Knapweed

Good news/ bad news, I don't have a lot to discuss. Mostly that means nothing tragic has happened and we are in "summer mode". Check out the work done by the staff members on the rock wall beside 17 cart path. If you find yourself having to look for balls over in that area (or by any rock wall, for that matter) do not climb on them since they are merely cosmetic, with limited structural properties and are not meant to be scaled like Fisher Peak. Other things going on include the appearance of knapweed throughout the property. Go to www.invasiveplantcouncilbc.ca/spotted-knapweed for more info.

Spotted-Knapweed by 12 Tee

There are numerous patches all over. We try to manage knapweed by treating known areas with a broad leaf herbicide early in the season as soon as the first knapweed plant is seen. If there is an area we missed or a new area where knapweed is able to mature we then pull the plants and put them plastic bags and take them to the landfill. If you are so inclined to pull some of the knapweed yourself please leave any plants in a high profile spot so we can dispose of the plants in the best way. You could let me know as well and when (and if) we have time we will pull the plants. At the very least, I will include the area on our weed map so we can treat the spot next spring.

River Watch: July30

(Last weeks post had the incorrect date on it. I changed it). So far so good. We are still pumping with both pumps at about 405GPM. Water is dropping so hopefully we get some rain up high and it bring the river up.