Saturday, June 29, 2013

Aquatic Plant Management Society News

Aquatic Plant Management Society News


Living with weeds, algae part of lake life

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:41 PM PDT

The number 1 topic in Lake County this summer will be the aquatic weeds and algae in Clear Lake. In fact, new patches of weeds continue to sprout up every day. Most of the weeds presently being harvested are sago pondweed, a plant native to Clear Lake. This is the long stringy weed that breaks loose and forms mats. Later in the summer other species of weeds such as primrose and duckweed will be sprouting.
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Vt. lake to be treated with herbicide to control invasive aquatic plant

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:40 PM PDT

POULTNEY, Vermont — Lake St. Catherine in the Rutland County town of Poultney, Vermont, will be treated with a chemical to control Eurasian milfoil, an invasive plant. Officials say the use of the herbicide is part of a lake-wide plan, which includes manual and mechanical methods to control milfoil.
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Use restrictions recommended for Lake St. Catherine following milfoil treatment

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:39 PM PDT

POULTNEY – The application of the chemical herbicide triclopyr is scheduled for Lake St. Catherine on Monday, June 17 to control the aquatic invasive plant Eurasian watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum, in selectively chosen dense beds around the lakeshore. The displacement of native aquatic plants has been reported in lakes throughout Vermont where Eurasian watermilfoil has become widespread and dense.
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Leverett sends invasive aquatic plants in town pond packing

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:39 PM PDT

LEVERETT — In an effort to combat a growing infestation of invasive aquatic plants, the Friends of Leverett Pond — a local lake preservation organization — applied an herbicidal treatment to Leverett Pond last week aiming to control the spread of milfoil and curly-leaf pondweed… After the milfoil has died, a hydro-rake will be made available to landowners to clean up waterfront areas, with the goal of removing the plant's root systems. Landowners will then be responsible for removing any material collected by the rake. Friends of Leverett Pond has also secured a permit for the use of cloth mats, known as benthic barriers, to prevent the weeds from returning.
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Invasive Weed Could Overrun Illinois Waterways

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:39 PM PDT

The Illinois department of natural resources is asking for you help in spotting an aquatic invasive weed called Hydrilla. These plants have already been found in many states east of the Mississippi river and are expected to arrive in Illinois soon.
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Cree Lake resident starts aquatic weed business

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:37 PM PDT

Kendallville – When the Cree Lake resident noticed that aquatic weeds were choking out Cree Lake's channels, he decided to take action. Following training and testing he became an Indiana licensed aquatic applicator.
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Hydrilla: Fast-growing weed threatens to choke Lake Waccamaw

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:35 PM PDT

Staff photo by Cindy Burnham

Staff photo by Cindy Burnham

Source: Fayetteville Observer (NORTH CAROLINA) 06/17/2013

LAKE WACCAMAW – Nobody knew what it was at first, just an incredibly fast-spreading aquatic weed near the public boat ramp on Lake Waccamaw. Rob Emens visited the boat ramp in October and immediately knew that the plant fragments he saw floating in the water could be only one thing: the dreaded hydrilla.
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Area lakes could be threatened by noxious weeds

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:34 PM PDT

An effort was announced this week to encourage all lake residents and boaters to be on the lookout for an invasive, non-native aquatic weed that is a Godzilla among noxious aquatic weeds.Meet Hydrilla verticillata, water thyme, fast growing (an inch a day), and able to grow in a few inches of water or in 20 feet of water.
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Weed control helps lakes

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:33 PM PDT

A nationwide lake weed control programme carried out by Land Information New Zealand is having a positive impact on the health of some of Otago's lakes, particularly Lake Wanaka.
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Drawdown planned at northwestern Louisiana's Lake Bistineau to fight invasive weed

Posted: 26 Jun 2013 12:32 PM PDT

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries plans a drawdown on northwestern Louisiana's Lake Bistineau, hoping to stop the spread of giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic weed. Control gates will be used to lower the level by about 4 to 6 inches per day. The lowering will not exceed 7 feet below normal pool stage.
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