WRIA 62 WMP 032305 - Washington State Department of Ecology

March, 2005 -111- 023-1289-003.3040
WRIA 62 WMP 032305
Aquatic Plant Management Plan (Pend Oreille County, 2003), has
been identified by the WPU to be implemented by the Pend
Oreille County Weed Board:
a. Prepare and distribute public education materials (e.g.,
signs, leaflets, fliers) to educate residents and visitors on
how they can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive
plants. Review available public outreach and education
materials available from Ecology and create new
materials where needed. Education will focus on
prevention and management.
The following action, which is included in the Interim Integrated
Aquatic Plant Management Plan (Pend Oreille County, 2003), has
been identified by the WPU to be implemented by the Pend
Oreille County Public Works Department:
b. Establish a program/schedule for replacing signs at boat
ramps to educate the public on the need to clean aquatic
vegetation from water craft.
The following actions, which are not included in the Interim
Integrated Aquatic Plant Management Plan (Pend Oreille County,
2003), have been identified by the WPU to be implemented by
the Pend Oreille County Weed Board:
c. Recommend that Pend Oreille County establish a
“Milfoil Day” or other annual public event to increase
awareness on prevention and management of milfoil and
other aquatic nuisance weeds.
d. Develop methods to educate river users who may not be
local residents or property owners.
e. Increase education at the County Fair by participation of
agencies with fair booths including Pend Oreille Public
Utility District, Pend Oreille Conservation District and
Kalispel Tribe.