Project Detail

ARCHIBALD LAKE ASSOCIATION: Archibald Lake Flowering Rush Project

Purpose

The Archibald Lake Association proposes to: control Flowering Rush through chemical treatment in the waters of Archibald Lake, during the period 2011 - 2014. The project elements and deliverables are specified in the Archibald Lake Association\2019s Aquatic Invasive Species Grant application, dated July 30, 2010. The project includes: conducting pre- and post-treatment surveys to monitor the presence of Flowering Rush; treating Flowering Rush infested areas in waters of Archibald Lake with aquatic herbicide(s); conducting watercraft inspections; participating in the Citizen Lakes Monitoring Network; and mailing educational information to Association members. Any persons conducting watercraft inspections or participating in the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network will enroll in a current Clean Boats Clean Waters workshop or Citizen Lake Monitoring Network workshop. Watercraft inspection and Citizen Lake Monitoring records will be entered into the State\2019s online Watercraft Inspection Database (SWIMS). Any publications or signs produced as part of this project will incorporate the \201CStop Aquatic Hitchhikers!\201D\2122 brand (partnership details are at http://www.protectyourwaters.org). Annual progress reports and a final report summarizing the four-year project will be provided to DNR. If consultant is to provide the final report, it is recommended the Grantee provide the DNR Aquatic Invasive Species 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\2019s final payment request.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Control

Project ID

ACEI-090-11

Year Started

2010

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

Archibald Lake Floweing Rush Chemical Treatment Analysis 2015 Final Report