Project Detail

SPREAD EAGLE CHAIN O'LAKES ASSOCIATION: Rapid Response - Euraisan Watermilfoil & Zebra Mussels in North Lake

Purpose

The Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes Assoc. (SECOLA) is sponsoring a project in response to a discovery of Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) and Zebra Mussels (ZM) in North Lake. Project objectives/ tasks: 1. Investigate extent of EWM in North Lk by field investigations in 2012 and 2013: monitor, document (using gps units), record and map EWM distribution and density; train volunteers to participate in 2013 EWM monitoring. 2. Hand-pull EWM discovered in field investigations: using snorkel gear or SCUBA, hand-pull reasonably sized EWM colonies found during monitoring; monitor hand pulled areas to check treatment efficacy; evaluate feasibility of EWM chemical treatment. 3. Summarize ZM findings of ongoing UWSP research as related to North Lk and the SECOLA: summarize information on ZM population in North Lk and the SECOLA; develop ZM long-term monitoring plan in the Chain. 4. Create a unified and educated response to ZM and EWM to protect North Lk, the SECOLA, and other region water bodies: meet with the SECOLA board and WDNR staff to develop a response plan for preventing movement of AIS to and from North Lk; incorporate ideas generated from the SECOLA-WDNR meeting in the North Lk Adaptive Management Plan; investigate potential boat wash station purchase for use at North Lk boat landing; verify appropriate signs are posted at North Lk public access. Project deliverables: 1) written description and maps of EWM monitoring and hand-pulling effort; 2) ZM research findings summary apropos to North Lake and the SECOLA; 3) response plan including boat-wash station for protecting aquatic resources from AIS transport. All products to be included in the North Lake Adaptive Management Plan. Specific conditions: Meet with WDNR prior to purchase of wash station equipment & installation; WDNR will be provided electronic & hard copies of project data, reports & plans; contact UW Extension to learn about Clean Boats Clean Waters and AIS monitoring programs.

Project Type

Aquatic Invasives Grant

Project Sub Type

Aquatic Invasives Early Detection and Response

Project ID

AIRR-130-13

Year Started

2012

Status

Complete

Reports and Documents

The North Lake Adaptive Management Plan