PIPE & N. PIPE LAKE P & R DISTRICT: 4 Year AIS Inspection/Control & CBCW Program

Pipe & North Pipe Lakes P&R District is sponsoring a 4-yr project to conduct watercraft inspections and AIS monitoring.

Project deliverables include annual reports documenting AIS education & outreach, AIS monitoring & watercraft inspection data in SWIMS, Landing Blitz participation, and partnership with Sheriff\2019s Department.

Specific project activities include: 1) Watercraft inspections; 2) AIS monitoring; 3) Participation in Landing Blitz program; 4) Installing new AIS signs at boat landing; 5) Establishing partnership with Polk County Sheriff\2019s Department.

Special Conditions: 1) Sponsor shall contact DNR immediately if a new AIS is found; 2) AIS monitoring and watercraft inspection personnel shall be trained and follow DNR approved protocols.

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 Lakes Biologist.

Activities

• Information and Education
• Project Deliverable
• Watercraft Inspections Clean Boats, Clean Waters
• Monitor Invasive Species
• Install Kiosk or Sign

People/Organizations Involved

• Pipe & North Pipe Lake P & R District