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CLA Position Paper on use of Benthic Mats

Conesus Lake Association Position Paper re: Weeds and use of Benthic Mats

Position: Conesus Lake, like most lakes, has portions of the shoreline where dense aquatic vegetation significantly hampers dockside recreation. In addition, the vegetation creates stagnant water which provides a haven for organisms potentially harmful to humans and promotes the growth of undesirable filamentous algae. It is paramount to the health of the lake and the satisfaction of our lake residents that we have a weed control method that is readily available, effective, and easy to use. We believe that Benthic Weed Mat use, uncontrolled by regulations, is that solution.

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