Interested in the current options for White Bear Lake's water problems?
Meeting at 6 p.m. tonight (7/24/2014) at Century College: Met Council study puts price tag on northeast metro water fix.
As reported by Dave Sorenson, Eurasian watermilfoil is jamming up the bay at Bald Eagle Point. Dave has talked to our fresh water expert, Steve McComas, about this issue. The RCWD has a plant survey planned for Bald Eagle on Monday. Steve will provide a plant summary on his finding. I will forward this info when I receive it. I know we have had Eurasian watermilfoil in the lake for many years, but it hasn't been as much of a problem most years. I guess our native weeds have kept it at bay most years. I remember talking with Nick Van Brunt (island owner) about this some years ago. He was involved with chemically treating an infestation more than 20 years ago. He said they simply sprayed 2,4-D on the surface to kill the plants. DNR permits are required and there are grant programs to fund it.
This article says that 2,4-D is very effective at selectively killling milfoil and not native plants, which is good news: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/management/24dstrategies.html
Bob Weisenburger:
Bob died on July 19th from heart failure. My condolences to his family. Bob was on the White Bear Township board for 28 years and was a great man and great asset to our community. He will be greatly missed.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/twincities/obituary.aspx?pid=171823086
Sunday's reading on water clarity is 5 1/2 ft.
Recent sunset photos (click on photo to enlarge):
Stay tuned.
Regards,
Jim Moore
BEAA President
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