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St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management Special Note The partners of the SLELO PRISM have identified 4 Priority Conservation Areas on which we conduct

1 St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management Special Note The partners of the SLELO PRISM have identified 4 Priority Conservation Areas on which we conduct early detection surveillance on a two year rotation. This report is to be considered as an addendum to the field reports from 0, 04 and Field Survey Addendum to Oneida Lake / Three Mile Bay WMA Figure : Panoramic view of Oneida Lake. Photo taken by Alicia Wood. Early Detection Surveillance August 7, 9,, 5-7 th, 07 Report prepared by Bryna Daykin and Alicia Wood, 8/5/07 Survey Methods and Observations Oneida Lake and the Three Mile Bay Wildlife Management Area were surveyed in August of 07 by the SLELO Early Detection Team (Figure ). A special focus was put on the northeastern corner of Oneida Lake, at the outlet of Fish Creek (HPA 5). Emphasis was placed on examining this area for Carolina fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana). In 04, Carolina fanwort was found in Kasoag Lake, which connects to Oneida Lake through Fish Creek. Fanwort in Kasoag Lake was chemically treated by the Kasoag Lake Association. The special focus in the 07 survey was placed to ensure that the Carolina fanwort had not spread to Oneida Lake. The survey involved examining highly probable areas (HPAs) for both invasive terrestrial and aquatic species. To determine which aquatic species were present at HPAs, the rake toss method was used. For this, a double sided rake was tossed off both ends of the canoe (or from land) to collect aquatic vegetation. The vegetation attached to the rake was identified and determined to be invasive or native. Visual observations were used for both aquatic and terrestrial surveying to find and identify invasive species at the HPAs. Multiple rake tosses were conducted at each HPA. The location of each HPA was marked using a handheld Garmin GPSmap 60CSx. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

2 Figure : Map of the 5 HPAs surveyed on Oneida Lake. The seven aquatic and four terrestrial HPAs examined in 0, 04 and 06 were resurveyed in 07 (Figure ). Terrestrial HPAs (thpa) were resurveyed, consolidated and renamed in 07 (thpa became HPA, thpa became a part of HPA, thpa became a part of HPA, and thpa 4 became ). These were renamed due to overlap between aquatic and terrestrial HPA numbers. Additionally, HPAs -7 were surveyed terrestrially for the first time by the 07 Early Detection Team. Six new sites (HPAs 8-, 4, 5) were surveyed terrestrially and aquatically in 07, as they were deemed to be HPAs (Figure ). Note that higher waters were observed in 07 compared to previous years. This change in water depth may have affected the observations during the survey. The following Prevention Watch-List Species were found during the field survey (Table ; Figure 0): rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus). The following Target Management Species were additionally found (Table ; Table ): purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), water chestnut (Trapa natans), Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), and phragmites (Phragmites australis). The following General Species of Concern were also found during the survey (Table ; Table ): European frogbit (Hydrocharis morsusranae), wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), and coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara), honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), spotted knapweed (Centaurea stoebe), curly leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus), zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), brittle naiad (Najas minor), and starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa). In addition to this, the invasive species multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea), and Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) were found during the survey (Table ; Table ). 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

Common buckthorn was found at HPAs, 6, 8 and 4-5. Glossy buckthorn was seen at HPAs 7 and 8. This plant was pulled at HPA 7 as it was found in a small enough patch.

