County Board of Supervisors Aquatic Plant Management Committee

The Committee’s final report and appendices are found below.

• County Board of Supervisors Aquatic Plant Management Committee Final Report (10/20/06)
   
• Attachment 1: Dane County Aquatic Plant Management Committee Roster
   
• Attachment 2: Aquatic Plants in Dane County Waters
   
• Attachment 3: Current Aquatic Plant Management Activities in Dane County
   
• Attachment 4: Management Options for Aquatic Plants
   
• Attachment 5: Answers to Questions from the Aquatic Plant Management Committee’s Charge
   

Among the materials the Committee reviewed:

• Lakes and Watershed Commission’s Ad-Hoc Work Group Report (2004) ( PDF ) including its recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the mechanical harvesting program.
   
• DNR table “Management Options for Aquatic Plants” ( PDF )
   
• DNR researcher Dr. Jennifer Hauxwell’s presentation - “Ecological Effects of Whole-Lake Fluridone Treatments for Eurasian Watermilfoil Control” (1.55MB, PDF )
   
• Wisconsin Lakes Partnership article “Getting it Right: Whole-Lake Herbicide Debate Deserves a Dose of Science” (1.11MB, PDF )
   
• Corps of Engineers researcher John Skogerboe’s presentation - “US Army Engineer Research and Development Center Chemical Control Technology Team”