Cultivate partnerships with Leveraging the resources of Early Detection, II-3-b existing organizations will help to Rapid Response, organizations interested in AIS prevention (e.g., lake find new AIS infestations more and Containment associations) to support AIS efficiently and to prevent further Prioritize – surveys in water bodies spread of AIS. (infested and non-infested) and on docks and lifts. Manage existing populations of aquatic invasive species Where appropriate, use Effective management of existing Management of III-3-a integrated pest management AIS populations may reduce the Invasive Species likelihood of further spread. Implement IPM to control populations of high – priority aquatic invasive Plans plant species (e.g., Eurasian water milfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, flowering rush, purple loosestrife). Coordinate with the MNDNR Effective management of existing Management of III-4-b for information on AIS populations may help prevent Invasive Species - management of AIS, and further spread. Coordination/ adopt control plans utilizing Communication safe and cost-effective techniques. Contract with private Effective management of existing Management of III-3-a vendors that possess the AIS populations may help prevent Invasive Species - equipment, knowledge, and further spread. Implement IPM expertise to facilitate Plans management of AIS in water bodies the county deems impaired or damaged by aquatic invasive species. Evaluate AIS prevention Participants at all levels can share III-6-a, efforts and cooperative input and new ideas to b, c relationships for possible continuously improve the AIS prevention plan for the local area. improvements. Address specific pathways of introduction
Cultivate partnerships with organizations interested in AIS prevention (e.g., lake associations) to support AIS surveys in water bodies (infested and non-infested) and on docks and lifts. Leveraging the resources of existing organizations will help to find new AIS infestations more efficiently and to prevent further spread of AIS. Early Detection, Rapid Response, and Containment – Prioritize II-3-b Manage existing populations of aquatic invasive species Where appropriate, use integrated pest management to control populations of high priority aquatic invasive plant species (e.g., Eurasian water milfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, flowering rush, purple loosestrife). Effective management of existing AIS populations may reduce the likelihood of further spread. Management of Invasive Species – Implement IPM Plans III-3-a Coordinate with the MNDNR for information on management of AIS, and adopt control plans utilizing safe and cost-effective techniques. Effective management of existing AIS populations may help prevent further spread. Management of Invasive Species - Coordination/ Communication III-4-b Contract with private vendors that possess the equipment, knowledge, and expertise to facilitate management of AIS in water bodies the county deems impaired or damaged by aquatic invasive species. Effective management of existing AIS populations may help prevent further spread. Management of Invasive Species - Implement IPM Plans III-3-a Evaluate AIS prevention efforts and cooperative relationships for possible improvements. Participants at all levels can share input and new ideas to continuously improve the AIS prevention plan for the local area. III-6-a, b, c Address specific pathways of introduction
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