FRIENDS OF DEVIL'S LAKE STATE PARK: Devil's Lake Swimmers Itch Study

Purpose

Researchers will monitor densities of cercaria and snails thoughout the growing season. They will monitor lake conditions to determine how lake productivity relates to swimmers itch. They will survey of Devils Lake users. The resulting sociological, biological, and chemical data will be available to managers to develop a comprehensive plan for managing swimmers itch in Devils Lake and provide a template for other lakes with this problem. A full description of project deliverables and project scope are available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement. The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.

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Large Scale Lake Planning
LPL-564
1998
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Grant Awarded
Researchers will monitor densities of cercaria and snails thoughout the growing season. They will monitor lake conditions to determine how lake productivity relates to swimmers itch. They will survey of Devils Lake users. The resulting sociological, biological, and chemical data will be available to managers to develop a comprehensive plan for managing swimmers itch in Devils Lake and provide a template for other lakes with this problem. A full description of project deliverables and project scope are available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement.
Social Survey of Residents or Users
10100739
 
Watershed
 
Waters