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PAGE 1 <br />Overview of the AIS program in Carman Bay <br />Carman Bay is located in the city of Orono, Minnesota on Lake Minnetonka. In 2007 initial studies indicated <br />high levels of Eurasian Water Milfoil and Curly Leaf Pondweed, two Aquatic Invasive Species found in <br />Minnesota. Under the guidance of the Lake Minnetonka Association, a Lake Vegetation Management Plan was <br />created to address concerns of the overabundance of these two AIS, and the reduction of native species. In <br />response to that plan, the Lake Minnetonka Association in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of <br />Natural resources, The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District and riparian property owners began treatment of <br />Eurasian Water Milfoil and Curly Leaf Pondweed. More recently the riparian owners formed a Lake <br />Improvement District to ensure annual funding is available for the program. The following information is an <br />overview of the treatment program and represents the historical footprint of these activities. <br />BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES USED IN CARMAN BAY <br />The lake vegetation management plan follows a system of best management practices which includes annual <br />activities to ensure the health of the aquatic plant community, identify any potential non-target impacts, as well <br />as measure success of the program. These activities include: <br />• Annual Delineations of both Eurasian Water Milfoil and Curly Leaf Pondweed <br />• Selective treatment in real time of each species using EPA approved herbicides <br />• Annual quantitative plant assessments of the whole bay <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />68