Weed Infestation Goal
(2022-2023)
Use the Collective Power of our Communities and Individuals to keep pressure on and work with the Authorities and Political Leaders to take prompt action to continue using approved herbicide(s) on the Lake to get the invasive weeds species under control before the 2023 boating season. The applications must be performed safely, at the recommended dosage amounts, use proper spraying methods and equipment, monitor results, and avoid large blue green algae blooms.
This Book (click here for PDF Version) is a known guide and great source for information pertaining to and controlling Aquatic Plants.
Bud:
Thanks for reaching out regarding documentation to dispel the horror folks think herbicides/algaecides bring to their water as it relates to swimming.
Let me know how else I can help.
John A. Goidosik
Regional Manager - North
Aquatics Division
M: (810) 618-5414
Bud,
I have worked to type up an example of a sequence of events and recommending dates to accomplish as much by Memorial Day weekend. The challenge for getting started, is going to be how early or late of a Spring do we get.
This should be helpful for awareness and as a general guide to help move the project along. I hope this help you see project management better. I could see the Advocacy group, mobilizing and trying to guide those of us not living near the lake. Water temperature is a great indicator of milfoil growth. Simply being on the lake and monitoring milfoil growth in the water column. If milfoil is growing we can kill it. If it is not growing, it is hard to get control, with any technology.
One of the other roles to begin considering, is related to the comments on HAB (Harmful Algae Bloom) by ODNR in the plan. HAB are directly correlated to nitrogen to phosphorus ratios (nutrient levels) in the lake. If ODNR is concerned, than is there a process for the Advocacy group to consider promoting. As boating increases, stirring up the muck in shallow areas will increase nutrient availability. Low growing plants will be a good thing for Indian Lake. No Wake Areas in the shallowest parts, maybe something to consider. Asking the DNR, what are their plans to begin reducing nutrients in the lake and coming into the lake.
The HOA’s may consider limiting phosphorus based fertilizers. As you have already learned: being proactive about Indian Lake will prevent future issues from being devastating to the local economy. The more the community understands they made an investment in protecting the health of the lake, the better the plan can become to prevent these challenges in the future.
Regards,
Michael
The Advocacy Group is continuing to work with our legislators to assure the finances are met for the existing plan. We will need your continued support to ensure that the plan is followed and we don't get lax because something is finally on paper. Below is a link to the ODNR's Proposed Plan.
Why Use Herbicide?
(Click on the Links below for more information)
1st Herbicide Test
SePro officials were VERY happy with treated area and call it a success! We can't keep doing studies over and over, its time to act!
Bud Christman, Dave Nicholson (SePRO) and Dr. Mark Heilman(SePRO)
Treated area, examining what type of weeds are there now
Showing Bud that these are good weeds to have vital for fishing and growth of the lake
No invasive weeds found in treated area
Non-Treated area, plenty of invasive weeds found
2nd Herbicide Application
First test area showed no invasive weeds only healthy Coontail weeds which proves the Procellacor only attacked the invasive weeds
Using GPS to find the second test area
Second test area showed dying off milfoil weeds and still plenty of healthy coon tail weeds
Untreated area
Untreated area that is showing plenty of healthy invasive milfoil.
