Lake Hopatcong Harvesting Removes 800 Tons of Weeds

/ Published in Aquatic Plant Management, Case Studies
Lake Weed Harvester and Offloading Conveyor
Dan Bello, who is supervising the weed control program for the state park, told the Lake Hopatcong Commission on July 21 that the weed harvesters on Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey brought in 800 tons of weeds between June 6 and July 18. According to Bello, that averages about 27 cubic yards a day. In

Benefits of Weed Harvesting for Water Quality and Nutrient Removal

/ Published in Aquatic Plant Management, Resources
Lake Weed Harvester and Offloading Conveyor
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