Meeks Bay Aquatic Invasive Species Plant Control and Monitoring

In 2015, the AIS Implementation Plan (Plan) and associated Action list prioritized projects for AIS control. Meeks Bay Marina is prioritized in the Plan because Eurasian watermilfoil occupy this habitat in the Marina. This project focuses on removal of the Eurasian watermilfoil infestation and associated monitoring. A contract was awarded in 2019 to initiate removal efforts of approximately three acres of invasive weeds in the footprint of the marina and upstream to the SR89 bridge. Treatment occurred 2019 through 2022. The treatment area is now in surveillance monitoring to ensure it remains weed free. Surveillance monitoring is funded through the Lake-wide AIS monitoring project.