Citizen Irate About Chemical Spraying for Hydrilla

The following post was submitted by Tom O’Neal in response to the Kerr Lake State
Recreation Manager’s action to recently spray hydrilla infested waters off the shore of some Kerr Lake boat ramps and recreation areas.

“Great idea Bryce. Spraying poison into Kerr Lake so little Johnny and little Susie can go swim in it. I surely would not let my kids swim in poisoned water that some
government agent said was …

CITIZEN QUESTIONS WATER SAFETY OF KERR LAKE

7/9/2012 6:13 PM Janet wrote:
“Would you say the water in Kerr Lake is clean for swimming? What is it tested for?

We received these email questions from Janet P and quite honestly, we don’t know who tests the …

HYDRILLA TIPS FOR CONTROL ISSUED – BUT NO ONE TAKING IRRADICATION ACTION OR RESPONSIBILITY

Dear Kerr Lake residents and visitors,

If you have lake-front property, you may want to do some sampling to determine if hydrilla is present in your area.  Simply zip-tie together the heads of two garden rakes, tie on
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YEP! We’re A Little Late Kicking Off The Season

We hope you have already had the
joy of getting out to a Kerr Lake Park this season. Everything is nice and green and the water already feels great!  Memorial Day has come and gone but we have a lot of news and views
coming your way very shortly. So it’s time for a pause, a picnic, some camping or boat ramping.

POPULAR FISHING SPOT ON STAUNTON RIVER REOPENED

SCOTTSBURG – Since an EF-2 tornado struck Staunton River State Park on April 16 of
this year, the park’s trails have remained closed to the public. Recently, a section of trail that leads from the campground to a popular fishing spot has reopened, thanks to the efforts of a
Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps crew.

It took just minutes for this powerful …