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Meet the Executive Director of

Glacierland RC&D

We’re Hiring!

Glacierland RC&D is seeking a watercraft inspector for the Clean Boats Clean Waters program in either Kewaunee or Manitowoc County. This is a part time, 15-20 hour per week limited term position for May – August 2025. Multiple positions are needed.

Primary Duties will include:

·    Complete Clean Boats Clean Waters training workshop.

·    Inspect watercraft and trailers for invasive species at public water access sites

·    Educate the public on how to prevent 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. Employee 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 3 references to Valerie O’Connor at [email protected]

Questions can be directed to Valerie O’Connor at [email protected] or 920-808-1225.

Calumet County is Hiring!

Calumet County is seeking an intern (up to 350 hours) to assist with watercraft

inspections for the containment, prevention, and education of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) for the 2025 summer season. This position will also provide an educational work experience for a student majoring in Water Resources, Natural Resources, Soils, Agricultural Courses or related fields with the

Calumet County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) by assisting with conservation projects throughout the County. The position will report directly to the Water Resource Specialist.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the position is to complete a minimum 200 hours of watercraft inspections by performing the following:

·    Conduct watercraft inspections on incoming/outgoing watercraft at designated harbors.

·    Conduct on-site interviews with boaters/anglers to increase awareness of AIS including regulations, laws, and prevention steps with boaters, anglers and the general public at boat landings along Lake Winnebago.

·    Train and educate watercraft owners and operators to conduct self-inspections of watercraft upon entering or leaving any launch. Educate shore anglers about AIS and containment.

·    Complete necessary Clean Boats Clean Waters training, collect and record data, and report data in an online database.

·    Coordinate weekly schedule with Water Resource Specialist.

·    Watch for and record new species.

This position will also work with LWCD Specialists to support a range of tasks that may include (maximum 100 hours):

·    Assist with field inspections for conservation compliance with state and local programs.

·    Collect water samples for surface and groundwater quality monitoring programs.

·    Assist with basic conservation engineering, surveying, conservation planning work.

·    Assist with field events.

Required Qualification:

·    High school graduate.

·    Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.

·    Organized, self‐motivated, ability to multi‐task, and work independently.

·    Enthusiastic, friendly and excellent verbal communication skills.

·    Must possess a valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation and a cell phone.

Preferred Qualifications:

·    Some knowledge of aquatic ecology, the impacts that aquatic invasive species can have on lakes, streams and wetlands, and ways to reduce the spread of AIS.

·    Education or extensive work history in biology, ecology, or natural resources.

Hours/Pay:

Up to 350 through September 2025 and pays $16.00 per hour.

A flexible schedule (25-37.5 hrs.week) based on ability to match peak use of the public boat landings which includes most weekends, holidays, some evenings, and boating events. Must be able to work holidays including Memorial Day and July 4th.

Apply with the required online application form found at www.calumetcounty.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Event Highlights

On Saturday, October 12th, Glacierland attended the Besadny Hatchery Open House in Kewaunee County. At this hatchery, the public were able to witness the spawning of Chinook Salmon along the West Kewaunee River. Many organizations promoted educational booths for visitors to learn more about Aquatic Invasive Species as well as activities including wagon rides, t-shirt fish printing, fishing games and demonstrations of egg collection.

·    March-Early May: Spring Steelhead Trout

·    Mid-September – Mid-November: Chinook Salmon

·    Mid-September – Late October: Coho Salmon

·    Mid-October – Late December: Seeforellen Brown Trout

Click here to see Besadny Hatchery Brochure to learn more.

On Saturday, October 19th, Glacierland attended Camp Sinawa Fall Family Day hosted by the Friends of Sinawa and Glacial Lakes. The event had fun activities for the entire family including scavenger hunts, raffles, arts & crafts and a petting zoo. There were also many organizations promoting education for invasive species, birds of prey and natural resources.

Click here to view upcoming events at Camp Sinawa this year.

Prevention 101

Common Buckthorn

Mechanical:

Mechanical methods include hand-pulling small plants and following up with a prescribed burn for seedlings left behind. Larger plants can be dug up or pulled out using a weed wrench or other leverage tool. If you plan to mow, do so during the winter season to avoid damaging native, desirable plants. This method will not successfully kill the plant itself, but paired with foliar spray of herbicide will increase effectiveness.

Chemical:

Control via chemicals work best during the pre-emergence stage of the plant. Applying herbicide directly to the soil reduces the germination of buckthorn after the herbicide has been applied. While spring applications maximize the control efforts, fall and winter applications could also aid in suppressing seedlings. Other chemical control options include:

Foliar: Herbicide foliar sprays containing triclopyr or glyphosate are effective when treating buckthorn. Sprays are effective when the plant is actively growing with their leaves fully leafed out. This plant can be sprayed individually or in dense infestations.

Cut Stump: This method is used with herbicides containing glyphosate, picloram, triclopyr and imazapyr. A cut stump method requires you to cut the stem of a plant close to the ground and apply herbicide to the “cut stump” that remains in the ground. Application of herbicide needs to be as soon as possible after cutting the stem. You may use this technique at any time of the year, however, will be unsuccessful if there is heavy sap flow or snow covers over the cut surface.

Basal Bark: The basal bark technique works best on plants with stems 6″ or less in diameter. Using herbicides containing imazapyr or triclopyr can be applied in a ring around the entire stem of the plant. Applications must be at least 6″ wide and between 6-18″ from the base of the plant. Avoid applying herbicide if the bark is wet. Adding a penetrating oil to herbicide solution may increase effectiveness. You may use this technique at any time in the year.

·    The best method of prevention is by controlling any known populations.

·    Focus on early detection; the fall season is generally a good time to identify buckthorn.

·    Put seeds, removed plants, or dead plants into a bag and dispose of them at a landfill as trash.

·    Keep your ecosystems healthy by planting native grasses, wildflowers, shrubs and trees that can outcompete buckthorn.

·    Educate neighbors and show them how to remove it from their property.

·    Do NOT buy, sell, or plant Japanese barberry in Wisconsin; it is illegal.

About Glacierland RC&D

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