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CARDINAL-HICKORY CREEK 345 Kv TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT MACRO-CORRIDOR STUDY
CARDINAL-HICKORY CREEK 345 kV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT MACRO-CORRIDOR STUDY Submitted to: United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (“RUS”) Applicant to RUS: Dairyland Power Cooperative Other participating utilities in the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Project: • American Transmission Company LLC, by its corporate manager ATC Management Inc. • ITC Midwest LLC September 28, 2016 Macro-Corridor Study Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Page No. 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Basis for this Macro-Corridor Study.................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Environmental Review Requirements and Process ............................................. 1-2 1.3 Project Overview ................................................................................................. 1-3 1.4 Overview of Utilities’ Development of a Study Area, Macro-Corridors and Alternative Corridors ........................................................................................... 1-4 1.5 Purpose and Need ................................................................................................ 1-2 1.6 Outreach Process .................................................................................................. 1-2 1.7 Required Permits and Approvals ......................................................................... 1-3 2.0 TECHNICAL ALTERNATIVES UNDER EVALUATION .................................. -
Rapid Ecological Assessment for Blue Mound State Park, Dane and Iowa Counties, Wisconsin
Rapid Ecological Assessment for Blue Mound State Park, Dane and Iowa Counties, Wisconsin A Rapid Ecological Assessment Focusing on Breeding Passerine Birds, Bats, and High- quality Natural Communities Bureau of Parks and Recreation and Wisconsin Natural Heritage Inventory Program, Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707 October 2015 PUB-NH-852 2015 Primary Author: Craig Anderson Contributors: Craig Anderson – community ecology, rare plants Rich Staffen – birds Kevin Swenson – bats Dan Buckler – bats Cover Photo: WI DNR 2 Rapid Ecological Assessment Table of Contents Purpose and Objectives.................................................................................................................... 6 Methods ........................................................................................................................................... 6 General Background Information .................................................................................................... 7 Ecological Context ........................................................................................................................... 7 Regional Biodiversity Needs and Opportunities…………………………………………………..9 Description of the Study Area……………………………………………………………………12 Rare Species and High Quality Natural Communities at and Surrounding BMSP ....................... 16 Management Considerations and Opportunities for Biodiversity Conservation at BMSP ........... 20 Primary Sites: Site-specific -
2009 STATE PARKS GUIDE.Qxd
VISITOR INFORMATION GUIDE FOR STATE PARKS, FORESTS, RECREATION AREAS & TRAILS Welcome to the Wisconsin State Park System! As Governor, I am proud to welcome you to enjoy one of Wisconsin’s most cherished resources – our state parks. Wisconsin is blessed with a wealth of great natural beauty. It is a legacy we hold dear, and a call for stewardship we take very seriously. WelcomeWelcome In caring for this land, we follow in the footsteps of some of nation’s greatest environmentalists; leaders like Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson – original thinkers with a unique connection to this very special place. For more than a century, the Wisconsin State Park System has preserved our state’s natural treasures. We have balanced public access with resource conservation and created a state park system that today stands as one of the finest in the nation. We’re proud of our state parks and trails, and the many possibilities they offer families who want to camp, hike, swim or simply relax in Wisconsin’s great outdoors. Each year more than 14 million people visit one of our state park properties. With 99 locations statewide, fun and inspiration are always close at hand. I invite you to enjoy our great parks – and join us in caring for the land. Sincerely, Jim Doyle Governor Front cover photo: Devil’s Lake State Park, by RJ & Linda Miller. Inside spread photo: Governor Dodge State Park, by RJ & Linda Miller. 3 Fees, Reservations & General Information Campers on first-come, first-served sites must Interpretive Programs Admission Stickers occupy the site the first night and any Many Wisconsin state parks have nature centers A vehicle admission sticker is required on consecutive nights for which they have with exhibits on the natural and cultural history all motor vehicles stopping in state park registered. -
