Gov. Mike DeWine is continuing his support for fixing the weed problem in Indian Lake in 2023.  In October, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources unveiled a plan  to deal with the excessive growth  of two different kinds  of aquatic vegetation that affected 75% of the lake this past summer. For part of the solution, Aqua Doc Lake and Pond Management was hired to use herbicides to target the specific vegetation to control its spread.

The Lima Fire Department was called out to 618 East Vine Street just before midnight on Tuesday. Flames were showing when they arrived and they called in more firefighters to help. The home was vacant, and with the vegetation overgrown around the house, firefighters concentrated on the exterior of the house before moving in.

Controlling the growth of aquatic vegetation in Indian Lake will give hope to businesses in that area in the future. Last week, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources unveiled a plan to deal with the excessive growth of two different species of vegetation that affected 75% of the lake this past summer.   Aqua Doc Lake and Pond Management was hired, and their solution is to use herbicides to target the specific vegetation to control its spread.  The weeds were a nuisance to boaters, keeping many of them away in the summertime.  But with a plan in place, businesses could see a resurgence of customers to before when the weed growth became a problem.

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Following the visit from Governor Mike DeWine earlier this week, the ODNR says that residents, business owners, and visitors can find updated information on their website. It will let people know about the ongoing efforts to combat the unprecedented aquatic vegetation growth that has impacted boating around the lake.

The governor toured the lake by boat, along with area lawmakers, including Senate President Matt Huffman, and State Representative Jon Cross. They checked out the weed harvesters, which are being used to try and trim back the aquatic weeds, that have already grown thick and widespread this season. The weeds can wrap around propellers and boat drive units, shutting them down. Boaters are often forced to have to back up to try and clear the vegetation, or even remove it by hand. The governor said the state is looking for a long-term solution.

Schoonover Lake is looking good as much of the growth of vegetation that grew during the time the 20-acre lake was empty of water is being cut back. The water is clear, and the oxygen level is good for fish life. They haven’t restocked the lake, but fish have found a way to repopulate.