If you have aquatic weeds, you can remove them!
Nearly all activities used to control or manage aquatic plants require a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). However, there are two general exemptions from permit requirements:
1. An individual may use manual methods to remove vegetation from an area not wider than 30 feet that extends directly out from a use area, such as a dock.
2. An individual may use manual methods for removing aquatic invasive species from the shoreline, provided that the plants are removed in a manner that does not damage native species.
Manual removal means plant removal accomplished by a person’s muscle power, which can include using a rake or hand-cutting tool.
If you remove aquatic weeds from your shoreline, including aquatic invasive species, they can be brought to the BRUSH SITE for disposal in the COMPOST PILE (not the compost bins)
If non-compostable bags are used to contain the weeds, the bags must be removed!
