THE NATURE CONSERVANCY: AIS Control Grant for Lulu Lake & Mukwonago River
The Nature Conservancy will continue a mapping and removal project for several invasive species. The project will take place on the Mukwonago River, Lulu Lake, Crooked Creek and Ann Meyer preserves, all owned by the Nature Conservancy. Work will also take place along a six mile stretch of the Mukwonago River. The work will be done by a combination of Conservancy staff, volunteers and contractors. The project includes control of Phragmites, purple loosestrife, reed canary grass, buckthorn, Eurasian water milfoil, hybrid cattail and narrow leafed cattail. Control methods include hand pulling, hand cutting, backpack chemical treatment and beetle rearing/dispersal. Nature Conservancy interns in canoes will also intercept boaters utilizing the channel between Lulu and Eagle Springs and speak about reversing their motors to prevent the spread of exotic species. Carroll University students will conduct water quality sampling on the Mukwonago River.
| Project Type
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AIS_GRANT
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Aquatic Invasives Control
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| Project ID
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ACEI-119-12
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Year Started
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2012
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| Status
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COMPLETE
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Activities
- Monitor Water Quality or Sediment
- Control Invasive Species
- Information and Education
- Map Invasive Species
Final Report and Products