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From Brown County funds $60,000 project to curb runoff in Fox River watershed

How could Brown County's sediment basin construction affect the Fox Valley?

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Fox Valley may benefit from improved water quality and flood mitigation The construction of two agriculture sediment basins in the lower Fox River watershed is expected to positively affect the Fox Valley region. These basins are designed to capture farm runoff, trapping suspended soil and phosphorus before the water enters the Fox River. The filtration process is projected to make the water about 50% cleaner, which in turn minimizes both flooding impacts and water quality issues downstream, benefiting the region centered on the Fox River.

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  • Brown County plans two agriculture sediment basins as part of its 2027 budget proposal.fox11online.com
  • The $60,000 project will help with flood mitigation and capture phosphorus runoff.fox11online.com
  • The basins will trap suspended soil and phosphorus attached to runoff water.fox11online.com
  • The water is expected to become about 50% cleaner than how it started.fox11online.com
  • The new sediment basins are expected to be built within the next year.fox11online.com

Why it matters

Water quality in the Fox River is critical to the health and viability of the Fox Valley region. Agricultural runoff, which carries phosphorus and suspended soil, is a major contributor to environmental degradation in local waterways. These infrastructure projects represent a targeted effort to mitigate this pollution source at its origin.

This project is part of a broader effort, as Brown County is also building four other basins before the end of 2026 from previous budgets. Local farmers, such as Marvin Biese of Plum Pride Holsteins Farm, are working closely with the county, hoping that the environmental benefits will encourage other farmers to participate in community efforts.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the effectiveness of the basins be measured over time?
  • Will the county expand the project to include more agricultural areas?

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The county secures additional funding for more basinsThe positive effect on water quality and flood mitigation across the Fox Valley would become stronger and more widespread.
Agricultural practices in the watershed change significantlyThe effectiveness of the sediment basins could be reduced if the volume or type of runoff increases.

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