The Chisago Lakes Phragmites Eradication Project reached a milestone last week, with the commencement of Non-native Phragmites treatment on North and South Center Lakes.
Lakes Management Inc. is spraying Imazapyr, which is a non-selective herbicide used to control emergent aquatic weeds like Phragmites australis . They are following the recommended protocol set up by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Treatment of Chisago Lake, North and South Lindstrom Lake stands happened today. Lakes Management and a team of volunteers will go back out in two weeks to assess the effectiveness of the treatment. If needed the Non-native Phragmites stands will be retreated. This winter lake association volunteers will cut or burn the dead stands.
We anticipate this project to be ongoing until we successfully eradicate this menace weed from our shorelines. Please continue to inspect your property and report any phragmites present using our contact form. We will be happy to come out and inspect your shoreline!
