TLAC's Aquatic Vegetation Treatment Program

Curlyleaf Pondweed Treatment 2010

Contact Treatment Update

Area Completed July 20, 2010

Year Round Shores in Craddock Creek

Restrictions

Do not drink the lake water for 3 days

Do not use the lake water for irrigation purposes for 2 days

Do not allow pets or livestock to drink the water for 1 day

Areas Completed June 22 and June 23

Poplar Cove

Becky's Creek

Bridgewater Bay condos

Cove off Saddle Ridge Drive, Little Bull Run

Part of cove off Jefferson Dock Road, Little Bull Run

Back of  Little Bull Run

Remainder of cove off Jefferson Dock Road, Little Bull Run

Restrictions

Do not drink the lake water for 3 days

Do not use the lake water for irrigation purposes for 2 days

Do not allow pets or livestock to drink the water for 1 day

There are no restrictions for swimming or fishing with this herbicide

If you would like additional information, please send an e-mail to: pamdinkle@sml.us.com or call

(540) 721-4400

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SUMMARY OF SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

 AGGRESSIVE INVASIVE AQUATIC VEGETATION TREATMENTS

FOR 2009

CURLYLEAF PONDWEED TREATMENTS

Herbicide Used:  Contact

No Swimming and Fishing Restrictions

Areas Treated:  Behind Bridgewater Marina

Bridegwater Bay and behind Bridgewater Bay

Snug Harbor

Becky’s Creek

Total Acreage Treated:  18.3

HYDRILLA TREATMENTS

Herbicide Used:            Contact

Water Restrictions:  Irrigation prohibited during the first seven days after treatment

Areas Treated:  Crazy Horse Marina (docks and across creek)

Contentment Island

Key Lakewood

Piney Point

Chimney Island

Silver Creek

Lucky Island

Pelican Point

Waverly

Deer Creek

Lands’ End

Gills Creek

Cape Haven

Little Bull Run

Buck Run

Area Treated:  Crazy Horse vicinity (behind docks) Herbicide Used:  Systemic

Total Acreage Treated: 59.92

BRAZILIAN ELODEA TREATMENT

Herbicide Used:  Contact Treatment

Water Restrictions:  None

Area Treated:  Small cove in Little Bull Run, behind Palmer’s Marina

Total Acreage Treated:  3

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SUMMARY OF SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

AGGRESSIVE INVASIVE AQUATIC VEGETATION TREATMENTS

FOR 2008

HYDRILLA TREATMENTS

Herbicide Used:  Contact

Water restrictions:  None

Areas treated July through September 2008

Pelican Point (near channel marker B-10A)

Land's End (near channel marker B-11)

Contentment Island (near channel marker B-13)

Crazy Horse vicinity (near channel marker B-10A)

Lucky Island (near channel marker B-10A)

Total Acreage Treated:  56

CURLYLEAF PONDWEED TREATMENTS

Herbicide Used:  Contact

Water Restrictions:  None

Areas Treated July through August 2008 

Little Bull Run (near channel marker BR-3)

Snug Harbor (near channel marker R-28)

Old Camper's Paradise (Harrison's) (near channel marker R-30)

Deer Path (near channel marker R-47)

Harbor Ridge (near channel marker R-47)

Grimes Creek (near channel marker R-39)

Confusion Acres, Betty's Creek (near channel marker R-26)

Behind Bridgewater Marina (near channel marker R-28)

Total Acreage Treated:  21

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If you have any questions, please contact Pam Dinkle, Lake Management and Project Coordinator:

pamdinkle@sml.us.com

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Herbicide Information for Smith Mountain Lake's Aquatic Vegetation Treatment Program

Swimming and Fishing are permissable with all of the herbicides used for this program. 

The herbicides utilized do not harm fish.

Note:  Systemic herbicides include a water restriction for irrigation purposes only.  No irrigation should be done with water within the area treated for 10 days after each treatment.  Residents living within the area have been notified of the expected treatment.  If you live within this area and have not received a letter, please contact our office for additional information.

Residents with concerns or questions, are invited to contact TLAC's Lake Management and Project Coordinator at pamdinkle@sml.us.com, or call 721-4400.

NOTICE

Do NOT Attempt to Treat or Remove Aquatic Nuisance Vegetation Yourself!

• Aquatic nusiance vegetation should only be treated by a professional, licensed with the State of Virginia, for aquatic herbicide application
• Herbicides which are available to all consumers harm native vegetation as well as nuisance vegetation - this is hazardous to the Lake's ecosystem.
• Herbicide treatments not done by a professional may result in a fish kill and could result in criminal charges.

Treatment History                                                                                                                FAQ's (Vegetation)

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