Stephenson National Bank retained the services of Robert E. Lee & Associates to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a property within Dyer Business Park in the Village of Crivitz. The purpose of the Phase I ESA is to provide information regarding recognized environmental conditions (RECs) that could affect soil and groundwater quality at the property so a level of liability can be estimated. The Phase I ESA was conducted in general conformance with the requirements of American Society for Testing and Materials Designation: E 1527-05 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. The Phase I ESA included reviewing standard federal, state, and tribal environmental records; standard historical records; and conducting interviews to investigate past and current land use at the Property and/or adjacent properties. Robert E. Lee & Associates personnel also inspected the Property to identify and record RECs. The assessment revealed no direct evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the Property.

Robert E. Lee & Associates performed a Dam Inspection on the privately owned dam located on the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The inspection revealed that a number of improvements were required to bring the structure into compliance with current design standards. In addition, the water quality of the impoundment has severely degraded over recent years due to sediment accumulation. The improvement to the dam required the impoundment be completely drawn down creating an opportunity to dredge the impoundment. REL was retained for the design, permitting, and construction services to rehabilitate the dam and dredge the impoundment. To complete the dredging design, a bathymetric survey was performed of the impoundment and a depth-to-refusal survey was performed. Samples were collected during the depth-to-refusal for laboratory analysis. The test revealed the sediment contained high levels of lead, arsenic, as well as DDT and its breakdown component DDE. The depth-to-refusal survey indicated approximately 5,200 cubic yards would require disposal to an approved solid waste facility. The Brown County Bayport Dredge Material Rehandling Facility was approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) as a suitable disposal location.

REL prepared an engineering report of the dam design and dredging, which was submitted to the WDNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for approval.

Due to significant growth, the Village of Wrightstown needed to increase their long-term reliable water supply. After investigating the option of a new well, and finding high levels of radium after several test wells had been evaluated, REL evaluated the installation of a pipeline from either the Central Brown County Water Authority or the Village of Ashwaubenon with cooperation from the City of Green Bay. Additionally, working with the Village’s financial consultants, Ehlers and Associates & Schenk SC, it was determined that the best option for a long-term and cost-effective source for water was to connect to the Village of Ashwaubenon water system. REL worked with the financial consultants reviewing and studying funding options, and it was determined that funding for the project was best served with a WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan. A project consisting of approximately 62,000 lineal feet of 18-inch water transmission pipeline was installed between the Village of Wrightstown and the Village of Ashwaubenon. The project also included two meter stations, one located at the Village of Ashwaubenon end of the project and one at the Village of Wrightstown end of the project. The stations provide constant monitoring through an integrated SCADA system that allows each community to monitor and control system operation. The project was constructed in public rights-of-way owned by Brown County, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Village of Wrightstown, the Town of Wrightstown, the Town of Lawrence, and the Village of Ashwaubenon. As part of the permitting process, REL worked to identify archaeological, environmental, and ecological sensitive areas, and propose methods to minimize disruption to or avoid those affected areas. REL also worked to acquire Wisconsin Public Service Commission approval along with WDNR, county, and various municipal permits to allow for construction of the project.

Stephenson National Bank retained the services of Robert E. Lee & Associates to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a property in the City of Oconto. The purpose of the Phase I ESA is to provide information regarding recognized environmental conditions (RECs) that could affect soil and groundwater quality at the property so a level of liability can be estimated. The Phase I ESA was conducted in general conformance with the requirements of American Society for Testing and Materials Designation: E 1527-05 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. The Phase I ESA included reviewing standard federal, state, and tribal environmental records; standard historical records; and conducting interviews to investigate past and current land use at the Property and/or adjacent properties. Robert E. Lee & Associates personnel also inspected the Property to identify and record RECs. The assessment revealed no direct evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the Property.

Anna’s House, Inc. retained the services of Robert E. Lee & Associates to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a property in the City of Sturgeon Bay. The company was interested in building a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) on the property. The purpose of the Phase I ESA was to provide information regarding recognized environmental conditions (RECs) that could affect soil and groundwater quality at the property so a level of liability could be estimated. The property was identified as a former orchard, which represented an REC. As a result of the REC identified, Robert E. Lee & Associates was retained to conduct a Phase II ESA. Soil samples were obtained and laboratory analytical results identified low-level concentrations of lead, arsenic, and pesticides at the property related to the historical use of the property as an orchard. The concentrations of contaminants, however, were below the limits established by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Based on the results of the Phase II ESA, Robert E. Lee & Associates recommended that the identified contamination be reported to the DATCP with a request for no further action. DATCP indicated that remediation of the soils at the site was not necessary provided the soils were properly handled during construction activities at the property and a Cap Maintenance Plan be completed at the completion of the construction project.

Bruemmerville Dam was located on Silver Creek about 2.1 miles from the confluence with the Ahnapee River. A Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources inspection of the dam found significant deficiencies in the structure, and the dam owner (Kewaunee County) was ordered to repair or remove the dam. In 2009, Kewaunee County applied for and received a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to remove the dam. In 2010, Robert E. Lee & Associates partnering with Interfluve Inc., were selected to provide engineering services to remove the dam. The project included restoration of the river channel and construction of a seasonal Lamprey Barrier. Listed below is a summary of the services provided by Robert E. Lee & Associates:

• Performed a detailed topographic survey of the dam and impoundment.
• Created a base map of the site.
• Created a base HEC-RAS model of Silver Creek.
• Administered a public hearing with Interfluve and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
• Prepared native planting plan suitable for the restored stream corridor.
• Obtained permits from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Army Corps of Engineers.
• Prepared plans and specs for the County to receive bids.
• Provided construction oversight and contract administration

Marinette’s Menekaunee Harbor Improvement project involved dredging and removal of contaminated sediments and restoration activities within the harbor and along its shorelines. Removed material consisted of sediments that exceeded established contaminant concentration limits (environmental dredge spoils) and sediments that did not exceed established contaminant concentration limits (navigational dredge spoils). The improvement project dredged the harbor to a navigable depth of 8 feet during historic low lake levels and the non-navigational areas on the eastern side of the harbor were backfilled to provide final water depths of approximately 8 feet for habitat restoration purposes. Clean dredge spoils (termed “beneficial-use fill”) removed from the west side of the harbor were used to bring the east side to the desired restoration depths. A total of 27,130 cubic yards of environmental spoils, 30,680 cubic yards of Navigational Dredging, and 7,700 cubic yards of beneficial re-use fill material was moved within the harbor. All other large trash and debris items were transported to the landfill. Both mechanical and hydraulic dredging was utilized on this project. Hydraulic dredging was used to complete part of the beneficial-use portion, and mechanical dredging was used for all material disposed of off-site. Mechanical dredging sediment was dewatered by placing, working, and blending the material on a dewatering pad constructed in the staging area. All wastewater was collected and partially treated by an on-site facility and disposed into the sanitary sewer lines to be delivered to the City of Marinette WWTP for final treatment. Due to the creation of dredge spoils, a containment site was created on the west side of Marinette. This containment site has the capacity to hold up to 54,500 cubic yards of dredge spoils; however, only a volume of 19,200 cubic yards of material was transported to this site from the harbor. In addition, the project included shoreline improvements consisting of 8,400 square yards of riprap installation, and 160 feet of anchored sheet pile wall. The City of Marinette, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), is undertaking a restoration of the Menekaunee Harbor as part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The WDNR provided the City with a $1.1 million dollar environmental repair grant that was matched at 35% ($611,474) by the City. In addition to these funding sources, the WDNR secured a $6.5 million dollar grant from the U.S. EPA’s Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).