Curly-leaf Pondweed Treatment for North Floyd

Notice is hereby given the Pelican River Watershed District is conducting an aquatic invasive species control project involving herbicide treatments of Curly-leaf pondweed and Flowering Rush infestations for lakes North Floyd, Big and Little Detroit, Curfman, Sallie, Melissa, and Muskrat. Maps containing treatment information can be found on our website at www.prwd.org or at our District office at 211 Holmes Street West, Suite 201, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Curly-leaf Pondweed - The chemical treatment is restricted to areas of infestation and will occur when the water temperatures are between 50 degrees F and approximately 60 degrees F. It is anticipated that the treatments will take place in May or early June. Flumioxazin herbicide will be used for treatments. In treated areas, it is recommended that irrigation using lake water cease for five days and per MN DNR recommendation do not swim for one (1) day after herbicide application.