Commissioners note algae and vegetation problems in county lakes; spraying budget increased
Staff told the board that lakes and parks maintenance spending rose to cover repeated spraying to reduce vegetation growth; commissioners discussed short‑term effectiveness and timing.
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County staff said increases in the lakes and parks budget reflect more frequent spraying to control algae and vegetation. The presenter said spraying helped reduce growth but was a short‑term measure; staff reported spraying Dun Lake two or three times last year and said they expect winter drawdown to help curb regrowth.
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