Project Detail

WAUPACA CHAIN O'LAKES PUBLIC INLAND LAKE P&R: Waupaca Chain O Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Study

Purpose

The Waupaca Chain O'Lakes District proposes to develop a strategic plan for the prevemtion and control of Aquatic Invasive Species. The project includes the development of a stakeholder group consisting of lake residents, county and town officials, business owners and other interested parities. A second objective is to implement educational strategies throughout the strategic planning process. Educational signage at public and private boat launchings will be updates to include information on aquatic invasive species. Local public service announcements will be aired by the local media. A public information open house will be held to establish community relations. The draft strategic plan will be prepared by August 2005 to be approved at the lake district annual meeting. The plan will be shared with lake residents via newsletters and the DNR will be provided with a draft plan and a final approved plan. AMENDMENT #1 includes educational literature containing information about aquatic invasive species which will be developed for distributrion from the updated signs and other outlets.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Education

Project ID

ALPL-005-04

Year Started

2004

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded

ALPL-005-04Waupaca Chain O Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Study

Watercraft Inspections Clean Boats, Clean Waters

CBCW-262400

Educate and engage residents

10100971

Install Kiosk or Sign

Issue News/Media Release

Informational Meetings

Watershed

Waters

Purpose

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