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Removal of Water Chestnut from Fitzgerald Lake (Work Event)

July 29, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Six years ago we implemented a new approach to controlling water chestnut in Fitzgerald Lake called “pull early, pull often.” In 2017, we removed roughly 1,100 lbs. from the lake while in 2022 the yield was down to 140 lbs. Though we are pleased with the results so far, viable water chestnut seed can persist for up to ten years on the lake bottom so we plan to continue our “pull early, pull often” approach again this year. We’ll organize crews in late May, begin pulling in mid-June and continue at 3-week intervals throughout the summer. Volunteers should bring their own canoes or kayaks. If interested, contact Bob Zimmermann by email (raz@umass.edu) or phone (585-0405) for further information or to volunteer.

Details

Date:
July 29, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

North Farms Road entrance to FLCA
61 North Farms Road
northampton, MA 01060 United States
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  • North Farms Rd. entrance is off Bridge Rd., N. off Mountain St. or N. Maple St. in Florence.
  • Cooke Avenue entrance is off Hatfield St., which runs behind the WalMart/Big Y shopping center, to the end of Cooke Avenue (former Moose Lodge). Park only on the right side.
  • Coles Meadow Road entrance is on the eastern end of FLCA, about 0.7 miles from North King Street (Routes 5/10). Park carefully on the street.