Greater Lake Sylvia Association

Working to maintain & improve your Lake Sylvia!

TREATMENT NOTICE

Lake Restoration is going to treat the Starry Stonewort near the public landing during the week of August 26. They have not given us an exact date yet, as that date could shift by a day or two if high wind, or other bad weather.

Please continue to have your boats inspected. For more information https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/index.html

GREATER LAKE SYLVIA ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF TREATMENT

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted the Greater Lake Sylvia Association a waiver for the requirement that the Association must obtain the signatures of approval of owners of lakeshore property. Instead, the Greater Lake Sylvia Association will be required to notify property owners through alternative forms such as the GLSA Website, Loon Calls newsletter, annual meeting, or email.

The Greater Lake Sylvia Association (GLSA) has contracted Lake Restoration to treat Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM), Curly Leaf Pondweed (CLP), and Starry Stonewort (SSW), all invasive aquatic species. The method of control or product being used: EPA and MDA registered aquatic herbicides and algicides such as but not limited to Cutrine Plus Algicide, Liquid 2,4-D, Granular 2,4-D, Diquat.

Several factors affect the treatment of weeds, including the weather and the correct window of time that the weeds can be treated concerning other healthy vegetation in the area. In 2024, we were not able to treat EWM or CLP. Starry Stonewort will be treated in August, and EWM may be treated in late August or September.

Please encourage your neighbors to become GLSA members and check the website for updates. If you have questions or concerns, please contact a board member.

Greater Lake Sylvia Association (or GLSA)
P.O. Box 41 Annandale, MN 55302

According to the Minnesota DNR, you can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) by following these steps every time you leave a lake or river:

Clean

Remove all aquatic plants, zebra mussels, and other invasive species from your boat, trailer, and water-related equipment.
Drain

Remove all water from your boat, ballast tanks, motor, live well, and bait container. Keep drain plugs out and water-draining devices open while transporting your equipment.
Dispose

Throw away any unwanted bait, such as minnows, leeches, and worms. If you want to keep live bait, drain the water and refill the container with bottled or tap water.
Dry

If you're moving docks, lifts, or rafts from one body of water to another, you should dry them for 21 days first. You can also lay out materials to dry, but drying times vary by species and you should inspect them after the drying period is over.
Don't release

Never release bait, plants, or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.

You can also report any new infestations. The DNR has outreach materials, such as wallet-sized identification cards, fact sheets, and watch cards, that can help you identify invasive species and learn how to prevent their spread.