VILLAGE OF SOLON SPRINGS: AIS Control for Evasion of Watermilfoil
The Village of Solon Springs is sponsoring an AIS project on Upper St. Croix Lake which includes monitoring of boat launches by boat inspectors; educating boaters about AIS & prevention; public education through the use of trained volunteers going door to door informing lakeshore property owners about AIS; placing articles in newsletters & local newspapers; presenting AIS information at local meeting of civic & government groups.
The public boat landing inspection program will run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. A part-time supervisor will be hired to train, schedule, & oversee paid & volunteer workers.
| 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-080-07
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Year Started
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2007
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| Status
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COMPLETE
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Activities
- Information and Education
- Train Volunteers
- Develop/Distribute Brochures/Literature
- Watercraft Inspections Clean Boats, Clean Waters
- Informational Meetings
Final Report and Products