This project will result in improved hydrologic control and reduced flood risk, restore functions of the misty valley stormwater facility stabilize and improve unnamed stream channel enhance wetland…

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $525,000 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Middleton, Wisconsin, on July 1, 2026, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to improve hydrologic control, reduce flood risk, restore the Misty Valley Stormwater Facility, stabilize and improve an unnamed stream channel, enhance wetland hydrology and ecological health, improve water quality for the Pheasant Branch Conservancy and Madison Chain of Lakes, and provide long-term watershed resilience. Performance extends through December 31, 2028, in Wisconsin.

This project will result in improved hydrologic control and reduced flood risk, restore functions of the misty valley stormwater facility stabilize and improve unnamed stream channel enhance wetland hydrology and ecological health improve water quality for the pheasant branch conservancy and madison chain of lakes and provide long-term watershed resilience.