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Objective I – Map the existing areas of Eurasian
water-milfoil and purple loosestrife infestation on the Chippewa
Flowage.
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ACTIVITY
– Water-milfoil
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PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
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TIMELINE
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OUTCOMES
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research and archive existing studies of
Eurasian water-milfoil presence on Chip Flowage
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PE (project educator)
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fall/winter
Yr 1
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previous data secured for base-line
establishment
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establish (refine) study methodology
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PE, co-PD
GLIFWC
LCO Conservation
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winter/spring
Yr.
1-3
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assures reliability of data and compliance
with mapping standards
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acquire necessary equipment and supplies
for study
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PE
co-PD
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winter/spring
Yr.
1-2
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securing of necessary supplies
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recruit and train interns the study
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PE
co-PD
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spring
Yr. 1-2
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2 personnel trained
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implement Eurasian water-milfoil mapping
project
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PE
LCO Conservation
interns
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summer
Yr. 1-2
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systematic and comprehensive delineation of
milfoil distribution
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collate & analyze data, establish and
update GIS map-server database
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PE
co-PD
interns
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fall
Yr 2-3
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new data added to existing datasets.
available for dissemination
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Integrate GIS data files into GLIFWC’s
ArcIMS web server
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PE
GLIFWC
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fall/winter
Yr 2-3
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new data added to existing datasets
available for dissemination through internet
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disseminate study results and findings to
conservation agencies and public organizations with an interest
in Chippewa Flowage
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PE
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winter/summer
Yr 2-3
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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).
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ACTIVITY
- Loosestrife
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PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
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TIMELINE
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OUTCOMES
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research existing studies of purple
loosestrife presence on Chip Flowage
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PE
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fall/winter
Yr 1
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previous data secured for base-line
establishment
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establish (refine) study methodology
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PE
co-PD
GLIFWC
LCO Conservation
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winter/spring
Yr.
1-3
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assures reliability of data and compliance
with mapping standards
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acquire necessary equipment and supplies
for study
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PE
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winter/spring
Yr.
1-2
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securing of necessary supplies
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recruit and train interns and volunteers
for the study
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PE
co-PD
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spring
Yr. 1-2
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personnel trained
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implement purple loosestrife mapping
project
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PE
LCO Conservation
Interns & volunteers
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summer
Yr. 1-2
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systematic and comprehensive delineation of
loosestrife distribution
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collate & analyze data, establish and
update GIS map-server database
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PE
co-PD
Interns & volunteers
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fall
Yr 2-3
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new data added to existing datasets.
available for dissemination
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Integrate GIS data files into GLIFWC’s
ArcIMS web server
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PE
GLIFWC
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fall/winter
Yr 2-3
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new data added to existing datasets
available for dissemination through internet
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disseminate study results and findings to
conservation agencies and public organizations with an interest
in Chippewa Flowage
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PE
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winter/summer
Yr 2-3
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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).
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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.
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ACTIVITY
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PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
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TIMELINE
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OUTCOMES
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establish membership and bylaws for
Steering Committee
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PE
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winter,
spring, summer Yr. 1
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establishment of critical project
infrastructure
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identification, collection, assessment and
adaptation of existing educational materials most appropriate to
the needs of the Chippewa Flowage.
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PE
program assistant
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Yr.
2-3
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existing informational materials will
utilized when feasible, new materials created where gaps remain
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dissemination of informational/educational
materials to resource users
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PE, with input from the Steering Com.
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Yr.
2-3
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increase understanding of invasive species
threats and presence,
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identification of the public policy and
legal issues and mechanisms governing invasive species control
and eradication programs consistent with the Chippewa Flowage
Management Plan
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PE, with input from the Steering Com.
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Yr.
1
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framework within which to establish a
management plan developed. key
participants knowledgeable about roles, responsibilities and
necessary protocols
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a comparative analysis of possible
management strategies (including breakdown of costs, resources
required, anticipated effectiveness, environmental impacts,
etc.)
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PE, with input from the Steering Com.
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Yr.
1-2
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increase understanding of possible control
strategies among the key stakeholders
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Develop a preliminary Invasive Species
Management Plan for the Chippewa Flowage consistent with the
Chippewa Flowage Management Plan
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PE, with input from the Steering Com.
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Yr.
2-3
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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.
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identification of targeted areas for
initial control/eradication efforts
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PE, with input from the Steering Com.
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Yr.
2-3
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plans established for pilot control
efforts/studies
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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)
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PE
program assistant
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Yr.
1 - 3
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website to serve as a primary
communication, publicity and educational vehicle for all of
project’s activities
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