Bear Lake Watch on Eurasian Watermilfoil in lake

One of the major changes we have been seeing all around Bear Lake in the last several years is the explosive growth of submerged aquatic plants. Some of these are of particular interest to the states and are considered "invasive" and "noxious".

Idaho, with all the northern lake communities, has been active in developing programs for the treatments and is actively sharing information and coordination with Utah, where this is a new type of program. Both states have developed maps from their surveys of the nearshore areas to be the basis of their initial treatments.

Thanks to all involved!

For us locally, we can help by being informed, cooperative and observant.

Our observations can help document the effectiveness of these treatments at Bear Lake. This will be somewhat unique circumstances as the lake levels will be declining through the treatment response time.

Treatments are scheduled to begin soon for Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM). There will be both
Mechanical - Manual removal where plants are less dense and Chemical Treatment - in the more dense colonies.

Shoreline Properties will receive notices prior to chemical treatments. (see on web)  https://www.bearlakewatch.com/Eurasian-Watermilfoil.html