Last year, Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund (LMEF) paid for a survey of aquatic plants in the lake. The report showed a widespread infestation, encompassing approximately 32 acres, of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) at multiple locations. This compares to a...
Winter conditions play a role in what the lake could look like next season According to an email I received from Indiana Climate INformer, we are now experiencing our second winter in a row with active La Niña conditions in the equatorial Pacific. The main wintertime...
Earlier this month I wrote an article about the aquatic vegetation issue in Lake Maxinkuckee. Aquatic Weed Control completed a survey, which gave us a good idea of what we are dealing with and how to control invasive plants, specifically Eurasian...
Photo: Full rake of Starry Stonewort pulled from Lake Maxinkuckee Last year I wrote an article about the role that aquatic plants play in a healthy lake. Benefits of Aquatic Plants Starry StonewortNitellopsis obtusa Provide Habitat and Food for Fish and Wildlife...
Aquatic plants are an essential part of a healthy lake ecosystem and are often under-valued. Benefits of Aquatic Plants Provide Habitat and Food for Fish and Wildlife Improve Water Clarity and QualityProtect Shorelines and Lake BottomsVisually Attractive Algae...
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