The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant control at Lake Tohopekaliga in Osceola County. Weather permitting, the treatment will begin the week of May 5. The primary focus is on managing invasive hydrilla, which is affecting native submersed aquatic plants and impacting navigation and flood protection.
The FWC uses a collaborative approach to manage hydrilla, considering its influence on native plant communities, navigation access, flood control, and the costs involved. The treatment is part of the Habitat Management Plan for Lake Tohopekaliga, developed with stakeholder input. The plan aims to maintain 30% to 40% submersed vegetative cover to support a sustainable habitat for native fish and wildlife.
For additional information on various subjects, including waterbody and fishing details, and more, individuals are encouraged to visit the "What's Happening on My Lake" resource at MyFWC.com/Lakes.
For further inquiries about the treatment, Ed Harris, an FWC invasive plant management biologist, can be contacted at 407-204-3310.