| Lake Manitou Declared Hydrilla Free!!!!! |
| Dear LMA Members, I have been informed by the DNR that today, Wednesday June 25, they will be issuing a press release announcing the re-opening of Manitou. A DNR contractor conducted an extensive plant survey last week and found no evidence of hydrilla. After considering the facts of the survey, Manitou will be reopened at the DNR launch site only. The DNR wants to restrict access to one ramp so that the y can periodically monitor boats for weeds or hydrilla tubers. Beginning this Saturday, June 28, boaters will be able to launch and remove boats at their convenience. Plans are to keep the lake open until Sonar treatment time next spring (early to mid May) then close the lake again for 6-8 weeks and conduct a similar survey. The LMA will likely need to man the ramp for the closed portion of next May. We will not be manning the ramp this fall. Also this week, the DNR established another temporary rule to protect the ecozone known to us as “The Prairie”. Beginning July 1, we can place the buoys and restrict boat traffic again. Max Borden President Lake Manitou Association |