Project Timetable

Objective I – Map the existing areas of Eurasian water-milfoil and purple loosestrife infestation on the Chippewa Flowage.

 

ACTIVITY – Water-milfoil

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TIMELINE

OUTCOMES

research and archive existing studies of Eurasian water-milfoil presence on Chip Flowage

PE (project educator)

fall/winter Yr 1

previous data secured for base-line establishment

establish (refine) study methodology

PE, co-PD

GLIFWC

LCO Conservation

winter/spring

Yr. 1-3

assures reliability of data and compliance with mapping standards

acquire necessary equipment and supplies for study

PE

co-PD

winter/spring

Yr. 1-2

securing of necessary supplies

recruit and train interns the study

PE

co-PD

spring Yr. 1-2

2 personnel trained

implement Eurasian water-milfoil mapping project

PE

LCO Conservation

interns

summer Yr. 1-2

systematic and comprehensive delineation of milfoil distribution

collate & analyze data, establish and update GIS map-server database

PE

co-PD

interns

fall Yr 2-3

new data added to existing datasets.  available for dissemination

Integrate GIS data files into GLIFWC’s ArcIMS web server 

PE

GLIFWC

fall/winter Yr 2-3

new data added to existing datasets available for dissemination through internet

disseminate study results and findings to conservation agencies and public organizations with an interest in Chippewa Flowage

PE

winter/summer Yr 2-3

data available upon which to make decisions on control strategies and pilot sites.  Data and maps to be used in informational/educational campaigns (Obj. 2).

 

 

ACTIVITY - Loosestrife

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TIMELINE

OUTCOMES

research existing studies of purple loosestrife presence on Chip Flowage

PE

fall/winter Yr 1

previous data secured for base-line establishment

establish (refine) study methodology

PE

co-PD

GLIFWC

LCO Conservation

winter/spring

Yr. 1-3

assures reliability of data and compliance with mapping standards

acquire necessary equipment and supplies for study

PE

winter/spring

Yr. 1-2

securing of necessary supplies

recruit and train interns and volunteers for the study

PE

co-PD

spring Yr. 1-2

personnel trained

implement purple loosestrife mapping project

PE

LCO Conservation

Interns & volunteers

summer Yr. 1-2

systematic and comprehensive delineation of loosestrife distribution

collate & analyze data, establish and update GIS map-server database

PE

co-PD

Interns & volunteers

fall Yr 2-3

new data added to existing datasets.  available for dissemination

Integrate GIS data files into GLIFWC’s ArcIMS web server 

PE

GLIFWC

fall/winter Yr 2-3

new data added to existing datasets available for dissemination through internet

disseminate study results and findings to conservation agencies and public organizations with an interest in Chippewa Flowage

PE

winter/summer Yr 2-3

data available upon which to make decisions on control strategies and pilot sites.  Data and maps to be used in informational/educational campaigns (Obj. 2).

Objective II – Explore and promote discussion and deliberation on educational, and management options for development of integrated and collaborative solutions for invasive management. Assess and recommend management options for control and eradication of the invasives.

ACTIVITY

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TIMELINE

OUTCOMES

establish membership and bylaws for Steering Committee

PE

winter, spring, summer Yr. 1

establishment of critical project infrastructure

identification, collection, assessment and adaptation of existing educational materials most appropriate to the needs of the Chippewa Flowage.

PE

program assistant

Yr. 2-3

existing informational materials will utilized when feasible, new materials created where gaps remain

dissemination of informational/educational materials to resource users

PE, with input from the Steering Com.

Yr. 2-3

increase understanding of invasive species threats and presence,

identification of the public policy and legal issues and mechanisms governing invasive species control and eradication programs consistent with the Chippewa Flowage Management Plan

PE, with input from the Steering Com.

Yr. 1

framework within which to establish a management plan developed.  key participants knowledgeable about roles, responsibilities and necessary protocols

a comparative analysis of possible management strategies (including breakdown of costs, resources required, anticipated effectiveness, environmental impacts, etc.)

PE, with input from the Steering Com.

Yr. 1-2

increase understanding of possible control strategies among the key stakeholders

Develop a preliminary Invasive Species Management Plan for the Chippewa Flowage consistent with the Chippewa Flowage Management Plan

PE, with input from the Steering Com.

Yr. 2-3

a draft Plan is developed with the commitment of the major stakeholders (tribe, state, landowners, etc.,) This Plan will guide future efforts and prioritized actions/needs.

identification of targeted areas for initial control/eradication efforts

PE, with input from the Steering Com.

Yr. 2-3

plans established for pilot control efforts/studies

creation of project website to include pages/information for mapping efforts (Obj. I), educational materials, minutes of Advisory Committee, links to various agencies dealing with invasive species and constituents of Chippewa Flowage, etc. (the tribally-owned public radio station will also be a vehicle through which public relations/informational releases will be made)

 

PE

program assistant

Yr. 1 - 3

website to serve as a primary communication, publicity and educational vehicle for all of project’s activities

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