Project Detail

APPLE RIVER P & R DISTRICT: AIS Education, Prevention and Planning Project

Purpose

The Apple River P&R District is sponsoring an AIS project including a Clean Boat/Clean Water inspection program at the public boat landing (City of Amery to supply payroll services), monitoring for invasive aquatic plants, AIS control activities, harvester planning, nuisance control and navigation monitoring, public awareness, and improved information signage at the landing. Deliverables include a final report including: 1) a summary of project accomplishments; 2) Watercraft inspection report including time and number of people reached; CB/CW survey results; daily results will be entered into the DNR CB/CW database; 3) Verification of workshops and/or inspector training such as agendas and attendance lists; 4) Report on nuisance monitoring and vegetation caused navigation impairment; 5) results of monitoring observations of any detected invasive species with appropriate maps; 6) Purple Loosestrife control efforts; 7) Report on planning and actions to control newly discovered AIS; 8) Report on boat landing site planning and development; 9) Copies of brochures, educational materials, and mailings paid for through this grant; 10) Report on construction/maintenance of signage. Special project conditions: Sponsor shall immediately contact the DNR if a new aquatic invasive species is found. This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the AIS Coordinator. It is recommended that Grantee provide AIS Coordinator with a draft final report. The DNR shall receive a paper and electronic copy of the final report. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide AIS Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Education

Project ID

AEPP-339-12

Year Started

2012

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

Apple River Flowage AIS Grant Application 2012