Preserve, Protect and improve the big eau pleine reservoir

 Marathon County Efforts in the  Big Eau Pleine Watershed


 Information on the Big Eau Pleine and the Fenwood Creek


​​In the winter of 2008 there was a massive fish kill on the Big Eau Pleine due to a lack of oxygen. BEPCO has worked closely with the WVIC to establish a 60% water solution, which identifies draw down level that will ensure optimum oxygen levels and eliminates potential for future fish kills.

reservoir

BEPCO is taking the lead on developing a lake management plan in collaboration with Wisconsin DNR, and the BEPCO community.

can help

BEPCO works closely with the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company (WVIC) to monitor the dissolved oxygen levels of the Reservoir. 

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BEPCO Boat Landing Improvements


 Oxbo Boat Landing
 Fishermans Cove Boat Landing
 

 Maryel Boat Landing

 



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planning

 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)  Licensing of the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir


 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

 2016 Look-In Part 1  &  Part 2


 Big Eau Pleine's Lake Management Plan


BEP Strategies to Reduce Fish Kills 


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