The city of Battle Creek, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, will conduct weed treatment in Goguac Lake on Thursday, June 26.The treatment targets nuisance aquatic weeds and algae to help maintain a safe and healthy lake environment. Signs will be posted in the treated areas, asking neighbors and visitors to stay out of the water for 24 hours after the application to allow the treatment to effectively reach the targeted weed species.While the treatment is tested and approved for safe use in the lake, anyone who enters the water during the posted restriction period is advised to shower afterward as a precaution.
View the June 26 Goguac Lake weed treatment map to check out which areas are set to undergo treatment.Willard Beach Park and the surrounding beach area will remain open during this time, the city said in an announcement. For more information, contact the city’s Environmental Services staff at 269-966-3343.
The city said the treatments are done quarterly or as needed and Thursday’s is not connected to an apparent drowning in the lake Saturday.
This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Battle Creek area residents advised to stay out of Goguac Lake on Thursday
Reporting by Liz Shepard, Battle Creek Enquirer / Battle Creek Enquirer
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