Lake Mitchell 2009 in photos

	Algae blooms were the densest and longest lasting in recent memory.
	Approximately 49 acres of nuisance weeds were harvested in 2009.
	Harvesting is used in shallow water to control nuisance vegitation.
	Balled algae, known as chladphora, occurs as the water warms.
	AS Airboat - Chemical application is done from airboats.
	Chinese Banded Snails - The exotic Banded Mystery Snail experienced a large die-off in May due to a sudden change in water temperature,
	The residents of Franke Cove financed the dredging of their cove during the summer.
	Ten thousand milfoil eating weevils purchased with a grant from the National Forest Service were planted in Big Cove.

	Milfoil - Eurasian milfoil plants are lime green in color and the leaves look like a soft bottle brush.
	Milfoil - Approximately 380 acres of Eurasian milfoil were found during surveys of of Lake Mitchell in 2009.