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BAYFIELD COUNTY: Lake Superior 2015 Clean Boats Clean Waters Project


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IDInspector Name(s)Start DateEnd DatePaid HoursVolunteer HoursHours SpentLandingStation IDCountyEnteringLeavingContacted YesContacted NoWilling YesWilling NoUsed Past 5 Days - YesUsed Past 5 Days - NoPeople ContactedConfident Strongly AgreeConfident AgreeConfident DisagreeConfident Strongly DisagreeData EnteredComments2012-2013: Contacted 0 Times2012-2013: Contacted 1-2 Times2012-2013: Contacted 3-4 Times2012-2013: Contacted 5 Times2012-2013: Waterbodies 1-22012-2013: Waterbodies 3-42012-2013: Waterbodies 52010-2013: Inspect and Remove Plants - Yes2012-2013: Remove Plants Animals - Yes2012-2013: Remove Plants Animals - N/A2012-2013: Drain Water from Boat - Yes2012-2013: Drain Water from Livewell - Yes2012-2013: Drain Water from Livewell - N/A2012-2013: Dispose of Bait - Yes2012-2013: Dispose of Bait - N/A2012-2013: Took no steps2012-2013: Didn't Ask About Prevention Steps2012-2013: Aware of Laws - Yes2012-2013: Aware of Laws - No2012-2013: Aware of Laws - Unsure
121360405Adam Haecker10/16/2015 11:30 AM10/16/2015 4:00 PM4.504.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield011010013010010/19/2015 00000000000000000000
121254530Adam Haecker10/11/2015 10:30 AM10/11/2015 4:00 PM5.505.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield4462800819071010/16/2015 00000000000000000000
121254446Adam Haecker10/9/2015 9:30 AM10/9/2015 2:00 PM4.504.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland212130039030010/16/20151). The first boaters were duck hunters. 2). The third boater (fishermen) suggested having the "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers" signs posted towards boaters who are entering and leaving. 3). The water is really stirred up outside of the breakwater at the landing today.00000000000000000000
120923037Adam Haecker10/4/2015 11:00 AM10/4/2015 3:30 PM4.504.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield112020115020010/05/2015 00000000000000000000
120922986Adam Haecker10/2/2015 11:00 AM10/2/2015 4:00 PM505Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield201120024110010/05/20151). The first boater (fisherman) was a fishing technician with the Forest Service. He said that he does a lot of work with invasive species.00000000000000000000
120922909Adam Haecker9/28/2015 12:00 PM9/28/2015 4:30 PM4.504.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland1340402210040010/05/20151). Note: There is a boat wash area at Second Landing in Ashland, but no hose attachments. One boater that I talked to said that it hasn't been operational all summer.00000000000000000000
120752125Adam Haecker9/27/2015 9:00 AM9/27/2015 5:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas124124160114423130009/28/20151). Very foggy conditions nearshore today. Mid 50s. 2). The fifth boat were duck hunters. (It's day 2 of duck hunting season, according to the hunters.) 3). The 13th boater refused to put the "Aquatic Hitchikers" sticker on his boat or trailer. It's not because he didn't support CBCW, but he said that stickers are a mess to remove later. Is that true? Do they typically peel unevenly? If so, is there another alternative adhesive?00000000000000000000
120752019Adam Haecker9/26/2015 8:30 AM9/26/2015 4:30 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas147183210019480201009/28/20151). The fourth boater (fisherman) said that he puts chlorine tablets in his livewell to clean it (and eliminate fish odors). He said that it's simple, and all fishermen should do it to help the cause against AIS. 2). Dense fog today. Mid 60s. Fog advisory for nearshore.00000000000000000000
120751968Adam Haecker9/21/2015 1:30 PM9/21/2015 4:00 PM2.502.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland022020013110009/28/2015 00000000000000000000
120580420Adam Haecker9/20/2015 12:00 PM9/20/2015 5:30 PM5.505.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield134040138040009/21/2015 00000000000000000000
120580333Adam Haecker9/18/2015 12:00 PM9/18/2015 5:30 PM5.505.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield313140139040009/21/20151). The third boater (powerboat) had socks on his rollers for his trailer. He said that it prevents scuff marks on his hull. I wonder if it prevents AIS from adhering to the rollers and hull too.00000000000000000000
120580260Adam Haecker9/14/2015 11:30 AM9/14/2015 4:00 PM4.504.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield130440136031009/21/20151). The third boater (powerboat) had a cabin on Lynx Lake in Vilas County. He sold the property in 2012, and wonders about the fate of the lake since then. It has a public access.00000000000000000000
120439425Adam Haecker9/13/2015 8:00 AM9/13/2015 4:30 PM8.508.5Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas810171180116531161009/14/20151). The fifth boater was hunting geese. 2). The 10th boater (fisherman) works for AMI Consulting Engineers in Superior. The company has a Marine Structures Division, which he said manufactures equipment for AIS prevention. 3). The 11th boater is a member of the Twin Ports Walleye Association. 4). Many boaters today mentioned that on Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day) there were lots of plant matter all around the Loon's Foot landing. The debris was essentially gone on Tuesday, however. Boaters and myself wondered if the City of Duluth Public Works Department cleans up the landing on a regular basis(?). If so, where do they take the plant matter? 5). Suggestion: Loon's Foot has a recycling bin/container for monofilament line (fishing line). Is it possible to get one installed at the landing in Bayfield and the landing in Washburn? 6). Suggestion tip: One of the main challenges that I've had all season is memorizing the boaters that I've talked to that day when it is busy. I imagine other CBCW inspectors experienced the same thing. One tip though is to memorize one thing that is unusual with each group. For example, is one person wearing something unusual? Is there something unique or different about their boat? If you log one unusual thing to memory, that helps greatly in knowing who you've talked to already that day.00000000000000000000
120439356Adam Haecker9/12/2015 12:00 PM9/12/2015 5:30 PM5.505.5Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas512125161115372131109/14/20151). The ninth boater (fisherman) had a built-in live well in the floor of his boat. It allows for extra storage. 2). The 15th boater (fisherman) claims that this is the worst year of fishing in 17 years. He wonders if it is attributed to AIS. 3). The 17th boater (fisherman) blamed the shipping industry for AIS. He said that the ore boats should be fined for any violations, and not have the fines passed on to the boaters.00000000000000000000
120439305Adam Haecker9/11/2015 12:00 PM9/11/2015 4:00 PM404Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield111120024010109/14/2015 00000000000000000000
