Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Monitoring Station
Station ID:
10018821
Station Name:
Yellow Birch Lake -- Access
Specific Parameter:
-- All Parameters --
Acreage of Infestation
Active beetles seen
Additional Comments
Additional Comments about Aquatic Invasives Monitoring
After last use did you dispose of bait? - N/A
After last use did you dispose of bait? - No
After last use did you dispose of bait? - Yes
After last use did you drain all water from boat and equipment? - No
After last use did you drain all water from boat and equipment? - Yes
After last use did you drain all water from fish and livewell? - N/A
After last use did you drain all water from fish and livewell? - No
After last use did you drain all water from fish and livewell? - Yes
After last use did you drain water? - No
After last use did you drain water? - Yes
After last use did you ice your catch? - N/A
After last use did you ice your catch? - No
After last use did you ice your catch? - Yes
After last use did you inspect and remove plants - No
After last use did you inspect and remove plants - Yes
After last use did you wash equipment or dry 5 days? - No
After last use did you wash equipment or dry 5 days? - Yes
AIS Sign Condition
AIS Sign Type
Any known beetle releases?
Are you aware of the aquatic invasive species laws? - Unsure
Are you willing to answer a few questions? - No
Are you willing to answer a few questions? - Yes
Aware of Law - No
Aware of Law - Yes
Before you installed the new AIS sign (Prevent the Spread), were there other AIS signs at the access point? - County ordinance sign
Before you installed the new AIS sign (Prevent the Spread), were there other AIS signs at the access point? - Green and white "Help Prevent the Spread sign"
Before you installed the new AIS sign (Prevent the Spread), were there other AIS signs at the access point? - Green, white and red stop sign "Please Stop and"
Before you installed the new AIS sign (Prevent the Spread), were there other AIS signs at the access point? - Lake Association sign
Before you installed the new AIS sign (Prevent the Spread), were there other AIS signs at the access point? - Yellow "Exotic Species Advisory" sign
Boat Landing Observation Location
Boat last used during past 5 days? - No
Boat last used during past 5 days? - Yes
Boat was entering landing
Boat was entering/leaving landing - N/A
Boat was leaving landing
Boater Cleaned Boat With Spray Bottle?
Boater Drained Boat?
Boater Drained Livewell?
Boater Inspected Boat and Trailer?
Boater Removed Plants/Animals from Boat and Trailer?
Boater Used Cold Water Power Washer?
Boater Used Cold Water Rinse?
Boater Used Hot Water Power Washer?
Boater/ Landing Patron - Drained Bait Bucket?
Contact Made With Boater?
County Boat Last Visited (1)
County Boat Last Visited (10)
County Boat Last Visited (2)
County Boat Last Visited (3)
County Boat Last Visited (4)
County Boat Last Visited (5)
County Boat Last Visited (6)
County Boat Last Visited (7)
County Boat Last Visited (8)
County Boat Last Visited (9)
County Where You Monitored
Coverage by Plant
Description of Start Location
Did you remove any of these signs during your visit, or do you have plans in the near future? - County ordinance sign
Did you remove any of these signs during your visit, or do you have plans in the near future? - Green and white "Help..Prevent the Spread" sign
Did you remove any of these signs during your visit, or do you have plans in the near future? - Green, white and red stop sign "Please Stop and..."
Did you remove any of these signs during your visit, or do you have plans in the near future? - Lake Association Sign
Did you remove any of these signs during your visit, or do you have plans in the near future? - Yellow "Exotic Species Advisory" sign
Did you take a photo?
Did you use a handscoop?
Did you use a rake?
Does the access point appear to be in proper working order?
Dying early-dead and brown stems
Eggs seen
Evidence of Galerucella Beetle Activity - Other?
Good ways to reach you with AIS info? - Highway Billboard
Good ways to reach you with AIS info? - Internet
Good ways to reach you with AIS info? - Newspaper/Magazine
Good ways to reach you with AIS info? - Person at Boat Landing
Good ways to reach you with AIS info? - Radio
Good ways to reach you with AIS info? - Sign at Landing
Good ways to reach you with AIS info? - TV
Habitat Type
Have you been contacted by a watercraft inspector this season? - No
Have you been contacted by a watercraft inspector this season? - Yes
Horsepower - 0-25
Horsepower - 101-150
Horsepower - 26-50
Horsepower - 51-75
Horsepower - 76-100
Horsepower - >150
How would you describe yourself (affiliation)?