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2020-2025 Acknowledgments
MIDDLET N COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 2020-2025 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Staff Matt Amundson, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Rebecca Price, Assistant Director for Recreation Greg Lamping, Recreation Coordinator Carrie Schneck, Office Manager Mark Wegner, Assistant Director for Field Services/City Forester Abby Attoun, Director of Planning and Community Development Mark Opitz, City Planner and Zoning Administrator Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission David Shaw, Citizen Member John Schaffer, Citizen Member Prepared by: Erin Summers, Citizen Member This document was prepared by MSA Professional Sue Poehlman, Citizen Member Services, Inc. with assistance from City Staff and Jim Koch, Citizen Member the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission of Nick Adams, Citizen Member Middleton, Wisconsin. Mark Sullivan, Council Member Project No.: 04928079 ii Middleton | Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Adoption Ordinance CONTENT CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS OF O1 1.1 Plan Purpose 29 NEEDS AND DEMANDS 1.2 Planning Process 4.1 Quantitative 1.3 The Role of Parks, Analysis Recreation & Trails 4.2 Geographic Analysis 4.3 Qualitative Analysis 4.4 Regional & State Insights CHAPTER 2: ABOUT MIDDLETON 05 2.1 Local & Regional Context CHAPTER 5: RECOMMENDATIONS 2.2 Transportation & 41 5.1 Existing Park Circulation Facilities 2.3 Demographics 5.2 New and Expanded 2.4 Physical Character & Park Facilities Environmental 5.3 Trail Improvements Resources 5.4 Programming 2.5 Existing Land Use & Recommendations Zoning 5.5 Other Recommendations -
Department of Natural Resources Report for the Ice Age Trail Alliance Board of Directors’ January 2020 Meeting
Department of Natural Resources Report for the Ice Age Trail Alliance Board of Directors’ January 2020 Meeting 1/15/2020 Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management GENERAL PROGRAM UPDATE • State Park Director Ben Bergey has taken a new position as Regional Manager with Minnesota DNR’s Division of Parks and Trails Team. His last day will be February 14th. • DNR is still reviewing best way to update statewide trail plans and coop trail plans and we continue to work with our coop partners on development, maintenance and planning and are constantly reprioritizing maintenance • DNR, IATA and NPS have stared drafting a new triad agreement • DNR plans to hire 4 recreation liaisons to be stationed around the state including a fulltime position that will assist with IAT and NCT. Cameron Bump has taken a new position outside of the Department and his recreation liaison position was added to the planned recreation liaison recruitment. Parks moved from 5 district model to 6 district model and we just finished interviews for the 3 district supervisors. Park Manager hiring is complete and there are still plans to do a ranger recruitment. • The recreation stakeholder group will have its fourth meeting in January to further discussion on state wide collaboration on recreation management, recreation planning and recreation outreach and education. • The program continues to successfully work through a law enforcement transition with the bureau of law enforcement. Chief Warden Todd Schaller has retired and Casey Krueger is the new chief warden. Staff continue refining enforcement policies, procedures, working through questions and challenges and preparing for the peak 2020 season. -
Mountain Bike Trails
Contents Using the Guide 2-3 On-Road Tours 4-25 Mountain Bike Trails 26-47 Bike Touring Trails 48-69 More Wisconsin Biking Trails 70-71 Wisconsin Bike Events 72-IBC Using the Guide Map Legend 94 Interstate Highway isconsin and biking were 51 US Highway made for each other! The 68 State Highway Badger State is recognized G County Highway as a national leader in recre- W Town Road (Paved) ational biking. An excellent road sys- tem, coupled with outstanding off-road Town Road (Gravel) terrain, make Wisconsin a true biking Bike Route: on State Highways adventure for everyone. Bike Route: on County Highways The Wisconsin Biking Guide gath- Bike Route: on Town Roads (Paved) ers a sampling of the wonderful biking Bike Route: on Town Roads (Gravel) experiences Wisconsin has to offer. Bike Touring Trail (Paved) Rides are divided into three categories, based on riding interest: on-road tours, Bike Touring Trail (Unpaved) mountain bike trails, and bike touring Off-road: Easy trails. Off-road: Moderate Often, a geographic area offers Off-road: Difficult more than one type of ride. The map Off-road: Single-Track on page 3 shows the location of ten on-road tours, ten mountain bike trails, Hiking Trail/Other Trail and ten bike touring trails. Pick a desti- ATV Trail nation, then check out the many ride County Lines options along the way. Railroad This is the seventh edition of the Park Boundary Wisconsin Biking Guide. The thirty Parking Lot trails and tours on these pages are a 2.9 part of more than 100 in our on-line Mileage Indicators collection. -