120328659Adam Haecker9/5/2015 9:30 AM9/5/2015 1:30 PM404Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield7070700716160009/11/20151). The first boater (powerboat) claimed that it is the bass fishermen that have caused the entire problem with AIS. It's the fishing tournaments, when the bass fishermen are jumping from lake to lake that is the root of the AIS problem. 2). The third boater (fisherman) is concerned about VHS. He said that there was a lot of publicity about it initially, but now you hardly hear anything about it. What's the current status of VHS, he wonders?00000000000000000000
120328579Adam Haecker9/4/2015 2:30 PM9/4/2015 8:30 PM606Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield3461700721061009/11/20151). The second boater (fisherman) is a member of the Wisconsin Anglers Association. He said that he doesn't understand why Native Americans are catching their harvest of fish in nets around Bayfield during the spawning season. He said that it doesn't allow the juvenile fish to mature and reproduce.00000000000000000000
120328525Adam Haecker8/31/2015 12:00 PM8/31/2015 4:00 PM404Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield132240058040009/11/20151). The third boater (sailboat) was from Kansas. He said that AIS enforcement in Kansas is basically non-existent.00000000000000000000
120114682Brandon Montgomery8/31/2015 10:40 AM8/31/2015 1:00 PM3.203.2Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield111120024200008/31/2015Sunny, windy, and slightly hazy. Temps in the mid to upper 70s.00000000000000000000
120113143Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker8/31/2015 5:00 AM8/31/2015 6:00 AM505Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland403140047400008/31/2015 00000000000000000000
120110223Adam Haecker8/30/2015 10:00 AM8/30/2015 3:00 PM505Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield5959140311390122008/31/20151). The first boater (sailboat) has a ballast system for stabilizing his boat. He was asking what to do with the ballast water if it has been sitting in his tanks for a few days. 2). The City of Bayfield installed a new sign at the washing area that says "Boat washdown area only. 15 min. max. No unattended parking allowed. Violators will be cited and/or towed. City of Bayfield Police Department" 3). There isn't a 'No Powerloading' sign at the Bayfield landing. 4). The 10th boater (fisherman) said that he caught spiny water fleas while fishing today in the Apostle Island. He didn't say exactly where. 5). The 14th boater has been in the Fox River near Appleton, Wisconsin, recently. She said that they are slowly cleaning it up, and are putting markers up to indicate where boaters can and cannot go.00000000000000000000
120110251Brandon Montgomery8/30/2015 4:45 AM8/30/2015 12:30 PM7.7507.75Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas170170170017321700008/31/2015Early morning cloudy, mid-morning until early afternoon, hazy and sunny. Light winds, temps in the mid to upper 70s00000000000000000000
120110161Brandon Montgomery8/29/2015 5:00 AM8/29/2015 12:30 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas380380380137663800008/31/2015Severe thunderstorms 3:45 am to 4:45 am: lightning, high winds, downpours. Weather cleared up upon arrival to Superior and was calm before reaching the landing. The remainder of the day was warm, muggy, and cloudy.00000000000000000000
120112930Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker8/28/2015 5:00 AM8/28/2015 6:00 AM606Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland5151600611240008/31/2015 00000000000000000000
120110109Brandon Montgomery8/28/2015 4:30 AM8/28/2015 12:30 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas142160160016311600008/31/2015 00000000000000000000
120112674Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker8/27/2015 5:00 AM8/27/2015 6:00 AM10010Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland9081901816630008/31/2015Boater 1: Ashland native Joe K. says small mouth bass have taken over cheq. bay becoming one of only fish (catchable) and not able to feed family off of the impossible size of 22 in. and limit. Aslo wants no size and 5 a day limit. Also said see's relentless netting by Tribes and commerical licenses and wish to see this stop. He also talked about the steps for prevention of AIS himself. 00000000000000000000
120110045Brandon Montgomery8/24/2015 9:30 AM8/24/2015 1:00 PM3.503.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield011010011100008/31/2015 00000000000000000000
119963363Adam Haecker8/23/2015 9:00 AM8/23/2015 5:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas2442600612051008/24/2015 00000000000000000000
119962767Brandon Montgomery8/23/2015 6:45 AM8/23/2015 4:15 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield033030036300008/24/2015low 60s all day, high winds, occasional drizzles throughout the day00000000000000000000
119963268Adam Haecker8/22/2015 10:00 AM8/22/2015 5:00 PM707Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas7613013039340121008/24/20151). The third boater (fisherman) thinks that Minnesota has done away with the stickers that say Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers . If so, why? 2). The seventh boater heard that there is spiny water fleas in Lake Vermillion in Minnesota.00000000000000000000
119962874Brandon Montgomery8/22/2015 6:45 AM8/22/2015 4:45 PM10010Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield123123150114231410008/24/2015 00000000000000000000
119963197Adam Haecker8/21/2015 8:30 AM8/21/2015 5:30 PM909Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield14110515031153194008/24/20151). The third boater (powerboat) mentioned/suggested that the parking permit slip have the daily amount on it. Otherwise, boaters have to walk back to the permit drop box to read the fee. 2). The sixth boater (powerboat) is involved with controlling Eurasian Water Milfoil in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He said that EWM used to be a serious threat to the Beaver Dam area, but with enough volunteers and enough hand-pulling, they have controlled it. He also said many people confuse EWM with Coon's Tail. 3). The seventh boater said that there was a tug boat that came from Superior, Wisconsin, several years ago, and sat in the Bayfield marina until November. When the boat was pulled out for winterization, it was full of zebra mussels. Is the marina that warm? 4). The 12th boater (scuba divers) dived the Fin McCool and the Fedora in the Apostle Islands. Good news: They said that they didn't find any AIS, but did see a white crayfish. It was on its back. They wondered if it was faded and/or just the shell.00000000000000000000
119962819Brandon Montgomery8/21/2015 6:30 AM8/21/2015 4:30 PM10010Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield91100100010191000008/24/2015 00000000000000000000
119962979Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker8/21/2015 5:00 AM8/21/2015 6:00 AM909Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland1116612001222570008/24/2015Forest service, Bad River Natural Resources, Ashland Police, Fire Investigation crew, State Wardens; investigating arsenal fires on Oak point. One man was kind enough to speak to me about CBCW before going out to his burnt down cabin, I quickly rapped up the conversation once I found out. 00000000000000000000
119962895Riley Stiltjes8/20/2015 8:00 AM8/20/2015 9:00 AM8.508.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland211230038030008/24/2015 00000000000000000000
