PLM will be treating the lake today for weeds and algae. Optional treatments may occur later this summer depending on lake conditions.
As reported at the annual meeting, PLM has identified a new hybrid strain of milfoil in our lake that requires a different treatment method. The primary difference for lake residents is that there is a 30 day restriction on using water from the lake to supply your home sprinkler system, as pumping water from the lake after treatment may reduce the concentration of the herbicide in the lake and reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. There is also a one day swimming restriction.
Of course, you may still use city or well water to water your plants and lawn.
If you have additional questions about this treatment, please contact our PLM representative Jaime Desjardins at 616-891-1294.
Tentative Schedule for 2025. The below dates are the week of, not specific day.
4/21/2025 Opt Algae treatment, WQ
5/5/2025 Weed & Algae treatment
6/9/2025 Opt. Weed & Algae
7/7/2025 Opt. Weed & Algae
8/4/2025 Opt. Weed & Algae, WQ, AVAS Survey
8/25/2025 Opt. Algae treatment
Tentative Schedule for 2024. The below dates are the week of, not specific day.
PLM 2020 lake treatment dates scheduled for the week of:
Clearly the lake is at a very high level. With spring rains starting, who knows what it will look like by May. It doesn’t seem like there will be any natural relief in rising lake water this year, or for that matter, ever. Last year, residents voluntarily agreed to designating the whole lake as a no wake zone. Unfortunately, we suggest continuing the no wake until further notice. The lake is significantly higher than any point last year, which means the risk of damage to personal property is also much higher. As you can see from the pictures below, there has already been damage to personal property – so please take it slow and keep a safe distance from the shoreline at all times (regardless of speed).
Thank you for your continued understanding.
The following information submitted by Claudia Koslosky.
While these plants may be beautiful, they are highly invasive and will crowd out native plant species and habitat, in turn changing the ecosystem. If you see them on your property, they need to be obliterated. NOW, while it’s in bloom and before it goes to seed, is the time to remove it (or have it removed).
While this information is from the MN DNR, it’s the best explanation I’ve found about how best to rid your property of any purple loosestrife: Controlling Purple Loosestrife
Purple Loosestrife is RESTRICTED in the state of Michigan
Prohibited and Restricted Species
Some invasive species are legally designated by the State of Michigan as either “prohibited” or “restricted.” If a species is prohibited or restricted, it is unlawful to possess, introduce, import, sell or offer that species for sale as a live organism, except under certain circumstances. The term “prohibited” is used for species that are not widely distributed in the state. Often, management or control techniques for prohibited species are not available.The term “restricted” is applied to species that are established in the state. Management and control practices are usually available for restricted species. Michigan’s Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act (Part 413 of Act 451) established the list of prohibited and restricted species, which is regularly amended by Invasive Species Orders.
