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Phragmites.org Newsletter Archives 21-30
May 28, 2008 through August 10, 2008
presented below in reverse order
Phragmites.org Newsletter #30 - August 10, 2008
Free Phragmites Control Workshop
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 4 to 6 PM, Clarkston, MI
Click on the following link for details:
http://stewartfarm.org/phragmites/pdf/FREEPhragmitersWorkshop.pdf
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Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #29 - August 7, 2008
Upcoming Stewardship Network Phragmites Webcast
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Our next Stewardship Network webcast is coming up:
Join the Stewardship Network during the eastern time zone's lunch hour (11:45am
to 1pm EST) on the second Wednesday of each month for a free interactive online
discussion and presentation about various topics relating to caring for natural
lands and waters.
Wednesday August 13th, 2008
Time: 11:45am to 1pm Eastern
"Phragmites Lessons from the Field: Research & Control"
Ernie Kafcas, Michigan Department of Natural Resources & Bob Williams,
Harsens Island
Phragmites, also called common reed, is found on river edges, shores of lakes
and ponds, ditches, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Once present, this plant
can form dense monocultures that exclude native plants, change hydrology,
and alter wildlife habitat. Join us for this hour long webcast to learn about
the life cycle of this plant and successful control and management techniques.
Location: www.stewardshipnetworkwebcast.org (this link becomes live the day
of the webcast, until then it will just take you back to the Stewardship Network
website.)
Webcast led by the following experts:
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o Ernie Kafcas, Ernie is a Wildlife Biologist with the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources at the Lake St. Clair Research Station. His work focuses
on SE Michigan State Game Areas and the St. Johns Wildlife Preserve. This
past year he completed a multi-agency brochure entitled A Guide to Control
and Management of Invasive Phragmites, had fun with the goose roundup and
had an interesting encounter with a peregrine falcon rookery in a church steeple.
Ernie has a B.S. in Wildlife Management from Michigan State University and
a M.S. in Wildlife management from Central Michigan University. Bob Williams,
Bob is an architect, MSU Extension Service Volunteer and Director of Stewart
Farm Ecology Center, Harsens Island, MI. Bob also founded and is the webmaster
of Phragmites.org and Phragmites.info.
o Lisa Brush - Executive Director, Stewardship Network. Lisa has been working
to bring groups and individuals together to build capacity to manage our natural
areas.
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Once you have logged in to the meeting, you will be able to ask questions
of and share information with these experts and others who join us online.
You will be able to hear the facilitators through speakers on your computer
(make sure they are turned on!). You will be able to share your thoughts,
ideas, questions, and perspective via your keyboard. Participants will be
able to see everyone's typed comments.
If you encounter any technical difficulties, please contact Meghan at 734-996-3190.
We'd also encourage everyone to do a quick trial run AHEAD OF TIME (by going
to http://www.instantlyglobal.com/system_test) to make sure you are able to
access the meeting on your computer. If you try beforehand and encounter difficulties
Meghan may be able to help you discover what the problem is.
We know that some people have had problems accessing similar presentations
when trying to enter from their company's servers because of strict "firewall"
configurations. Most of these people who had problems were trying to access
the presentation from government buildings. If you are having problems accessing
the presentation, some helpful tips can be found here: http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_19546
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We plan to continue offering new webcasts on a variety of ecological restoration
topics on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. While you may never have participated
in a webcast or online meeting we are excited to continue exploring this innovative
outreach / networking technology and encourage you to try it out.
To learn more about other Stewardship Network events visit us online at www.stewardshipnetwork.org/events.
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Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #28 - August 1, 2008
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON PHRAGMITES TREATMENT TIMING
After consulting with Ernie Kafkas at the DNR today we agree that Phragmites herbicide treatments in Southeast Michigan will work much better if we wait another three weeks before treating. That would be around August 21 or later. This recommendation is based on the fact that the Phragmites does not seem to have flowered out completely. Phragmites in your area may be at a different stage than ours here near Algonac, Michigan. The best time to treat is after the tassle has fully developed and the plant is preparing to, or is, going into dormancy for the winter. However, it should definitely be treated prior to the first hard frost. September will be the perfect time.
