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Glacierland RC&D is seeking several invasive species management interns for a limited-term position for the summer of 2023. This is a full time position that includes a diverse work experience. The primary duties of this position will be conducting restoration activities and invasive species treatments with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. ecosystem restoration crews, including tree planting, seeding, and the application of aquatic-approved herbicides in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee and Kewaunee counties. This position is anticipated to begin in late May 2023 and run through August 2023.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 17th, 2023, at 11:59:59 P.M.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume along with three references to Kari Divine at office@glacierlandrcd.org

Questions can be directed to Kari Divine at

office@glacierlandrcd.org or 920-465-3006.

Glacierland RC&D is seeking watercraft inspectors for the Clean Boats Clean Waters programs in Manitowoc & Kewaunee Counties. This is a part time,15-20 hour per week limited term position for May – August 2023. Multiple positions are needed.

Primary Duties will include

• Complete Clean Boats Clean Waters training workshop.
• Inspect watercraft for invasive species at public water access sites
• Educate boaters on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species
• Distribute informational materials to boaters
• Conduct a verbal survey and enter data to the SWIMS online database
• Participate in state-wide led efforts including Drain Campaign, AIS Snapshot Day, Landing Blitz, and Project RED.

Inspectors are required to work during peak boating hours including weekends and some holidays. Compensation for this position is $15-$18 per hour. Employees will need to provide their own transportation to work sites.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume along with three references to Kari Divine at office@glacierlandrcd.org

Questions can be directed to Kari Divine at

office@glacierlandrcd.org or 920-465-3006.

Save the Date!

Over the past several years, managers across the basin have taken advantage of high Great Lakes water levels to successfully control Phragmites by cutting stems under water (‘cut-to-drown’ method). However, several questions remain to determine if these management actions are effective across a wide variety of conditions in the Great Lakes. USGS and USFWS are addressing these management uncertainties through a series of controlled experiments and large-scale field studies. Our findings will inform management decisions as Great Lakes water level fluctuations become more frequent, and managers continue to seek additional control methods for Phragmites.

Register for the Webinar Here!

Town of Wilson Utilizes ROOTS Funding

The multi-faceted approach of the ROOTS initiative provides support to communities in the Sheboygan area with the mitigation of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The unique public-private collaborative model of ROOTS leverages multiple funding sources, boosting local resources and stretching the value of each dollar provided by generous local donors, while also bringing in state and federal dollars for a greater collective impact and investment in our communities. Each ROOTS project contributes to the shared goals of helping our communities recover from the devastating impact of the EAB and restoring the valuable tree canopy.

The grant to the Town of Wilson was designed to improve public safety through elimination of high-risk ash trees infected by emerald ash borer (EAB), planting high-quality trees with low maintenance needs, and establishing a routine and comprehensive program for ongoing urban tree care. The Town’s Park and Forestry Committee led the efforts to mobilize volunteers to plant trees in three parks: Victor Gruber Memorial Fireman’s Park & Jung Bell Tower Park, Arthur Jerving Conservancy, Schinker Creek Park.

Whether local partners need assistance with planning or implementation, ROOTS if finding ways of helping with financial support while also engaging residents through outreach and education.

• Developed a comprehensive data set of the distribution and abundance of the target species across ten counties in Wisconsin.
• Protected 111 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, hundreds of miles of inland waterways, coastal wetlands critical to migratory birds, while enhancing coastal wetlands and wildlife habitat corridors.
• Revegetated treatment areas with native plant species where target invasive species have been controlled, providing increased species diversity and ecological function.
• Reduced invasive species stressors that make ecosystems vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
• Engaged the public through significant education and outreach to landowners, project partners, municipal governments, and the broader community.
• Controlled Phragmites and Japanese Knotweed on over 600 acres annually for multiple years.
• Created an interactive, web-based map (http://bit.ly/InvasiveWebMap) where populations can be entered by landowners, agencies, and the general public.

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Our primary target invasive species is non-native Phragmites, which is found in wetlands, riparian areas, shorelines and other wet areas such as roadside ditches. Invasive Phragmites takes over large areas, pushes out native vegetation, and reduces habitat quality for wildlife. Long-term control over the course of many years is essential to protect habitat quality, water quality, access to shorelines and property values.

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We have made significant progress mitigating the spread of Phragmites. Without multiple years of consecutive control, Phragmites will re-establish and the momentum gained will be lost. Our grant funding ended after the 2021 growing season in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties, and we need additional funding to support on-going efforts in Ozaukee, Calumet and Fond du Lac counties. Therefore, we are seeking your financial support to establish a long-term control fund to continue our efforts where needed across all counties. This Phragmites fund will directly support on-the-ground control efforts and the professional development of student interns who are completing the bulk of the re-treatment efforts.

We have already received participation from many landowners, towns and cities who are committed to the long term management of Phragmites in their areas. Be a part of this collective effort to keep your local waterways resilient so we can continue to enjoy them for generations to come.

Glacierland RC&D

P.O. Box 11203

Green Bay, WI 54307

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For more information or questions, contact Glacierland at 920-465-3006