We just got off the lake tonight and it was a beautiful and quiet evening on the water. There was a rainstorm and it cleared up quickly. As a result, there were no big boats or waves to disturb us. There was no wind to push us around. We were just enjoying the setting sun and relaxing. The temperature was perfect. Just awesome and no one else figured it out! (except a few fisherman).
"If you're lucky enough to live on a lake, you're lucky enough."
Earlier this week, I saw some pictures of Purple Loosestrife (PLS), which is a beautiful purple flow that grows on in marshes. The problem is that it replaces the cattails and prevents wildlife from entering. It is an invasive plant introduce from Europe and threatens our marshes. It is now in full bloom and it has a significant footing on the north end of the lake. I have also seen it at the end of Bald Eagle Point, near the boat launch and on the south shore of the Benson Bay neighborhood.
I am in communications with the DNR to determine the best course of action to control the plant. They will be out on the lake this week to get a better picture of the infestation.
There are three approaches and we may use all three. We can control with weed killer (variant of Roundup), manual removal and beetles that eat the plants and keep it under control (not eliminate it).
If you see the plant in your vicinity and can remove it, that would be great. They recommend not even composting it. It is best to throw it in the garbage.
I checked the water clarity this weekend. It was 5.5 ft. Still pretty awesome
Sunset tonight
Take care,
Jim Moore
