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The Pine County AIS Planning overview includes current resources, 2016 review, future plans, prevention strategies, and youth education. It highlights key initiatives and collaborations for effective aquatic invasive species management.
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Pine County 2017 AIS Planning Caleb Anderson Land & Resources Manger Pine County Planning, Zoning, Solid Waste
Overview • 2016 Review • Current Resources • 2017 and Future
2016 Review • 2014 Surplus= $51,157 • 2015 Surplus= $57,762 • 2016 State Aid= $130,635 • 2016 Available= $239,554 • 2016 Plan Budget= $178,585 • 2016 Spent= $99,466.91
2016 Review • Control • Planning • Youth • Prevention • Public Education
Control • Windemere Lakes Association • Sturgeon Lake- Chemical treatment of EWM (42.3 acres) • Sand Lake- Chemical treatment of EWM (9.35 acres) • Cross Lake/ Snake River Association • Cross Lake- Chemical treatment for CLP (4.04 acres) • Cross Lake- Chemical treatment for EWM (3.84 acres) • Pokegama Lake Association • Chemical treatment for CLP (6 acres) • Mechanical treatment for CLP
Planning • AIS Risk Management Analysis • Pokegama Lake vegetation survey • Cross Lake water quality testing
Youth • 4H Aquatic Robotics AIS Team • Trainings held. Monitor sites to be established. • Rivers Are Alive Program • East Central, Willow River • PLA Freshwater Fair
Prevention 2016 1,369.75 Inspector Hours 4,639 Inspections 3.4 Inspections/Hour 2015 • 1,954 Inspector Hours • 2,643 Inspections • 1.4 Inspections/Hour
Prevention • Decontamination
Education • AIS Intern, St. Croix River Assoc. • Tabled at 4 local festivals • Resort Owner Outreach • Met w/ 4 resorts • Public Workshops • Hinckley, Sturgeon Lake
Education • Billboard • Towels and Key Chains • Cross Lake Curly Leaf Brochures
Current Resources • Carryover=$140,087.09 • 2017 State Aid= $130,635 • Available=$270,722.09
2017 Risk Assessment Recommendations
Pine County Water Plan Priority Concern #1: Water Quality Goal 6: Educate and find funding for natural shoreline projects and projects in riparian areas