TOWN OF PHELPS: Smoky Lk Control & Prevention of Eurasian Watermilfoil Rapid Response Project
The Town of Phelps is sponsoring an Early Detection and Response project focusing on a new discovery of Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) in Smokey Lake in Vilas County. The project includes surveying, monitoring, mapping, and hand-pulling of EWM in Smoky Lake.
Project activities include: 1) Conduct annual early-season and mid-late season AIS surveys; 2) Conduct volunteer AIS surveillance monitoring; 3) Control EWM by professional hand-removal and DASH efforts; 4) Conduct watercraft inspections and enter data into SWIMS; 5) Host a project wrap-up meeting; 6) Develop annual maps and report; 7) Develop end of project report.
Project deliverables include: 1) EWM survey data and maps; 2) 100 hours of inspection time and entered data; 3) Annual reports and final report describing the findings of the AIS, hand-pulling efforts, and guidance for continued control actions.
Specific conditions for this project: Annual reports and final report need Dept. review and approval
WDNR Lakes Management Coordinator will be provided with an electronic (pdf or word) copy of reports, all maps, and all aquatic plant and any GIS data.
| Project Type
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AIS_GRANT
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Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
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| Project ID
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AIRR-166-14
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Year Started
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2013
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| Status
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COMPLETE
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Activities
- Project Deliverable
- Monitor Invasive Species
- Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey
- APM Mechanical Permit Request
Final Report and Products