Lake Seminole Florida Restoration Project Water Levels

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SEMINOLE FLORIDA  8-2-06
Lake Seminole Boat Ramp Status:
Closed until further notice due to low water levels.

Grasses and weeds are sprouting on the exposed bottom of Lake Seminole, frustrating residents and recreational enthusiasts who want things to return to normal. The lake continues to rise and is now 3 feet.

With another couple of heavy downpours the water levels will rise and the county will spray and rely on the natural course of things for the weeds and plants to break down.

Will they die once water levels come back up?
Yes. The plants growing on the bottom of the lake are land plants and cannot survive under water.

Why can't someone come out and spray?
The airboat and spray equipment used for treatments cannot access most areas due to low water levels. Additionally, we cannot spray all the vegetation at once. Once water levels are high enough to operate the equipment, we will use a combination of spraying and allowing natural breakdown to occur.

Can I kill it?
Yes you can mow your shoreline or use a weed trimmer to knock down the plants. They are not protected grasses. You can spray, but you must use an approved herbicide that can be applied in or near water. It is illegal to use Round Up or similar products in or near water. It is best to work with a certified herbicide applicator for this process. For more information: http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/guide/sup3herb.html

What do we do about the mosquitoes?
Please call and report mosquito issues to Mosquito Control at 464-7503. Refer to Mosquito Control for more information.

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Pinellas County, of which greater Seminole is a part, is a vibrant and growing community unto itself with a population of 921,482, an 8.2% increase through the 1990's. Seminole is one of 24 communities within Pinellas County, is 24 miles west of Tampa, 12 miles northwest of St. Petersburg, and 8 miles south of Clearwater.

The City of Seminole is a unique community characterized by a small, hometown atmosphere attractively located within a greater metropolitan area.

The 2000 census proved Greater Seminole was a thriving, growing community. 73,293 live in Seminole and the surrounding unincorporated areas, which include Bay Pines to the south and neighborhoods west and east of the city. Within city limits, the census counted 10,890 residents. However, the surveying was done before recent annexations that have boosted the population to almost 17,100.

While Greater Seminole is popular with retirees, the number of younger people and families attracted by the climate and growing business opportunities it provides is growing. The profile of the new resident is a younger, well-educated, employed individual, with a big level of income. According to the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research, the 25 to 44 age bracket is the fastest growing population in the county.

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