Help control the spread of Water Chestnut at
Mill Pond - Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge - August 4th
 Come
join us on Wednesday August 4th to pull Water
Chestnut out of Mill Pond!
Water chestnut was detected two summers ago. In
order to prevent Water Chestnut from spreading, we
need help pulling the plants before they drop their
spiky seeds and spread more widely. Volunteers will
use canoes to pull up the plants. Volunteers are
also needed at the launch site to load the water
chestnut into the dump truck. Be prepared
to get muddy, wet and have fun!!!!!
Project: Hand Pulling Water
Chestnut
Dates: Wednesday, August 4th
Time: 9:00am
Location: Mill Pond - Oyster Bay
National Wildlife Refuge (Intersection of W Main St
& Lake Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771). Parking is
available on the street.
Directions: From 495, exit
41N/Oyster Bay (RT 107). Turn right on Jericho E
Norwich Rd (RT 106). Follow RT 106 (changes its name
to Oyster Bay Rd/Pine Hollow Rd). Make a left on
Lexington Ave. Left on W. Main St. Mill Pond is on
your left. Meet at the launch site off of Lake Ave.
Provided: Canoes, life
vest/jackets (limited), baskets(limited), lunch and
refreshments will be provided.
Bring: If you have your own life
vest/jacket/basket, please bring it! Volunteers
should wear shoes and clothing that can get wet and
dirty (shorts recommended), sunscreen, hat, and
insect repellent.
Registration: Please register at
least 2 days prior to the event to get a head count
of volunteer help. We want to make sure we have
enough canoes, food, etc!
Background: Water chestnut can
form dense, floating mats and choke the waterbody in
shallow sections and along the shoreline severely
limiting light (a critical element of aquatic
ecosystems) and reducing oxygen levels in the water.
It competes with native vegetation and is of little
value to wildlife. It also limits boating, fishing,
swimming and other recreational activities.
For more information and to register,
contact: Susi Ponce at azucena_ponce@fws.gov or
631.286.0485 x153 or email Stella Miller at stella.miller63@yahoo.com
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