Flint Lake, located on the north side of Valparaiso, Indiana, is facing serious challenges from invasive aquatic weeds—particularly Eurasian milfoil. This fast-spreading species is contributing to significant fish habitat destruction. The infestation has become so severe that during a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fish survey, biologists had to repeatedly stop to clear plant material
While officials admit that glyphosate is only a small part of the problem with algae blooms on Lake Okeechobee in Florida, they do believe that their decision to temporarily suspend the use of aquatic plant killers was a “necessary call.” Glyphosate is widely used in Lake Okeechobee to kill invasive species and leaves deposits of
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the state’s lead agency for hydrilla control since July 1, 2008 faces a daunting challenge. Not only must the agency manage the spread of hydrilla it must maintain waterways for boating navigation and flood control, but it must also consider the wants of Florida residents. While everyone agrees that
Treasure Coast governments spray more than 100,000 gallons of weed- and bug-killing poisons yearly at sites where the runoff can flow into waterways, but with minimal regulation, there main guideline is “follow the label instructions.” Agencies and manufactures insist the chemicals sprayed in marshes, canals and ditches are safe, but no one tests for residue
The ongoing battle against aquatic weeds is getting tougher as one of the most invasive species is developing an herbicide-resistant strain and ongoing drought changes the landscape of the lakes. Some lakes use mechanical harvesters to cut weeds and haul them away. In Paddock Lake, Wisconsin, Administrator Tim Popanda said, a two-man crew works on
Public concern over chemical treatment of nuisance weeds in lake Webster prompted the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to limit the amount of herbicides used in the 774-acre lake in Kosciusko County. A lake-wide project wiped out many plants, muddied the water, and upset anglers. DNR biologists reported seeing clumps of floating and dead algae
The Brazos Water Authority is asking Freeport, Texas, residents and its surrounding areas to conserve water after a chemical was sprayed too close to the region’s water supply. While employees were spraying a common aquatic herbicide in the Dow freshwater canal, the Brazosport Water Authority’s intake area was also accidentally sprayed with Alligare Glyphosate. According
Spring Lake located in Connecticut is weed and algae free. At first residents didn’t notice, but when they did, it caused lots of concern. Spring Lake was missing algae, weeds, water lilies, and other aquatic plants that are an important part of the ecosystem. This small body of water is surrounded by 30 private homes
State environmental officials say improper chemical treatment of algae blooms caused a fish kill in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Times-Tribune reports about 10,000 fish died in Lake Ariel in Wayne County last summer. According to the citation, the association hired a New Jersey company to kill algae blooms in July. Officials say the firm did not
People fishing on Littoinen Lake in southwest Finland say they’ve found several smelly and deformed dead pike in recent days. Last spring the lake – which was previously oxygen-depleted and murky with green algal blooms – was chemically treated to clean it up. A specialist researcher says the chemical flush was the likely culprit behind
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