Native plant growth in the absence of Eurasian watermilfoil
2011 Crooked Lake Plot Study
James A. Johnson, M.S.
Aquatic Ecologist
Freshwater Scientific Services, LLC
Study Plots
Six plots, each 12 x 12 ft
Corners marked
Near shore (5-10 ft deep)
Installed in May
Milfoil removed Jun & Jul
Plants assessed Aug
Plot Markers OK?
PVC posts
Underwater markers
Evaluating Plants in Study Plots
What will we learn?