Project Detail

BEAR LAKE ASSOCIATION OF BARRON: 2012-2014 Aquatic Plant Management Planning Project

Purpose

Bear Lake Association is sponsoring a 2 year AIS prevention and education project to complete aquatic plant management planning including a point intercept plant study, water quality monitoring, CB/CW inspection program on the main landing with spot checks on minor landings, training, public awareness, lake user survey, AIS monitoring, and APM generation. Deliverables include: 1) Watercraft inspection report including time & number of people reached; daily CB/CW survey results entered into SWIMS database 2) Report summarizing the project including results of early season plant survey and late season point intercept study; CLP bed mapping and monitoring observations of any detected invasive species with appropriate maps; water quality monitoring; results entered into the SWIMS database; verification of workshops and/or training such as agendas and attendance lists; public outreach and lake fairs with copies of educational materials paid through this grant; results of sociological land owner survey; summary of Purple Loosestrife bio-control ;3)Aquatic Plant Management Plan. Special conditions: WDNR\2019s Aquatic Plant Management in Wisconsin guidance must be followed for point-intercept and/or aquatic management plan development. The project sponsor shall immediately contact the DNR if a new aquatic invasive species is found. This scope summarizes details 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 Lake/AIS Coordinator. It is recommended that Grantee provide Lake/AIS Coordinator with a draft final report. If consultant is to provide final report, it is recommended that Grantee provide Lake/AIS Coordinator with a draft for review prior to making final consultant payment. The DNR shall receive a paper and electronic copy of the final report.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Education

Project ID

AEPP-377-13

Year Started

2012

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

Bear Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan (Plan) Approval Request

Letter about the acceptance of the APM plant. Management recommendations outlined below are eligible for funding under Lake Management Planning and Aquatic Invasive Species grants subject to the application requirements of those programs.

Bear Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan AIS Education, Prevention, and Planning Barron and Washburn Counties, Wisconsin

Aquatic Plant Management Plan, with list of native plants and water quality facts. Also lists invasive species and treatment plans.

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded

Aquatic Plant Management Plan

Aquatic Plant Monitoring or Survey

Watercraft Inspections Clean Boats, Clean Waters

Monitor Water Quality or Sediment

Information and Education

Hold Workshops

Informational Meetings

Social Survey of Residents or Users