TOWN OF SPRINGWATER: Gilbert Lake Aquatic Plant Survey

The Town of Springwater proposes to address current and future management and status of EWM and to develop aquatic invasive species prevention strategy recommendations for Gilbert Lake, Waushara County, and the Gilbert Lake Advancement Association, Inc.

Objectives of the project include: 1) Determining locations and extent of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) in Gilbert Lake. 2) Preparation of an Annual Report/Gilbert Lake AIS Management Plan 2005-2009.

The report will include: A) The spring 2005 EWM survey map. B) Summary of past herbicide treatment results. C) Comparisons of aquatic plant survey data collected from 2000 through 2004. Species composition, percent frequency, and relative abundance will be analyzed for significant differences between surveys. D) Gilbert Lake's Self-Help Lake Monitoring Program data analysis for changes in water quality in response to EWM control. E) Recommendations for future EWM management and for aquatic invasive species prevention strategies for Gilbert Lake and the Gilbert Lake Advancement Association.

Activities

• Aquatic Invasive Species Plan
• Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey

Final Report and Products

• Gilbert Lake 2003 Aquatic Plant Management Update [PDF 1 MB]
• Gilbert Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan 2001-2005 [PDF 915 KB]
• Gilbert Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan 2006-2009 [PDF 1 MB]