NOTICE TO LAKE MINNEWASHTA PROPERTY OWNERS AND LAKE USERS
As part of its ongoing effort to preserve and improve the water quality and recreational enjoyment of Lake Minnewashta for all, the LMPA will be treating Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS…in this case, plants) again this year. We wish to keep all of you well informed and this is Notice that we will be treating various areas of Lake Minnewashta for AIS in 2022.
We have already performed one of two planned weed surveys on the lake, the first was to determine the concentration of Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP) around the lake. That survey was performed by Carver County. The second survey for Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM) will occur later in June.
Our plans to reduce the impact of the growing weeds include two treatment periods. Treatments are 150′ or more from shore. Treatments inside 150′ are the responsibility of the property owner.
Curly Leaf Pondweed will be targeted, as in previous years, with the chemical Dibrox (Active Ingredient 37.3% Diquat), an EPA and DNR approved chemical for this use and no restrictions for swimming or fishing following application. This treatment has been completed on 5/19/22 as Curly Leaf Pondweed is actively growing now and needs to be performed at the correct water temperature. See the map below for this year CLP treatment.
Eurasian Water Milfoil will be targeted for treatment later this spring with the product 2,4-D This is an EPA and DNR approved product has also been very effective in the past and has also resulted in a reduction of the areas needing treatment. Treatment areas will be determined by June’s weed survey.
Float signs will be placed in the affected areas when these treatments are made. There are very few water use restrictions with these chemicals, but property owners should take note of the information on the float signs if treatment is done in their area. For more information, please contact us.
The cost of these treatments is funded by the generous donations of about 90 LMPA members and is an important step in maintaining the superior water quality that we all enjoy. If you are a lakeshore property owner or a fan of the lake and don’t already belong, please consider joining LMPA and help by providing a donation to support this important program. More information can be found on our website.
Thank you for your consideration and support!
