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WDNR Coordination Role During Construction

WDNR Coordination Role During Construction. Environmental stewardship is incorporated from design through construction. “ The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care”. Keeping Cooperation in the Cooperative Agreement.

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WDNR Coordination Role During Construction

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  1. WDNR Coordination Role During Construction

  2. Environmental stewardship is incorporated from design through construction. “ The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care”

  3. Keeping Cooperation in the Cooperative Agreement • Cooperation & Trust is built through action and results in PRODUCTIVITY!!! • DOT should expect DNR to: • Respect DOT’s need to stay on schedule (mission respect) • Good communication & no surprises • Can explain the “why” behind our actions • Consistency • Clear decisions & stick by them. • Proactive & tries to find solutions • End result = projects stay on schedule, quality product, & environmental protection.

  4. Keeping Cooperation in the Cooperative Agreement • Cooperation & Trust is built through action and results in PRODUCTIVITY!!! • DNR expects from DOT: • Mission our respect • Be aware of environmental impact potential during construction • Good communication & no surprise • Contacts DNR when there is a release or design or construction change • Consistency & explain the why • Proactive and work together to find solutions • End result = projects stay on schedule, quality product, & environmental protection.

  5. WisDOT Highways & WDNR Communication Point of Contact DOT Design Consultant DNR Fisheries Mgr REC SWEC DNR Other Programs DNR Liaison DOT Regional Supv DOT Project Manager/ Consultant DNR Endngr Resrc

  6. Contractor bypasses DOT SWEC/REC Contractor DOT Design Consultant DNR Fisheries Mgr REC SWEC DNR Other Programs DNR Liaison DOT Regional Supv DOT Project Manager/ Consultant DNR Endngr Resrc

  7. Liaison and DOT have agreed to other arrangement. Contractor DOT Design Consultant DNR Fisheries Mgr REC SWEC DNR Other Programs DNR Liaison DOT Regional Supv DOT Project Manager/ Consultant DNR Endngr Resrc

  8. Questions?

  9. WDNR’s Role ECIP Comment/Consultation The DNR: • Is available for early coordination meeting prior to WisDOT receiving ECIP . • Reviews ECIP to determine if sensitive resources are adequately protected and identifies anticipated “trouble” areas • Does not approve or deny ECIP! Consultation & comments (work together if there is an issue).

  10. What does DNR do with ECIP? • Review borrow and waste for the following: • Threatened &Endangered Species • Soils and wetland screening • Air photo interpretation • Floodplain (floodway/flood-fringe) • Fisheries database (if needed) • On site walk through (habitat/wetlands) • Other (pond review)

  11. What does DNR do with ECIP? • Send comments to DOT

  12. 14-days Pre-Con ECIP Construction Start WDNR’s Role ECIP Comment/Consultation (see TRANS 401.08) ECIP Review Timeline For DNR

  13. Questions?

  14. What are we doing during construction • Periodic site inspections – spot checks

  15. WDNR’s Role During Construction • Determine if sensitive areas are being protected

  16. WDNR’s Role During Construction • Goal is ZERO sediment discharge to wetlands or waterways • Why?

  17. WDNR’s Role During Construction • Coordinate restoration of wetlands or waterways • Comments on adequacy of erosion control currently in place (spot checks)

  18. WDNR-WisDOT Take Home Messages We need to work in an environment of trust in order for the cooperative agreement to work as it was designed!

  19. DOT Design Consultant DNR Fisheries Mgr REC SWEC DNR Other Programs DNR Liaison DOT Regional Supv DOT Project Manager Consultant DNR Endngr Resrc WDNR-WisDOT Take Home Messages The liaison’s and SWECs/RECs are the single points of contact, but other communication arranges can be made as long as they are agreed to in advance.

  20. WDNR-WisDOT Take Home Messages WDNR does NOT approve or deny ECIP’s – provide comments

  21. WDNR-WisDOT Take Home Messages WDNR is not responsible for monitoring construction – DNR may conduct periodic reviews

  22. WDNR-WisDOT Take Home Messages When a release occurs – call DNR and WisDOT REC/SWEC Releases will be reported to DNR, USACE, and REC/SWEC w/in 24 hrs For hazardous substance spills call the Spills Hotline. 1.800.943.0003

  23. Environmental stewardship A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY!! “ The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care”

  24. Questions?

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