7357-R2_LSLA_2020_WinterNewsletter

Milfoil Militia Status on Invasive Hybrid Variable Milfoil 2020 Coordinators: Pam Wilkinson & Tim Greer

Due to the low water table, warm temperatures and bright sunshine there was a slight increase in our milfoil count this year. The lower water table allowed the sun to reach expanded areas in the littoral zone (area the sun can reach the lake’s bottom). We now have marked 44 areas to check, extract and revisit throughout the summer. Most areas get two or three visits. The total count extracted was 184 onion bags equaling approx. 1.84 tons removed from our lake avoiding regrowth of two to three times for next year. This was an uptick of approx. 20 bags from last year. The program ran later in the year due to a resurgence of growth in September. Our expenses were up a bit due to using dive tanks instead of our onboard air. The air test

sent to the lab were not satisfactory and while rectifying the problem this was necessary which also caused more down time while changing tanks. One of our boats needs a total overhaul for next year due to the decking having holes and upgrades that are necessary. We are going to use a composite that will last for years. We also will be incorporating a GPS tracking system for better plotting next year. If it wasn’t for our strong support by our membership the milfoil program would not be possible. Our property values continue to rise due to our protection of the lake from any invasive plants or organisms. Please contact pwilkinson@littlesebagolake.com with any questions or concerns.

MILFOIL MILITIA TALLIES by Pam Wikinson

Gray

Windham

Upper Basin

Twin Brooks

Beaver Cove

Farwell Cove

Mumford Cove

Bean Island

Misc Areas

Lower Basin

Bag Totals*

Volunteer Time in Dollars

Amount Spent

Total Project Costs

Year

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

58.00 41.00 48.25 38.50 52.50

2.00

3.00 1 plant

1.50 4.00 2.00 1.00

1.25

2.00 116.25 6.50 109.00 0.75 93.00

184.00 163.50 162.25 183.75 236.50 389.50 630.75

$9,895 $8,138 $8,200 $8,311 $9,325 $9,246 $13,000 $13,910 $13,301 $12,466 $17,046 $13,786 $9,260 $9,255 $9,650 $164,790

$47,910 $44,183 $36,186 $28,814 $28,144 $32,233 $43,926 $51,508 $46,254 $48,350 $67,266 $51,580 $55,652 $67,296 $62,517 $711,820

$57,805 $52,321 $44,386 $37,125 $37,469 $41,479 $56,926 $65,418 $59,555 $60,817 $84,312 $65,366 $64,912 $76,551 $72,167 $876,609

3.00

2.00 16.00 2.00 10.00

0.25 0.25

0.00 2.00

130.00 126.50 164.50 353.00 760.75 954.00 500.00 1,491.0

23.50

34.00 71.00 28.00 33.50 20.50 16.00

93.00 11.00 50.00 180.25 54.50 15.00 314.50 25.75 49.00 86.50 50.00 16.00

3.00 3.00

1,186.50 1,130.00

178.00 17.00

7.00

718.00

187.0 390.0 215.0 271.0

54.0 58.0 62.0 55.0

2.0 9.0

47.0

1,781.0 1,720.0 1,769.0 1,260.0 1,200.0

296.0

967.0

63.0 91.0

97.0

1,332.0

133.0

710.0

2006**

Totals

2,153.50 393.25 357.50

0.50 784.50

9.25

9.25 7,097.00

12,714.75

TOTAL TONNAGE REMOVED TO DATE BY THE MILFOIL CREW: 127

* Each bag equals approximately 20 pounds dry weight. ** Lost info recovered from DEP. Only totals given, no breakdowns.

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