Water Hyacinth and Spongeplent Treatmeants for the Week of October 12 through October 16

INVASIVE WEED TREATMENTS

CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways
Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant Control Program – 2015
Treatments for the Week of October 12 thru October 16 

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In 2014 DBW treated a total of 2,617 acres of Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant combined. At this time in the 2015 treatment season DBW has already treated more acres compared to last year!
“Treatment sites and schedules are subject to change based on regulatory requirements, weather conditions, plant growth and movement, waterway traffic, listed fish presence surveys, and other conditions.”
  • Spraying will be conducted during the hours of 7am to 4pm weekly, Monday thru Friday.
  • Herbicide applications during the treatment period will utilize Glyphosate (Roundup Custom), Imazamox (Clearcast)

Treatment Period:

 

Area 2-4: Mar. 4th, 2015 – Nov. 30, 2015
Area 1: June 1, 2015 – Nov. 30, 2015

County References:
ALA – Alameda; CC – Contra Costa;
MER – Merced; SAC – Sacramento; SJ – San Joaquin;
STAN – Stanislaus; SOL – Solano; YOLO – Yolo
 
As of October 6 ~3,181* acres of Water Hyacinth have been treated at 191 sites with 693 total treatments.
 
* Data is preliminary and
    subject to change.
 
 
Southern Treatment Site Map
Quick Links
DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS
ONE CAPITOL MALL, SUITE 500
SACRAMENTO, CA  95814
1-888-326-2822    ais@parks.ca.gov
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