The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station will be initiating an Aquatic study of our lake starting at 9 am on July 3, 2019 at the Main / Post Rd Beach. The study should be wrapped up by 2:30 pm.
They will be utilizing a motor boat that will allow them to go through all areas of the lake to review our existing vegetation and provide us with another set of critical data on how our lake is doing.
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station began surveying Connecticut lakes and ponds for invasive aquatic plants and investigating novel management options years ago. The results of their 2005 survey of our lake are shown here. Click here for a full-sized PDF.
Surveillance focuses on both invasive and native vegetation to quantify the effects of invasive species on aquatic ecosystems. This research allows us to track the spread and record the arrival of invasive aquatic plants. Surveys also provide baseline information to determine if the frequency and magnitude of invasions may be related to water chemistry, sediment type, boat launches, watershed development and climate change.
Management studies include tests on the effectiveness of herbicides, mechanical removal, water level manipulation, biological control, and integrated pest management.
For more information, consult https://portal.ct.gov/caes-iapp.
