I own a summer cabin at Sandy Point, why is one side of the beach treated (milfoil removed) and the other side is not?

Not all aquatic plants (weeds) are the same. The CSRD only has approval to remove the invasive species Myriophyllum Spicatum (Milfoil) or Eurasian water Milfoil. It is important that native plants remain as they provide important habitat for fish. The program has equipment to remove Milfoil weed beds when the density is greater than 75% Invasive. Prior to removal each site is assessed to determine if native plant populations are present as for example the site between Sandy Pt. and Syphon Cr. typically is colonized with native species. The species distribution and density of the weed beds are continually changing as a result of environmental factors and invasive plant growth characteristics which requires annual adjustments of the treatment schedules. One analogy for understanding the native plant community is that "Aquatic plants are the forest for the fish".

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1. Can I see where the machines have been to harvest?
2. Does the harvesting program hurt salmon habitat?
3. How do you determine where you’re going to harvest each year?
4. I own a summer cabin at Sandy Point, why is one side of the beach treated (milfoil removed) and the other side is not?
5. What’s the difference between harvesting and rototilling and why does the CSRD do both?
6. Where does the milfoil go once it’s harvested?
7. Why can’t the equipment start harvesting earlier when the docks and buoys aren’t in the water yet?