Cayuga Inlet and Fall Creek Herbicide Treatment

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Hydrilla Task Force of the Cayuga Lake Watershed

2015 Hydrilla Treatment Updates

2015 herbicide treatments in the Cayuga Inlet and Fall Creek will be similar to prior years.

1.      Aquathol-K (Active Ingredient: endothall) application in Cayuga Inlet will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 .The Cayuga Inlet will be closed to boating and other recreational uses for a 24-hour period during the herbicide application. Waters outside of the treatment zones will not be closed. This closure provides for public safety, the safety of herbicide applicators, and optimal conditions for effective herbicide treatment.

2.      Aquathol-K (Active Ingredient: endothall) application in Fall Creek will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Application will occur via airboat/johnboat, backpack, and automatic injection unit over the course of 36-hours. This treatment protocol will improve target herbicide concentration and retention time, improving overall treatment efficacy.  

3.      Low-dose application of the systemic herbicide Sonar (active ingredient: fluridone) will begin shortly after the initial Aquathol-K herbicide applications (approximately one-week) in order to suppress any hydrilla regrowth. Sonar treatments will continue through late September/early October. Areas to receive Sonar treatment include: Cayuga Inlet, Fall Creek, and the southeast corner of Cayuga Lake. There are no swimming or boating restrictions associated with these Sonar treatments.

You will receive a 24-hour notification prior to the scheduled treatment dates.

The Hydrilla Task Force monitors herbicides levels through extensive water quality sampling and plant community monitoring. This helps to ensure public safety and the health of the aquatic plant community. Water quality monitoring results will be provided to the public through the Tompkins County Health Department website (http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/health) and on the official Hydrilla Project website (www.Stophydrilla.org).

If you have questions or need additional information, please visit the Stophydrilla.org website OR contact the Hydrilla Program Manager, James Balyszak (Phone: 607-254-1715 or Email:stophy...@gmail.com).

Thank you for your continued interest and support!

Sincerely,

James Balyszak and Sharon Anderson

On behalf of the Hydrilla Task Force of the Cayuga Lake Watershed