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incorporated versus spot treatments on a bay -by -bay basis. In several cases, the University <br />of Minnesota and MNDNR has found lake -wide increases in EWM frequency despite <br />localized reductions in the portions of the lake in which a spot treatment occurred. These <br />types of observations are difficult for stakeholders to understand and can be a very serious <br />point of contention. To avoid confusion, the LMCD will work with all vested stakeholders to <br />clearly identify the scope of the proposed treatment and clearly define the intended <br />outcome. Post -treatment surveys will be conducted to evaluate progress towards goals from <br />which future recommendations will be derived. <br />Page 43. <br />Table 4-1. Lists what the LMCD believes are roles for various organizations on the lake, it <br />lists LIDS as entities which can implement mechanical and chemical control of AIS and DNR <br />permitting. (see also page 37.) <br />Page 37. <br />4. Leadership and Coordination: <br />4.1. Entities Involved in AIS Management AIS is a complex problem that requires <br />participation and involvement from an equally complex mix of entities and <br />stakeholders. The US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of <br />Engineers, National Park Service, MNDNR, county and tribal resource managers, <br />local watershed districts, soil and water conservation districts, lake improvement <br />districts, lake associations, local outdoor recreation organizations, chambers of <br />commerce, non -profits, lake businesses and engaged citizens all play a role in AIS <br />management. In the case of Lake Minnetonka, the mix of partners and stakeholders <br />includes local entities throughout the state who are working to prevent the spread <br />of AIS from one waterbody to another. In order to efficiently manage AIS in Lake <br />Minnetonka, these entities must collaborate and determine the most effective <br />means for achieving the objectives laid out in this plan. During the development of <br />the plan, it is important to point out the fluctuation in funding for AIS activities <br />expressed by agencies and entities, and the change in strategic focus due to policy <br />changes or agency needs. <br />Page 144-146. Recommendations for a Community Engagement Plan for the LMCD's AIS plan <br />The following enht3es have been Ldentlhed as stakeholders that the LMCD should reach out to for <br />partiapa4an in the plan development process. It wkil he Important to leverage emsting community <br />networks or forms of oammunicatlon in reaching out to these stakeholder groups during the plan <br />development process. <br />Local Residents or Area -Rased Groups (Role: being infarmed and hekng asked) <br />• Lakeshore Owners (IndrrlduaL assaclatlans, Whay leaders) <br />• AIS CommltteejaskFarce <br />lake Aseociatiaos (Rafe: 13e3ngWformed, being asked, ass3sting In declslon-makingand developing <br />salutlaas) <br />• Lake Wlnuetonka Assockatlon (L.MA), W/bay leaders <br />. M N COLA <br />• OtiheO <br />276 <br />