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Weed and Algae Control Programs
Many of us are frustrated by overgrown plants and algae in the lake. Most of these are invasives that were brought to our lakes in years past. Unfortunately, at this point in time there is no way to eliminate them.
In 2015, the PBWOA, with support from the four Townships that govern our lakes and many donors, hired Restorative Lakes Sciences (RLS) to conduct a scientific study of the invasive weeds in the Huron River Chain of Lakes. In response to the report Washtenaw County and Hamburg Township now run programs to help manage the weeds and algae.
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Zukey Lake
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Strawberry Lake
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Gallagher Lake
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Whitewood Lake
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Portage Lake
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Little Portage Lake
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Base Line Lake
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Tamarack Lake
The use of chemicals and weed harvesting is determined by a lake scientist. Each year a lake scientist and his crews survey the lakes to determine where and when to apply chemicals and harvest weeds. The extent and timing of treatment is limited through the the State of Michigan EGLE permitting process. The State permits protect native plants and species. Although the treatment program can’t return our lakes to their preinvasion status, they do make a significant difference.
The PBWOA Board regularly monitors the weed control activities and provides feedback from the community to both Washtenaw County and Hamburg Township.
More information of the programs and schedules for harvesting and chemical applications are available on the Washtenaw County and Hamburg Township website. We also include information on the schedule in our current events.
Chain of Lakes Weed Control Activities | Washtenaw County, MI
Hamburg Township Aquatic Weed Control Program – Strawberry Hill Estates and Strawberry Point Bluffs
Link to our Current Events Page
Only the Washtenaw County and Hamburg Township Weed Control programs are permitted to use chemicals to control the invasives (or any other “weeds”) in the Huron River Chain of Lakes.