In communication with Charlie Mesing, we had an exchange that I thought would be beneficial to update those with interest.
Here’s what I sent to Charlie…
Current status is good.- Surface floating FA algae mid-lake is non-existent.
- Large areas of clear bottom remain (although tough to see — see next item)
- Water column continues to carry a dense “diffuse green algae” — cloudy pea soup look. I think we like this – right?
- shoreline FA is minimal or non-existent except on the eastern shore where it is a bit heavy (3-5 feet extended into the lake from shoreline.
- Golf course arm is clear of floating FA and edges are relatively clear, but you can see that there is still quite a layer at 1.5-2 feet below the surface.
- Drain is clear and so the lake is down about 4 inches below the drain height due to evaporation and no significant rainfall. Recent rains have really not moved the needle at all.
- Water temperature at my dock remains “cool” to the touch.
- Fish are very happy!
I’ve received input “better than I’ve seen it since moving here” from a recent new resident and one of the original residents of the lake commented that they are very pleased with the state of the lake.
I received this from Charlie in reply — good input here…
All Thanks for the update Fred..I visited LBH about a week ago and F. algae looked under control (See attached photos)…Not gone but controlled..
There is much still to do as we continue with the summer treatments as scheduled..
- Fred you ask about treatments…..We treat the ENTIRE shoreline EACH time we are out there…Every 4-6 weeks! However, we add more sometimes to some shallow areas that have the most dense floating F. algae.
- The herbicide concentration is high enough to kill normal F. algae for at least 75-100 ft in 4-5 ft of water as it disperses from the shoreline.. Wind direction/strength sun shine, and air temperatures can effect the efficacy of the herbicide. Our F. algae (Lyngbya) is the most difficult one to control in the state.
- Home owners should continue to protect shoreline vegetation and help it expand around the lake…If shoreline vegetation expands just 3- 5 ft everywhere, that alone could help reduce filamentous algae production in other areas of the lake..
- Fertilize yards only as needed. Try to look at the rain forecast before fertilizing.
- The current KLP plan is to have 5 more lake-wide treatments every 4-6 weeks as needed…depending on F. algae growth. Hopefully, these 5 treatments will get us through mid to late October 2020.