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SERVICES OVERVIEW
Professional Services For Hire
At Golden Sands RC&D we provide:
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Expertise
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Affordability
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Flexibility
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Our regional conservation non-profit has decades of experience using science to implement conservation practices in Central Wisconsin. We provide services at affordable rates and tailor our approach to best serve our customers. For 50 years, we have worked with public and private partners to develop solutions that support healthy environments and economies.
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Let's get to work!
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Contact us today to learn more and schedule your service!
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Phone: 715-343-6215
Email: info@goldensandsrcd.org
Web: goldensandsrcd.org
Mail: 1100 Main Street, Suite #150
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Aquatic Invasive Species Services
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Comprehensive aquatic plant inventory surveys and mapping
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Invasive species control, including SCUBA and snorkel removal
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Aquatic invasive species identification and removal training
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Purple loosestrife and Eurasian watermilfoil biocontrol
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Lake Management Plan and Aquatic Plant Management Plan writing
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Clean Boats, Clean Waters program management
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Terrestrial Invasive Species Services
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Plant inventory surveys and mapping
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Invasive species removal, including manual removal and herbicide spot-treatment for species including but not limited to spotted knapweed, garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed, and buckthorn
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Invasive Plant Management Plan writing
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Seminars/Presentations
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Invasive species identification, management, and biocontrol
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Native plants and wildlife
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Groundwater 101
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Other Services
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Managed grazing technical assistance and plan writing
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Grant writing
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Lake Management Plan writing
Successful Projects
Collaboration with Golden Sands RC&D leads to great results!
"The crew... secured the necessary permits, kept us abreast of the process and did the actual work in a most professional way. We can't say enough about their good service and look forward to working with them in the future."
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Cindy and David Worth
Terrestrial Invasive Species Control
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In 2021 Golden Sands RC&D helped neighbors along the Waupaca Chain O' Lakes restore wildlife habitat and prevent shoreline erosion by controlling Japanese knotweed, an aggressive invasive plant that can damage sidewalks and building foundations. Golden Sands RC&D worked with the landowners to survey for Japanese knotweed and then controlled plants with a combination of manual and chemical methods while complying with all applicable aquatic plant management laws. All plants were successfully treated. The landowners have agreed to work with Golden Sands RC&D in future years to continue management because Japanese knotweed requires multiple years of treatment to eradicate.
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Aquatic Invasive Species Planning
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Golden Sands RC&D helped members of the White River Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District carry out a three-year Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) control project near Wautoma. In collaboration with local and state partners, Golden Sands RC&D completed multiple lake-wide and EWM specific mapping surveys to document changes in the native plant community and to map the abundance of invasive species in the millpond. Golden Sands RC&D also provided the lake group technical support and helped remove EWM. As a result of the project, the Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District is better equipped to manage their lake to protect their fishery, wildlife, water quality, and recreational opportunities.
Bringing together science & community
for 50 years to help grow Wisconsin's
economy and protect our natural
resources.
