Here is the latest on the treatment for variable milfoil in Northwood Lake, courtesy of Jim Vaillancourt:
We have the permit in hand for the June 5th Navigate (2,4-D) treatment of 33 acres of Northwood Lake.
Here are some of the provisions in the permit:
- The treatment is now being done June 5th.
- The first sample for water testing will be done on June 20th.
- The second sample should be done July 5th.
- Two post treatment samples must be collected from the well of Louie's Pizza at 3 days and 1 month post treatment.
- Drinking restriction for wells within 50 feet of the lake.
- Swimming restriction for 7 days.
- Irrigation restriction for 30 days.
- NLWA shall make bottled water available, on request, to all persons affected by the potable drinking water use restriction.
- Lycott is responsible to find all public wells, the permit list the trailer park.
- Permit expires Sept 30, 2008.
The permit notice can be downloaded by clicking here.
