wooded bluffs overlooking the blue waters of grand old Lake Michigan to the the man of affairs of the twentieth century who looks out upon the same beautiful vista, but from palatial residences erected on the same bluffs. With the western march of civilization, early settlers were quick to discover in Milwaukee a site destined to become foremost among cities. Mar- quette visited the natives here in 1673. After him came trappers and explorers. Here Solomon Juneau, the fearless, tactful Indian trader, first established a village which needed only the start to thrive and grow at a marvelous rate. -
City of Milwaukee, • 1 848-49
DIRECTORY OP THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, FOR THE YEARS • 1 848-49, WITH A SKETCH OF THE CITY, m ITS ORIGIN, PROGRESS, BUSINESS, POPULATION; A LIST OF ITS CITIZENS AND PUBLIC OFFICERS, AND OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION SECOND YEAR. MILWAUKEE : PUBLISHED BY RUFUS KING, 1848. PREFACE. IT is not claimed that tho present work is by any means a perfect one of ita kind. No doubt many omissions and frequent errors will b« noticed. The publisher has endeavored to make it as accurate and full as possible; but the extraordinary growth of the city ; tho rapid in crease of its population, the constant influx of new comers, the open ing of new establishments, the erection of new buildings and the com mencement of new enterprises, have interposed constant and increas ing obstacles to the attempt and forbid the expectation that the Direc tory is all that could be wished. It is, however, a beginning, and will pave the way for a more com plete and reliable volume next year. In preparing it for the press, the plan of the former Directory of Mr. McCaba has been generally followed, some of the errore in that work corrected and some omis sions supplied. With this brief explanation the Directory is submitted to the judgement of the public. If it shall prove useful to our own cit izens, and contribute, in any degree, to make Milwaukee better known abroad, the publisher will be entirely satisfied. SKETCH OF MILWAUKEE. The City of Milwaukee is advantageously located upon the Milwaukee and Menomonee Rivers, on the West shore of Lake Michigan, about 90 miles north of Chicago.