BIG SISSABAGAMA LAKE SHOREOWNERS ASSOC INC: Big Sissabagama Lake EWM Control

Big Sissabagama Lake Owners Association (BSLOA) is sponsoring a project to conduct AIS control and management activities on Big Sissabagama Lake. Activities/deliverables include: 1) Control EWM through DASH/manual removal. 2) EWM mapping and genetic analysis.3) AIS Prevention through CBCW and education.

Activities: 1) DASH and hand-pulling for EWM in 2026 and 2027. 2) EWM Bed mapping surveys 2026 and 2027. 3)HWM genetic testing. 4)Training workshop. 5)CLP Meander survey in 2026.

Deliverables: 1) EWM removal reports for both DASH and hand-pulling that includes dates, level of effort, and amount removed. 2)All survey maps and reports. 3) HWM genetic results. 4) Summary of educational activities/trainings including attendee activities, dates, times, and number of participants. 5) Final grant report.

Conditions:

1) Enter data collected into SWIMS database under the grant project number.

2) All outreach and education materials shall use DNR messaging; DNR Biologist review and approval is required before dissemination.

3) Invite DNR Biologist to meetings which discuss management activities.

Final report requires Dept review and approval.

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.