Specifications include, but are not limited to: The contractor will be responsible for securing the Aquatic Plant and Algae Management National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permits for both Clear Lake and Beaver Lake from the Washington State Department of Ecology, and strictly adhering to permit requirements and herbicide application restrictions, surveying and mapping the locations of the invasive and nuisance native aquatic vegetation, visibly and securely posting public notices per permit requirements, applying aquatic herbicides or other approved aquatic plant management techniques, producing a detailed written project report at the end of each season, attending at least one (1) LMD4 Advisory Committee meeting each year, and maintaining active communications with Skagit County staff, the Lake Management District Advisory Committee, and lakeside residents. Clear Lake: In Clear Lake, the proposed project aims to survey and map invasive aquatic plants and aquatic plant densities, eradicate or control invasive Eurasian Milfoil, and control noxious fragrant waterlilies and nuisance submersed native aquatic plants. Eurasian Milfoil, if found, can be specifically targeted with a systemic herbicide or controlled in conjunction with native weed control to stay within budget. The native submersed aquatic plants have become problematic for some lake users and will be targeted for control along residential shorelines, docks, and swimming areas with a contact herbicide in 2024. Broadleaf pondweed (Potamogeton amplifolius) is the most problematic and difficult to control particularly in one area along the shallow northern residential shoreline. Aquathol K has proven to be more effective than Diquat in controlling this pondweed species in the soft sediment areas if within budget. Lilies will be targeted for control around docks and residential shorelines. The lilies and native aquatic plants are not targeted for control along the undeveloped shorelines. Per permit requirements, nuisance native aquatic plant control is limited to no more than 50% of the littoral zone (~6,300 feet) along residential shorelines, swimming areas, and docks where the weeds have become problematic for lake users. The County Parks Department must be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the treatments so they can close beach access and give the public as much advanced notice of the beach closure as possible...