When will the herbicide treatment on Fountain Lake occur?

Treatment is scheduled approximately May 5–23, 2026.

How do I stop treatment along my shoreline?

Call the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507‑377‑5785 to request control not occur along your property.

What invasive plant is being treated?

The treatment targets curly‑leaf pondweed, an invasive aquatic weed.

Public Hearing — Fountain Lake

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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.

Key Takeaways

Herbicide treatment planned May 5–23, 2026
Target: curly‑leaf pondweed on Fountain Lake shorelines
Application from a specialized boat to permitted shoreline areas
Landowners can opt out by contacting the district
Contact: Shell Rock River Watershed District, 507‑377‑5785

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Fountain Lake

Research context

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

What to do next

1
Decide whether to opt out
If you do not want treatment along your shoreline, call the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507‑377‑5785 before May 5, 2026.
2
Prepare shoreline
Remove obstacles and mark swimming or boating areas so applicators can avoid them during the May 5–23, 2026 treatment window.

Frequently asked questions

When will the herbicide treatment on Fountain Lake occur?: Treatment is scheduled approximately May 5–23, 2026.
How do I stop treatment along my shoreline?: Call the Shell Rock River Watershed District at 507‑377‑5785 to request control not occur along your property.
What invasive plant is being treated?: The treatment targets curly‑leaf pondweed, an invasive aquatic weed.

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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 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.

May 10, 2026Public HearingFountain Lake