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Wauconda approves $59,120 lake-treatment contract to target invasive aquatic plants at Bangs Lake
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The board waived bidding and approved a $59,120 contract with Integrated Lakes Management for a whole-lake herbicide application to target invasive Eurasian watermilfoil and curly-leaf pondweed; staff said past seasons' treatments were successful and that the product (referred to in the meeting as "gallium") will be applied when plant size is appropriate.
The Wauconda Village Board on March 16 approved waiving competitive bidding and awarding a $59,120 contract to Integrated Lakes Management for a whole-lake herbicide application at Bangs Lake aimed at controlling invasive Eurasian watermilfoil and curly‑leaf pondweed.
Staff reported that the village contracted with Integrated Lakes Management for the past two seasons and that those treatments had successfully reduced milfoil and slowed curly‑leaf growth. "Based on that success, [Integrated Lakes Management] recommended using the product solely to target curly leaf," Director Mannings said, adding the product the presenter called "gallium" will be applied within the next two months depending on plant-size readiness. Staff said the proposal includes additional pre‑ and post‑treatment sampling locations to monitor effectiveness.
The Natural Resources Committee reviewed and endorsed the product and approach, staff said. The board approved the waiver of competitive bidding and the contract on roll call.
Officials said the application will use low doses and periodic intervals with monitoring, and that staff will share sampling results after treatment. The transcript records the product name as stated by staff; the meeting did not include full manufacturer details or permit documentation.