119963031Adam Haecker8/17/2015 12:30 PM8/17/2015 4:30 PM404Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield5353804424080008/24/20151). Talked to Bayfield Police Chief John Fangman today. There were three vehicles parked in front of the power wash station, which blocked access for boaters needing to clean their boats. They weren't parked illegally, however, because there isn't a yellow-painted strip on the curb or a no parking sign. Chief Fangman said he will talk to a Tom (head of Bayfield Public Works) about installing a sign. 2). The seventh boater (powerboat) informed me that the fish hatchery between Bayfield and Washburn has invasive species on display. He also said that he sees a lot of mudpuppies around Port Superior.00000000000000000000
119962610Brandon Montgomery8/17/2015 9:30 AM8/17/2015 1:00 PM3.503.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield111120203200008/24/2015 00000000000000000000
119812206Adam Haecker8/16/2015 8:30 AM8/16/2015 5:30 PM909Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield9243033302291143300008/17/20151). The seventh boater (powerboat) does some volunteering work with Boy Scouts. She said that a group of Eagle Scouts went to Jarvis Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota, and destroyed a bed of Asian Carp eggs from the lake bottom last winter. 2). The 19th boater has done work with the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation in Marquette, Michigan. The mission of this non-profit is to preserve and enhance five U.S. national parks on Lake Superior, including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. He said that the organization is currently working on treating ballast water to stop the spread of AIS. He said that the only way to truly stop the spread is to have enclosed treatment facilities that boaters have to enter and exit before dropping in at any given waterbody. Boaters would back in, get a flush, dry and then enter a waterbody. Question: How would the treatment facilities be funded at every landing at every lake?00000000000000000000
119811674Brandon Montgomery8/16/2015 4:45 AM8/16/2015 12:15 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas160115160115301600008/17/2015 00000000000000000000
119812000Adam Haecker8/15/2015 8:30 AM8/15/2015 5:30 PM909Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield3062793606291244293008/17/20151). The third boater is a member of the Manitowish Chain of Lakes Association in Wisconsin. 2). The fifth boater (fisherman) mentioned that there are a few "fish sanctuaries" around the Apostle Islands, but didn't know what that designation means. I confirmed with the local creel officer from the Wisconsin DNR that the fisherman likely was referring to protected waters around local shoals in the Apostles where fish species spawn. 3). The fourth boater mentioned that he gets a "tamarack scum" on his hull every time he leaves the St. Croix River. I'm not sure what that term means. 4). The sixth boater (powerboat) asked where to discard the plants/weeds that he pulled from his boat. I said in the trash, however, there aren't any trash bins at the Bayfield landing. Question: Does the city clean up the weeds/debris at the landing ramp and near the power wash station? 5). Question: Are weeds more likely to attach to trailers with rollers or trailers with boards? Does it make any difference regardless? 6). The 10th boater had a Craig Cat: a small, pontoon, catamaran-like boat. It was similar to a small, two-person paddle boat that you can rent by the hour to paddle around on a small inland lake. 7). The 12th boater is active and a member of the Iron River Lake Association. He said that the association had gotten a handle on Eurasian Water Milfoil on the Pike Chain of Lakes in Price County, Wisconsin, until this spring, which was warm, and caused it to thrive again. 8). One boater suggested a valet service at the busiest landings. How it be administered, and by whom? 9). The 32nd boater has recently been boating in the open pit mines in Minnesota. He said that they are crystal clear. Question: Would the mines ever have the threat of invasive species? 10). The 36th boater (sailboat) was recently on Lake Harriet in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He said that it was very clean - thanks to CBCW crew.00000000000000000000
119811521Brandon Montgomery8/15/2015 5:00 AM8/15/2015 12:15 PM9.7509.75Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas391319400337664000008/17/2015 00000000000000000000
119811405Adam Haecker8/14/2015 8:30 AM8/14/2015 6:30 PM10010Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield293275320229995243008/17/20151). The ninth boater (powerboat) works in the marine industry on Lake Michigan. He occasionally scuba dives the shipwrecks on Lake Michigan, and said zebra mussels have pretty much ruined the dive sites. 2). The 14th boater (powerboat) mentioned that she is a CBCW inspector in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She does the inspections through the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes Association. She said that the chain of lakes don't have Eurasian Water Milfoil (and for the most part is clean), but does have rusty crayfish. 3). The 14th boater also suggested that there should be more power wash stations at landings. She suggested using a pumping system that recycles water from the waterbody itself. 1). The ninth boater (powerboat) works in the marine industry on Lake Michigan. He occasionally scuba dives the shipwrecks on Lake Michigan, and said that zebra mussels have pretty much ruined the dive sites. 2). The 14th boater (powerboat) mentioned that she is a CBCW inspector in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She does the inspections through the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes Association. She said that the chain doesn't have Eurasian Water Milfoil (and for the most part is clean), but does have rusty crayfish. 3). The 14th boater also suggested that there should be more power wash stations at landings. She suggested using a pumping system that recycles water from the waterbody itself.00000000000000000000
119810897Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker8/14/2015 8:00 AM8/14/2015 9:00 AM404Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland10310111201130650008/17/2015 00000000000000000000
119810948Riley Stiltjes8/14/2015 8:00 AM8/14/2015 9:00 AM808Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland101541102923380008/17/2015 00000000000000000000
119811304Brandon Montgomery8/14/2015 6:00 AM8/14/2015 4:00 PM9.7509.75Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield10376130013211300008/17/2015 00000000000000000000
