If you have a Good Enough to Share submission, please email it to CorpsLakes@usace.army.mil
Asian Carp Rapid Response Plan
Asian Carp Control Strategy- Missouri River Basin Firewood Policy for St. Paul District Recreation Areas and Other Project Lands
The St. Paul District recently developed a firewood policy for district recreation and project areas that addresses the potential movement of Emerald ash borer and other firewood-borne pests.
Outdoor Classroom - Harlan County Lake, NE
This outdoor classroom was intended to teach local high school students the importance of conserving our natural resources. I have created power point presentations that go along with each lesson plan. This program can be time consuming as each lesson plan usually translates into teaching one class period at the local high school, but the rewards have been unimaginable. Program is now in its fourth year.
Contact thomas.j.zikmund@usace.army.mil for powerpoint presentations
Planting a Prairie from Scratch
Specifications for planting a prairie from scratch and maintaining it for four growing seasons, including a warranty. Cost to award this contract Spring 2005 to plant 131 acres with a fairly diverse sand prairie cost $109,000. Contact Kurt Brownell for further information
Portland District Regulation on Blue-Green Algae in Recreational Waters
Tree Vandalism Policy
Nashville District Tree Vandalism SOP - LRN used the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA) Guide for Plant Appraisal (9th Edition). The University of Tennessee Agricultural Center summarizes the methodolgy provided in the guide.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Prairie Workshop, 15-16 August 2006
Algae problem in the pond - Pasco Pond, Walla Walla District
Solution of algae mat in a pump plant pond
Recycled fishing line
NWD Wildlife '06 Workshop, 7-8 February 2006