Invasive PlantsInvasive plants can destroy a lake. There are many lakes throughout the state that are in trouble. We want you to be aware of the fact that Lake Helen is no longer exempt from the problem. Plants that are detrimental to the health of the lake have entered our beautiful waters. We need everyone's help to get a handle on this problem and to stop the spreading.
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Eurasian Milfoil
Be aware - Identify - Communicate
1. BE AWARE - Why should I care?
IF YOU WANT A CLEAN LAKE, THEN YOU NEED TO CARE AND TO BE AWARE!
Eurasian Milfoil (EWM) and other invasive species are being transported from one lake to another by hitch hiking on boats, trailers, and motors that have recently been in an infected lake. And these hitchhikers love a new home and the opportunity to reproduce and spread. Eurasian Milfoil was found in Lake Helen in the 2009. Steps were taken to have a team of divers carefully pull the plants. In the spring of 2010 a few more plants were found. This time a permit was obtained to chemically treat the infected areas. In 2011 the invasive plant had spread again and more plants were chemically treated. THe Lake Helen P&RD is working with the Wisconsin DNR and specialists from UW Stevens Point to stay on top of the problem. However, the plant is an aggessive spreader. |
We need the help of all of the residents and visitors to Lake Helen to help us stay on top of this problem.The first step is to prevent more plants from entering our lake.
If you or someone you know brings a boat into Lake Helen, make sure that there are no aquatic hitchhikers. Learn more about aquatic hitchhikers. http://protectyourwaters.net/ |
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