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HOW Ca <br />n Eurasian water ` y' <br />milfoii be controlled? J . . <br />Eurasian water milfoil is difficult to Identify <br />because it closely resembles native water milfoils. <br />However, early detection Is Important because <br />intensive control directed at small colonies <br />during Initial stages of growth may reduce both <br />problems and treatment costs. Eurasian water <br />milfoil Is virtually impossible to eradicate once It <br />Is established In a lake or stream, bVt It can be <br />controlled. A number of management techniques <br />are available. Which method Is most appropriate <br />In a particular situation depends on factors such <br />as the characteristics of the water body, the <br />human and economic resources available and the <br />total management plan for the lake and Its <br />watershed. Aquatic weed management <br />methods Include: ,. <br />Public Information <br />Harvesting <br />Bottom barrier applications <br />Granular herbicides <br />Root removal <br />Lake drawdown <br />b%: <br />Freshu•nler <br />F,iund irion <br />what can individuals do*? <br />Lakeshore residents should attempt to clear <br />weed fragments from their beaches before <br />roots develop. Fragments must be removed <br />from the water and disposed of away from the <br />lake area. The weeds can be composted and used as mulch. 1 �:•� - <br />Treatment for aquatic weeds in areas more than <br />2500 feet square requires a permit from the , <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. <br />Businesses that operate mechanical weed -- <br />harvesters or apply aquatic herbicides must be <br />licensed by the state of Minnesota. Use only <br />herbicides that have been approved for use In <br />lakes and always follow package dirwOons <br />exactly. y: <br />Remove and properly dispose of all plants and <br />plant fragments from boats, anchors, propellers <br />and trailers after removing them from the water. <br />rhough localized control may be achieved by <br />puiling weeds or using bottom barrier materials, <br />more serious problems require a conimunity <br />approach, such as a lake association, watershed <br />district, neighborhood group or local <br />government <br />where can more <br />information <br />be obtained? <br />For further Information on take protection and <br />management, contar. the Freshwater <br />Foundatlon, 2500 Shady'.4 cod Road. Box 90 <br />Navarre, MN S'.:92 (612 ,1 a71-W7) <br />