Project Detail

TOWN OF SPRINGWATER: Gilbert Lake Aquatic Plant Survey

Purpose

The Town of Springwater proposes to address current and future management and status of EWM and to develop aquatic invasive species prevention strategy recommendations for Gilbert Lake, Waushara County, and the Gilbert Lake Advancement Association, Inc. Objectives of the project include: 1) Determining locations and extent of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) in Gilbert Lake. 2) Preparation of an Annual Report/Gilbert Lake AIS Management Plan 2005-2009. The report will include: A) The spring 2005 EWM survey map. B) Summary of past herbicide treatment results. C) Comparisons of aquatic plant survey data collected from 2000 through 2004. Species composition, percent frequency, and relative abundance will be analyzed for significant differences between surveys. D) Gilbert Lake's Self-Help Lake Monitoring Program data analysis for changes in water quality in response to EWM control. E) Recommendations for future EWM management and for aquatic invasive species prevention strategies for Gilbert Lake and the Gilbert Lake Advancement Association. Copies of the EWM survey map will be provided to the WDNR and the Gilbert Lake Advancement Association prior to management implementation. Copies of the Gilbert lake AIS Management Plan 2005-2009 will be provided to Gilbert lake Advancement Association members and other supporting organizations. In addition to one hardcopy of the Gilbert Lake AIS Management Plan 2005-2009, all data gathered during the project and the Gilbert Lake AIS Management Plan 2005-2009 will be provided in an electronic format to the DNR. See October 4, 2004 Gilbert Lake Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Proposal for further details.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Education

Project ID

ASPL-013-04

Year Started

2004

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

Gilbert Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan 2006-2009