PO Box 644
Old Lyme, CT 06371
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Important Announcement about Weeds Study
The Towns of Lyme and Old Lyme have scheduled a public presentation on the recommendations of the Rogers Lake Weeds Study, completed by New England Environmental, for Monday, April 27, 2015 at 7:30 PM at the Middle School Auditorium. The recommendations are to use the herbicide flumioxazone to target certain areas of the invasive weeds that are a nuisance and safety concern, and to employ hydroraking in areas that contain nuisance pond lilies. The Rogers Lake Weeds Study Committee voted 4 to 1 to approve the recommendation for the treatment and to proceed to a public information presentation. Representatives from NEE will be on hand to present their findings and answer questions on the options that were considered and the recommendations. Water Quality Report, Well Impact Report and the Final report are all available on the town website at www.oldlyme-ct.gov, under Current Projects.
Please note: A new state law (12-155) that prohibits the use of a fertilizer containing phosphorous near water bodies is now in effect.
A $500 fine is imposed on violators.
A pound of phosphorous fertilizer can produce 10,000 pounds of algae in water bodies like Rogers Lake!
Oriental bittersweet, sometimes used in wreath-making and other holiday decorations, is a woody vine that produces bright red fruits with yellow outer coverings. Use of the vines helps spread seeds to new areas, and once established in natural settings, the vines can wrap around trees, strangling them. The extra load on the tree limbs can cause limbs to fail, contributing to damage and power outages. Improper disposal of the decorations, either outdoors or in compost after the holiday season, can contribute to the spread of this highly invasive species, DEEP said in a news release.
Selling or moving bittersweet is prohibited by state law. The prohibition extends to seeds, flowers and other reproductive portions of the plants. Fines for violations are $50 per plant.
Anyone who finds invasive bittersweet for sale in Connecticut is asked to contact Logan Senack, Connecticut Invasive Plant Coordinator, at (860) 208-3900 or at: logan.senack@ct.gov. For information, visit: www.cipwg.uconn.edu.
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PO Box 644
Old Lyme, CT 06371