SOW_Invasive_Spraying_and_Maps_IOWA_WMD.pdf
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- 140FS226Q0118
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for chemical treatment of invasive species on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) and National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) managed by USFWS Iowa Water Management District. The vendor must provide and apply approved chemicals to invasive species across approximately 1,776.4 acres distributed across eight Iowa counties: Kossuth County (1,324 acres), Greene County (300 acres), Guthrie County (25 acres), Hancock County (7.5 acres), Worth County (60.9 acres), Buena Vista County (6 acres), Clay County (21 acres), and Palo Alto County (32 acres). Chemical application will occur between July 1 and October 15 annually, with specific dates determined by the station based on species requiring treatment. Areas consist of individual plants or small patches of invasive species, with chemical applied by ATV/UTV or off-road vehicles on rough, uneven terrain. Broadcast chemical treatment of entire WPAs or NWRs is prohibited.
The three most common chemical applications are Milestone, Method/Escort Tank Mix, and Garlon 3A or Element 3A, with only chemicals and rates approved by the station's Pesticide Use Proposal permitted. All vendors must hold a valid Iowa pesticide applicator license, and all personnel applying pesticides must be certified commercial pesticide applicators. Best management practices include application at wind speeds less than 10 mph (excluding inversion conditions), calibrated equipment prior to application, pesticide application buffers around sensitive areas, ground application equipment only, nozzles creating uniform large droplet sizes to minimize drift, no application to slopes exceeding 5 percent if significant rainfall is predicted within 24 hours, and no direct application to surface water. The SOW includes detailed maps and site-specific information for each treatment area across the eight counties, with specific target species and treatment guidance for each location.
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140FS226Q0118 Chemical Treatment Page 1 of 28
Iowa Water Management District
Statement of Work
USFWS Iowa Water Management District has a requirement for chemical treatment on invasive species for approximately 1776.4 acres in the following counties:
Kossuth County: 1324 acres
Greene County: 300 acres
Guthrie County: 25 acres
Hancock County: 7.5 acres
Worth County: 60.9 acres
Buena Vista County: 6 acres
Clay County: 21 acres
Palo Alto County: 32 acres
Vendor will provide and apply chemical to invasive species on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) and
National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in Iowa. WPAs and NWRs consist of wetland and grassland areas throughout 35 counties of Iowa. Terrain is rough and uneven so chemical will need to be applied by
ATVs/UTVs or off-road vehicles. Areas needing treatment generally consist of individual plants or small patches of invasive species. Chemical will be applied by individual plant or by patch to reduce the amount of chemical applied. A broadcast chemical treatment of the entire WPA or NWR will not be allowed. Maps will be provided for each area needing treatment and an on-site visit is required. Chemical application will typically occur between July 1st and October 15th each year. Specific dates will be set by the station based on the invasive species needing treatment. The three most common chemical applications are listed below with the best management practices. Additional chemicals may be needed based on the invasive species, but only chemicals and rates approved by the stations Pesticide Use Proposal will be allowed.
Vendor will follow label instructions and follow the best management practices during application as outlined in the approved Pesticide Use Proposals:
Milestone:
* Vendor must hold a valid Iowa pesticide applicator license and all persons applying pesticide must be certified commercial pesticide applicators within the State of Iowa.
* Application will occur at wind speeds less than 10 mph (but not inversion conditions).
* Application equipment will be calibrated prior to application.
* Pesticide application buffers will be used around sensitive areas (neighboring crops that may be injured).
* Vendor will use ground application equipment only.
* Vendor will use nozzles that create uniform, large droplet sizes to minimize drift.
* Do not apply pesticides to slopes >5% if significant rainfall is predicted within 24 hours.
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*Do not apply directly to surface water.
Method/Escort Tank Mix:
* Vendor must hold a valid Iowa pesticide applicator license and all persons applying pesticide must be certified commercial pesticide applicators within the State of Iowa.
* Application will occur at wind speeds less than 10 mph (but not inversion conditions).
* Application equipment will be calibrated prior to application.
* Pesticide application buffers will be used around sensitive areas (neighboring crops that may be injured).
* Vendor will use ground application equipment only.
* Vendor will use nozzles that create uniform, large droplet sizes to minimize drift.
* Do not apply pesticides to slopes >5% if significant rainfall is predicted within 24 hours.
*Do not apply directly to surface water.
Garlon 3A or Element 3A:
* Vendor must hold a valid Iowa pesticide applicator license and all persons applying pesticide must be certified commercial pesticide applicators within the State of Iowa.
* Application will occur at wind speeds less than 10 mph (but not inversion conditions).
* Application equipment will be calibrated prior to application.
* Pesticide application buffers will be used around sensitive areas (neighboring crops that may be injured).
* Vendor will use ground application equipment only.
* Vendor will use nozzles that create uniform, large droplet sizes to minimize drift.
* Be aware of potential ground water contamination in porous soils (this chemical is labeled for application to surface water).
* Do not apply pesticides to slopes >5% if significant rainfall is predicted within 24 hours.
Work will be performed in the following areas identified on attached maps:
Kossuth County:
Stateline Marsh WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 5 acres
Maynard Reece WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 140 acres
Mallard WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 140 acres
Blue Wing WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 60 acres
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Blue Stem WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 80 acres
Rahm Tract-Kossuth County, approximately 20 acres
Neilsen Tract-Kossuth County, approximately 60 acres
Sleeper Tract 2-Kossuth County, approximately 35 acres
Coop Prairie-Kossuth County, approximately 30 acres
Bobokink WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 120 acres
Bristow WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 160 acres
Rustmier WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 80 acres
Bernhard WPA-Kossuth County, approximately 160 acres
Shwob-Kossuth County, approximately 234 acres
Greene County:
Dunbar Boji WPA-Greene County, approximately 300 acres
Guthrie County:
Lakin Slough WPA-Guthrie County, approximately 25 acres
Handcock County:
Meredith Marsh WPA-Handcock County, approximately 7.5 acres
Worth County:
Elk Creek Pool South-Worth County, approximately 5.9 acres
Elk Creek Pool C-Worth County, approximately 20 acres
Elk Creek East of I-35-Worth County, approximately 35 acres
Buena Vista County
Larson WPA-Buena Vista County, approximately 6 acres
Clay County
Helleseth WPA-Clay County, approximately 3 acres
Wyatt WPA-Clay County, approximately 6 acres
Orwig WPA-Clay County, approximately 12 acres
Palo Alto County
Eaton WPA-Palo Alto County, approximately 12 acres
Minor WPA-Palo Alto County, approximately 15 acres
Blue Wing WPA-Palo Alto County, approximately 5 acres
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