Sawyer Creek Invasive Species Control

Sawyer Creek Invasive Species Control NES Ecological Services has been contracted by the City of Oshkosh to spot treat 27.81 acres of invasive species (common reed (Phragmites australis), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), and hybrid cattail (Typha spp.) within the Sawyer Creek Site (136.75 acres) located west of Oshkosh. Work will begin in May and will conclude by December 31, 2025. All invasive species will be treated with an aquatic approved herbicide and follow guidelines provided by DATCP, 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, 625 E County Road Y Suite 700 Oshkosh, WI, 54901 with attention to Ted Johnson. This public notice is required by Chapter 107, Wisconsin Administrative Code. WNAXLP February 23 2026 LWIX0464232