Storm Water Abatement Project
Construction documents are now underway with completion targeted for the end of July. At that time, advertisement for public bidding will be made in local newspapers. This stormwater abatement project is another step in controlling the on rush of pollutants that infest our waterway. Along with the engineering work, permits to allow construction work to be done on private property are being circulated. The Malchine family has agreed to allow buffer strip planting on their farmland along Wood Drive. We are grateful for their cooperation. Other owners are cooperating to allow ravine repairs and stilling basins to be installed on their properties. An important feature of this project, an infi ltration basin, cannot be constructed because of the reluctance of the property owner to permit use of is farmland for construction of this element. The project scope of work now involves stilling basins in two ravines, buffer strip plantings at key points along the roadside, and check dams at four ditch locations. A most important step in this process was achieved on July 14th when the Town of Waterford approved the installation of sediment traps to be positioned within the right of ways along town roads. These traps will slow and help control the heavy fl ow of ditch water into the bay. Constructed of natural rock and lined with native grasses, they will be an attractive addition to the roadside landscape.
Elm Island Bay
The extent of wetlands, protected by DNR regulations, and the Lutheran Cemetery at Loomis and Kramer Roads, will not allow the construction of stilling basins in this area. Long known for the impact of heavy rainwater rushing down hill along Kramer Road, the Planning Committee is planning the installation of sediment traps in the right of way similar to the Island View Bay project. These installations will be bid as a part of that project, and if the budget allows, work will proceed in this additional area of scope.
Waterway History
 | WWMD Historian Jean Lewis has been busy recording historical information regarding the development along the Fox River and Tichigan Lake in Waterford. She needs your help in gathering as much information as possible: pictures, stories, memorabilia, anything you might have. A session is planned in mid-September to exchange notes and family memories.
Now is the time to start looking for those old documents that will complete the story of the early days here on the waterway. Does anyone have a picture of the railroad car that was sunk to the bottom of Tichigan? This is a BIG project; we need all the help you can provide.
Join the WWMD and help assemble historical information:
Bring your photographs ans memorabilia to the Waterford Public Library Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:am.Conact Commissioner Aplanalp for more details |