Harvesting/Aquatic Plant Update
We have hired a new harvesting operator to help us catch up on a never ending battle with Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM). The new face you may see out on the harvester is Erik Anderson. He is new to the job and is currently instructed to stay away from all piers and lifts and is performing the majority of the cutting in the main area of the lake and middle of the bays.
We did chemically treat (with ProcellaCor) Jack's Bay and South Shore on May 4th. The results of this treatment is still being evaluated. It has been reported that the EWM has once again gained a strong hold on various areas of the lake. Erik will be out there working hard trying to get everything cleaned up the best he can for weekend traffic.
A situation that may affect some shorelines is that harvester operators must maintain a minimum of 10' clearance of any and all personal property, such as piers, boats/boatlifts, swim platforms, canoes and kayaks. This is a safety policy to reduce any possible damage that may occur from the harvester being veered off course due to weather conditions, boat wakes, etc.
You, as a resident do have the right cut and gather vegetation around your property to keep your area clear. The DNR has issued Eagle Spring Lake with a 'Mechanical Aquatic Plant Control Permit' allowing us to remove up to 142.58 acres of plants. This permit also is very specific on what we do and how we do it. To read the specifics of the lake's permit, click here: Mechanical Aquatic Plant Control Permit
The Starry Stonewort remains in Pickeral Bay, and we are still asking those who can, to please stay out of Pickeral Bay and if you have to enter, be sure to reverse you motor before leaving. Starry Stonewort is very aggressive and is not a plant that can be completely destroyed.
Thank you for your patience as we try to return the lake to an acceptable condition.
Eagle Spring Lake Grid Map
In the event you would need to report an emergency or an issue in a specific area of the lake, or just want to point out your favorite fishing spot, a grid map of the lake has been created. Call 911 to report an emergency, then contact: chair@eaglespringlake.us and admin@eaglespringlake.us
Eagle Spring Lake Grid Map