Smith Mountain Lake Association
Aquatic Weed and Algae Monitoring Program 540-719-WEED (9333) ****************************************************** Program Objectives Confirm locations and identify aquatic weeds Aggressive non-native vegetation will be referred to the Tri-County Lake Administrative Commission’s (TLAC) treatment program Confirm locations and identify types of algae and determine what conditions may contribute to the outbreak C
What You Can Do
Call 540-719-WEED (9333) to report weeds or algae in the lake
A trained volunteer will contact you to verify the location & visit the site to take a sample.
Native Vegetation found in Smith Mountain Lake ***These weeds are beneficial***
Chara Coontail Nitella Water lily
Nuisance Non-native Vegetation found in Smith Mountain Lake ***Volunteers will provide you with information regarding licensed contractors available for treatment options***
Brittle Naiad
Aggressive Non-native Vegetation found in Smith Mountain Lake ***These will be referred to TLAC’s treatment program. Go to www.sml.us.com for additional info. ***
Hydrilla Curlyleaf Pondweed Brazilian Elodea
NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL FOR RESIDENTS TO TREAT VEGETATION IN SML
Partners Ferrum College Smith Mountain Lake Association Tri-County Lake Administrative Commission To support this and other lake programs consider joining SMLA (TLAC) website: www.sml.us.com 540-719-0690 theoffice@jetbroadband.com www.smlassociation.org |