Project Detail

WHITE ASH LAKE P & R DISTRICT: Harvester GPS System

Purpose

The White Ash Lake PRD proposes to purchase and install a GPS guided navigation system on their aquatic plant harvester to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the District's harvesting operations. This will enable early season harvesting of curly leaf pond weed providing better control of this invasive species. Early season beds of curlyleaf pondweed can be located before they are visible at the surface, operating the harvester from GPS coordinates mapped in the previous season. Early season harvest will prevent production of reproductive plant turions and potentially reduce plant densities annually. Conceptually, monotypic beds of curlyleaf pondweed can be reduced or eliminated. Other objectives are to reduce cutting time, harvesting costs and improve record keeping and operation planning. The District will provide a report at the conclusion of the project period that evaluates the performance of their harvesting operation relative to these objectives including any reductions in the areal coverage of curly leaf pond weed. Information about the project will also be shared through newsletters and the District's website.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Education

Project ID

ASPL-004-04

Year Started

2004

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

HARVESTER GPS SYSTEM