MADISON (DANE COUNTY)local legislationAccepted

Acceptance of Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh Watershed Study

Original title: Accepting final report and proposed solutions for the Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh Watershed Study Report.

April 22, 2026

watershed management environmental planning public works infrastructure

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The Frame

What this does

The acceptance of this report establishes the official findings and proposed solutions that will guide future infrastructure and environmental management projects within the Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh s.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents near Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh

Future watershed management and infrastructure projects in these areas will be based on the solutions proposed in this accepted report.

Board of Public Works

The Board is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the study's findings.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 22, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of Public Works has officially accepted the final report and proposed solutions regarding the study for Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh. This action marks the completion of the study phase for these specific environmental areas.

Key Facts

The Board of Public Works officially accepted the final Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh Watershed Study Report.
The report includes proposed solutions for the studied watershed areas.
The file was introduced on April 15, 2026.
The document is filed under number 92776.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the Board 'accepted' the report?

Acceptance indicates that the Board has formally received the findings and recommendations of the study, making them the official record for the city.

Does this report authorize construction or specific projects?

The document only notes the acceptance of the report and proposed solutions; it does not explicitly authorize specific construction projects or funding at this time.

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Formalization of Watershed Planning

The acceptance of this report signals a transition from the study phase to the potential implementation phase for watershed management in these specific locations.

Warner Park Cherokee Marsh

Connected Entities

organizationBoard of Public Works“The governing body that accepted the report.”Map →

other92776“The file number assigned to this legislative action.”Map →

locationWarner Park“One of the two areas covered by the watershed study.”Map →

locationCherokee Marsh“One of the two areas covered by the watershed study.”Map →

Sources

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