Project Proponent. St. Paul District, Corps of Engineers, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E1500, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101.
Project Authority. The Kinnickinnic River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project is authorized under Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1996 (P.L.104-303), as amended.
Project Location. The Kinnickinnic River is a coldwater trout stream that drains an area of approximately 172 square miles.
Summary of the Selected Plan. The Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) (Alternative 7) in the Feasibility Report and Integrated Environmental Assessment, is to remove both Junction Falls Dam and Powell Falls Dam, restore the Kinnickinnic River through the project area, and enhance the adjacent riparian corridor with implementation of stream restoration features (rock arch rapids, riffle pools, cross vanes, cobble aprons, bank protection and Lunker structures), forest restoration, and marsh restoration.
Permits/Coordination. By way of this public review process, the TSP is being coordinated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. National Park Service and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Summary of Environmental Impacts. The TSP best meets the project objectives and reasonably maximizes benefits compared to cost.
Report. The draft Feasibility Report with integrated Environmental Assessment and associated appendices are available to the public and can be viewed at: https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Home/Public-Notices/.
Review and Comment. Any comments on the draft report should be provided no later than June 23, 2025.