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Yahara WINS update: presenter says watershed approach is more cost-effective than plant upgrades
Summary
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District watershed coordinator told the Waunakee Village Board that Yahara WINS has kept nearly 60,000 pounds of phosphorus out of the watershed in 2024 and that pooled, watershed-scale projects are far less costly per pound of reduction than installing new plant treatment, citing local and regional figures.
Mike Gilbertson, watershed programs coordinator at the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, told the Waunakee Village Board on Aug. 4 that Yahara WINS has delivered measurable phosphorus reductions and remains a cost-effective way for municipalities to meet TMDL obligations.
“We're committed to achieving significant phosphorus reductions, meeting rigorous DNR standards, and creating lasting benefits in the entire watershed community,” Gilbertson said during a presentation to the board. He described the program as a pooled, watershed-based approach that pays for on-the-ground practices—especially in agriculture—that the district credits toward the TMDL for the Yahara watershed.
Gilbertson said the program surpassed its 2024 annual…
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