“The salvinia problem on Sibley Lake has increased significantly just over the last month. This is due to the higher than normal precipitation that we have received throughout August that has flushed vegetation from some of the private ponds adjacent to Sibley Lake and upstream of the Oak Grove Bridge and the area upstream of the gas plant. Most lakes within this area are experiencing this same problem now.Treatments by both the LDWF and the City of Natchitoches have been underway and increased over the last two weeks to control any expansion into the main lake. To date this year, the Department alone has treated 85 acres of giant
Treatments by both the LDWF and the City of Natchitoches have been underway and increased over the last two weeks to control any expansion into the main lake. To date this year, the Department alone has treated 85 acres of giant salvinia on Sibley Lake, primarily in the Oak Grove area. Our 1 crew plans to be back within this area on Tuesday this week.We do expect with the current and future treatments along with drier conditions that
We do expect with the current and future treatments along with drier conditions that salvinia coverage will begin to decrease in both of these upper tributaries as it has in the past. The lower end where the potable water intake is located has never had a salvinia issue due to the open conditions where salvinia cannot remain still due to open water, wave action or current through the spillway.”Villis Dowden, Biologist Manager LDWF Inland Fish Dist 10
Villis Dowden, Biologist Manager LDWF Inland Fish Dist 10
LDWF and the City are working together in attempts to contain the invasive plant.