Project Detail

WOODLAND DUNES NATURE CENTER: Phragmites Control

Purpose

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve proposes to implement the Woodland Dunes/West Twin River and East Twin River Shoreline Management Plan for Phragmites 2014-2018. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Woodland Dunes Aquatic Invasive Species grant application dated January 23, 2014. The project includes: conducting pre and post treatment surveys, treating source populations of phragmites along the river shorelines up to the first dam in addition to the preserve itself; cutting dead canes; handpulling: planting native species; conducting watercraft inspections: participating in Project RED and other educational activities; and providing annual summary reports and a final report of all grant related activities.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Control

Project ID

ACEI-152-14

Year Started

2014

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

ACEI-152-14 Final Report

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve, Inc. along with Stantec Consulting and Aquatic Solutions, chemically controlled Phragmites australis australis along the East Twin River and West Twin River up to the first dam on each between the years of 2014 and 2018. The project included CBCW, revegetation with native seeds, and invasive species surveys. The report details activities as part of the grant.

Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve West & East Twin River Phragmites Control Grant Application 2014

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded

Monitor Pre and Post Treatment

APM Chemical Permit Request

Treatment of Phragmites

APM Mechanical Permit Request

Cutting and Handpulling of dead canes

Watercraft Inspections Clean Boats, Clean Waters

Information and Education

Project Deliverable

Annual Reports