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Aquatic plant control by FWC, Lk. Rousseau, March 13-24

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct

AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL on Lake Rousseau, March 13 through 24, weather permit-

ting. Invasive HYDRILLA will be treated only in boat trails, but WATER LETTUCE and

WATER HYACINTH will be treated throughout the lake.

BOAT TRAILS requiring HYDRILLA TREATMENT - to maintain navigation -

include Peaceful Acres Public Ramp to the Main Trail, County Trail C, South Shoreline

Trail (south of County Trail C) and Buddy's Shoreline Trail. Biologists anticipate treating

about 107 acres of HYDRILLA and 20 acres of WATER LETTUCE and WATER HYA-

CINTH with herbicides approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

RESTRICTIONS: "There will be no restrictions on recreational activities, such as

fishing or swimming, during the treatment period," said Bruce Jaggers, an FWC invasive

plant management biologist. "Any edible fish caught that are legal to keep may be con-

sumed." There is a seven-day restriction for using water from treated areas for drinking or

for animal consumption. However, there are no restrictions for other uses of treated water

such as irrigating turf, ornamental plants and crops.

HYDRILLA is an invasive aquatic plant, spread easily by boats throughout Flori-

ary Free Adoption

da's lakes and rivers. While recreational anglers and waterfowl hunters may see some ben-

Bella, a grey bulldog mix with white ac-

efits from hydrilla, there are other potential impacts to consider, including negative impacts

Breed: Domestic Shorthair

cents, is a wonderful dog! She has great

to beneficial native habitat, navigation, flood control, potable and irrigation water supplies,

At the shelter since June, Mary is

house manners, knows basic commands,

recreation and the aesthetic qualities of lakes. The FWC strives to balance these needs while

a pretty black and white female who's ready

loves people, and gets along well with other

managing hydrilla. For more information about this treatment, contact Bruce Jaggers at 352-

for her forever home. Mary was a relatively

dogs! Bella is the perfect guest in her foster

young kitten when first coming to the shel-

home - calm, sweet, and respectful. She is

FREE Tire Disposal Event

ter, and she's pretty much grown up here.

very loving, stays right next to her human,

The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne infection linked to birth defects in Brazil and has

She's a nice girl who's waiting for you in

so would not require a fenced yard. She is

made its way to Florida. Un-rimmed tires hold rain water and, as such, serve as a breeding

our Meet Your Match Room. She gets along

a gentle companion and minds really well.

ground for mosquitoes. In an effort to cut down on mosquito breeding grounds, the Solid

fairly well with other cats, and she's very af-

Foster mom says this sweet girl would make

Waste Management Division is proposing a free tire disposal day.

fectionate. She loves time to relax on a nice

an excellent therapy dog. Bella is around 3

This event is a part of the Department of Health Zika Response Plan. Citrus County

bed on the climbing tower, or looking out

to 4 years old and is compact and short! She

residents, in assessed and non-assessed properties can dispose of tire sizes including pas-

the window. Very inquisitive, Mary's very

may be good with cats, but further testing

senger and pick-up tires, without rims, at the Citrus County Central Landfill, free of charge.

interested in everything going on around

would be needed to find out for certain.. For

This event is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 8:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M.

her. She's not much for being picked up or

more information about Bella, contact her

Mosquito Control will assist the Landfill if necessary by spraying collected tires to

held, but she's patiently waiting to meet you.

foster mom at Chrissythoures@yahoo.com

prevent mosquito breeding until tires are properly disposed of and recycled. This does not

Please give Mary a chance; she's very ready

or call her at 352-397-5375. Bella's Animal

apply to commercial entities.

for adoption! Please call 352-746-8400.

ID number is 24482601.

Residents needing further information about this, or any other Solid Waste Man-

agement program, may call at (352) 527-7670 or by email at landfillinfo@citrusbocc.com .

Crystal River Town Hall Meeting, April 20

Citrus County Commissioner Jeff Kinnard is holding a Town Hall Meeting on

Thurs., April 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, at the Coastal Region Library, located at 8619 W.

Crystal St. in Crystal River. The public is encouraged to attend.

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