Lakes Update
Our POA and the JL Water Quality Sub Committee have been busy lately spraying to get rid of some unwanted pests of the flora variety in and around our lake.
To quote from a recent report: "The lake committee appreciates your patience in this matter and we have had a tremendous amount of cooperation from everyone we have worked with. Using the proper science based solutions to protect our lake is extremely important to everyone involved."
The spraying program has been conducted during May and June, and as needed.
Some common but unwanted growth (and the target of the spraying) in our JL lake is:
HYDRILLA - An invasive aquatic plant that can be harmful to native plants and fish populations, and can cause oxygen depletion in waterways where it grows.
FILAMENTOUS ALGAE - Colonies of microscopic plants that link together to form threads or mesh-like filaments. These normally grow on the surface of rocks or other hard objects under the water, but can break loose and form floating mats.
TORPEDO GRASS - A weed that spreads rapidly. Named after the hard, sharp point on the rhizome (horizontal root shoots) that run underground like a torpedo going through the water.
DOLLAR WEED OR PENNYWORT - A perennial weed that pops up in moist lawns and gardens and is difficult to control once it becomes established.
ALLIGATOR WEED - Another invasive plant that grows in thick dense mats along the shoreline creating an inhospitable environment for wildlife food sources and shelter.
