MLA is dedicated to maintaining a proactive and evidence-based AIS management plan to help protect the Lake Minnewaska ecosystem, water quality, and recreational opportunities.
We continue to work with respected professional service providers for AIS lake surveying (Blue Water Science) and treatment plans (Tigris) using proven products with minimal ecological impact as recommended by industry experts and backed by scientific studies.
MLA will again in 2025 provide treatments for Starry Stonewort and Eurasian Watermilfoil in the main lake and coordinate with the City of Starbuck for their treatments in the Starbuck Marina. By coordinating the treatment in the marina with the treatment in the main lake it reduces the cost by eliminating additional mobilization.
This year we will proactively expand our pre-treatment lake surveys to include four (4) additional boat landings on the main lake to get an early indication of any incoming AIS concerns. The MLA has received the required permits and secured grants to survey and treat Eurasian Watermilfoil and Starry Stonewort in the main lake in 2025 and we have contracted with Blue Water Science and Tigris for the surveys and treatment applications.
If you wish to contribute to the Invasive Species Program, you can indicate this on the last page of this newsletter and mail your donation along with your membership and ticket orders for the banquet.