HORSESHOE LAKE PROPERTY ASSOC: Horseshoe Lake Rapid Response for EWM

The Horseshoe Lake Property Association is sponsoring a four (4) year Early Detection and Response project that will monitor and manage a pioneering population of Eurasian watermilfoil in Horseshoe Lake. Project activities include: 1) Point-intercept survey(s) and seasonal and/or pre- and post-treatment aquatic plant monitoring following guidelines provided by the Department; 2) Chemical treatment and/or SCUBA and manual removal of Eurasian watermilfoil; 3) Information and Education Program. Special condition: WDNR\2019s Aquatic Plant Management in Wisconsin guidance shall be followed for point-intercept survey monitoring, pre/post treatment monitoring, and aquatic plant management plan development unless otherwise approved by the Department. Specific deliverables for this project include annual progress and final reports of monitoring and management activities, including aquatic plant survey spreadsheets and pre/post treatment monitoring, and any educational materials developed.

Activities

• Information and Education
• Project Deliverable
• APM Chemical Permit Request
• Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey
• Monitor Pre and Post Treatment
• APM Mechanical Permit Request

Final Report and Products

• 2011 EWM Beds and Likely Habitat - Horseshoe Lake, Washburn County [Map] [JPG 902 KB]
• 2011 Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) June Littoral Zone and Bed Mapping Surveys, August Warm Water Point Intercept Survey, and October Herbicide Assessment Swimover Survey - Horseshoe Lake [PDF 8 MB]
• 2011 PI Survey Data - Horseshoe Lake, Washburn County [Excel File] [ 2 MB]
• 2012 Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) June Littoral Zone and Bed Mapping Surveys, and September Littoral Zone Survey and Herbicide Assessment Dive Survey - Horseshoe Lake [PDF 1 MB]

People/Organizations Involved

• Horseshoe Lake Improvement Association