119811111Adam Haecker8/10/2015 2:00 PM8/10/2015 4:30 PM2.502.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield1414501411140008/17/20151). The first boater (powerboat) suggested that either each landing have an extended pincher to grab weeds from under the boat and/or trailer or have the interns/staffers on site be equipped with them. 1). The first boater (powerboat) suggested that each landing have an extended pincher to grab weeds from far under the boat and trailer and/or have the interns/staffers be equipped with them. 2). The second boater (powerboat) said that he was on Lake Mendota in Madison recently. He said that the lake is infested with spiny water fleas. 3). The fifth boater (sailboat) said that he was on Lake Pepin in Minnesota a few years ago and had zebra mussels attached to the interior of his swing keel and keel box. He said that there was an AIS inspector on site, but they missed the mussels because they were hidden. 4). The fifth boater also said that a copper-painted hull repels zebra mussels.00000000000000000000
119811234Brandon Montgomery8/10/2015 9:00 AM8/10/2015 1:00 PM404Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield422460068600008/17/2015low 70s, partly sunny, light wind00000000000000000000
119660484Riley Stiltjes8/10/2015 8:00 AM8/10/2015 4:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland137128200416367130008/11/2015 00000000000000000000
119644519Adam Haecker8/9/2015 8:30 AM8/9/2015 6:00 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield86104140013492120008/10/20151). The eighth boater kept his boat in McKinley Harbor on Lake Michigan several years ago. He said that he would keep his boat in the marina for longer than three days at a time. When he pulled out, he had to power wash and scrap off the zebra mussels.00000000000000000000
119644279Brandon Montgomery8/9/2015 6:45 AM8/9/2015 4:45 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield137155200020282000008/10/2015cloudy all day. warm but no wind. mid to upper 70s00000000000000000000
119644196Brandon Montgomery8/8/2015 7:45 AM8/8/2015 3:45 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas145181190019271900008/10/2015foggy, cloudy, brief sun in the early afternoon but quickly returning to clouds and fog. low 60s00000000000000000000
119644373Adam Haecker8/7/2015 2:00 PM8/7/2015 6:00 PM404Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield4022401310130008/10/20151). The first boater (powerboat) was in the St. Croix River within the past two weeks. 2). The fourth boater (powerboat) had recently been on Tomahawk Lake in Oneida County. He said that this chain of lakes has an active lake association, and even has college interns hand-pulling Eurasian Water Milfoil. He said that they are "getting a handle on it."00000000000000000000
119660462Riley Stiltjes8/7/2015 9:00 AM8/7/2015 4:00 PM707Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland6152700717250008/11/2015 00000000000000000000
119644135Brandon Montgomery8/7/2015 7:30 AM8/7/2015 3:30 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas4132500513500008/10/2015cloudy, foggy, morning rain, low 60s00000000000000000000
119660438Riley Stiltjes8/6/2015 10:00 AM8/6/2015 4:00 PM606Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland223031128211008/11/2015 00000000000000000000
119644193Adam Haecker8/3/2015 2:00 PM8/3/2015 3:30 PM1.501.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield010110012000108/10/2015 00000000000000000000
119643933Brandon Montgomery8/3/2015 9:30 AM8/3/2015 1:00 PM3.503.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield213030036300008/10/2015 00000000000000000000
119499503Adam Haecker8/2/2015 8:30 AM8/2/2015 2:30 PM606Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield288210009280100008/03/20151). Tom Mager (harbormaster at the Washburn Marina) showed me the metal/aluminum plates that have been installed in the marina to attract zebra mussels and other invasive species. The plates are small (approximately 3 inches square) and there are about six to eight of them stacked together. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service installed them. There was nothing on them.00000000000000000000
119497243Brandon Montgomery8/2/2015 7:00 AM8/2/2015 10:00 AM303Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield0826801718800008/03/2015Thunderclouds, heavy rains, and lightning developing around 9:20 am00000000000000000000
119499074Adam Haecker8/1/2015 8:30 AM8/1/2015 3:30 PM707Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield163145190316681171008/03/20151). The second boater (powerboat) was in the St. Croix River near Hastings, Minnesota, one week ago. He said many agencies were there doing AIS inspections: DNR, sheriff's office, etc. He said that there were even sniffing dogs. 2). The fifth boater lives near and spends time on Birch Lake in Vilas County near Minocqua, Wisconsin. He said that he remembers many years ago when there were a few rusty crayfish, and now they are so numerous that they dominate the lake ecology. He also said that the local lake association is using alfalfa to encourage native vegetation to take control. Apparently, when alfalfa decomposes, it provides nutrients for natural vegetation to grow. 3). The eighth boater was a large (long), 30+ foot, powerboat that tried unsuccessfully to power launch his boat on to his trailer. He had a powerful inboard/outboard that completely stirred up the lake bottom at the landing. (It was terrible in regards to preventing the spread of invasive plants.) 4). One boater suggested putting steps on the landing dock, so boaters could step over the high sides of the boats. It is probably a tripping hazard though for most landing docks.00000000000000000000
119496927Brandon Montgomery8/1/2015 8:00 AM8/1/2015 3:30 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas22132511360234583600008/03/2015sunny and upper 80s00000000000000000000
119498454Adam Haecker7/31/2015 8:30 AM7/31/2015 5:30 PM8.508.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield1315914021240293008/03/20151). The second boater mentioned that her son does CBCW inspections in Alexandria, Minnesota. 2). The ninth boater(s) were researchers with the University of Minnesota. They were in Bayfield to launch and travel around the Apostle Islands to evaluate the health of wetlands. It's part of a multi-state and multi-agency effort throughout the Great Lakes to determine the percentage of wetlands and their health. (See handout.)00000000000000000000
119507675Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker7/31/2015 8:00 AM7/31/2015 8:00 AM404Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland201120023020008/04/2015 00000000000000000000
119496571Brandon Montgomery7/31/2015 6:45 AM7/31/2015 4:45 PM10010Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield111210120210241110008/03/2015 00000000000000000000
119498226Adam Haecker7/27/2015 11:00 AM7/27/2015 4:30 PM5.505.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield2644801620341008/03/20151). The third boater (powerboat) mentioned that he is active with the Long Lake Property Association (north of Highway 2, near Iron River). He said that the association is doing so well that they have almost curbed invasive species in the lake. 2). The fifth boater said that he and his wife have been to Isle Royale recently, and noticed many zebra mussels. They think that the Ranger III (a cruise boat from Houghton, Michigan) is responsible for the infestation. The cruise boat makes several trips per day between Houghton and Isle Royale, carrying passengers and supplies.00000000000000000000
119496519Brandon Montgomery7/27/2015 10:30 AM7/27/2015 1:00 PM303Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield3461700713700008/03/2015 00000000000000000000
