Lake Mishnock is infested with the non-native
and highly invasive weed, variable watermilfoil. This weed has already rendered the smaller
West Basin, also known as Little Mishnock, unusable to varying degrees during the late summer months,
and is capable of spreading to similar densities throughout the majority of the larger East Basin. Applications
of EPA/State-registered aquatic herbicides appear to be the most selective and cost-effective means of controlling milfoil
and thinning-out the floating-leaf waterlily growth in Lake Mishnock. The duration
of nuisance plant control will vary from 1-3 years following treatment depending on which herbicide is used. Regardless of
which product is used, however, it will be necessary to maintain an ongoing weed-management program at Lake Mishnock. If you would like to read the full report click here: ACT Mishnock Report
The link below will take you to the Aquatic Control Technology website where there is a discussion of invasive
weed managment.

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Beauty and the Milfoil Beast |
Although this is a beautiful fall picture, a closer look reveals the density
of weed infestation, a problem that needs immediate attention.
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Water resources around Lake Mishnock

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Dominant aquatic plant assemblages; note red is dense milfoil, blatter wort and various pond weeds.
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