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Happenings on Paradise Lake…

Upsurge in Milfoil Found in July Survey

A whole lake survey at the end of July found a surge in dense EWM beds. Below is the report and map. Treatment will take place asap.

Attached is the treatment map and associated polygons for Paradise Lake. Overall, there are ~58 acres of dense Eurasian Watermilfoil across the entire waterbody. Some of this falls within Cheboygan Co. There is the one blue polygon in front of 8692 Paradise trail for nuisance native vegetation. I have a 100×100 foot polygon marked out where the swim / dock are is located. There is dense vegetation beyond these parameters moving out into the lake but this should open her swim area nicely. If we want to address further into the lake we will need a permit revision.

Water clarity was ~10 feet down and water samples were also collected in the deep basin. Lots of dense native vegetation across the west side, predominantly Large Leaf Pondweed and Whitestem Pondweed.

PLIB X (Twitter) account

In response to SAD members asking for some way to get notices for updates to our webpage, the PLIB has an X (Twitter) account. What this means is that if you “Follow” us on X, you will receive messages from us on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone). The PLIB can be found at paradiselakelover.

But I don’t have an account! It is easy to sign up and it’s free. Go to <x.com> and open an account. If you will just be using it for PLIB notices, you can skip the profile. However, you can sign up for messages in a specific area of interest or for a particular person. It’s as easy as that.

The first time, do a search for paradiselakelover. When the account is found, click on the “follow” button. Now you will be notified of every notice the PLIB sends out.

August 2023 Lake Survey

Attached is the EWM map from the survey that was completed on August 1^st and August 2^nd 2023. The

map only shows the areas we would have recommended for treatment, which do fall on the Cheboygan side. There are still some scatted areas of EWM on the Emmet Co. side, however, the vast majority has been eliminated from this spring’s treatment.

As far as the native vegetation goes, it’s not really causing a huge recreational issue for the lake and this vegetation is great for the fishery and overall lake health. This vegetation provides cover for the panfishes and other baitfishes, also allowing cover for predatory fishes to ambush their pray from which will help the predator- prey relationship function as normally as possible. It also provides a substrate for Maco-invertebrates to thrive in to help support the bottom part of your food chain. Not only does it provide vital habitats it also provides oxygen back to the water Column which also aids in breaking down rich organic matter (muck) and avoiding accumulation.

The lake has looked great and has plenty of vegetative diversity. During the survey, there were 20 native species identified and only 1 exotic and that was Eurasian Watermilfoil . The predominant native species that is encroaching the top of the water column is Large Leaf Pondweed that has the big broad leaves. There are also a few areas dominated by flat stem Pondweed, Thin Leaf Pondweed, and Richardson’s Pondweed ( Ladder Leaf Pond Weed).

2023 Lake Treatment Completed

The Lake was treated June 14. PLM had two (2) boats out on the lake. A crew was also on land posting notices, notifying property owners. About 95 acres were treated at a cost of approximately $51,000.

Lake should be perfect for the Fourth of July celebration!