TIE AREA LAKES ASSN: T.I.E. Lakes Invasive Species Management Plan

The Thunder-Island-Eagle Lakes Association (TIE) is sponsoring a project to update the Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Plan for Thunder, Eagle, and Island Lakes.

Activities: 1) Conduct a point-intercept survey on Thunder, Eagle, and Island Lakes; 2) Conduct genetic testing of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) in Thunder Lake; 3) Identify and engage stakeholders by conducting a survey and holding two public meetings; 4) Development of an APM Plan with an adaptive management and integrated pest management approach.

Deliverables: 1) All data collected; 2) agendas and minutes for planning meetings; 3) an APM Plan that evaluates available management options.

Conditions: 1) Enter all data into SWIMS database under the grant project number. 2) Draft user survey questions to be reviewed and approved by DNR Social Scientist before distribution or use. 3) WDNR\2019s Aquatic Plant Management in Wisconsin guidance shall be followed for aquatic plant monitoring and aquatic plant management plan development. 4) Point intercept surveys shall follow Recommended Baseline Monitoring of Aquatic Plants in Wisconsin: Sampling Design, Field and Laboratory Procedures, Data Entry and Analysis, and Applications, publication number PUB-SS-1068. Submit electronic point intercept data to this email address: DNRBaselineAquaticPlants@wisconsin.gov

This scope summarizes details provided in the application and does not negate tasks and/or deliverables described therein. Data, reports, surveys, and supporting information, including photos, maps and GIS data, must be submitted to the DNR Biologist in electronic format and in any other format they specify.

If a consultant provides a final report, it is recommended that the Grantee provide the DNR Biologist with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making a final payment to the consultant. Include electronic copy of the final report along with or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.