Purpose
Lake Denoon Lake District (LDLD) is sponsoring an Early Detection and Response grant project for Starry Stonewort (SSW) (Nitellopsis obtusa \2013 NR40 prohibited species) evaluation and containment/prevention, in response to the 2022 discovery of SSW in Lake Denoon.
Final deliverables: 1) Installation documentation for informational buoy and 2x AIS removal stations; 2) Sub-PI and PI survey information (data spreadsheets, reports and/or maps); 3) Documentation of SSW hand removal and native plant restoration activities, if pursued; 4) Summary of education/outreach to LDLD members.
Project activities: 1) Education/outreach to LDLD members; 2) Place informational buoy at location of the SSW finding; 3) Installation of 2x AIS removal stations at Lake Denoon launches; 4) Two sub-PI surveys conducted in the summer of 2023 (performed by Waukesha County with assistance from DNR); 5) Full PI surveys completed in August 2023 and 2025 (performed by contracted consultant); 6) Potential diver-assisted hand pulling of SSW; 7) Potential native plant restoration.
Special Conditions: 1) Discussion and approval of potential hand pulling and native restoration shall occur with Department staff prior to those activities occurring; 2) If hand-pulling is pursued, LDLD will submit an NR109 permit accordingly and all removed SSW will be disposed of following Department guidelines; 3) All relevant data shall be entered into SWIMS database.
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 regional AIS Biologist. If consultant is to provide a final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide the AIS Biologist with a draft for comment on report adequacy prior to making final payment to the consultant.Related Reports
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Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response
AIRR28223
2023
Active
Grant Awarded
Grant AIRR28223 awarded