by Michael | Feb 25, 2013 | Lake Environment
Last week we discussed the environmental and ecological impacts resultant from hydrilla infestations and spread. This week we will continue our discussion, talking a little more about the economic and cultural impacts that most often affect us. Hydrilla can directly...
by Michael | Feb 22, 2013 | Fishing News
Source: The Daily Progress I have been fascinated with walleye since I was a boy in West Virginia. At the time, there was a native population of walleye in the Greenbrier River, but only a handful of fishermen could catch them. I couldn’t. My friends couldn’t. The...
by Michael | Feb 11, 2013 | Lake Environment
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...
by Michael | Feb 7, 2013 | Fishing News
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...
by Michael | Feb 4, 2013 | Lake Environment
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...
by Michael | Jan 28, 2013 | Lake Environment
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...
by Michael | Jan 25, 2013 | Fishing News
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...
by Michael | Dec 2, 2012 | Events
The worst kids in the whole history of the world – The Herdmans – are ready for Granville Little Theatre’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” at Oxford City Hall Auditorium. The production will run December 13, 14, and 15 at...
by Michael | Nov 28, 2012 | News
Source: SoVANow.com The Corps held a public meeting at the Kerr Dam project near Boydton on Nov. 15 to explore options for weed control on Buggs Island Lake and seek out public input on a preferred method for addressing the problem. >> Full...
