TOWN OF CABLE: Town of Cable AIS Prevention Program

The Town of Cable is sponsoring an AIS prevention and education project. Project activities include: 1) Implement a CB/CW program by inspecting boats and educating public at Perry, Tahkodah, and Cable Lake Landings. 2) Recruit and train volunteers. 3) Collect plant samples from boaters/lakeshore owners and map location. 4) Educate public about AIS by posting landings, distributing educational material to public, and submit articles. 5) Develop an AIS exhibit/ Youth Program.

Deliverables include a comprehensive report with the following: 1) Summary of accomplishments/progress of the project including watercraft inspection and lake monitoring information detailing total time and number of people reached, a summary of educational signage and poster distribution. 2) Verification of inspector/monitor training such as attendance lists and agendas; 3) Daily CB/CW survey results entered into the CB/CW monitoring SWIMS database; 4) Outreach report including copies of news releases, brochures, educational materials, and mailings; 5) Report on construction/maintenance of educational signage; 6) Details on AIS monitoring observations of any detected aquatic invasive species with appropriate maps; 7) AIS related materials generated or paid for by this grant.

Special project conditions: The sponsor shall immediately contact DNR if a new aquatic invasive species is found.

This scope summarizes the project details in the grant application and does not supersede grant application specifics. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional AIS Coordinator. It is recommended that Grantee provide regional AIS Coordinator with a draft final report. The DNR shall receive a paper and electronic copy of the final report.

Activities

• Watercraft Inspections Clean Boats, Clean Waters
• Information and Education
• Develop/Distribute Brochures/Literature
• Project Deliverable
• Engage Volunteers in Monitoring/Restoration
• Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey
• Train Volunteers