Actual acreage requested and treated is shown on the table here.
The acreage requested is targeted based on analysis of the fall aquatic plant survey done by NCSU, and the recommendations of our Lake Manager.
The actual treated acreage is often less due to DEC permitting and day-of-treatment inspection for target plants.
Below is detailed information for each year including letters of notification, product information for herbicides used, and maps for proposed and actual treatment areas.
5/1 Update: Treatment for curly-leaf pondweed completed 4/28-29
Of the 450 acres permitted, DEC same-day confirmation of target plant allowed for 286.5 acres to be treated for curly-leaf pondweed.
New for 2025, the treatment for CLP will change from Aquathol K to Clearcast, which is a selective systemic herbicide that offers increased protection for native plants, slows the nutrient release from decay of targeted species, and is expected to achieve longer lasting results. It has a very favorable environmental profile and is practically non-toxic to animals, birds, fish & aquatic invertebrates.
