Monitoring for Eurasian watermilfoil at Lake Parker Boat Access
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to protect Lake Parker against infestations of Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels by stationing
people at the boat access to inspect boats and trailers for these invasive non-native species. Grant funds would be used to:
1) Pay the salaries of people, probably high school students, who would be hired to monitor the boat access during times of high use.
2) Pay the cost and installation of a large sign, to be placed at the boat access, that welcomes boaters to Lake Parker but respectfully asks them to be conscientious about not contributing to the spread of non-native species by properly inspecting their boats and trailers.
3) Pay for the printing costs of educational flyers that would be passed out to boaters by the monitors. These flyers would have specific information about the treat to Lake Parker.
List of tasks and
schedule
| Task |
Anticipated Completion Date |
| Design and order the sign |
June 1st, 2001 |
| Install the sign |
July 1st, 2001 |
| Design and print handouts - See note 1. |
July 1st, 2001 |
| Monitor the Lake Parker Boat Access |
July 4th holiday |
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Quad lakes Fishing Tournament
Weekend |
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Labor Day Weekend |
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Other heavy traffic times
- resources
permitting. |
| Post information to the LPA web site |
July 1st. |
| Grant Final Report |
October 20th. |
| Note 1: Handouts, in addition to those that we anticipate getting from the State, will include information specific to the threat that exists at Lake Parker. For
example, naming nearby lake and ponds that already have an infestation and therefore need special consideration. |
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Why is the project needed and what will be the lasting benefits to the community and watershed?
The project is needed because several nearby lakes and ponds, see map below, have infestations of Eurasian watermilfoil. Lake Parker does not presently have such
an infestation but we do have a large amount of boat traffic between infested lakes and Lake Parker because of the increasing popularity of
bass fishing on the lake. This is particularly true during the weekend each summer when the local “Quad Lakes Fishing Tournament” is held and
other holiday weekends.
Protecting the lake from such an infestation is in the interest of the Town of Glover as well as the surrounding community because the lake is a
major resource for recreational activities such as boating, swimming, and fishing as well as providing the town with substantial tax base from
seasonal residences. All of this would be placed in jeopardy should an infestation occur. Another benefit is that making use of preventive
measures, such as those proposed here is more cost effective than fighting an infestation once it has
occurred.
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