Project
Background
Riley One is a comprehensive effort to improve the lakes
within the Riley Creek watershed.
Primary efforts include carp management, plant management, and water
quality improvement. Efforts span
developing an understanding, manipulating to test the understanding, and
managing with the appropriate approaches.
The University of Minnesota is currently understanding, manipulating,
and managing carp and plants. The
Engineer is working with the University to gather data and develop strategies
to improve the overall water quality.
Current Project Status - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Plants Project Background
Riley One is a comprehensive
effort to improve the lakes within the Riley Creek watershed. Primary efforts include carp management,
plant management, and water quality improvement. Efforts span developing an understanding,
manipulating to test the understanding, and managing with the appropriate
approaches. The University of Minnesota
is currently understanding, manipulating, and managing carp and plants. The Engineer is working with the University
to gather data and develop strategies to improve the overall water quality.
Current Project Status - UNIVERSITY
OF MINNESOTA
Plants Preparations were made for the
upcoming summer sampling season. Data previously collected on weevil
populations and sediment analyses were reviewed; continued work on writing
thesis chapter was done.
A presentation concerning basic
lake ecology, the role of aquatic plants, and the use of herbicides was
developed and discussed with the Riley Lake Association. Discussion about APM rules and the current
level of herbicide use was helpful. Residents agreed to voluntary reduction of
herbicide use and the University will perform some enclosure experiments
manipulating sunfish, daphnia, and weevil populations.
Plans for next month:
1. Prepare boats and equipment
for field season
2. Assist in installation of
enclosure experiments
3. Develop draft of sampling
schedule
4. Further development of Knopik MS thesis