Sanitary Disposals Alabama Through Arkansas
SANITARY DispOSAls Alabama through Arkansas Boniface Chevron Kanaitze Chevron Alaska State Parks Fool Hollow State Park ALABAMA 2801 Boniface Pkwy., Mile 13, Kenai Spur Road, Ninilchik Mile 187.3, (928) 537-3680 I-65 Welcome Center Anchorage Kenai Sterling Hwy. 1500 N. Fool Hollow Lake Road, Show Low. 1 mi. S of Ardmore on I-65 at Centennial Park Schillings Texaco Service Tundra Lodge milepost 364 $6 fee if not staying 8300 Glenn Hwy., Anchorage Willow & Kenai, Kenai Mile 1315, Alaska Hwy., Tok at campground Northbound Rest Area Fountain Chevron Bailey Power Station City Sewage Treatment N of Asheville on I-59 at 3608 Minnesota Dr., Manhole — Tongass Ave. Plant at Old Town Lyman Lake State Park milepost 165 11 mi. S of St. Johns; Anchorage near Cariana Creek, Ketchikan Valdez 1 mi. E of U.S. 666 Southbound Rest Area Garrett’s Tesoro Westside Chevron Ed Church S of Asheville on I-59 Catalina State Park 2811 Seward Hwy., 2425 Tongass Ave., Ketchikan Mile 105.5, Richardson Hwy., 12 mi. N of on U.S. 89 at milepost 168 Anchorage Valdez Tucson Charlie Brown’s Chevron Northbound Rest Area Alamo Lake State Park Indian Hills Chevron Glenn Hwy. & Evergreen Ave., Standard Oil Station 38 mi. N of & U.S. 60 S of Auburn on I-85 6470 DeBarr Rd., Anchorage Palmer Egan & Meals, Valdez Wenden at milepost 43 Burro Creek Mike’s Chevron Palmer’s City Campground Front St. at Case Ave. (Bureau of Land Management) Southbound Rest Area 832 E. Sixth Ave., Anchorage S. Denali St., Palmer Wrangell S of Auburn on I-85 57 mi. -
Village of Blue Mounds Comprehensive Plan 2008
VILLAGE OF BLUE MOUNDS DANE COUNTY WISCONSIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2008‐2030 Draft 09‐22‐08 Prepared by MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. MSA Professional Services, Inc. Insert Adoption Ordinance VILLAGE OF BLUE MOUNDS ‐ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MSA Professional Services, Inc. Plan Amendments The following lists the dates and page numbers of any amendments to this comprehensive plan since its original adoption. AMENDMENT DATE PAGE # VILLAGE OF BLUE MOUNDS ‐ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MSA Professional Services, Inc. VILLAGE OF BLUE MOUNDS BOARD Terry Baumeister Chairperson Mary Miller Supervisor Pluma Cool Supervisor Audra Anderson Supervisor Chris Rosborough Supervisor Village of Blue Mounds Plan Commission Terry Baumeister Chairperson Chris Rosborough Commission Member Curt Winter Commission Member Donna Sefton Commission Member David Lorenz Commission Member VILLAGE OF BLUE MOUNDS ‐ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MSA Professional Services, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SURVEY…………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…...v CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 1‐1 1.1 REGIONAL CONTEXT.........................................................................................................................1‐1 1.2 WISCONSIN COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING LAW.................................................................................1‐1 1.3 PLANNING PROCESS.........................................................................................................................1‐3 1.4 SELECTION OF THE -
Public Access Lands Public Access Lands Are Here for All of Us to Enjoy
PUBLIC ACCESS 2018A Directory of Places to Explore LANDS Wisconsin’s Outdoors AtlasOF WISCONSIN This Land Purchased with Stewardship Funds dnr.wi.gov From state natural areas to state trails, lake shores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for your enjoyment. These are your public lands and available for you to connect with the outdoors. If you are looking for a place to fish, hunt, or trap, this atlas will help you find public access opportunities to do so. If you are interested in wildlife watching, hiking, or skiing in the winter, the following pages will help direct you to prime places to enjoy these activities, and others, as well. Public access to many of these properties has been made possible by