3 Common buckthorn was found at HPAs, 6, 8 and 4-5. Glossy buckthorn was seen at HPAs 7 and 8. This plant was pulled at HPA 7 as it was found in a small enough patch. Multiflora rose was observed at HPAs and 7-8. It was additionally seen on the walk down to HPA (N 4.980, W ). Coltsfoot was observed at HPAs, 6-8 and 5. Spotted knapweed was seen at HPAs, 5-8, 0, and 5. Wild parsnip was found at HPAs 6 and 8. Japanese knotweed was observed at HPAs, 5, 7 and 0. Honeysuckle was seen at HPAs 5-8, and 5. Phragmites was found at HPAs, 6 and 4 (Figure ). Purple loosestrife was observed at HPAs -4, 6-8, 0 and 4. All of the purple loosestrife plants seen at HPA 0 were hand pulled, as only three were found. Figure : Phragmites found at Oneida Lake. Photo taken by Alicia Wood. European frogbit was observed at HPAs and 5. Eurasian water milfoil was seen at HPAs, 5-9, and 4. Curly leaf pondweed was found at HPAs, 5 and 6. Water chestnut was observed at HPAs and 9. Many of these plants were hand pulled at HPA, but were left at HPA 9 as they were too densely packed. Brittle naiad was found abundantly at HPA 5 (Figure 4). Starry stonewort was observed at HPAs, 6-7 and 4 (Figure 5). Numerous Japanese beetles were seen at HPA 5. Zebra mussels were found at HPAs, 6-8 and 5. Quagga mussels were found at HPAs 6, 8 and Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

4 4 Figure 4: Brittle Naiad found at Oneida Lake. Photos taken by Alicia Wood and Bryna Daykin. Figure 5: Starry Stonewort found at Oneida Lake. Note the star shaped white tuber in the right photo. Photos taken by Alicia Wood. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

5 Rusty crayfish were found at HPAs 4-6, and 4 (Figure 6; Figure 7; Figure 8; Figure 0). Rocks were flipped in shallow areas and crayfish were then caught using a small net.

Pictures of those believed to be invasive were then sent to a crustacean expert for confirmation. Figure 6: Ventral view of a male (left) and female (right) Rusty Crayfish found in Oneida Lake.

5 5 Rusty crayfish were found at HPAs 4-6, and 4 (Figure 6; Figure 7; Figure 8; Figure 0). Rocks were flipped in shallow areas and crayfish were then caught using a small net. These were then thoroughly examined by the Early Detection Team to determine if they were native or invasive. Pictures of those believed to be invasive were then sent to a crustacean expert for confirmation. Figure 6: Ventral view of a male (left) and female (right) Rusty Crayfish found in Oneida Lake. Photos taken by Rob Williams and Bryna Daykin. Rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus), Prevention Watch-List Species were found in the 07 survey of Oneida Lake. The rusty crayfish taken from Oneida Lake were all adults and were collected from opposite ends of the lake suggesting that this species has been in the lake for several years. Chris Pennuto, Buffalo State College 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

6 Figure 7: Rusty Crayfish found in Oneida Lake.

claws in the right photo. Photos taken by Alicia Wood.

In addition to the invasive species found at Oneida Lake, a notable native species within the known as magnificent

6 6 Figure 7: Rusty Crayfish found in Oneida Lake. Note the rusty colored spot on the side of the carapace in the left photo, and the black bands on the tips of the claws in the right photo. Photos taken by Alicia Wood. Figure 8: Dorsal view of a female Rusty Crayfish from Oneida Lake. Photo taken by Alicia Wood. In addition to the invasive species found at Oneida Lake, a notable native species within the known as magnificent bryozoan (Pectinatella magnifica) was found at HPA 5 (Figure 9). This species lives in a large colony on the surface of a gelatinous mass secreted by the individuals in the colony. This is one of the few bryozoan species found in freshwater. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

7 Figure 9: Colony of Magnificent Bryozoan found at Oneida Lake. Photo taken by Alicia Wood. Table : Descriptions, coordinates, and invasive species sightings at each terrestrial HPA at Oneida Lake.

