This is the HLWID’s BLOG, bringing you timely and time-related updates on what’s happening throughout the watershed. You will also read, from time-to-time, personal perspectives from guest bloggers on the enduring topics that describe the Hayden Lake Watershed.
Panhandle Health District (PHD) issued a Health Advisory on 7/26 for Hayden Lake’s North Arm due to a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)-identified Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB).
July 28 Update: ISDA has tested the treated areas of Hayden Lake and found no herbicide residue. Use restrictions have been lifted. As of 7/27/24, you may draw water from the lake for ornamental plant irrigation.
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is tabling at the Wooden Boat Show at Hayden Marina on Sunday 6/29. The show runs 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has shared early summer updates about this season’s testing and treatment of invasive and noxious aquatic weeds on Hayden Lake:
Steve Meyer, Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District Board Chairman, asked for your ideas to improve the Lake Debris Removal Program. Thanks for your input. Here’s the update from Steve and the HLWID Board.
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District is gearing up for the summer season with a month of meetings. These meetings are open to the public per Idaho Code 74-201 through 74-208 Open Meeting Law.
Steve Meyer, Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District Board Chairman, raises the difficult issue of abuse of the Lake Debris Removal Program and asks for your ideas to improve the program.
ISDA’s weed surveys are complete, and they have found Eurasian Watermilfoil in Hayden Lake again this year.
The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District sponsors the Lake Debris Removal Program to aid community clean-up of navigation and health hazards from Hayden Lake water and shorelines.