SHAWANO AREA WATERWAY'S MANAGEMENT ASSOC.: Shawano Lake 2023 Aquatic Plant Surveys _ EWM Mapping & Meeting Phase

Shawano Area Waterways Management is sponsoring a project to conduct an EWM mapping survey and report on Shawano Lake.

Project final deliverables include: all data collected during EWM survey, final report and summary of EWM survey, and presentation materials given at public meeting.

Specific project activities include: 1) conduct late-season EWM mapping on Shawano Lake, mapping colony size, distribution, and density of EWM; 2) include results of EWM mapping in the annual AIS Monitoring and Control Strategy Assessment Report; 3) create a final report of study results for lake residents, aiming to expand knowledge of AIS control and strategies; 4) hold a community meeting to discuss the findings of the study and offer perspectives on EWM management.

Special Conditions: If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive an electronic .pdf copy of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.

This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Lake Biologist.