FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS...
SUMMER SCHEDULE 2026
As part of the grant we have received through the DNR to combat invasive Eurasion Water Milfoil (EWM) in the lake, we are required to provide volunteers to monitor boats entering and exiting the lake and educate boaters on keeping invasives out (not just weeds, but others like zebra mussels, that have not yet made their way to our lake). This is done primarily by making sure that no vegetation gets into or leaves the lake, and that water sources like live wells and bait buckets don't get transferred into our water. We are required to have a minimum of 50 volunteer hours per year (which for us basically means summer).
We are using a free volunteer sign-up schedule that's pretty easy to use. To sign up on the schedule, click on this link: volunteersignup.org/CD7RX. If you need to cancel, please let me know, as I will need to make the changes on this end. The first column shows the dates. Each date is listed twice, AM or PM. As stated previously, a minimum of one hour would be great, but you are welcome to stay as long as you like and bring friends! Dates that are already taken will show the volunteer's first name and last initial. The second column will show either a "1" or "FULL." You may have more people coming with you so don't worry about the number. You will document that on the official form. The third column takes you to the sign-up screen to fill the time slot and enter your contact info. That's it! You don't have to register or do anything else to use the schedule.
If you've never volunteered at the landing, it's pretty easy! You can look at the videos below, that explain the process and give examples for inspecting a boat. We also have a tub of materials you will need that is conveniently located at the Watson's cottage, just to the left (south) of the landing. This large, blue tub will be alongside the left side of the garage just as you pull into the driveway (different from last year). You may leave the large tub and just bring the smaller tub of materials to the landing. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the inspection form on the clipboard on top of the other materials so that you are prepared to ask the correct questions and do the inspection. Always start with a new page during your shift. This form is how we document our hours, so please fill it out as best you can with each boat you come in contact with. There is an apron you can wear or display, brochures and stickers to hand out, along with the clipboard. I will check the tub periodically to remove completed sheets and check supplies. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Click here to volunteer (monitor) at the boat landing this summer. Thank you!
As part of the grant we have received through the DNR to combat invasive Eurasion Water Milfoil (EWM) in the lake, we are required to provide volunteers to monitor boats entering and exiting the lake and educate boaters on keeping invasives out (not just weeds, but others like zebra mussels, that have not yet made their way to our lake). This is done primarily by making sure that no vegetation gets into or leaves the lake, and that water sources like live wells and bait buckets don't get transferred into our water. We are required to have a minimum of 50 volunteer hours per year (which for us basically means summer).
We are using a free volunteer sign-up schedule that's pretty easy to use. To sign up on the schedule, click on this link: volunteersignup.org/CD7RX. If you need to cancel, please let me know, as I will need to make the changes on this end. The first column shows the dates. Each date is listed twice, AM or PM. As stated previously, a minimum of one hour would be great, but you are welcome to stay as long as you like and bring friends! Dates that are already taken will show the volunteer's first name and last initial. The second column will show either a "1" or "FULL." You may have more people coming with you so don't worry about the number. You will document that on the official form. The third column takes you to the sign-up screen to fill the time slot and enter your contact info. That's it! You don't have to register or do anything else to use the schedule.
If you've never volunteered at the landing, it's pretty easy! You can look at the videos below, that explain the process and give examples for inspecting a boat. We also have a tub of materials you will need that is conveniently located at the Watson's cottage, just to the left (south) of the landing. This large, blue tub will be alongside the left side of the garage just as you pull into the driveway (different from last year). You may leave the large tub and just bring the smaller tub of materials to the landing. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the inspection form on the clipboard on top of the other materials so that you are prepared to ask the correct questions and do the inspection. Always start with a new page during your shift. This form is how we document our hours, so please fill it out as best you can with each boat you come in contact with. There is an apron you can wear or display, brochures and stickers to hand out, along with the clipboard. I will check the tub periodically to remove completed sheets and check supplies. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Click here to volunteer (monitor) at the boat landing this summer. Thank you!
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER LABOR REPORTS
View and/or download the volunteer labor worksheet below. Fill out a sheet for each person who donates their time to remove/collect/dispose of EWM this summer...
View and/or download the volunteer labor worksheet below. Fill out a sheet for each person who donates their time to remove/collect/dispose of EWM this summer...
| volunteer-labor-worksheet-_2025.pdf |
Check out the video links below for more information on how to approach boaters at the landing...
BOAT LANDING TRAINING VIDEO
HOW TO CLEAN A BOAT
SAMPLE SCENARIOS:
A boater leaving with aquatic plants attached
A transient angler leaving with a water-filled cooler
A local angler leaving with a water-filled coolerScenario 5: A angler leaving with live bait
The boater who's been inspected multiple times
The boater who recently boated in a lake with AIS
BOAT LANDING TRAINING VIDEO
HOW TO CLEAN A BOAT
SAMPLE SCENARIOS:
A boater leaving with aquatic plants attached
A transient angler leaving with a water-filled cooler
A local angler leaving with a water-filled coolerScenario 5: A angler leaving with live bait
The boater who's been inspected multiple times
The boater who recently boated in a lake with AIS