Around 3,707 tonnes (4086 tons U.S.) of weeds have been cleared from the 910-acre Bellandur lake. In the past five days alone 737 tonnes (812 tons U.S.) have been removed by just two machines, according to an official release issued by the Bangalore Development Authority. The BDA is said to be using three weed harvesters
Nearly 95% of Malawi’s power is generated by hydropower on the Shire River, but sedimentation and weed infestation hinder efficiency. Today Millennium Challenge Corp Principal Deputy Vice President Kyeh Kim joined U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Ambassador Virginia Palmer to celebrate the commissioning and hand-over of two new weed harvesters by MCA-Malawi to the Electricity Generation Company
In the fight against weeds growing the airport’s pond used by floatplanes, the weeds came out on top in previous years. However, their new weapon; which isn’t new at all, but 20 years old, seems to be winning the war on weeds. Juneau, Alaska, airport manager, Dave Palmer said staff tried herbicide and various other
Work to restore Lake Horowhenua’s environmental health, which has been progressing well since the establishment of the Lake Horowhenua Accord in 2013, will increase in momentum later this year following a High Court decision. The Court’s decision was to dismiss an appeal made by the Hokio Trust, allowing Horizons Regional Council’s weed harvester to undergo
Martin Woess and his aquatic weed harvester dubbed the Lake Mess Monster has been busy clearing the waters of Prospect Park. Once a week Woess climbs aboard his weed harvester to collect the scum which consists mostly of duckweed and azolla which would quickly take over the pond if left unchecked. New York City owns two of
Controlling nuisance plants in Dane County lakes is a key element in an updated plan being worked on by county officials. The Land and Water Resources Department tries to balance a reasonable use of the lakes through boating, fishing and swimming, while preserving the health and balance of the lake ecosystem. The use of mechanical
Eurasian water milfoil is an exotic invasive species that is thought to have been introduced to the U.S. in the 1800’s in the bilge of ships. Once established milfoil can never be completely eradicated, but it can be managed with an aquatic weed harvester or repeat treatments of aquatic herbicides. Any relaxing on the spraying
An aquatic plant harvester has been used to scoop up the floating islands of vegetation that have built up on the lake for decades. The process will make the lake easier to navigate for fishermen and other boaters, and should improve the fishing there as well, state experts say. “It will improve the habitat of
The Lake Wausau Association is hoping to remove several hundred pounds of Curly-leaf Pondweed from the water and they’re working non-stop to make sure it happens as soon as possible. Curly leaf pondweed grows under the ice during the winter, but in the summer months it dies off after it reproduces. As it dies and