119346002Brandon Montgomery7/26/2015 2:00 PM7/26/2015 6:30 PM4.504.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield79610160016291600007/27/2015sunny, hot, thunderclouds in late afternoon but no rain. Clouds cleared up by 6:1500000000000000000000
119348169Adam Haecker7/26/2015 8:30 AM7/26/2015 5:30 PM909Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield19121813310229793271007/27/20151). The ninth boater (powerboat) said that people were hollering at him as he was driving down Main Street in Washburn the other day. They were telling him to pull out his plug. This is a good sign that the law is recognized and well-known already. 2). The 13th boater was in Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan recently. He said that the zebra mussels are layers thick there.00000000000000000000
119345906Brandon Montgomery7/26/2015 5:00 AM7/26/2015 10:30 AM5.505.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield7162800812710007/27/201590s, sunny, light breeze00000000000000000000
119347952Adam Haecker7/25/2015 8:30 AM7/25/2015 5:30 PM909Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield173812200020193170007/27/20151). The fifth boater (powerboat) mentioned several things. a). that he caught lake trout that had small, off-white, spider-like insects on them. He said that he caught them off of Sand Island and Devil's Island in the Apostle Islands. He also said that the fish looked sick, and had a limp tail. b). The fifth boater also said that he saw immature zebra mussels attached to rocks and other hard surfaces at Presque Isle Bay on Stockton Island. He said that the bay is well-protected and conducive to zebra mussels. c). The fifth boater also said that his son has caught round goby in the Bayfield Harbor where the public landing is located. d). The fifth boater also mentioned that he caught lake trout that were spawning (with spawn?) in July. Unusual for this time of year. 2). The ninth boater (powerboat) has recently participated in the "Paddle the Pearls" in Chequamegon Bay (a volunteer event to help monitor for invasive species). 3). The 12th boater (powerboat) said that they volunteer to hand pull Eurasian Water Milfoil from the Pike Chain of Lakes.00000000000000000000
119345797Brandon Montgomery7/25/2015 6:45 AM7/25/2015 4:45 PM10010Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield184148220319412200007/27/2015sunny and 90s with light wind00000000000000000000
119347316Adam Haecker7/24/2015 8:30 AM7/24/2015 6:00 PM909Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield9247110112270101007/27/20151). The second boater asked about the law of keeping the plug in. He was confused because the law is different in Wisconsin than it is in Minnesota. 2). The fifth boater (fisherman) was on Wapogasset Lake within the past five days. He said that there was no CBCW boat inspector or DNR warden present when he was there.00000000000000000000
119508054Riley Stiltjes7/24/2015 8:00 AM7/24/2015 9:00 AM606Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland6033601312150008/04/2015 00000000000000000000
119345736Brandon Montgomery7/24/2015 7:00 AM7/24/2015 5:00 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield704370078700007/27/2015Partly cloudy all day00000000000000000000
119508164Riley Stiltjes7/22/2015 8:00 AM7/22/2015 9:00 AM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland769413021127490008/04/2015 00000000000000000000
119347192Adam Haecker7/20/2015 1:30 PM7/20/2015 4:30 PM303Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield222240048040007/27/20151). The third boater suggested that zebra mussels become a menu item for restaurants.00000000000000000000
119346229Brandon Montgomery7/20/2015 9:30 AM7/20/2015 2:00 PM4.504.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield111120024200007/27/2015 00000000000000000000
119207579Brandon Montgomery7/19/2015 1:45 PM7/19/2015 5:15 PM3.303.3Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield3113400410310007/20/2015some strong wind gusts, sunny, 80s00000000000000000000
119208312Adam Haecker7/19/2015 8:00 AM7/19/2015 2:30 PM6.506.5Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas89107170215391151007/20/20151). The second boater (powerboat) is concerned about inboard/outboard motors. He said that water gets in the engine block, and never gets entirely flushed out. He's concerned that this is the main reason AIS gets transported. 2). I pulled two samples of zebra mussels from a deadhead at the landing (see sample and photos). One mature (adult) and one juvenile (young).00000000000000000000
119207529Brandon Montgomery7/19/2015 7:30 AM7/19/2015 1:00 PM5.305.3Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield410550059410007/20/2015sunny, light wind, 80s00000000000000000000
119208053Adam Haecker7/18/2015 8:00 AM7/18/2015 9:30 PM13.5013.5Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas12141016260224712203107/20/20151). The first boater (fisherman) said that it would be great to have a power wash station at Loon's Foot, but it gets abused by ATV users. They come to the landing at night and get a free wash, and clog up the drains in the process. He said that people often abuse using the dumpster on site as well. He knows that it is for the landing only, but outsiders will dump their personal garbage, sofas, chairs, couches, etc. in the dumpster. He worries that the City of Superior will take the dumpster because of it, and then boaters won't have anything to wash their boats. 2). The sixth boater (fisherman) made a couple of points: one, the native crawfish population on Robinson Lake (near Barnes) has crashed recently, and he was wondering why? Perhaps by an invasion of an AIS?; two, he believes that AIS is spreading via waterfowl as much as it is by boaters. He said that birds are spreading the seeds that get stuck on their feet (more so than through ingestion and then defection). 3). The eighth boater (fisherman) said that he was confused by the law in Minnesota vs. the law in Wisconsin in regards to driving with the plug in vs. the plug out. He said that both states should have the same law. 4). The 16th boater (powerboat) suggested that the most recent CBCW stickers should include the year: 2015.00000000000000000000
119207477Brandon Montgomery7/18/2015 7:30 AM7/18/2015 5:30 PM10010Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield3113400410400007/20/2015all day sun, strong winds in the afternoon. temps in the mid 80s00000000000000000000
119207432Brandon Montgomery7/17/2015 10:30 AM7/17/2015 5:50 PM6.3506.35Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield5436900914900007/20/2015morning clouds, afternoon sunny and partly cloudy00000000000000000000
119207625Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker7/17/2015 5:00 AM7/17/2015 3:00 PM10010Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland82641001919550007/20/2015 00000000000000000000
119207913Adam Haecker7/13/2015 2:30 PM7/13/2015 3:30 PM101Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield010110002010007/20/2015 00000000000000000000
