Specifications include, but are not limited to: Priority is given to projects designed to manage new infestations of aquatic nuisances or to develop novel spread prevention programs. Second priority is given to projects that prevent or control the further spread of aquatic nuisance species. Third priority is given to recurring maintenance projects. In establishing priorities for individual projects, the following criteria are considered: public accessibility and recreational uses; importance to commercial, agricultural or other interests; the degree of local interest; local efforts to control aquatic nuisances; other considerations affecting feasibility, probability of achieving long-term control, and necessity or advantage of the proposed work; and the extent to which the control project is a developmental program rather than a maintenance program. Additional criteria considered in approving requests and determining the amount of any stewardship program include: the use of the waters by persons outside the municipality in which the waters are located; the long- range effect of the control project; the recreational use of the waters; and the effectiveness of municipal shore land zoning and other controls in minimizing or preventing existing or new development from having any adverse effects on the waters subject to the control program.
