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Laura Felda-Marquardt
Lakes Specialist
Invasive Species Program
Sponsored by :UW-Extension
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin Association of Lakes
Milfoil Masters’ from Minocqua, Hazlehurst, Lake Tomahawk Middle School and $25,000.
Eurasian water-milfoil threatens Northern Wisconsin.
It all started with kids!
Wisconsin Watercraft Inspections
Wisconsin hires 11 watercraft inspectors Watercraft inspections Signage Monitoring
Illegal to Launch Law
Section 30.715, Stat. 2001 WI Act 16 prohibits the launching of boats or boating equipment or trailers in navigable waters if the person has reason to believe that the boat, boat trailer, or boating equipment has any aquatic plants attached or if a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that zebra mussels are attached.
Workshop Training Opportunities
Rhinelander
Green Bay
Oshkosh
PhillipsGrantsburg
Balsam Lake
La Crosse
Hayward
Stevens Point
Fitchburg
Crandon
Wautoma
Eau Claire
Workshop Activities include:
Background information on aquatic invasive species.
How to organize an effective watercraft inspection program.
Hands-on training for watercraft inspections and invasive species identification.
Workshop results
14 workshops358 trained
volunteers and agency staff.
Tool kits sent to Maine,Vermont, Nevada, Michigan and Virginia.
What we learned...
Volunteer duties:
Visually check boats and trailers for hitching plants and animals.
Demonstrate how to clean recreational equipment.
Distribute educational information.
Recruiting Volunteers
Adults and youthBe specific about
duties.Select optimum
days.Schedule volunteer
hours.Appreciation
Materials Needed
Clipboard, pencilWatercraft
Inspection form and Check Point List.
Tool kitPlastic bagsCell phoneDigital camera
Boat Landing Message: Inspect and remove
any visible mud,plants, fish or animals before transporting.
Drain water from your equipment before transporting.
Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.
Spray/rinse with high pressure, and or hot water.
Dry for atleast 5 days.
Spotting a ViolationExplain the dangers
of invasive plants.Discuss the
prevention steps.Help remove plants.Request a sample
and get location of prior waterbody.
Respect boaters’ wishes.
Keeping records
Determine traveling patterns of recreational users.
Identify types of recreational equipment.
Inventory boater knowledge of invasive species.
Steps for an effective program:
Know who owns the boat landing.
Determine effective inspection hours.
Recruit adults and youth.
Develop an accurate and concise message.
Know what educational materials are available.
Keep watercraft inspection records.
Report new infestations.Encourage others to
organize a watercraft inspection team.
More steps...