Grant Otten
Nebraska Public Power District
Columbus, Neb. – The shores of Lake Maloney will be treated for Spiny Naiad, an abrasive plant that has sharp leaves and branches which limits recreational activities, such as swimming, along the shoreline of the lake.
To control the growth of Spiny Naiad along the shores, Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) and the Lake Maloney Property Owners Association (LMPOA) have contracted with Aquatic Controls to treat some of the impacted shorelines and bays with an herbicide. Weather permitting, the application will take place on June 17 and will cover most of the residential shorelines and public access areas where Spiny Naiad is growing.
“NPPD and LMPOA have worked closely with the Nebraska Game and Parks to research the best way to control the spread of Spiny Naiad in a way that is safe and effective. Aquatic Controls is experienced in treating Spiny Naiad and will be able to complete the application with minimal impact to activities at the lake, the day of the application,” says NPPD Senior Environmental Specialist Justin King.
The herbicide application will be completed from a boat to treat approximately 40 acres of Lake Maloney’s 1,650 acres of water surface. The lake will remain open for regular use on June 17, however for the safety of the contractor, and to help with efficiency of the application, NPPD asks lake goers to avoid areas where work is being completed.