Project Detail

TOWN OF GENEVA: Lake Como AIS Survey & APM Update

Purpose

The Town of Geneva will hire a contractor to conduct a plant survey and update the aquatic plant management plan for Lake Como. The plant survey will be a point intercept survey with XY points. The lake will be sampled in mid-summer. The final report will contain the following elements: 1) Results of the points sampled, including sediment type found and maximum rooting depth, 2) Results of a general lake survey to map general plant beds, map localized plant beds, map species distribution and a list of plant species found, 3) An aquatic plant management plan that meets the requirements of NR 109.09, 4) GIS mapping of control areas, and 5) Evaluation of the use of chemical control measures for invasive plant species. 10 copies of the report will be provided to the Town. Two paper copies and one electronic copy of the final plan will be provided to the Department. Exact details for all deliverables are described in the project description of the grant application. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide DNR Lake Coordinator with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant. DNR to receive both paper and electronic .pdf copies of the final report along with, or prior to submission of grantee's final payment request.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Education

Project ID

AEPP-201-10

Year Started

2009

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey