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FAQ Group: BIPC

How long will there be a restriction on swimming if herbicides are used?

February 1, 2021 Jen

Treatment area abutters should expect restrictions for swimming and fishing of 24 hours, although longer or shorter times are possible…

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Who makes the final selection of what herbicide will be used?

January 31, 2021 Jen

The Board of Directors with input from the Water Division, NH Department of Environmental Services Limnologist/Exotic Species Program Coordinator, New…

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Are data sheets available that would clearly address short and long term effect of exposure/ immersion/ ingestion of these herbicides?

January 29, 2021 Jen

Data Sheets

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We use the lake water in the house, what are restrictions for drinking/cooking?

Jen

Abutters to treatment areas (shoreline property owners within 200’ of treatment area) who use lake water for washing should expect…

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Are there statistics on which of the 5 herbicide is proven more effective? Also, any data on use on a comparable lake to ours?

January 27, 2021 Jen

NH Department of Agriculture and the herbicide vendor recommend diquat or fluridone as effective for treatment of spiny naiad. The…

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My well is 60’ deep and about 40’ from the shoreline. Should we have any concerns with our drinking water?

January 26, 2021 Jen

Water supply wells within 50’ of the shoreline of treatment areas should be tested after herbicide application.  This will be…

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Who is sending out the ballots? How much time will be given to vote? Are votes based on the number of shares or one per member?

January 23, 2021 Jen

Big Island pond corresponding secretary is responsible for sending out the ballots. Per the bylaws the Corresponding Secretary shall send…

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How long after herbicide treatment before I use lake water for watering vegetables & flowers? Will vegetables be safe to eat?

January 20, 2021 Jen

Restrictions for plant watering using lake water in treatment areas vary depending on the herbicide used but are applicable to…

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Recent Updates

  • 2023 Potential Abutter’s Notice April 5, 2023
  • 2023 Long-Term Invasive Plant Management Plan February 10, 2023
  • BOD Cancel Herbicide Treatment August 13, 2022
  • 2022 Herbicide Permit Approved August 10, 2022
  • State Survey Maps of Invasive Weeds July 28, 2022
  • Letter From Orr&Reno: Representing a coalition of lakefront property owners on Big Island Pond as well as other interested members of the public. July 8, 2022
  • Big Island Pond Hampstead New Hampshire Public Hearing July 6, 2022
  • July 2nd Survey Report July 2, 2022
  • C & D Eco-Harvester Q&A June 29, 2022
  • Potential Abutter’s Notice June 15, 2022
  • Potential Spiny Naiad Treatment Area 2022 June 9, 2022
  • Shareholders Annual Meeting July 9th 2022 Agenda June 9, 2022
  • June 2nd Survey Report June 2, 2022
  • May 28th Survey Report May 28, 2022
  • 2022 Fireworks Flags Available April 9, 2022
  • Long-Term Management Plan March 17, 2022
  • Filamentous Algae Behind Sandbar September 8, 2021
  • Cyanobacteria Update September 4, 2021
  • Fish kill Update September 3, 2021
  • Diquat Post Treatment Testing August 30, 2021
  • Cyanobacteria Bloom Advisory August 28, 2021
  • Response From NH Fish & Game August 27, 2021
  • Treatment Scheduled For August 9th July 27, 2021
  • Ballot Results February 24, 2021
  • Ballots Sent Out January 16, 2021
  • Special Board Of Directors Meeting January 13, 2021
  • Executive Board Meeting January 9, 2021
  • Dam Report October 14, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update October 1, 2020
  • Dam Report September 9, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update September 1, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update August 1, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update July 1, 2020
  • Annual Shareholder Meeting – Postponed June 1, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update June 1, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update May 1, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update February 1, 2020
  • Spiny Naiad Update December 1, 2019
  • Spiny Naiad Update November 1, 2019
  • Spiny Naiad Update October 1, 2019
  • Spiny Naiad Update September 1, 2019
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