Project Detail

SPREAD EAGLE CHAIN O'LAKES ASSOCIATION: North Lake Eurasian Water Milfoil Response

Purpose

The Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes Association is sponsoring an Early Detection & Response grant with a project focus on surveying, monitoring, mapping, and hand-pulling Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) in North Lake, Florence County. Project activities include: 1) Conduct annual early-season and mid-late season AIS surveys; 2) Conduct volunteer AIS surveillance monitoring; 3) Control EWM by volunteer hand-removal and professional hand-removal; 4) Develop annual maps and report; 5) Develop end of project report. Project deliverables include: 1) EWM survey data and maps; 2) Annual reports and final report describing the findings of the AIS, hand-pulling efforts, and guidance for continued control actions. Specific conditions for this project: Annual reports and final report need Department review and approval. WDNR Lakes Management Coordinator will be provided with an electronic (pdf or word) copy of reports, all maps, and all aquatic plant and any GIS data.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response

Project ID

AIRR22418

Year Started

2017

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded