MARINETTE COUNTY: Dolan Lake EWM Rapid Response Grant

Marinette county proposes to control Eurasian Watermilfoil in Dolan Lake by implementing control measures during the period 2018-2020. The project elements and deliverables are specified in Marinette County\2019s Aquatic Invasive Species Emergency Response Grant application, dated January 10, 2018.

The project includes conducting a Point Intercept surveys using the DNR Aquatic Plant Treatment Evaluation Protocol http://www4.uwsp.edu/cnr/uwexlakes/ecology/APM/Appendix-D.pdf ; controlling Eurasian Watermilfoil using DASH (Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting) ; and implementing an aquatic invasive species prevention and control strategy that includes, AIS education and planning, identified in the grant application. Annual progress reports and a final report summarizing the 2-year project will be provided to DNR. Any publications produced as part of the project will incorporate the \201CStop Aquatic Hitchhikers!\201D\2122 brand (partnership details can be found at: http://www.protectyourwaters.org).

If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended that 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 will be provided both paper and electronic. pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to, submission of grantee\2019s final payment request. All information associated with this project is subject to public record.

People/Organizations Involved

• Christopher Kolasinski
• Brenda Nordin
• AMANDA SMITH