FAQ’s

SHORELINE PICK UP FOR 2013

DLSD will again pick up aquatic plants left at the end of piers.  Property owners are required to call 728-4100 before the scheduled pick up dates and request a pick up.  Requests may be left in the DLSD general voicemail box.  Please leave your name, address and pier number.  Pick up of only aquatic plant material will take place on the dates listed below, beginning June 11^th.  Do not include trash, garbage or any other debris in the pile left at the end of your pier.  Our weed harvesting crews will not pick up piles which contain any materials other than aquatic plants. ***We are limited to 10 minutes per pier***

Pick up for the Main Lake will be on Mondays starting at 6:00 am.
Pick up for the Inlet and Outlet will be on Tuesdays starting at 6:00 am.

Pick up dates:
Mondays - June 17, July 1, July 23, July 29 and August 12
Tuesdays - June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30 and August 13

(all dates are weather permitting)

Our plans for mechanical harvesting remain much the same as past years.  We intend to launch our harvesting equipment the week of May 20th and begin the initial harvesting of plants in the access channels at that time.  After June 15^th we will harvest all areas of the lake as conditions warrant.  The harvesters will only operate in the chemically treated area to supplement the chemical treatments.(all dates are weather permitting)

Chemical spraying for nuisance aquatic plants is planned as follows:

Inlet Area - The first treatment will be in early May.   Additional treatments as needed.  The treatment area will be around the piers and up to 150 feet from shore.

Outlet Area -The first treatment will be in early May.   Additional treatments as needed.  The treatment area will be around the piers and up to 150 feet from shore.

Southwest Bay - This area goes from South Shore Manor west to the Island.  Treatment is planned for early June.  The treatment area will be around the piers and up to 150 feet from shore.

Northwest Bay - This area goes from Chicago Club west to the Island.  Treatment is planned for early June.  The treatment area will be around the piers and up to 150 feet from shore.

North Shore - This area extends from the Yacht Club to Assembly Park.  Treatment is planned for early June.  The treatment area will be around the piers and up to 150 feet from shore.

We again plan to treat the entire developed shoreline for algae control.  The initial treatment is planned for a week to 10 days before the July 4th holiday.  Additional treatments may occur in mid July and mid August if conditions warrant.

All planned chemical treatments are subject to lake and weather conditions as well as Department of Natural Resources approval.

Various books, pamphlets and periodicals are available for viewing and/or lending.  Please call 262-728-4100 to make arrangements to visit our library.