Lake Environment: Hydrilla Part 2 – Impacts

This week we will talk a little more about Hydrilla, specifically the severe environmental and ecological impacts of unregulated Hydrilla growth. Many of the potential impacts of Hydrilla have not been fully studied, however those that have been realized have had...

Recycle your Christmas tree into fish habitat

Source: Kerr Lake Guide This year the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at John H. Kerr Reservoir will be accepting used live Christmas Trees until January 31st to be recycled into fish habitat. Designated drop off areas will be located at three USACE Boat Ramps...

Lake Environment: Hydrilla Part 1

This week we will begin discussing one of the most prevalent and problematic aquatic invasive plant species in the State of North Carolina: Hydrilla verticillata. Many of you have undoubtedly run into this plant on Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids Lake or a...

Lake Environment: Aquatic Hitchhikers

During these cold months I am sure many of you are daydreaming about warm weather and your favorite activities on surrounding lakes. Fishing, swimming, water skiing, and other activities are only a few months away but during our down time, lets talk a little about the...

Water levels rising fast at Kerr Lake

Source: WRAL TV The water level at Kerr Lake has risen so fast so quickly that officials are keeping an eye on precipitation forecasts in Virginia. Two weeks ago, the water level measured less than 293 feet above sea level. On Thursday, it was 303 feet above sea...