We hope all lake residents know how devastating aquatic invasive species can be to a lake. With invasive species, it is not if our lake gets them, but when. The MLRA has a fund for fighting aquatic invasive weeds. Your donation will be appreciated.
Moon Lake currently has an invasive species, Chinese Mystery Snails. Chinese Mystery Snails are commonly used to keep aquariums clean. This invasive species probably entered our lake because someone emptied their aquarium into the lake. Fortunately the population of this invasive species has not grown dramatically yet. We are currently monitoring the population. We would like residents to look for Chinese Mystery Snails in the water in front of their property, or other areas of the lake. They are normally found in water depths of 1 Meter to 2 Meters (3-6 feet). Please report any findings to any board member. See photos below.
ISCCW
An excellent resource for learning about invasive species is the ISCCW, a local organization that is extremely active fighting Invasive Species in our area. The ISCCW funds lake surveys on Watersmeet Township lakes and helps fund treatment for Invasive Species. Their actions help reduce the chances of Envasive Species reaching Moon Lake. Find them on the web at ISCCW.org. Your donation to the ISCCW will help preserve the quality of the Northwoods.
