The MNR have given us approval to proceed with laying down biodegradable matting over the Eurasian Milfoil weed bed off Harris Beach during a window of time between July 16 & Oct 1. Based on advice from Trent University we hope this will retard the weed growth & minimize the proliferation of excessive growth as experienced in many of the Kawartha lakes.
To facilitate this project we appeal to our fellow Drag & Spruce Lake cottagers for help with the following:
For Sat July 18 weather permitting or Sun July 19, 10 AM Start
- 8 small [ say 14 ft ] fishing boats with small ie slow motors & operator to tow matting into position off Harris Beach
- 2 kayaks with operator to ferry small weights of river stone over floating mat to weight it down
- 3 or 4 scuba divers or perhaps 2 master divers to position matting over weed bed
- 1 cu yd of river rock approx 3 – 4 inch diameter delivered to Drag Lake & loaded on construction barge
- 1 construction barge to ferry rock from lakeshore delivery point to off Harris Beach
- 16 holed concrete blocks
- 400 feet of 1/4 inch natural fibre rope
- On this date we also need a section of Harris Beach adjacent to the shore to lay out 40 ft lengths of matting prior to ferrying out to weed bed
We have an Association budget but welcome volunteers & surplus materials
Please reply to Mike Podmore 905 442 3769 mpodmore1122@gmail.com
or Bert Bicknell 905 244 3146 bertbicknell@gmail.com
This project is very important to help ensure our Drag & Spruce Lakes are not inundated with the Invasive Eurasian Milfoil which would drastically reduce our water quality & property values!!
Volunteer help & any assistance with materials will be greatly appreciated.
Bert Bicknell, Lake Steward