Category Archives: AIS Prevention
Boat Access Traffic Analyst Needed at Lake Vermilion
Want to join the dedicated team protecting Lake Vermilion from aquatic invasive species (AIS)? Pretty good at manipulating data in Excel? The Vermilion Lake Association is looking for a volunteer to help analyze traffic counts at Vermilion’s 17 public accesses this summer. Understanding trailered-boat arrival. . .
Read more »2017 Lake Vermilion Vegetation Survey
If a new invasive vegetation were to evade the Lake Vermilion boat inspection and boat cleaning firewall, we rely on early detection to give us the best chance of eradication or control. The Vermilion Lake Association plans to survey all littoral waters to catalog native. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion Business Owners Expand Their Role in AIS Prevention
The Vermilion Lake Association (VLA) and North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently hosted area resort owners, marina owners and campground community leaders to discuss the immediate actions that can be taken on the fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) threats to. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion AIS Prevention Funding Approved
TOWER and COOK—St Louis County Commissioners have authorized the distribution of $96,396 to the Vermilion Lake Association to support aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention projects at Lake Vermilion during 2017. In addition, the North St Louis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will receive $281,600. . .
Read more »No Zebra Mussel Veligers Detected at Lake Vermilion
Water samples collected at Lake Vermilion in mid-July contained no zebra mussel veligers, according to the analysis performed by RMB Environmental Labs. Veligers are microscopic zebra mussel larvae and a key early indicator of a zebra mussel infestation. Zebras are a serious aquatic invasive species. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion Businesses Expand On-Site AIS Boat Inspection Services
The partnership to protect Lake Vermilion from aquatic invasive species (AIS) continues to grow thanks to three resorts and a marina on the west end of Vermilion. Vermilion Dam Lodge, Pehrson Lodge Resort, White Eagle Resort, and Timbuktu Marina have begun a 2016 pilot project. . .
Read more »3000 AIS Boat Inspections at Lake Vermilion
Watercraft inspections are an important part of aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention at Lake Vermilion. We are pleased to tell you we’ve reached a major milestone. Last week, our team inspected its 3000th boat at Lake Vermilion’s public and private launch sites since Fishing Opener. . .
Read more »AIS Boat Cleaning Stations to Open Near Lake Vermilion
TOWER and COOK—Lake Vermilion will be better protected from aquatic invasive species (AIS) starting this weekend thanks to a partnership among two local businesses and two organizations providing AIS inspection services at the lake. The Country Store in Cook and the Y Store near Tower. . .
Read more »AIS Prevention Funding to Benefit East Two River and Eagles Nest Township
St Louis County Commissioners have authorized the distribution of $23,441 to the Sportsmen’s Club of Lake Vermilion to expand during 2016 a zebra mussel habitat assessment project in Lake Vermilion’s eastern headwaters. Moderately elevated calcium in some Eagles Nest Township lakes and in East Two. . .
Read more »County Board approves distribution of funds to battle Aquatic Invasive Species
St. Louis County Commissioners have authorized the distribution of just over $420,000 of state funds to prevent the introduction and limit the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in lakes and rivers in St. Louis County. Five projects were selected following review by the County’s. . .
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