MIDDLETON — The bike path here is smooth and winds along a creek though stands of cottonwood, walnut, oak and elm trees that provide a picturesque backdrop and a canopy of protection from the midday sun.
Hans Hilbert, co-president of the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy, looks out over the confluence pond where the north and south branches of Pheasant branch creek come together along Deming Way in Middleton. The pond needs to be dredged and is one of many projects that would be done if a stormwater utility referendum is approved by Middleton voters on Nov. 5.
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This was the scene in 2018 of Pheasant Branch Creek below the bridge on Parmenter Street in Middleton. The creek was overwhelmed with water after heavy rains saturated the creek's watershed.
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The dam that holds back water from a confluence pond before it enters the main channel of Pheasant Branch Creek would be enlarged if a stormwater utility referendum is approved by Middleton voters.
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Signs on a post direct bikers and walkers using the path along Pheasant Branch Creek in Middleton. The creek collects water from a 24-square-mile area.
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Middleton voters approved the creation of a stormwater utility in 2014 that allowed the city to charge $15 a year per equivalent runoff unit. After the floods of 2018, voters approved a temporary increase to $45 annually to help pay for repair damage. However, both funding levels proved inadequate, according to the city.
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A pair of Canada geese swim in the confluence pond where the north and south branches of Pheasant Branch Creek meet in Middleton.
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The paths along the Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor are popular with runners, walkers and bikers.
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Jeff Hershfield, left, and Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
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Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Todd Buechner filling his Takeuchi with fuel before heading back to the damaged area. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee and Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee and Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Duran Schroeder, with Tamarack Trucking, Gillett, WI clearing brush from the flooded area. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Duran Schroeder, with Tamarack Trucking, Gillett, WI Driving into the area to pickup downed trees and brush. . Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Photos: Damage at Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water from Rains August 20washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
Jeff Hershfield, left, and Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Damaged trails in the Conservancy. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Damaged trails in the Conservancy. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Some of the damage caused by the high water. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Todd Buechner filling his Takeuchi with fuel before heading back to the damaged area. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Sign outside of the Conservancy. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
A trail and bridge that were damaged in the flood. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee and Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee and Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Parts of the trail damaged in the flood. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Duran Schroeder, with Tamarack Trucking, Gillett, WI clearing brush from the flooded area. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Duran Schroeder, with Tamarack Trucking, Gillett, WI Driving into the area to pickup downed trees and brush. . Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Jeff Hershfield, with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI, work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Darren Zhuckkahosee with On Site Logging, Forestville, WI work on clearing trees and brush from the Pheasant Branch Creek. Clean up continues at Pheasant Branch Conservancy Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 where high water washed away trails and bridges. STEVE APPS, STATE JOURNAL
- STEVE APPS STATE JOURNAL
Barry Adams covers regional news for the Wisconsin State Journal. Send him ideas for On Wisconsin at 608-252-6148 or by email at badams@madison.com.
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