CEDARBURG SCIENCE STAFF - SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE

The following projects are provided as examples of our project experience with natural area evaluation, wetland assessment, stewardship planning and permitting.

Stewardship Plan, Legacy Hills Conservation Subdivision, Mequon, WI - Provided a habitat assessment and developed a Stewardship Plan (Open Space Management Plan) for a 77-acre conservation subdivision development. Provided recommendations for enhancement and restoration of natural features in the Open Space.

Open Space Management Plan, Tree Survey, Residential Subdivision, City of Delafield, WI - Provided a habitat assessment, tree survey and developed an Open Space Management Plan for a 15-acre planned subdivision development. Provided recommendations for management, enhancement and restoration of natural features in the Open Space.

Open Space Management Plan, Wetlands Assessment/Permitting, Phase I Environmental Assessment, Newcastle Place, Mequon, WI - Provided site reconnaissance, regulatory research, and review of historic ownership and use. Conferred with client and project partners (engineers, developers, brokers, etc.) regarding environmental risk issues. The wetlands permitting and mitigation planning is in progress. Project requires liaison with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, applicable Ozaukee County departments, and the City of Mequon (City Forester, Tree Board, Common Council, Plan Commission, City Engineer). Developed Natural Area/Open Space Plan to demonstrate client's desire to meet and exceed City of Mequon planning and zoning boards' vision to preserve, protect and enhance a ten-acre woodlot and wetland area. The Plan included readily achievable enhancement measures such as habitat restoration, nature trail development and installation of a Bluebird Trail.

Ulao Creek, River Protection and Restoration Project (WDNR Grant) - Ms. Plumeau is the Senior Project Coordinator for this two-year program to characterize the habitats, flora and fauna, and certain aspects of the hydrology of the Ulao Creek Watershed system, including Ulao Swamp. The overall goal was to develop a meaningful Land Use Plan for use by citizens and public officials. The work was a cooperative effort between the UWM Field Station, (Cedarburg Bog), the Ozaukee County Land Conservation Department, the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, the Wisconsin DNR and the Ulao Creek Partnership. Restoration demonstration plots were developed and for monitoring in several locations. Cedarburg Science headed up Herptile Surveys, managed projects to control and eradicate purple loosestrife using biocontrol measures; planned tamarack-white cedar swamp forest restoration activities, including public education outreach.

Wetland Consulting, St. Francis/Lake Michigan Bluff Site - St. Francis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Wetland delineation and permit consultation for seven-acre development site on Lake Michigan bluff land.

CCRC Development - Cook County, IL - Natural areas identification and planning; wetland delineation, verification and permitting for 100-acre development site. Actively involved with development team to develop site layout plans that incorporate "conservation development" features and amenities.

Wetland Assessment, Permitting and Natural Resource Planning - Des Plaines River Site, Kenosha County, WI - Served as a key team member to delineate a site located along the Des Plaines River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. She conducted a field survey, flagged wetland boundaries, and assisted in obtaining Department of the Army, St. Paul District Corps of Engineers concurrence.

Land and Water Resource Management Plan, Milwaukee County, WI - Ms. Plumeau served as the Senior Project Manager in preparation of the goals, objectives, timeframe, and budget of the Land and Water Resource Management Plan for Milwaukee County. In writing and compiling the Plan, Ms. Plumeau worked in coordination with the Milwaukee County Department of Public Works - Environmental Services Division (Land and Water Conservation Department), the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association. The Plan sets forth the County's goals and objectives to reduce nonpoint sources of pollution and to protect its land and water resources.

Lake Michigan Basin, Wisconsin, Wastewater Treatment Monitoring Study - Ms. Plumeau serves as the Project Coordinator for an eight-county study on dairy milkhouse waste for the Great Lakes Nonpoint Abatement Coalition (a non-profit organization made up of thirty county Land and Water Conservation Departments, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and other government agencies). Five of the sites are in Ozaukee County. The on-going study will determine whether organic filter systems reduce agricultural nonpoint source contaminants. The program is a collaborative research effort involving the Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin Land Conservation Departments, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and the University of Wisconsin - Extension. Ms. Plumeau has coordinated the development of the workplan, sampling plan, site selection, and installation of treatment systems for wastewater, installation of monitoring devices, sampling, data tabulation and reporting. She also handles the presentation of findings to agencies, granting partners, dairy farmers and organizations interested in water quality issues regarding the Great Lakes. The results of the study will be used to develop a new Best Management Practice in accordance with the stringent requirements of the Standards Oversight Council (SOC) in Wisconsin. 1999-2002.

Natural Resource Planning and Management - Wetlands Delineation, Permitting, Mitigation and Enhancement Planning, Cook County, IL - Provided pre-development Wetlands Delineation and Mapping of marshes, flatwoods (wet woodlands) and open water ponds. This project involved permitting and mitigation planning and was strongly geared to reduction of impacts by applying stringent avoidance and minimization of impacts in the planning process. The work involved frequent planning meetings with the architects, planners and regulators to develop strategies to preserve the natural resources of the site and to develop and enhance these areas for passive recreational opportunities.

