Big Island Pond: A Green Approach to Eradicating Variable Milfoil
Location
Epping
United States
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This project has been a grass-root effort to eradicate an invasive weed species, variable milfoil, in Big Island Pond. Big Island Pond is a large (over 500 acre) lake in southern New Hampshire. It is located in Derry, Hampstead, and Atkinson, NH. A decision by residents not to use chemical treatment to eradicate milfoil resulted in a grass roots movement to use a Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting Method (DASH) to remove approximately 100 acres of milfoil growth.
Reason:
This project has galvanized a community to protect and conserve a beautiful natural resource. The continued commitment of local residents and volunteers has been exemplary!
This project has galvanized a community to protect and conserve a beautiful natural resource. The continued commitment of local residents and volunteers has been exemplary!
Organization: Friends of Big Island Pond
First name: Rose
Last name: Colby
City: Epping
Country: United States
