The state Department of Ecology is awarding a total of $412,000 to 12 projects across the state to control invasive, non-native plants in lakes. The Heart Lake plan is one of the 12.
Invasive, non-native aquatic plants impair fish and wildlife habitat, restrict recreational activities, and threaten the health of lakes, rivers, and streams throughout the state. The weeds can also lead to stagnant waters that create breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
The funding comes from the Freshwater Aquatic Weeds Account, set up by the 1991 Legislature. It added $3 to annual license renewals on recreational boats. Boats are a significant source of the spread of non-native weeds.
City gets money for Heart Lake weed plan
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