7 7 Figure 9: Colony of Magnificent Bryozoan found at Oneida Lake. Photo taken by Alicia Wood. Table : Descriptions, coordinates, and invasive species sightings at each terrestrial HPA at Oneida Lake. New HPAs and HPAs terrestrially surveyed for the first time in 07 are highlighted in yellow. HPA Point Habitat Description Latitude Longitude Invasive Species Toad Harbor 057 Parking Area and Trailhead CB, MFR, CF, PH McCloud Road Three Mile Bay WMA Cleveland Docks 4 Godfrey Point Boat Launch 5 Sylvan Beach Canal 6 Near I-8 Bridge 7 South Shore Oneida Lake Boat Launch Site 058 Parking Area SK, PL 059 Camping Area/ Water 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY SK, PL 060 Camping Area SK, PL 06 Parking Area PL 06 Parking Area PL Parking Area/ Parking Area/ Trail Leading to Parking Area/ Trail Leading to JKW, SK, JB Parking Area CB, CF, HS, PL, SK, PH, WP HS, SK, WP, PL, PH, CB, CF GB, HS, SK, MFR, JKW, PL, CF Parking Area GB, HS, PL, CF,

8 8 Chapman Park 9 Marion Manor Marina 0 Near Route Bridge DEC Fish Hatchery Wheeler Road Three Mile Bay WMA Toad Harbor Road Three Mile Bay WMA 4 Muskrat Bay Area 5 Joseph F. William Memorial Park CB, MFR, WP, SK 068 Parking Area Parking Area/ PL, SK, JKW 070 Parking Area Parking Area HS 07 Open Field use for Target Practice HS 07 End of Driving Loop HS 074 Parking Area SK 075 Parking Area/ PL, PH, CB 076 Parking Area CF, CB, HS, SK, Key: WP = Wild Parsnip, JKW = Japanese Knotweed, SK = Spotted Knapweed, CB = Common Buckthorn, GB = Glossy Buckthorn, CF = Coltsfoot, JB = Japanese Beetle, HS = Honeysuckle, PL = Purple Loosestrife, PH = Phragmites, MFR = Multiflora Rose Table : Descriptions, coordinates, and invasive species sightings at aquatic HPAs at Oneida Lake. New HPAs aquatically surveyed for the first time in 07 are highlighted in yellow. HPAs Point Habitat Description Latitude Longitude Throw Depth (ft) # Total Spp. #Inv. Invasive Type Visuals Toad Harbor Near Car Top Boat Launch End of Channel End of Channel Cove Cove Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY FB 7 8 EWM 7 EWM.5 7 FB 7 EWM EWM, SS.5 8 EWM, SS FB, PL WC FB, PL EWM Near Hunting EWM, PL, Stand EWM, JKW 9 ZM, CLP 007 Mouth of 5 0 EWM, FB, Tributary 0 EWM, FB WC 008 Near Hunting Stand 7 EWM EWM, WC 009 Mouth of FB, EWM Tributary 6 0 PL, FB, WC 00 Cove EWM EWM

9 9 Cleveland Docks 4 Godfrey Point Boat Launch 5 Sylvan Beach Canal Off Dock Near Marina Off End of Dock Near Boat Launch End of Dock Near Mouth of Tributary (Creek) Near Boat Launch/ Area End of Marina Channel End of Marina Docks End of Channel Cove Slow Moving Water Near Log Slow Moving Water Near Log Boat Launch End of Marina Channel Middle of Channel Near Houses Cove Near Boat Launch Middle of Channel Near Boat Launch Middle of Channel Near Docks Middle of Channel Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4 PL PL PL 0 EWM fr.,.5 0 BN EWM 0 0 BN FB BN EWM 4 BN EWM, HS,.5 5 BN BN 0 EWM EWM, JKW EWM EWM BN fr., EWM BN.5 4 EWM CLP BN 4.5 EWM EWM FB, EWM 0 Near Island EWM BN EWM EWM

