Harvesting team plans maintenance and summer operations; launch targeted for June

May 16, 2026

Weed-harvesting coordinator Mike Misterek reported equipment maintenance, a June 19 delivery option for the harvester and plans to begin harvesting in mid-to-late July or when algal blooms first appear; the team is largely volunteer-run though many programs pay crews.

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Mike Misterek gave the Weed Management and Harvesting Committee report, saying he attended the Aquarius Systems conference and learned that many programs pay harvesting crews; he praised his volunteers’ commitment. He said harvesters and volunteers will perform maintenance on equipment on May 16 and that he will confirm continued access to the private dumping property used for harvested weeds.

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