May 2021 Weed Treatment in the North Arm
High winds down the Hayden Lake Watershed whipped up the waters of the lake on
May 20, 2021
Category: Living on Hayden Lake
We who are privileged to live here form a culture of care for the lake and its surroundings.
Managing Native Aquatic Plants – Part 2 of the Annual Spring Community Meeting
On April 13, the HLWID hosted the 2021 Annual Spring Community Meeting: Weeds and More. This second in a series of three posts summarizes Dr. Kim Holzer/ISDA’s presentation on managing native aquatic plants for invasive weed suppression. (Part 1: 2021 Weed Treatment Plans; Part 3: KCSO on Hayden Lake)
May 5, 2021
2021 Weed Treatment Plans – Part 1 of the Annual Spring Community Meeting Report
On April 13, the HLWID hosted the 2021 Annual Spring Community Meeting: Weeds and More. This first in a series of three posts summarizes Jeremey Varley, ISDA’s Noxious Weeds Specialist’s presentation on this year’s invasive and noxious weed treatment plans. (Part 2: Managing Native Plants; Part 3: KCSO on Hayden Lake)
May 1, 2021
2021 Lake Debris Removal Sponsored by the Improvement District
Are you finding the wind-swept waters of Hayden Lake afloat with fallen trees and untethered dock parts? The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is sponsoring the Spring ’21 Lake Debris Removal Program to rid the lake waters of hazards to navigation.
March 31, 2021
Potential Ordinance Change Will Affect Narrow Waterways, Not Hayden Lake
Kootenai’s Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is considering an amendment to the No-Excessive-Wake Ordinance, passed in June 2020: remove the 150-foot limit to the no-excessive-wake zone on the Spokane River, Fernan Lake, and Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. The 300-foot limit on all other county waterways, including Hayden Lake, will remain in effect.
January 29, 2021
New Navigation Buoy Installation – Completed
The permitted buoys are in! The buoys earmarked for removal are out! Thank you to all who extended hands, resources, opinions, influence, time, support, patience, money, expertise, and cooperation. Click here to jump to the latest update.
August 27, 2020
Herbicide and Diver Treatments set for Aug 20-25
Idaho State Department of Agriculture will treat designated areas of Hayden Lake for Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) during the week of August 20-25, depending upon weather conditions.
August 8, 2020
Main Lake Weed Update
It seems unfair, giving all the attention to the North Arm of the lake. The Main Body of the lake is not without its weed concerns too.
August 7, 2020
North Arm Weed Update
Residents have raised concerns about increased weed growth on the north end of the lake. This leads us to wonder, what’s going on up there?
August 6, 2020