Milwaukee Public Museum, Cedar Lake - Survey for State - Threatened Blanding’s Turtles - Radio-tracked turtles, conducted habitat assessments (hydrology/vegetation); trapped and tagged turtles; and monitored important pregnant female individual.

Wetland Permitting, Cook County, IL - Provided field reconnaissance to determine concurrence with previous delineation; submitted Pre-construction Notification package to Corps of Engineers.

35 Acre Site, Natural Resource Evaluation, Ozaukee County, WI - Conducted a survey on 35 acres in the Town of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County to determine the potential presence of significant natural resources (wetlands, endangered species, etc.) prior to site development. The report was prepared for use by a municipality to decide re-zoning and subdivision matters.

88 Acres Wetland Evaluation - Kane County, IL - Conducted a survey for the potential presence of wetlands at an undeveloped site in Aurora, Illinois. Ms. Plumeau prepared a report of Preliminary Wetland Evaluation, including recommendations for appropriate actions if development activities were to be engaged. The research and inquiry for the study required extensive contact with local and state regulatory agencies.

Habitat Assessment, Stewardship Plan, and Chapter 30 Application for Hawks Landing, Mequon, WI - Performed a detailed evaluation of an 113-acre planned conservation development while examining the diverse habitats, vegetation, and wildlife species inhabiting the site. Created a management plan for the various wetland communities, hedgerows and woodlands, open meadows, ponds, and new landscaping. Provided recommendations for preservation, management, and enhancement of the natural attributes. Created a plan for the homeowner’s association to aid in maintenance of the natural areas with an emphasis on quality and sustainability. Submitted a Chapter 30 permit application and addendum to WDNR

96-Acre Habitat Assessment, Wetland Delineation, Restoration Design, and Land-Use Stewardship Plan, Hidden River, Fredonia, WI - Assessed the habitat & plant communities of a 96-acre site including an Isolated Natural Resource Area, Primary Environmental Corridor, and wetlands adjacent to the Milwaukee River in northern Ozaukee County. Compiled a comprehensive plant and wildlife inventory found within various wetland plant communities, maple-beech forest, and an intermittent stream tributary corridor. Conducted field data collection and prepared a wetland delineation report submitted to the US Army Corps of Engineers and WI Department of Natural Resources. Assisting in the design of lakeshore enhancement and stabilization as well as restoration of two wet meadow plant communities. Preparing a Land-Use Stewardship Plan for the management of over 70-acres of the site’s planned natural features including a 24-acre lake, short and tall-grass prairie, two restored wetlands, and existing wetland & forest habitats.

120-Acre Site Assessment, Wetland Delineation, Pond Restoration Design, Land-Use Stewardship Plan, Port Washington, WI - Conducted an extensive survey and delineated over 50 distinct communities of 15 unique habitat types on a 120-acre parcel in eastern Ozaukee County. Assessment incorporated a comprehensive investigation of vegetation, wildlife, soils, hydrology, and topography distinctive to this property along the shores of Lake Michigan. Delineated and reported on the associated wetlands surrounding two excavated man-made ponds. The report, submitted for federal, state, and local agency approval, will support the incorporation of design features targeted to greatly improve the habitat for wildlife and expand the vegetative species diversity. Assisting in the design for restoring the two man-made ponds and a wet meadow plant community. Developing a Land-Use Stewardship Plan for the long-term success of the site’s exceptional natural resource features as well as providing recommendations for the management and restoration of various wetland and upland habitats.

Habitat Assessment & Stewardship Plan for the Ponds of Caledonia, Caledonia, WI - Assessed the existing and planned natural features occurring on a 77-acre conservation residential development in eastern Racine County. Provided guidelines for managing, preserving, and sustaining the quality of the natural habitat. Provided a cumulative list of all observed vegetation and wildlife while classifying the various upland and wetland vegetative communities occurring at the site.

Habitat Assessment, Stewardship Plan, Wetland Delineation & Permitting, and Environmental Assessment for Clearwater Lake, Brookfield, WI - Completed a comprehensive assessment at a 46-acre residential development site in central Waukesha County. The site assessment incorporated a complete wetland delineation, habitat assessment of the plant communities and wildlife, a historical review, and a state listed species inquiry. Created a plan and guidelines for effectively managing, restoring, and enhancing the land’s natural assets. Prepared an Environmental Assessment report reviewed by the WI Department of Natural Resources.

Ecological Inquiry & Assessment for 130-Acre Site, Polk, WI - Prepared an extensive ecological inquiry report featuring a field assessment & historical review documenting the site’s natural amenities including environmental corridors, the headwaters of a cold water stream tributary to Cedar Creek, a mature yellow birch & tamarack lowland forest community, an approximate 6-acre lake surrounded by floodplain forest, and an oak-hickory hardwood forest in central Washington County.