Lone Star Lake to be Temporarily Closed to Fishing & Swimming Activities

05/18/2007
Douglas County Public Works announces that Lone Star Lake will be closed to all fishing and swimming activities beginning Tuesday, May 22nd and continuing through Thursday, May 24th. The temporary closure is a precaution due to the treatment of a certain type of submerged vegetation with the herbicide called Aquathol-K. The herbicide will be applied Tuesday, May 22nd. The submerged vegetation to be treated is known as curly leaf pondweed. The vegetation's growth has been prolific this spring, and it is interfering with recreational use of the lake especially along and near shorelines. The treatment will be limited to the southwest arm of Lone Star Lake, and will be further limited to within 50' of the shoreline and around docks. Aquathol-K is approved by the EPA for aquatic use. Douglas County has consulted with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks regarding the use of Aquathol-K and its appropriateness for the situation at Lone Star Lake. Richard Sanders, KDWP Fisheries Biologist, will accompany Douglas County personnel during treatment of the submerged pondweed. Although only areas in the southwest arm of Lone Star Lake will be treated, fishing and swimming will be prohibited in the entire lake for the three-day period. Swimming in appropriate designated areas and fishing may resume beginning Friday, May 25th.

Related Links:
Douglas County Website - http://www.douglas-county.com

Media Contact:
Keith Browning, Public Works Director
Public Works Department
785-832-5293
browning@douglas-county.com