I feel confident that the boater understands the steps necessary to prevent the spread of AIS - Agree
I feel confident that the boater understands the steps necessary to prevent the spread of AIS - Disagree
I feel confident that the boater understands the steps necessary to prevent the spread of AIS - Strongly Agree
I feel confident that the boater understands the steps necessary to prevent the spread of AIS - Strongly Disagree
If flowering, flowers appear 'weak', sparse
If the waterbody was known to contain invasive species, was the red sticker "This Waterbody Is Known to Contain Invasive Species" applied to the bottom of the sign?
If violation, what law violated? - Bait Violation
If violation, what law violated? - Did not drain all water
If violation, what law violated? - Did not remove plants
In a typical month, number waterbodies you visit: 1-2
In a typical month, number waterbodies you visit: 3-4
In a typical month, number waterbodies you visit: 5+
Is the assessment limited to site edges due to accessibility?
Land Type
Landing Patron - Main Activity
Landing Patron Activity - Non Motorized?
Landing Patron Left Landing Without Following Any Prevention Steps?
Landowner Name
Larvae seen
Last time boating - did you inspect boat, trailer and equipment for plants and animals? - Yes
Last time boating - did you remove attached plants and animals? - N/A
Last time boating - did you remove attached plants and animals? - Yes
Last time boating - Took no prevention steps
Last Time/Place Boat Used - Infested? - No
Last Time/Place Boat Used - Infested? - Yes
Latitude
Location Description
Longitude
Most plants under 3-4 feet tall
Nearest City/Village Town Where You Monitored
No target aquatic invasive species were observed
Number of People Contacted
Number of plants
Number Times Contacted By Inspector in Past 30 Days - 0
Number Times Contacted By Inspector in Past 30 Days: 1-2
Number Times Contacted By Inspector in Past 30 Days: 3-4
Number Times Contacted By Inspector in Past 30 Days: 5+
Observer Email
Observer Name (if not already recorded)
Organization
Other Measures Used
Plants Present? - No
Plants Present? - Yes
Plants Removed? - N/A
Plants Removed? - No
Plants Removed? - Yes
Prevention Steps - Did Not Ask Question
Prevention Steps Taken - No
Prevention Steps Taken - Yes
Prior knowledge of AIS - Billboards
Prior knowledge of AIS - Brochure
Prior Knowledge of AIS - Inspector/Volunteer
Prior Knowledge of AIS - Newspaper/Media
Prior Knowledge of AIS - Other
Prior Knowledge of AIS - Presentation/Display
Prior Knowledge of AIS - PSA
Prior Knowledge of AIS - Publication
Prior Knowledge of AIS - Signs
Prior knowledge of AIS - Web
Purpose of AIS Sign Visit?
Round holes along leaf veins?
Site is a good insectary (spring beetle collection site)
Start Latitude
Start Location Reading Accuracy
Start Longitude
State of Boat Registration
State of Vehicle - Other
State of Vehicle - WI
The location that best represents where the sign is currently located
The location where the sign is currently located - Other (Describe)
Total Time Spent at Landing
Total Time Spent At Landing by paid inspectors
Total Time Spent At Landing by unpaid (volunteer) inspectors
Type of Boat - Fishing
Type of Boat - Kayak/Canoe
Type of Boat - Other
Type of Boat - Pleasure/Ski
Type of Boat - Pontoon
Type of Boat - PWC
Type of Boat - Sailboat
Vegetation on Boat?- Entering - No
Vegetation on Boat?- Entering - Yes
Vegetation on Boat?- Leaving Landing - No
Vegetation on Boat?- Leaving Landing - Yes
Vegetation on Boat?- Leaving Water - No
Vegetation on Boat?- Leaving Water- Yes
Violation Occurred - No
Violation Occurred - Yes
Violation Reported
Was boat used during past 5 days on diff wbody? - Don't Know
Was boat used during past 5 days on diff wbody? - No
Was boat used during past 5 days on diff wbody? - Yes
Was the sign installed facing the water so people leaving the water could read it or facing the launching area so people could read it?
Was this waterbody known to contain invasive species?
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (1)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (10)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (2)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (3)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (4)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (5)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (6)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (7)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (8)
Waterbody Name Boat Last Visited (9)
Waterbody Type
WBIC Boat Last Visited (1)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (10)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (2)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (3)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (4)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (5)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (6)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (7)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (8)
WBIC Boat Last Visited (9)
Weather
Were pots from a current or previous release were removed?
What type of access point was this?
When installing the sign, were you able to reuse the post from previous DNR signs?
Which direction is the sign facing?
Would you use a wash station? - No
Would you use a wash station? - Yes
Years of known beetle release
Sample Results
Project
Date/Time
DNR Parameter
Species
Result
Units
Present/Absent
Lab Comments
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