Lake Information Updates
This page provides information on some current issues and projects that SLACAR is following or participating in.
On June 29th and August 3rd come help us collect Chinese Mystery Snails from the waters of South Lake!
Please use 2 clear garbage bags (double-bag them) and put them at the end of your driveway on Hamilton Rd., Hospitality Rd. and Kendrick Creek Rd. only. All SLACAR members are eligible to have them picked up by SLACAR volunteers. Please have bags ready by 1 p.m. If something is accidentally missed, then you will need to take them to the dump yourself. We cannot totally get rid of this invader, but we can at least reduce its’ numbers! More information will be available at the AGM.
If you can help us out beyond just doing your own property that day, let Paul know as well. All help is appreciated.
Invasive species - mystery snail
PLEASE HELP US STOP THE SPREAD OF THIS VERY DAMAGING WEED IN SOUTH LAKE
Weeds torn by boat propellers or other human activity will propagate quickly into a thick mass of tangled stems underwater and mats of vegetation on the water surface of the lake. Dense mats of Eurasian Water Milfoil block light from penetrating into the water which shades out other aquatic vegetation. This aggresive growth kills off other plant life and adversely effects the natural ecosystem of South Lake. Stands of the plant create stagnant water and create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
The plant poses a problem to human recreational activities such as swimming, boating and fishing. The weeds often bind up motor propellers and get caught in rudders and paddles.
Two primary Milfoil sites exist in South Lake (one at the north end and one along the east shore across from the trailer park) and are depicted on the map. Five smaller sites around the lake have also been discovered.
Please consider printing out a copy of the Milfoil poster so that you can share this information with guests, renters or visitors.
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) is one of the most problematic invasive aquatic plants in North America. EWM out-competes native vegetation and degrades aquatic habitats by reducing biodiversity. EWM forms dense canopies of growth in the water, which can make boating and fishing impossible and degrade property values.
At the 2023 SLACAR AGM, Jim Miners (Chair of the EWM Working Group, DSLPOA) did a presentation on the management of Eurasian watermilfoil. He referred to a short video produced by the Drag and Spruce Lakes Property Owner's Association. To view the video, click below.