2024 Aquatic Invasive Species ControlThe Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission completed a spring curly-leaf pondweed delineation on Bass Lake on April 2, 2024, and plans to treat the invasive species with herbicide in coming weeks. Approximately 13.5 acres of Bass Lake are proposed for treatment with diquat herbicide. See map to the right for the proposed treatment areas (shown in green).
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted to the Commission a waiver of the requirement to obtain the signatures of approval of owners of lake-shore property. Instead, the Commission is notifying property owners of the treatment by posting public notice. The treatment is for curly-leaf pondweed which is a non-native plant that grows in the spring and early summer. Key information: 1) Proposed date of treatment: TBD, April-May 2023 2) Target Species: curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus), an aquatic invasive species. 3) Chemical treatment will be applied by an MnDNR certified applicator. Diquat will be applied to Bass Lake. Please contact the Commission with any concerns or questions |