Project Detail

LONG LAKE ASSOCIATION - SHAWANO COUNTY, INC.: Long Lake AIS Rapid Response Project

Purpose

The Long Lake Property Owners Association proposes to manage Eurasian water-milfoil (EWM) in Long Lake by implementing control and prevention measures during the period 2006 - 2007. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Long Lake Property Owners Association Aquatic Invasive Species Control Grant application, dated February 1, 2006. The project includes conducting pre- and post-treatment surveys and mapping the extent of EWM; controlling EWM with aquatic herbicide treatments and through hand-pulling; training volunteers to conduct post-treatment assessments and conducting those assessments to determine treatment efficacy; training volunteers to monitor for aquatic invasive species (AIS) and conducting those surveys; educating volunteers about AIS prevention measures through the "Clean Boats, Clean Waters" program; and educating residents about AIS prevention measures through newsletters, mailings and/or meetings. Annual progress reports and a final report summarizing the two-year project will be provided to DNR. If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended the Grantee provide the DNR Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to, submission of grantee's final payment request.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response

Project ID

AIRR-011-06

Year Started

2006

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded