Wetland Coffee Break: Seeley Lake dam removal: Restoration of a Baraboo Hills floodplain valley

by | Oct 18, 2026 | News, Wetland Coffee Break

Civil engineer Dave Kraft will walk through the removal of the Seeley Lake Dam in Sauk County and the dynamic restoration of the former lake-bed to a fully functioning floodplain. Dave will touch on project design, permitting, construction, and restoration through the lens of wetland and floodplain function and benefits.

Dave Kraft, Hey & Associates, Inc.

Recorded October 16, 2026

Dave Kraft is a licensed engineer with a passion for restoration design stemming from growing up in nature. He works to bring this passion to a wide range of complex projects focusing on ecosystem restoration.

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