This treatment is to get a head start controlling "curlyleaf." Curlyleaf is an aquatic plant that can take over a lake and we need to stay on top of it to avoid future problems. See below...
Management strategy: Like Eurasian watermilfoil, curlyleaf pondweed is not native to the United States and often causes problems due to excessive growth. When control is necessary, herbicides and harvesting can be effective.