ROBERTS LAKE ASSOCIATION: Roberts Lake EWM EDR Project Phase II (2018-2020)

Roberts Lake Association is sponsoring an AIS early detection & response project which will focus on surveying, mapping and hand-pulling Eurasian Watermillfoil in Roberts Lake, Forest County.

Project activities include: 1) Conduct annual early-season AIS and peak-biomass survey; 2) Volunteer AIS monitoring and hand removal; 3) Professional EWM removal; 4) Develop annual maps and letter report.

Project deliverables include: 1) EWM survey data and maps; 2) Annual letter report describing the findings of the early-season survey, peak-biomass survey, hand-pulling efforts, and guidance for continued control actions.

Specific conditions for this project: Annual letter report needs Dept review and approval.

WDNR Lakes Management Coordinator will be provided with an electronic (pdf or word) copy of letter reports, all maps, and all aquatic plant and GIS data.

Final Report and Products

• Milfoil Genetic Results - Roberts, Chute Pond and Mt Morris [ 352 KB]
• Roberts Lake 2019 AIS Monitoring and Control Strategy Report [PDF 1 MB]
• Roberts Lake Forest County, Wisconsin 2018-2020 Final EWM Monitoring & Control Strategy Assessment Report [PDF 478 KB]

People/Organizations Involved

• Roberts Lake Association
• AMANDA SMITH
• Scott Van Egeren