Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) performed a CLP Delineation Study on April 7, 2017 to check the distribution and density of the weed.  Very little was found and where it was found was low density as referenced in their map, which can be viewed here: Long CLP Apr2017.jpg 

As a result of this study, it has been recommended by the DNR that treatment of low density CLP is an expensive endeavor with limited return and they advise against large scale herbicide treatment. 

Being that we have virtually no offshore treatment areas that qualify as a group for this type of treatment, that would leave homeowners to decide if you want individual treatment.  If you are interested in treating your lakeshore, please email us and we can help facilitate a group discount (20+ homeowners).  Homeowners will be responsible for the cost of approximately $220-$300. 

At this point, LLIA will be focusing our efforts on milfoil.  If it is found that CLP has expanded greatly in the spring, limited shoreline treatments may make sense and we’ll review at that time.

RCWD will be performing a mapping of milfoil in the coming weeks and we’ll provide more information as available. 

Please email us at llianewbrighton@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.