JOB POSTING: CLEAN BOATS, CLEAN WATERS TECHNICIAN FOR LAKE WISSOTA,
WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Job Description: The student intern will implement the Clean Boats,
Clean Waters (CBCW) program at access points to Lake Wissota and
assist with coordination of volunteers for CBCW. The intern will also
conduct monitoring surveys for AIS such as Eurasian water milfoil from
a slow-moving watercraft such as a canoe or kayak. Any additional or
recurring infestations will be reported to the Lake Wissota
Improvement and Protection Association for action including pulling or
other interventions. Volunteers will provide additional monitoring and
CBCW labor.
Desired skills, background, etc: CBCW technician must have the
ability to conduct work aboard a slow-moving watercraft, such as a
kayak, for an entire day. Related courses or experience with aquatic
invasive species and/or ecology desired. Knowledge of MS Office
(Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and other basic computer skills is
necessary. Good driving record and experience (or willingness to
learn) hauling watercraft, launching watercraft, and operating
watercraft. Enthusiasm, friendliness, and ability to communicate
effectively are essential. Technician must be able to work alone for a
full day, be able to swim and have experience operating a kayak.
Technician must have his or her own vehicle to drive to and from work
site. Mileage is reimbursed.
Project Background: Lake Wissota has a rich tradition of good water
quality, recreation, and aesthetic value, which is linked to a healthy
plant and animal community. Recent studies of the Lake Wissota aquatic
plant community indicate the presence of Eurasian Water Milfoil
(Myriophyllum spicatum L.), a plant that threatens the traditions of
the lake. The Lake Wissota Improvement and Protection Association
(LWIPA) is implementing a program for the continued control of aquatic
invasive species, the development of an aquatic plant management plan
with an emphasis on AIS prevention, and a continued program of
education and information to increase awareness of lake issues, needs
and recommended actions to improve Lake Wissota. The Clean Boats,
Clean Waters program is one form of education being used to increase
awareness of lake issues with lake users.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Beaver Creek Reserve
C/o Sarah Braun
S1 County Highway K
Fall Creek, WI 54742
Approximate Start and End Dates: mid-May 2009 – August 2009; must
attend CBCW training workshop around May 19-20 (actual dates TBA).
Total approximate hours: 10-15 hours per week, includes most weekends.
Must be willing to work Memorial Day weekend and Fourth of July
weekend.
Hourly rate of pay: $10
Housing is NOT provided.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED BY March 20, 2009
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Sarah Braun
Citizen Science Director
Beaver Creek Reserve
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-2212
