Managing Weeds

Healthy, native aquatic plants are important to all lakes. They provide oxygen, habitat and food for fish, turtles, frogs and birds.

However, Eurasian milfoil is an invasive, aggressively spreading plant that is found in 25% to 30% of RBL’s sampling sites. It grows rapidly, forms dense mats on the surface that block sunlight, kills native plants, disrupts the lake’s ecological balance, and interferes with recreational use.

In response, The Fund for RBL will hold educational and discussion sessions in conjunction with the RBL Property Owners Association and the Town about different ways to control invasive aquatic plants.