Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant Control Treatments for August 8 Through August 12, 2016

FLOATING AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM

  

CA State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways

Water Hyacinth and Spongeplant

Treatments for August 8 thru August 12, 2016

“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), Penoxsulam (Galleon), and 2,4-D (Weedar 64)

Treatment Period:

 

Area 2-4: Mar. 10, 2016 – Nov. 30, 2016

Area 1: June 1, 2016 – Nov. 30, 2016

County References:

ALA – Alameda; CC – Contra Costa;

MER – Merced; SAC – Sacramento; SJ – San Joaquin;

STAN – Stanislaus; SOL – Solano; YOLO – Yolo

Since March 10, 2016, approximately 1,680* acres of water hyacinth and/or spongeplant have been treated at 152 sites with 465 total treatments.

* Data are preliminary and

    subject to change.

 

 

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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