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Curly-Leaf Pondweed Washes Ashore in Clear Lake as Its Seasonal Life Cycle Ends

In mid-June in Clear Lake, much of the curly-leaf pondweed had reached the end of its life cycle, and the weeds washing ashore are just a result of that. Curly-leaf pondweed begins to grow during the fall at the bottom of bodies of water, like Clear Lake, with its life cycle coming to an end

Published in Aquatic Invasive Species, Resources

Tagged under: aquatic invasive species, aquatic vegetation, clear lake iowa, curly leaf pondweed, invasive aquatic plants, lake health, mild winter, plant life cycle, seasonal die-off, shoreline cleanup, warm winter

Lake Weed Harvester and Offloading Conveyor

Benefits of Weed Harvesting for Water Quality and Nutrient Removal

Benefits of Weed Harvesting Dr. Stephen J. Souza Lake Hopatcong Commission Environmental Consultant One of the most obvious management activities of the Lake Hopatcong Commission is the weed harvesting program. Some may view this as a simple “mowing” of the Lake. However, much more is accomplished than simply opening boating lanes and improving swimming. The

Published in Aquatic Plant Management, Resources

Tagged under: algae control, aquatic plant harvester, aquatic vegetation removal, eutrophication, lake hopatcong, lake management, mechanical harvesting, nutrient removal, phosphorus, sedimentation, water quality, weed harvesting

Study Finds Strategic Weed Harvesting Can Remove Phosphorus and Support Clear Lake Management

Intensive in-lake and watershed management caused Kohlman Lake, the northernmost lake in the Phalen Chain of Lakes in Minnesota, to go from a relatively turbid to a clear water state. Aquatic plants responded to the clean waters by growing up to the surface. The change in lake state and a comprehensive water quality monitoring dataset

Published in Lake & Waterway Management, Resources

Tagged under: aquatic plant management, aquatic vegetation, Kohlman Lake, lake management, mechanical harvesting, Minnesota, nutrient removal, phosphorus, recreation access, total phosphorus, water quality, watershed management, weed harvesting

Montana Boat and Seaplane Inspections Help Prevent Invasive Mussels From Spreading

Keeping aquatic invasive species out of Montana bodies of water, specifically invasive mussels, is very important to protecting the native fish and plant species in the area. Researchers said cleaning, draining and drying boats is nearly 100% effective at keeping AIS out of Montana. That is why boat inspections are required in the state. Seaplanes