10 0 Near I-8 Bridge 7 South Shore Oneida Lake Boat Launch Site 8 Chapman Park 9 Marion Manor Marina 0 Near Route Bridge DEC Fish Hatchery 4 Muskrat Bay Area EWM Near Platform 0 0 Dense Vegetation Dense Vegetation Cove/ Near Platform Near Platform Cove Near Private Marina End of Dock End of Dock Cove Cove Cove End of Dock/ off Dock End of Dock Boat Launch Near Route 49 Bridge Dense Vegetation Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4 4 EWM 8 EWM, 7 ZM, QM 6 QM 5 EWM 7 QM 6 QM, ZM 0 5 EWM, SS 4 0 EWM, 5 CLP 0 EWM EWM 4 EWM EWM, 7 ZM, SS.5 EWM, 7 ZM, SS 6 EWM, SS.5 6 EWM, SS EWM.5 EWM, 7 QM, ZM EWM 4 EWM.5 5 EWM EWM EWM EWM EWM, SS EWM PL PL PL, JKW EWM fr. EWM fr. EWM, WC EWM, WC PL 5 0 EWM, SS,.5 5 QM PL, ZM 9 SS SS, EWM 9 SS

5 Joseph F. William Memorial Park 054 055 056 Dense Vegetation Pier with End of Pier with 4.40-76.046 4.959-76.0458 4.959-76.046 9 0.5 5 0 0.

11 5 Joseph F. William Memorial Park Dense Vegetation Pier with End of Pier with ZM Key: SS = Starry Stonewort, BN = Brittle Naiad, FB = European Frogbit, EWM = Eurasian Water Milfoil, CLP = Curly Leaf Pondweed, ZM = Zebra Mussel, QM = Quagga Mussel, WC = Water Chestnut, PL = Purple Loosestrife, JKW = Japanese Knotweed, HS = Honeysuckle, fr. = fragment Table : The coordinates of Rusty Crayfish found at Oneida Lake, and the HPAs they were found within. RUSTY CRAYFISH HPA Latitude Longitude Figure 0: Locations where Rusty Crayfish were found at Oneida Lake. Survey Maps Note that in the following figures (Figures -7) the light blue line indicates the canoe route taken to get to each aquatic point. Each aquatic point is marked with a dark blue dot. Green lines indicate the walking route taken for the terrestrial surveys. Each terrestrial point is marked 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

12 with a dark green dot. Red stars (Figures 5-8, and 6) indicate locations where rusty crayfish were found. Figure : Aquatic survey route for HPA at Oneida Lake. Figure : Terrestrial survey route for HPA at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

13 Figure : Terrestrial survey route for HPA at Oneida Lake. Figure 4: Terrestrial survey route and aquatic survey points for HPA at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

14 4 Figure 5: Terrestrial and aquatic survey routes for HPA 4 at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

15 5 Figure 6: Aquatic survey route for HPA 5 at Oneida Lake. Figure 7: Terrestrial survey route for HPA 5 at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

6 Figure 8: Terrestrial and aquatic survey

16 6 Figure 8: Terrestrial and aquatic survey routes for HPA 6 at Oneida Lake. Figure 9: Terrestrial and aquatic survey routes for HPA 7 at Oneida Lake. Figure 0: Terrestrial survey route and aquatic survey points for HPA 8 at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

17 7 Figure : Terrestrial survey route and aquatic survey points for HPA 9 at Oneida Lake. Figure : Terrestrial survey route and aquatic survey points for HPA 0 at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

18 8 Figure : Terrestrial survey route and aquatic survey points for HPA at Oneida Lake. Figure 4: Terrestrial survey route for HPA at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

9 Figure 5: Terrestrial survey route for

19 9 Figure 5: Terrestrial survey route for HPA at Oneida Lake. Figure 6: Terrestrial and aquatic survey routes for HPA 4 at Oneida Lake. Figure 7: Terrestrial survey route and aquatic survey points for HPA 5 at Oneida Lake. 69 Ouderkirk Road. Pulaski, NY 4

Little John Wildlife Management Area

Little John Wildlife Management Area 1 St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management Special Note The partners of the SLELO PRISM have identified 24 Priority Conservation Areas on which we conduct