NOTICE OF 2024 LAKE COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL TREATMENT
Dear property owners and lake users,
Eurasian watermilfoil has been identified as a significant invasive species within Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and is known to negatively affect the beneficial uses of a waterbody. As such, an aquatic herbicide treatment is planned for specific areas of Lake Coeur d'Alene on September 26 or 27, 2024 based on weather conditions. The treatment timing was selected to maximize treatment efficacy when Eurasian watermilfoil is actively growing. Management areas in the lake will be treated with liquid florpyrauxifen-benzyl (ProcellaCOR EC©, EPA Registration # 67690-80).
Water use restrictions will be in effect for irrigation water intakes within the treated areas of the lake. The following water use restrictions apply:
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Irrigation Use of Water: Do not irrigate established food crops until water use restrictions are lifted. Do not irrigate other non-food crops, such as landscape ornamentals, until water use restrictions are lifted. There is no restriction for irrigation of turf.
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Recreational Use of Water in Treatment Area: There are no swimming or fishing restrictions within the treatment areas.
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Potable Water in Treatment Area: There are no restrictions on consumption of treated water for potable use or by pets or other animals.
For up to date information on water use restrictions, treatment date and treatment locations, please visit the applicator’s website:
www.invasivespecies.idaho.gov/treatment-plans
http://www.cleanlake.com/2024lakecoeurdalene.html
Please contact Tom Moorhouse, Aquatic Pest Control Adviser with Clean Lakes, Inc., (208-929-2757) or Noxious Weeds, Idaho State Department of Agriculture (208-332-8667), with any questions.