119072331Adam Haecker7/12/2015 8:00 AM7/12/2015 4:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield4949130211340112007/13/20151). The first boater (powerboat) just came from Lake Michigan and the Illinois River. He said that if you fall overboard in the Illinois River you run the risk of being electrocuted from the electric fences set up to control Asian Carp. He said that it makes it hard for the Coast Guard to rescue boaters who fall into the water. 2). The second boater (powerboat) typically boats on Lake Winnebago (near Oshkosh). He said that the beaches there are littered with zebra mussels. 3). The seventh boater (jetskis) mentioned that jetskiers get a bad wrap, even though they are as environmentally conscious and compliant as other boaters. He said that jetskis are only allowed around Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands, but not the rest of the Apostle Islands. (I imagine this is because the rest of the islands are part of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, and therefore are under certain noise and recreational restrictions.)00000000000000000000
119072164Adam Haecker7/11/2015 8:30 AM7/11/2015 4:30 PM808Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield179179260620712222007/13/20151). The second boater and third boater (powerboats) both recently were on Upper Eau Claire Lake, Wisconsin. They commented on how clean the water is there. 2). The fifth boater (powerboat) has property on Sioux Lake in Price County. He said property owners are taking matters into their own hands, and pulling weeds along the lakeshore directly in front of their properties. He said that it's all you can do. 3). The 10th boater (dinghy) said that aquatic invasive species enforcement in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is pretty strict. He said that the DNR staff are always standing by to make sure boaters drain everything. Otherwise, they ticket boaters. He said that three rivers converge in La Crosse (Mississippi, Black and ?), and thus the reason for strict enforcement.00000000000000000000
119071573Riley Stiltjes7/10/2015 8:00 AM7/10/2015 4:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland107125170215416110007/13/2015 00000000000000000000
119071903Adam Haecker7/10/2015 8:00 AM7/10/2015 3:30 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield7649130013281120007/13/20151). The first boater (fisherman) said that he caught a white perch in the (Sand Cut Slough?) at the northern tip of Long Island in the Apostle Islands in mid-May. 2). The second boater (powerboat) said that the Washburn Marina needs a wash station. 3). The third boater also said that the Washburn Marina needs a wash station. 4). The fourth boater (fisherman) said that he's noticing more spiny water fleas while fishing in Chequamegon Bay. 5). The sixth boater said that he caught a lake trout with a sea lamprey attached in mid-May in Chequamegon Bay. It was approximately one-foot long. It detached in the boat, and he left it to die. 6). The seventh boater (powerboat) said that she is concerned about when the DNR sprays for weeds in any given waterbody. She said that the DNR sprayed in a creek once without any warning to the public. Consequently, her grandchildren swam in the creek shortly thereafter. She simply thinks that the DNR should post notices when any spraying is done. 7). The 12th boater (powerboat) said that the cruise fleet from Copper Harbor, Michigan, gets serviced at the Washburn Marina every year. She said that when they lift the boats out of the water, they are full of zebra mussels. 8). The 12th boater also said that she and her husband boat on an inland lake in Wisconsin (Pine Point?). The landing there has a speaker system that relays the message about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.00000000000000000000
119071594Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker7/9/2015 5:00 AM7/9/2015 1:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland1107411001120290007/13/2015 00000000000000000000
118935251Adam Haecker7/5/2015 10:30 AM7/5/2015 6:30 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas1615229310328731273007/06/20151). The 10th boater mentioned the need for a wash station at Loon's Foot. He said that there is a really nice one at McQuade Small Craft Harbor, along the north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. The harbor is located about half-way between Duluth and Two Harbors. He said that the wash station there is high-pressure and hotter than 180 degrees. 2). The 17th boater said that there are many spiny water fleas along the landing docks at Loon's Foot. (They blow in from the open water - just outside the landing bay.) 3). The 17th boater also mentioned that he has been fishing in the Cut Foot Sioux Lake in Minnesota recently, and said that Chinese Mystery Snails line the floor of the lake bed.00000000000000000000
118934929Adam Haecker7/4/2015 8:30 AM7/4/2015 5:00 PM8.508.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield163316181415512143007/06/20151). The second boater (fisherman) was short with me. He simply said that he knows what to do. 2). The 12th boater (fisherman) said that he caught a white perch in the Kakagon Sloughs last year. 3). The 16th boater (powerboat) was on Gordon Lake south of Mellen, Wisconsin, in the past five days. He didn't pull anything off of his boat, and there was no CBCW staff present. 4). The 17th boater said that Cross Lake, Minnesota, has zebra mussels.00000000000000000000
118932292Adam Haecker7/3/2015 8:00 AM7/3/2015 5:30 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield174516210417675133007/06/20151). The fourth boater mentioned that he is active in Florida with the Clean Marinas Program. He said that the lionfish is invasive in similar ways to our Asian Carp. Like here in the Midwest, Florida is trying to make lionfish a popular item on menus. 2). The fifth boater recently was on Island Lake north of Duluth about 15 minutes. He said that he didn't pull any invasive species from Island Lake, but did pull some zebra mussels from the Duluth/Superior harbor a couple of years ago when his boat was docked in the harbor for three days. He also worked for a netting company that focused on zebra mussels. 3). The seventh boater (powerboat) was recently in North Center Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota. She said that there was a DNR staffer present, who inspected her boat, and pulled some weeds. She also said that they found a small snail attached to a bumper in the Apostle Islands Marina in Bayfield recently (not sure if invasive). 4). The 12th boater (powerboat) mentioned that his son is part of the CBCW crew in Osceola, Wisconsin.00000000000000000000
118930658Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker7/3/2015 5:00 AM7/3/2015 12:30 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland290225272523638200007/06/20151-Happy 4th of July, we are on board with the project, no invasive species here. Leave me along and have a wonderful day. 2- Man from MN asks first man about Bass regulations, and boater one lies to boater 2, saying he can not keep any. 00000000000000000000
118930485Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker7/2/2015 5:00 AM7/2/2015 6:00 AM11011Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland2631910290722609200007/06/2015 00000000000000000000
