Weed control
CHANNEL TREATMENTS
We use both algicides and herbicides in the channels to control the weeds and the algae. The herbicides used to control the weeds in the channels are the ones that require a 3 day irrigation restrictions. None of the herbicides or algicides used have swimming restrictions.
STATE FUNDED STARRY STONEWORT TREATMENTS
These applications only use algicides to control the Starry Stonewort and algicides do not have irrigation restrictions or swimming restrictions.
Again, the state has approved treatment for Starry Stonewort for 2023. The first application will be in late June to early July. Signs will be posted but unlike the weed control in the channels, there will be no restrictions on water usage.
NOTICE
The restrictions on using the water are only for the treated area and not the entire lake. If there is not a sign in your yard you are fine to use the water.
BUOYS
BUYING BUOYS
The purchase of buoys for Simonton Lake is the responsibility of the Simonton Lake Conservancy. Using special assessment tax monies, the Conservancy buys new buoys as needed. In some cases, old buoys need to be replaced. In other cases, additional buoys are needed.
In 2021 the Conservancy purchased additional “No Wake” buoys and “Ecozone Buoys” to mark the Simonton Lake Ecozone, an area that is off limits to all motorized watercraft except trolling motors.
All buoys purchased for Simonton Lake are United States Coast Guard approved buoys.
WHERE DO WE HAVE BUOYS ON SIMONTON LAKE?
There are three areas marked by buoys on our lake:
No Wake buoys and smaller “ice spar” buoys in the main channel between the basins.
No Wake buoys in smaller channels.
Ecozone buoys which mark the boundary of the Ecozone in the southeast area of Little Simonton.
Buoys on Simonton Lake have been permitted by the Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Division.
MONITORING BUOYS
The Conservancy is also responsible for the monitoring of our buoys. Which buoys are damaged and need to be replaced? Where are the problem areas that need more buoys? Are there buoys that have been illegally moved?
In 2023 the Conservancy added solar lights to all the large buoys.
Each spring members of the Conservancy Board check on each buoy and ensure that the attached light is still in working order. They also replace damaged buoys and drag buoys that have been moved back into place.
Reminders:
Tax money pays for these buoys. It is a federal offense to damage or move a Coast Guard approved buoy.
Please report damaged buoys or buoys that have been moved or broken loose from the anchor to the Simonton Lake Conservancy.