aquatic weed harvester shoreline control – Aquarius-Systems https://aquarius-systems.com Surface Water Management Equipment Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:19:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://aquarius-systems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png aquatic weed harvester shoreline control – Aquarius-Systems https://aquarius-systems.com 32 32 Mechanical Harvesting Controls Milfoil in Illinois Loon Lakes https://aquarius-systems.com/underwater-mowing-of-eurasian-watermilfoil/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:29:19 +0000 https://aquarius-systems.com/?p=6837 Once established, it can be managed but not eradicated. It has spread to almost every state in the US, where it grows into thick mats that can make lakes impenetrable for boats and swimmers. It can make it impossible for native plants to grow, affecting fish and wildlife. Yup, it’s Eurasian watermilfoil.

Homeowners and businesses on East and West Loon Lakes in Antioch Illinois formed a taxing district that raises $50,000 a year to maintain the lakes. Mike Clifton, president of the Loon Lakes Management Association along with other operators, run an aquatic weed harvester to mow the aquatic vegetation along the shoreline and around docks.

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