118930596Riley Stiltjes7/1/2015 8:30 AM7/1/2015 8:30 AM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland14314317031438530007/06/2015 00000000000000000000
118818465Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker6/30/2015 5:00 AM6/30/2015 2:30 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland6042601512510007/01/2015 00000000000000000000
118803696Adam Haecker6/28/2015 8:00 AM6/28/2015 6:00 PM10010Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield84481204827282006/29/20151). The first boater (powerboat) said that she worked for CBCW for the WDNR about 10 years ago. She worked in southwest Wisconsin, and said she found many zebra mussels back then. 2). The third boater (fishermen) said that spiny water fleas are thick (several blocks long) on the west side of Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands. They said that they were fishing in about 20 feet of water when they snagged them. I took samples from their downriggers. They said that they clog the fishing lines. 3). The third boater also said that he's noticed spiny water fleas throughout the Apostle Islands, particularly south of Long Island. (He trolls in less than 30 feet of water.) 4). The fourth boater said that he noticed two, worm-like insects that were cream-colored, and about one-inch long on a lake trout that he caught off of Sand Island. He wasn't sure what it was, but wonders if it is immature sea lamprey. The fish looked unhealthy too with bulgy eyes and a limp tail. 5). The fourth boater also asked if we can install a sign at the power wash state that states "Washing area only. Please do not park here." 6). The tenth boater (sailboat) just came from Pelican Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. There was a local DNR staff person there to power-wash his boat at more than 180 degrees F.00000000000000000000
118803613Adam Haecker6/27/2015 1:30 PM6/27/2015 7:30 PM606Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield610412160214353121006/29/20151). The first boater (fisherman) asked whether it is a state law in Wisconsin to drive without a boat plug installed? He claims that it is the law in Minnesota. 2). The second boater (powerboat) didn't want anything to do with me. I wondered if it was my approach, but also realized that he had a go-fast (aka cigarette) boat. I also wondered whether there is a trend with boaters that the faster, more "need for speed" boaters has less conscience for the environment. 3). The third boater said that she saw a strand of Eurasian Water Milfoil (she thinks) near the campground at Oak Island in the Apostle Islands. She said that there was no other evidence of plant life around. She said the bottom was sandy otherwise. 4). The eighth boater (jetski) was in Webb Lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin, in the past five days. The boater said that it was a private landing, and that no boat inspector was present. 5). I found my first sample of Eurasian Water Milfoil (I think) today. I bagged it, and showed it to my direct supervisors, Pam Roberts, NCWMA, and Andy Teal, Bayfield County AIS Coordinator, on June 29.00000000000000000000
118818288Riley Stiltjes6/25/2015 8:30 AM6/25/2015 4:00 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland3451611516421007/01/2015 00000000000000000000
118694521Riley Stiltjes6/24/2015 8:30 AM6/24/2015 4:00 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland3452701615750006/25/2015 00000000000000000000
118677855Jacob Huss6/22/2015 11:40 AM6/22/2015 3:40 PM404Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield100110011100006/22/2015 00000000000000000000
118670549Adam Haecker6/21/2015 8:00 AM6/21/2015 6:00 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield134107170215473131006/22/20151). The sixth boater that I talked to said that the south end of Chequamegon Bay is full of Eurasian Water Milfoil. (He lives on the lake in Ashland.) 2). The sixth boater also said that he thinks that strictly inboard motors are more susceptible to zebra mussel infestation because they get fully in to the engine block. He said he knows of an acid treatment to get rid of them. 3). The 11th boater (powerboat/fisherman) said that he has been in the inter-coastal waterways in Florida recently, and said that the state of Florida has a great CBCW program. (He wasn't aware of which AIS are prevalent there, but lauded the program.) 4). The 12th boater (fisherman) said that he has fished on Mud Hen Lake near the town of Siren, where there is a camera installed to catch violators. Any boater that's videotaped leaving the lake with weeds attached is mailed a violation ticket. The camera is installed adjacent to the landing dock.00000000000000000000
118669830Jacob Huss6/21/2015 7:00 AM6/21/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas4520541164143211446500006/22/2015 00000000000000000000
118669735Jacob Huss6/20/2015 7:00 AM6/20/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas331637124902920984900006/22/2015 00000000000000000000
118670017Adam Haecker6/19/2015 10:00 AM6/19/2015 5:30 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield92561103828650006/22/20151). Weather: High, wispy clouds, mostly sunny, mid-60s. 2). The eighth boater of the day (powerboat) said that Minnesota is going to require official training of AIS prevention next year before you can (launch/register?) your boat.00000000000000000000
118669605Jacob Huss6/19/2015 7:00 AM6/19/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas3227421759044151465900006/22/2015Slightly cloudy, 53 F, windy.00000000000000000000
118694650Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker6/19/2015 5:00 AM6/19/2015 2:00 PM909Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland250187250618541780006/25/2015 00000000000000000000
118694451Riley Stiltjes6/18/2015 7:15 AM6/18/2015 3:15 PM808Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland97106160115304120006/25/2015 00000000000000000000
118669788Adam Haecker6/15/2015 3:30 PM6/15/2015 6:00 PM2.502.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield120330126102006/22/2015 00000000000000000000
118538801Adam Haecker6/14/2015 9:00 AM6/14/2015 5:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield7511112021037381006/15/20151). The second boater (scuba diver) said that he has never noticed any zebra mussels attached to any shipwrecks in Lake Superior. He did dive in Lake Michigan a couple of years ago, and noticed them attached to a shipwreck there. 2). The ninth boater (sailboat) said that there needs to be a power washer at every landing. He is thankful that there is one in Bayfield, but would like to see one at every landing. 3). The 10th boater (powerboat) said that he has a customized bilge that circulates water internally in the boat and discharges it before landing. Is there something like this bilge on the market? 4). The 11th boater (powerboat) was wooden and custom-built. Questions: Do wooden boats attract zebra mussels like fiberglass boats? Is there a particular application or coating that could be applied to fiberglass boats to deter mussels? Have researchers conducted lab tests and studies to determine what materials most attracts or least attracts mussels to adhere to surfaces? 5). Saw a young, small fox cross the road in front of the DNR office in Bayfield. (He looked both ways.) 6). Weather: Beautiful, sunny, mid-70s, light wind.00000000000000000000
