PLANTS & WEEDS
Aquatic Plant Survey and Management Plan
Half Moon Lake has contracted with Barr Engineering to conduct Plant Surveys and form Weed Management Plans for the lake. The following reports are the details of this work:
2025 - Aquatic Herbicide Application - Riparian Notification and Permit Application
2025 - Aquatic Plant Management Plan - Part 1 / Part 2
2024 - Eurasian Watermilfoil Management Results - Report - Part 1 / Part 2
2024 October - Aquatic Plant Survey
2024 - Aquatic Plant Management Plan
2023 - Eurasian Watermilfoil Managment Results - Report
2023 - Aquatic Plant Management Plan
Weed Ranger
Become a Weed Ranger. Half Moon Lake is in need of weed rangers, contact anybody on the district board to find out how to volunteer.
Internet Landing Installed Device Sensor (I-LIDs)
I-LIDS is a self –contained system installed at the HML boat landing to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through video capture and remote inspection of boats and trailers entering the lake.
The goal of I-LIDS system is to capture boats entering and leaving the lake when we are unable to have AIS inspectors on site to educate the users and discover any potential AIS violations. The captured videos are uploaded to the cloud and can be viewed by the I‐LIDS company. Any AIS violations are forwarded to local law enforcement for appropriate action. The main goal isn’t to catch violators, but to help remind boaters to take the time to inspect their boats and make sure they are not entering or leaving our lakes with AIS attached.
Reports
Exotic Species
To avoid accidentally transporting invasive species to other waters, before launching a boat and after leaving the boat launch at the end of the day, boaters should: Inspect and remove aquatic plants, animals, and mud from boat and equipment before leaving the water access; Drain water from boat and equipment (motor, bilge, live wells, and bait containers) before leaving the water access; Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash; Spray/rinse boats and recreational equipment with high pressure and/or hot tap water; Dry boats and equipment thoroughly for at least five days before launching into a different water body.
