Survey of Aquatic Plants
Due to the dramatic increase of the plants growing in the lake this year the Board has approved a survey to be conducted by Aquatic Control Technologies on September 26, 2011. It is anticipated that the survey will identify the invasive plant species present in the lake and provide data that will help us effectively manage the problem.
The survey will include surveying the vegetaton using a combination of visual observations, underwater camera and throw-rake. Following the field work, Aquatic Control will produce a GIS-based vegetation map of the lake along with a write-up of the findings and management recommendations.
Survey Report
The Survey Report was completed by Aquatic Control and submitted to CLOA on November 7, 2011. The full report is available at the following link:
The survey map and plant photos from the report are shown below:
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Areas of the Lake to be Chemically Treated for Cattail and Phragmites on Monday September 12, 2011
Click on link below to view treatment areas
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Lake to be Chemically Treated for Curleyleaf Pondweed on Tuesday May 24, 2011
Please comply with the advisory warnings listed on the placard below:
- Avoid water contact and fishing for 24 hrs (May 24)
- Do not water lawns and gardens for 5 days (May 24 -29)
Chemical Treatment of the Lake for Aquatic Plants
Curley-Leaf Pondweed Infestation Map - May 1, 2011
Chemical treatment is tentatively scheduled for the 4th week of May.
The date will be posted when determined
2010 - Curley-Leaf Pondweed Infestation Map - June 6, 2010
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Aquatic Control Technology personnel applying the herbcide "Reward" on June 17th
Curley-Leaf Pondweed Infestation 2009
Information and Links
Invasive Aquatic Plants Guidebook
Triploid Grass Carp
Mercury Contamination Study by the University of Connecticut (Includes data on Cedar Lake a.k.a Cedar Swamp Pond)