Huron River Chain of Lakes
The Washtenaw County Public Works Division has been requested by lake communities in northern Washtenaw and southern Livingston Counties to undertake a lake management program to control invasive weeds.
This project will provide improvements to the Chain of Lakes by controlling invasive and nuisance weeds through the application of herbicides to the water and mechanical weed harvesting.
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Click here to view the 2020 application schedule for Aquatic Services
Click here to see answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Visit the Lake Management Resources page for information on lake management, aquatic plants, and natural shorelines.
Background
Aquatic Plants
Aquatic plants are an important part of any lake or pond. They provide food and protection for fish, waterfowl, insects, and mammals. These plants also help replenish oxygen to the water. This process is critical for the survival of fish and other wildlife.
Some aquatic plants can also become a nuisance. Invasive plants are not native to Michigan. These plants can grow rapidly out of control, choking out other plants and organisms and limiting recreational activities.
Starry stonewort is one example of an invasive plant seen in Michigan waters. Click here to learn more about starry stonewort from the Huron River Watershed Council.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) oversees the permits that are required to chemically control nuisance aquatic plants. To learn more about their Aquatic Nuisance Control Program, visit their website.