WAUSHARA COUNTY: Waushara County AIS Specialist Project
The Land Conservation Departments from Waushara, Adams and Portage Counties propose to retain a specialist to facilitate the management of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the three-county area during the period 2006 - 2007. The project elements and deliverables are specified in this group's AIS Control Grant Application, dated 7.31.06, which names Waushara Co as the Applicant. The project includes training county staff & lake volunteers in methods for conducting milfoil weevil population surveys; hosting "Clean Boats, Clean Waters" workshops; hosting "Demonstration Field Day" workshops to exhibit monitoring methods for early detection & AIS control methods; assessing current AIS presence in lakes & identifying priority problem species; providing training on EWM identification & hand-pulling; investigating new AIS sightings & collecting specimens; & assisting lake groups in seeking funding for AIS prevention/control projects.
| Project Type
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AIS_GRANT
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Aquatic Invasives Education
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| Project ID
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AEPP-055-07
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Year Started
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2006
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| Status
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COMPLETE
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Activities
- Control Invasive Species
- Hold Workshops
- Train Volunteers
People/Organizations Involved