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Unfortunately
due to state governmental budgetary constraints we
will be unable to add any further sites into the project
at this time. Feel free to peruse the information
as a matter of interest and check back on this site
pending any changes in the situation.
Purple
Loosestrife Biocontrol Project Volunteer Expression
of Interest Form
Volunteering is part of the
State project.
Volunteers
are not required to participate in all three facets
of the Biocontrol Project, however in order for AMWS
to ensure that all stages are completely staffed,
please indicate your level of interest.
Please
indicate interest in blanks.
(1: no interest; 2: some interest;
3: definitely interested)
I.
Propagation: _____
- Must
attend complete training course on how to rear Galerucella
beetles and obtain loosestrife plants only from
approved sites.
- Notify
AMWS of the site to be used for beetle rearing and
the name(s) of those involved. If you do not have
your own wetland for nomination, or if your wetland
is not accepted into the Program, you may still
raise the beetles.
- A
release site will be assigned to you in a location
as convenient as possible.
*All equipment will be provided
and remains the property of AMWS as well as the
beetles and their offspring.
-
No sale of or otherwise distribution of the Galerucella
beetles is authorized or allowed.
- Ability
to devote an hour daily to plant watering and rearing
during the approximately 6-week rearing cycle in
June-July.
- Share
your expertise, experiences with others (i.e. schools,
other interested groups) in your area interested
in developing a beetle rearing or purple loosestrife
education program of their own. (optional, but strongly
suggested)
II. Beetle Release: _____
- Releases
will only be done with the expressed authorization
of AMWS/MWRP into previously approved wetland sites
on the designated date(s).
- Release
data forms must be completed in full and returned
to AMWS immediately following the release.
- If
you cannot or do not wish to continue in the program,
AMWS must be notified immediately and all equipment
must be returned to AMWS. You will be charged for
any equipment not returned to AMWS.
III. Monitoring:
_____
- Must
attend the field training session on Monitoring
Protocol.
- Commitment
to evaluate the establishment and impact of the
Galerucella beetles over a three-year period, twice
a year. Spring and Fall evaluations require about
one day each.
If
you are unable to provide ongoing monitoring, it is
your responsibility to notify AMWS so that a suitable
substitute volunteer can be found for the release
site to ensure the continuity of the program.
Optional,
but strongly suggested:
Get
GROWetlands Nomination Form Here
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