ENRTF ID: 169-DH

Project Title: Rainy Lake Non-native Hybridized Cattail Removal

Category: H. Proposals seeking $200,000 or less in funding
Sub-Category: D. Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species

Summary: Eliminate non-native hybridized floating cattail mats, focusing on a 19-acre bog located in Jackfish Bay, that have displaced native vegetation outside of the Voyageurs National Park area on Rainy Lake.

Total Project Budget: $ 199,500
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Eric Olson
Sponsoring Organization: Koochiching Soil & Water Conservation District
Address: 501 3rd Street, Suite 201
International Falls MN 56649
Telephone Number: (218) 283-1175
Email eric.olson@co.koochiching.mn.us
Web Address: www.koochichingswcd.org

Location:
Region: Northeast
County Name: Koochiching

Alternate Text for Visual: The attached map shows the project focus area within Rainy Lake and the four bog removal locations where floating cattail mats can be transported to await removal.