Eurasian Watermilfoil Treatment
Completed in July 2014
The Madison Lake Watershed and Lake Association (MLWLA) was awarded a DNR grant of $2000 to treat 20 acres of Eurasian Watermilfoil in Madison Lake in 2014. The area treated was determined by Allison Gamble, DNR Invasive Species Specialist, after extensive sampling of suspected areas of infestation. The map of infestation sites can be found here.
In nutrient-rich lakes like Madison Lake Eurasian Watermilfoil can form thick underwater strands of tangled stems and mats of vegetation at the water’s surface. In shallow areas the plant can interfere with water recreation such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The plant's floating canopy can also crowd out important native water plants.
The treatments were completed by Cory Culbert, Lakescapes LLC, on July 17, 2014. The DNR grant covered approximately 50% of the cost with the lake association covering the remaining cost of treatment.