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People who aren’t afraid to get their hands wet a couple times a month during the summertime are needed to help keep an eye on the amount of algae and sediment in area lakes and rivers. The volunteer job involves checking water clarity at least twice a month at designated points. ....
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 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 late May or early June. Endothall herbicide will be used for treatments and lake water use restrictions include not drinking lake water until chemical levels are below .lppm and to cease livestock watering for 14 days after application. On Lake Sallie, approximately nine acres located in the southwest section, may be ....