TOWN OF SCANDINAVIA: Town of Scandinavia AIS Rapid Response Project

The Town of Scandinavia proposes to control Eurasian water-milfoil (EWM) in Brekke Lake by implementing control measures during the period 2009-2011. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Town's Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control Grant application dated 12.22.08. The project includes conducting pre- and post-treatment surveys and mapping the extent of EWM, including a full lake rake Point Index survey during peak EWM growing seasons of June-August 2009-2011; controling EWM with aquatic herbicide treatments; and implementing an AIS prevention strategy that includes developing an awarementss and education program, and conducting watercraft inspections.