Invasive plants can displace native species, reduce the aesthetic quality of our lake, stunt fish growth, become tangled in propellers, and require substantial funding for managing. Often introduced by transient boat traffic, they can grow inches per day. Education, vigilance, and early detection are important for keeping these invasives in check. Residents should also become familiar with our native, beneficial aquatic plants which are described and displayed in the revised 2019 “Field Guide to Aquatic Plants of Mirror Lake” available as a download on the MLPA website or as hard copy from the organization, as it takes commitment from all to safeguard a lake. Aquatic plant photos specific to Mirror Lake can also be viewed on the Mirror Lake Facebook page

Education, vigilance and early detection are provided for Mirror Lake residents by a dedicated crew of volunteers. The Mirror Lake Weed Watchers team generally changes a bit from year to year, but also has a core group of trained volunteers who are dedicated to monitoring Mirror Lake for the presence of invasive aquatic plants. Volunteers receive a “Weed Watching Kit” and local training. The shoreline has been divided into sections and volunteers spend a small
amount of time monitoring an assigned area once a month from May through September, generally using kayaks, canoes or small boats. Volunteers are always welcomed to back up current Weed Watcher members or to take over a small section of the shoreline.