What dates will the Fountain Lake shoreline be treated for curly‑leaf pondweed?

Treatments are expected to occur approximately May 5–23, 2026.

How can I prevent treatment along my shoreline property?

Call the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507-377-5785 to request exclusion before the treatment period.

What method will be used to apply the herbicide?

An approved liquid aquatic herbicide will be applied from a specialized boat to permitted shoreline areas.

Public Hearing — Fountain Lake

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The Shell Rock River Watershed District will apply a liquid herbicide to shoreline areas of Fountain Lake May 5–23, 2026 to control invasive curly‑leaf pondweed; landowners can opt out by contacting the district before treatment.

Key Takeaways

Herbicide treatment scheduled May 5–23, 2026
Target: curly‑leaf pondweed along permitted shorelines
Application from a specialized boat using approved liquid herbicide
Landowners may request exclusion by calling 507-377-5785
Notice published May 9 and 13, 2026

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Fountain Lake

Research context

2 public hearing notices in Fountain Lake (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If a landowner does nothing before the treatment window (approx. May 5–23, 2026), the district will treat permitted shoreline areas adjacent to their property; to avoid treatment you must contact the district at 507-377-5785 prior to application.

What to do next

1
Decide whether to opt out
If you do not want treatment along your shoreline, call Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507-377-5785 before May 5, 2026.
2
Prepare for treatment
If you accept treatment, secure boats and water‑use items near shore and follow any instructions from applicators between May 5–23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What dates will the Fountain Lake shoreline be treated for curly‑leaf pondweed?: Treatments are expected to occur approximately May 5–23, 2026.
How can I prevent treatment along my shoreline property?: Call the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507-377-5785 to request exclusion before the treatment period.
What method will be used to apply the herbicide?: An approved liquid aquatic herbicide will be applied from a specialized boat to permitted shoreline areas.

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Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE PROPERTY OWNERS

The Shell Rock River Watershed District has contracted with SOLitude Lake Management to treat shoreline areas in Fountain Lake during the month of May (appx. May 5-23, 2026) for the invasive aquatic weed, curly-leaf pondweed. An approved liquid aquatic herbicide will be applied to the permitted shoreline areas from a specialized boat. Landowners on the lake may request that control not occur along their property by contacting the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507-377-5785.

Albert Lea Tribune:
May 9 and 13, 2026
PROPERTY OWNERS

Related Notices

Notice

DateCategoryCity

The Shell Rock River Watershed District will treat shoreline areas of Fountain Lake with a liquid herbicide for curly‑leaf pondweed between about May 5–23, 2026; property owners can opt out by contacting the district.

May 12, 2026Public HearingFountain Lake