118566680Jacob Huss6/14/2015 7:00 AM6/14/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas3233511465055101296500006/18/2015 00000000000000000000
118538518Adam Haecker6/13/2015 8:00 AM6/13/2015 6:00 PM10010Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield5317800817170006/15/20151). The Washburn Marina harbormaster (Tom Mager) asked about portable power washers, and whether the Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation Department would be using them this year (?). He said that the Washburn Marina might be getting a permanent one installed with the remodel of the marina in the fall (2015). 2). The first boater (sailboat) was talking about CAFOs in the Green Bay area, and how the runoff from farms has lead to a dead zone the size of Chequamegon Bay on Lake Superior every fall (in Lake Michigan). Questions: How do dead zones affect invasive species? Does phosphorous and nitrogen adversely affect AIS? 3). Weather: Cloudy with on and off showers. Temperature in the mid 60s.00000000000000000000
118566625Jacob Huss6/13/2015 7:00 AM6/13/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas2551562076063131667600006/18/2015Clear, Cool 53 F, Light Wind00000000000000000000
118538226Brittany Goudos-Weisbecker6/13/2015 5:00 AM6/13/2015 12:00 PM707Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland4203294116348715242006/15/20151. Question/Comment about large white fish "must be invasive, because I've never seen it before." Asked if I knew any invasive fish that are large and white and if he should kill them. 2. Comment- man kept asking me where the fish are, repeatedly because he thought that I knew.00000000000000000000
118538273Adam Haecker6/12/2015 10:00 AM6/12/2015 6:00 PM7.507.5Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield4417801719413006/15/20151). The third boater of the day (fisherman) said that he's been on the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes recently. He talked to a CBCW inspector there, but didn't have to pull any weeds from his boat. 2). Talked to the harbormaster (Tom Mager), who showed me an infiltration system that the Washburn Marina uses to filter water and scum on the hull of the boats. Tom said that it's the only filtration system that he knows of that is used on Lake Superior, including Duluth/Superior. The marina also has several plates in the harbor that attract zebra mussels. He said that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provided them. 3). There is no power washer or cleaning station at the Washburn Marina, but one is coming this fall (2015), when the marina is being remodeled. 4). The seventh boater that I talked to (fisherman) said that he knows of other fishermen who confuse the Ruffe with walleye yearlings. He said that the fishermen kill the Ruffe, and throw them up on shore. 5). The seventh fisherman also wondered about controlling waterfowl that spread invasive species. How do you keep pelicans, swans and geese that eat AIS from spreading it? 6). The seventh fisherman also has fished on Mille Lacs in Minnesota. He said that the lake is filled with zebra mussels (in the water and on shore), as well as spiny water fleas. 7). A couple of boaters (fishermen) were aware that the Mississippi River Lock at St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis recently closed to stop the spread of invasive carp (Bighead and Silver).00000000000000000000
118566554Jacob Huss6/12/2015 7:00 AM6/12/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas3933533872062101567200006/18/2015Clear Skies, 60 F, Light wind.00000000000000000000
118412788Jacob Huss6/7/2015 7:00 AM6/7/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas233238175504961175410006/08/2015 00000000000000000000
118413009Adam Haecker6/6/2015 8:00 AM6/6/2015 6:00 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield5234600723250006/08/20151). The third boater of the day that I talked to said that he has seen some deformed fish in the Duluth/Superior harbor (possibly VHS?). Also said that he's concerned about the snake fish entering Lake Superior. (Already in St. Croix River?) 2). The third boater also mentioned that he understands that there might be a new law that makes it mandatory to keep your boat out of the water for three days in between water bodies. 3). The fourth boater that I talked to today (sailboat) said that he has an antifol (foliage?) application on his hull, which prevents scum growth and other bacteria from adhering. He wondered if this should be a standard application for all boats. Would it deter or prevent invasive species from attaching?00000000000000000000
118412582Jacob Huss6/6/2015 7:00 AM6/6/2015 3:00 PM808Lake Superior -- Loonsfoot Landing - 30th Ave Superior10019047Douglas243933306405561566310006/08/2015 00000000000000000000
118412946Adam Haecker6/5/2015 2:00 PM6/5/2015 3:45 PM1.7501.75Lake Superior -- Washburn Marina Access10019595Bayfield011010102100006/08/2015 00000000000000000000
118412287Riley Stiltjes6/5/2015 7:45 AM6/5/2015 3:45 PM808Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland2092092902275813160006/08/2015Fog coming off the lake blowing inland, wind out of the Northeast at 10-15 mph. 00000000000000000000
118412553Riley Stiltjes6/4/2015 1:30 PM6/4/2015 4:00 PM2.502.5Lake Superior -- Second Landing - Reykdal Rd10019295Ashland1955914523280006/08/2015 00000000000000000000
118412809Adam Haecker6/1/2015 8:00 AM6/1/2015 6:00 PM909Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield5106600610150006/08/20151). First boater (angler) of the day said that he snagged zebra mussels in Kakagon Sloughs in 6-8 feet of water (didn't mention date). 2). Talked to a Scott and Justin in the local Bayfield DNR office. They mentioned that Cornucopia and Barks Bay should get some AIS CBCW coverage too, although Bayfield launch is busiest. 3). DNR office also said that it's early in the season (and shouldn't expect to find much growth until a little later in the summer). 4). DNR office said zebra mussels have been in Lake Superior for 20 years or so. Quaggma mussels pose more of a long-term threat, however.00000000000000000000
118412685Adam Haecker5/31/2015 8:00 AM5/31/2015 6:00 PM9.509.5Lake Superior -- Bayfield City Boat Launch10019622Bayfield3333601514330006/08/20151). Weather: 40 degrees, north wind, chilly. 2). One fisherman commented that zebra mussels are rampant in Lake Michigan. He thinks that salmon in Lake Superior are unable to eat zooplankton because of zebra mussels, and biologists want it that way. (They want to see an increase in the number of lake trout.) 3). One boater mentioned that he knew of the first "saltie" that was ultimately responsible for the spread of AIS today. (The year was 1965.) General observations at Bayfield landing: 1). No trash can(s) or compost bins(s). 2). Several boaters complained about high ramp fee ($12), compared to $5-6 at other launch sites. 3). AIS prevention signs facing launching ramp. Should there be other signs facing docking area? 4). I had one boat (the same boat) both enter and leave the same ramp. Do we need to survey at "put in" and "take out" for the same boat? If so, can we add a checkbox for that?00000000000000000000