Eliminate seaweed in lakes?

Question

Eliminate seaweed in lakes?

Answer 1

No

Answer 2

If this is seaweed, it wouldn't be in a lake, which is generally freshwater.  I think you might be thinking of some type of algae or a vascular plant like milfoil, elodea, or naiads.  

But it's not clear if you're asking is it done, or should it be done.  The answer is yes, it is often done, but whether it should be or not will be based on the purpose for which the lake is used, and the species of plant.  Some species are highly invasise and can choke out the natural vegetation.  But natural vegetation serves as a source of food and oxygen for aquatic life, and as a place to hide and sometimes spawn.

But if the lake is used for boating, swimming, or fishing, the plants can interfere with propellors and fishing lines, and I wouldn't want to have to swim far fighting my way through the weeds.

How it's done can be through nutrient management, physical removal (hand-pulling to use of barge-like boats which mechanically dig up the roots underwater), and herbicides (which requires an applicator's license).

Answer 3

no way. seewead may just be the answer to the worlds rising petrol prices.

check out an article in a magizine (VERY reputable) about a farmer in the south island of New Zealand...

http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3550/fea...

he has found a way to create a bio fuel from algae, and is now currently marketing it to gas comapnies!

very interesting!