the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, providing places to play while also protecting water quality, habitat and natural areas since it was created by the Wisconsin Legislature in 1989. I am proud to offer this extensive directory of 441 maps that help you find some of the best habitats and most beautiful areas that Wisconsin has to offer. Take advantage of the information provided in this atlas and create new outdoor memories with friends and family. Daniel L. Meyer DNR Secretary Copyright © 2018 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PUB-LF-076 2018 ISBN 978-0-9912766-2-2 This publication complies with 2011 Wisconsin Act 95 and will be updated every two years in accordance with the law. 2018 Project Team: Jim Lemke, Ann Scott, Pam Foster Felt, Jennifer Gihring, Kathy Shubak, Jamie Touhill, Joe Klang, Andrew Savagian, -
Snowmobile Trails
State of Wisconsin GOVERNOR’S STATE TRAILS COUNCIL Meeting Agenda Monday, January 6, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Public Participation Call: 888-327-8914 Passcode: 6829 265# Teleconference & GEF 2 101 S Webster Street Room 613 Madison, WI 53703 TIME PRESENTER ITEMS & TYPE 10:00 a.m. Bryan Much, Chair Welcome and introductions Agenda review/repair and approval of October meeting 10:05 a.m. Members minutes 10:10 a.m. Bryan Much, Chair Council Elections 10:15 a.m. Mary Monroe Brown Office of Outdoor Recreation Introduction 10:30 a.m. Kathryn Gehrke, DNR DNR Update 10:50 a.m. Bobbi Winebar, DNR RTP Update 11:00 a.m. Bob Fasick, DOT Snowmobile draft bill 11:10 a.m. Brigit Brown, DNR Blue Mound management alternatives review 11:30 a.m. Members User Group Report Updates 11:45 a.m. Public Public Comment 11:55 a.m. Chair Potential Future Agenda Topics 12:00 p.m. Chair Adjourn 1 State of Wisconsin GOVERNOR’S STATE TRAILS COUNCIL Meeting Minutes January 6, 2020 – Teleconference & GEF 2 Madison 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. State Trails Council Members present Bryan Much, off-highway motorcycle representative (member of Wisconsin Off-Highway Motorcycle Association (WOHMA)) [STC Chair] Luana Schneider, 4-wheel drive vehicles representative (member of Wisconsin 4-Wheel Drive Association) Steve Falter, water trails representative State Trails Council Members Present on Phone Ken Neitzke, hiking representative (member of the Ice Age Trail Alliance) [STC Vice Chair] Doug Johnson, snowmobiling representative (member of Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs -
Legacy Places by County
Buffalo County SL Shoveler Lakes-Black Earth Trench Fond du Lac County Jefferson County Legacy Places BU Buffalo River SG Sugar River CD Campbellsport Drumlins BK Bark and Scuppernong Rivers CY Cochrane City Bluffs UL Upper Yahara River and Lakes GH Glacial Habitat Restoration Area CW Crawfish River-Waterloo Drumlins by County Lower Chippewa River and Prairies Horicon Marsh Jefferson Marsh LC Dodge County HM JM TR Trempealeau River KM Kettle Moraine State Forest KM Kettle Moraine State Forest Crawfish River-Waterloo Drumlins UM Upper Mississippi River National CW MI Milwaukee River LK Lake Koshkonong to Kettle Glacial Habitat Restoration Area Adams County Wildlife and Fish Refuge GH NE Niagara Escarpment Moraine Corridor Horicon Marsh CG Central Wisconsin Grasslands HM SY Sheboygan River Marshes UR Upper Rock River Niagara Escarpment CU Colburn-Richfield Wetlands Burnett County NE Upper Rock River MW Middle Wisconsin River CA Chase Creek UR Forest County Juneau County Clam River Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests Badlands NN Neenah Creek CR Door County CN BN CX Crex Meadows LH Laona Hemlock Hardwoods BO Baraboo River QB Quincy Bluff and Wetlands Chambers Island DS Danbury to Sterling Corridor CI PE Peshtigo River CF Central Wisconsin Forests Colonial Waterbird Nesting Islands Ashland County NB Namekagon-Brule Barrens CS UP Upper Wolf River GC Greensand Cuesta Door Peninsula Hardwood Swamps AI Apostle Islands NR Namekagon River DP LL Lower Lemonweir River Eagle Harbor to Toft Point Corridor BD Bad River SX St. Croix River EH Grant County -
Potawatomi Tower NR Final.Docx
NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 Wisconsin Word Processing Format (Approved 1/92) United States Department of Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900A). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower other names/site number N/A 2. Location street & number 3740 County PD N/A not for publication city or town Town of Nasewaupee N/A vicinity state Wisconsin code WI county Door code 029 zip code 54235 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this X nomination request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property X meets does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant nationally statewide X locally.