Aquatic Plant Control at Raystown Lake

purpose of retaining a consultant to implement, evaluate, and document the effectiveness of the Authority's aquatic plant management program.

RFP for the Pool Pump and Motor Rebuild at the Junior Lake Aquatic Facility.

Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC) Lakes and Ponds Management and Protection Program (Lakes and Ponds Program) works to protect, maintain, enhance, and restore State lakes and the public uses that healthy lake ecosystems provide. The Aquatic Invasive Species Program within the Lakes and Ponds Program coordinates management activities associated with both aquatic invasive and nuisance species; works with local, state, and federal partners to obtain and provide funds for control projects; and provides education and outreach to reduce the threat and spread of aquatic invasive species. An “aquatic nuisance” is an undesirable or excessive substance or population that interferes with the recreational potential or aquatic habitat of a waterbody, and includes plants, animals, and algal populations. 10 V.S.A. § 1458 allows a municipality or agency of the State to apply to the Agency of Natural Resources for funding to assist with control of aquatic nuisances. The Aquatic Invasive Species Program administers the Aquatic Nuisance Control (ANC) Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Program to provide financial assistance for eligible projects. Aquatic nuisance species environmental stewardship projects fall into three categories: Greeter Projects, Management Projects, and Scientific Survey Projects.

Provide aquatic ecosystem restoration. Restore stream, riparian, wetland, and buffering plant communities to provide habitat for migratory birds and local fish and wildlife.