Purpose
Wings of Wisconsin Tri-County Chapter will sponsor an ACEI grant at the Vail Wetlands Reserve Program Property to be completed by December 31st 2028. The project will focus on reducing the populations of invasive cattail and non-native phragmites located on the property.
Project final deliverables include: 1) Annual maps of herbicide treatment areas, hand-cutting area, biomass removal areas and any new invasive species present 2) Before/after photos of herbicide treatment and hand-cutting areas 3) Records of water levels during water control operations 4) Boot brush installation records and photos 5) Volunteer time records 6) Annual reports summarizing activities and control progress 7) Final Report
Specific project activities include: 1) Fall herbicide treatments of cattail and phragmites 2) Summer hand-cutting of cattails in hard to reach and sensitive areas below water, when possible 3) Utilize water control structure to fluctuate water levels to stress plants, when possible 4) Remove dead non-native biomass via burns and cutting 4) Collect and disperse native seed 5) Monitor for effectiveness of treatment and presence of new invasive plants 6) Educate visitors to the property and install four boot brush stations at public access points on property 7)Maintain access to invasive plant stands and firebreaks
Special Conditions: WDNR Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist will be provided with an electronic copy of annual reports, final reports, maps, and photos prior to submission of grantee\2019s final payment request.
This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the WDNR Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist.
Related Reports
Run Project Summary ReportView Umbrella-ProjectsView Related-ProjectsAquatic Invasives Grant
Aquatic Invasives Control
ACEI32923
2023
Active
Grant Awarded
Grant ACEI32923 awarded