Lost Creek Wetland Mitigation Site Invasive Species Control

Lost Creek Wetland Mitigation Site Invasive Species Control Robert E. Lee & Associates has been contracted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to spot treat 29.11 acres of invasive species (common reed (Phragmites australis), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) and reed manna grass (Glyceria maxima)) within the Lost Creek Wetland Mitigation Site (346 acres) located in the Town of Stockton. Work will begin in July and will conclude by October 31, 2026. All invasive species will be treated with an aquatic approved herbicide and follow guidelines provided by WisDOT, in order to reduce impacts to native plants and wildlife within the property. Herbicide treatments will be conducted by a combination of foliar spraying with a backpack sprayer or ATV tank sprayer, cutting stems and applying herbicide to the cut surface, and hand wicking. Any request for a public meeting must be made within five days after this notice is published. The request must address the topics to be discussed at the meeting, including problems and alternatives, and must be sent in writing to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 1300 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, with attention to Ben Ewoldt. This public notice is required by Chapter 107, Wisconsin Administrative Code. WNAXLP March 19 2026 LWIX0481491