BIRCH LAKE ASSOCIATION

The Birch Lake Association has contracted to treat Eurasian Water Milfoil, an Aquatic Invasive Species in Birch Lake in 2026. 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has granted to the Birch Lake Association a waiver of the requirement that the Association obtain the signatures of approval of owners of lakeshore property. Instead, the Birch Lake Association will notify property owners of the treatment through alternate forms. This notice is one form that the Birch Lake Association is using to notify property owners. Other forms may include but are not limited to notification through the associations email list, website, annual newsletter and or meeting. 

With regard to the treatment for this year, 2026:

1. The proposed date for treatment:  June 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026

2. The target species for the treatment: Eurasian Water Milfoil 

3. The method of control or product being used: EPA and MDA registered aquatic herbicides, such as but not limited to Florpyrauxifen-Benzyl, Diquat Dibromide

How landowners my request that control not occur adjacent to the landowner's property: If you desire that the treatment of Eurasian Water Milfoil not occur adjacent to your property, please notify the Birch Lake Association