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Citrus News Briefs

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FWC conducting aquatic plant control on Lk. Rousseau

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is conducting

aquatic plant control on Lake Rousseau, a part of the Withlacoochee River which borders

Citrus, Levy and Marion counties, west of Dunnellon, through June 16, weather permitting,

for about 131 acres of invasive hydrilla (in the lake s boat trails only) and about 30 acres of

water lettuce and water hyacinth (throughout the lake) with herbicides approved by the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency.

Boat trails requiring hydrilla treatment to maintain navigation include County Trail

A, County Trail C, South Shoreline Trail (south of County Trail C), Lighthouse Cove, Peace-

ful Acres Public Ramp area, Old Mill Trail, Hamic Estates Trail, River Retreats Trail and a

portion of Buddy's Shoreline Trail.

According to Bruce Jaggers, FWC invasive plant management biologist, there are

no restrictions on recreational activities, such as fishing or swimming, during the treatment

Bonnie, Himalayan, needs TLC in a forever

period, and edible fish caught legally may be consumed. There s a 7-day restriction on ani-

home. Bonnie, a lovely 13 year old beige They don't come any cuter than Pony Boy!

mal or human consumption of water from treated areas, but no restrictions on using treated

You won t find a dog any cuter than

and chocolate Himalayan cat who came

water for irrigation of turf, plants or crops.

into the shelter as a stray, had some wounds this white and tan, terrier/pit bull mix who

Potential impacts of hydrilla include negative impacts to navigation, flood control,

on her side that had become infested with goes by the name of Pony Boy! Happy and

water, recreation, beneficial native habitat and the aesthetic qualities of the lake. The FWC

maggots, when she first came into the shel- playful, about 15 months old, Pony Boy,

strives to balance these needs while managing hydrilla. For more information about this

ter. Staff members helped get her cleaned will make you smile, because he's super

treatment, contact Bruce Jaggers at 352-726-8622.

up, and she's much better now! Bonnie had sweet, chock full of puppy energy, and loves

Green Acres Street to be closed at US 19

originally come into the shelter, some time to snuggle. He especially LOVES food and

Homosassa Springs, FL W. Green Acres Street is scheduled to be closed on the

ago, when her owner became ill, so staff will sit nicely for treats! He still needs leash

east side of the intersection at US 19 for a sewer line installation beginning 7:00 a.m. Mon-

members are aware that she would prefer training, but learns quickly and takes cor-

day, June 5. US 19 will remain open, but drivers will not be able to drive through the inter-

not to be in a home with dogs. Please give rection well. He's eager to please. What

section at W. Green Acres Street. Eastbound detour: Go south on US 19 and turn left onto S.

this wonderful senior darling a chance. She an amazing dog! Pony Boy's ID number is

Suffolk Terrace. Go north on Suffolk Terrace and turn right onto W. Otter Street. Go east on

didn't deserve to be abandoned. She's hop- 34686893. Come meet him in the "Uppers"

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Otter Street and turn left onto S. Memorial Drive. Go north on Memorial Drive to W. Green

ing to find a forever home with tender lov- area of the Citrus County Animal Shelter, lo-

50 ateOrwell Pt. HomosasInverness, be- Acres Street. Westbound detour: Take W. Green Acres Street to S. Memorial Drive. Go south

ing care in which to enjoy her golden years. 93cS. d at 4030 S.,Airport Rd., sa, Florida 34446

Fax: (7 on 362 on Memorial Drive and turn right onto W. Otter Street. Go west on Otter Street and turn left

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E23301748. 41. Hours are sher: through caster1 onto S. Suffolk Terrace. Go south on Suffolk Terrace to US 19.

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Commissioner to Hold a Town Hall Meeting in Citrus Springs

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