We can keep NICKERSON LAKE clean

• Where — Water milfoil is an invasive weed that grows under water.

• Why — Once milfoil is established, it is impossible to eradicate.

• How — Water milfoil grows very fast and very thick in water up to 12 feet deep.

• Appearance — Milfoil has fine, feather-like leaves that grow in a whorl of four; each whorl has about 12 leaves. The plant has a pink or red stem that holds a pink or red flower above the water in mid-summer.

• Impact— Water milfoil forms thick mats on the water surface. The thick mats prevent swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing , and more.

• Impact— Water milfoil changes the lake pH and drops the oxygen, killing fish and other water creatures. The lake becomes a breeding ground for mosquitos.

• How it spreads— Water milfoil is spread mostly by people who accidentally carry a small piece of the plant from an infected lake or pond to a clean lake. Tiny pieces of plant cling to boats, motors, trailers, fishing equipment, and water sports equipment.

• How you can help — You can help STOP THE SPREAD of water milfoil into Nickerson Lake.

• How you can help — You can volunteer to help with Courtesy Boat Inspections at the boat launch.