SAWYER COUNTY: Sawyer County AIS Coordinator

Sawyer Co. with Sawyer Co. Lakes Forum, LCO Conservation Dept., and LCO Extension is sponsoring a countywide AIS project and position. Activities include: education/outreach at public events and lake meetings; baseline monitoring and mapping of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM), purple loosestrife, flowering rush and curly-leaf pondweed; implementing Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) watercraft inspection program; developing prevention and AIS plans, including grant assistance; providing technical support for rapid response projects.

If a new AIS infestation is found, the Coordinator, County and respective lake group will develop a rapid response plan and/or an AIS plan.