2. Unnavigable "Tussocks": The rise of floating islands-large mats of peat, mud, and invasive

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting · 2026-05-26 · agenda_item

This item concerns the problem of unnavigable sections of a lake due to floating islands, also known as tussocks. These large mats of peat, mud, and invasive plants are making large areas of the lake unusable for recreational boating and fishing. The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing this issue. This review could lead to projects focused on managing or removing these invasive plant mats. Potential work might include aquatic vegetation management, dredging, or other environmental remediation efforts. Businesses involved in environmental services, aquatic vegetation control, and heavy equipment operation could find opportunities as this issue is addressed.