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Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #27 - July 29, 2008
TREATMENTS CAN START SOON - DO YOU NEED A PERMIT?
As you probably know Phragmites is usually ready to be treated in the beginning
of August. If you need a permit from the MDEQ to treat your Phragmites remember
that the deadline for applications is coming up August 15th. If you are wondering
if you need a permit the following may help you figure it out.
Permits - to Herbicide Phragmites
Michigan DEQ - There are no restriction and no permit needed to treat phragmites which is above the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of a water body. In addition, no permit is needed for treating Phragmites in or around a private pond of 10 acres or less which has no outlet, where all owners of the pond give their permission and there is no record of threatened or endangered species at the site. In this case a permit is not needed, however, you will need to use only herbicides which are approved by the DEQ for Aquatic Nuisance Control.
Using herbicides in and around other inland wetlands, ponds, lakes etc. in most cases will require a permit and you will need to use only herbicides which are approved by the DEQ for Aquatic Nuisance Control. (see below for webpage)
If you wish to treat Phragmites in the area between the ordinary high water mark and the current water's edge or which is in the water you will need an Aquatic Nuisance Control (ANC) permit and you will need to use only herbicides which are approved by the DEQ for Aquatic Nuisance Control. This also applies to waters of the canals and the adjacent lands.
All of the above herbicide treatments are regulated under the Aquatic Nuisance Control, Part 33, Act 451 of 1994. Permit applications are accepted only October 1 through August 15. The fee will most likely be around $75 for up to ½ acre, but, can be up to $1500 for large parcels.
According to my discussion with DEQ staff, cutting and/or treating Phragmites with herbicide does not fall under regulations which govern "removing vegetation" since the root system stays in the ground intact to prevent erosion. Do not disturb any soils or bottomlands during the cutting and/or treating processes. We do not recommend any such disturbance to the land. In our opinion, attempting to dig out the roots will not help in the control of Phragmites. If you are proposing to dredge or remove soil, place any fill material or drain any surface water, a wetlands permit is most likely required. You should consult with the Michigan DEQ.
For information on DEQ approved chemicals go to
http://www.deq.state.mi.us/documents/deq-wb-swas-anc-approvedherbicides.pdf
To obtain DEQ permit information for Aquatic Nuisance Control go to
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3313_3681_3710---,00.html
If you have any questions about the permit process you can Email: DEQ-LWM-ANC@michigan.gov or telephone 517-241-7734.
If you choose to hire a company to do the work and they are going to spray near water they should have a Pesticide Application Business License with a Category 5 (Aquatic Pest Management) classification and the person who does the work needs to be a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator whose certification includes Category 5. A list of Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators is available online at http://www.mda.state.mi.us/pest/ or you can call the MDA at 517-373-1087 for assistance.
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http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/archives.php
See http://www.phragmites.info for general information on phragmites and http://www.phragmites.org for detailed information on phragmites control.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #26 - July 7, 2008
Beaver Island leads Phragmites eradication efforts
Here's a news article in the Charlevoix Courier on the fight against Phragmites
on Beaver Island, Michigan.
http://www.charlevoixcourier.com/articles/2008/07/02/news/doc486ba7088c9dd108869563.txt
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Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #25 - July 1, 2008
TIME TO SUBMIT FOR YOUR PERMIT?
If you need a permit from the DEQ to spray your Phragmites it's time to get your application in. Permits can take four to six weeks to process. If you apply now you can probably get your permit by early to mid August, just in time to start spraying. You probably know by now that the beginning of August is the time that conditions are usually right for beginning to treat the Phragmites.
If you are wondering if you need a permit you might find the information
you need on the Phragmites.org "Phragmites Control - Permits" webpage
at
http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/permits.php
or on the State of Michigan, Department of Environmental Quality webpage,
"Permitting Information for the Chemical Treatment of Aquatic Nuisance
Plants and/or Algae"
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3313_3681_3710-134667--,00.html
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See http://www.phragmites.info for general information on phragmites and http://www.phragmites.org for detailed information on phragmites control.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #24 - IT'S TIME TO GET A GOAT
Phragmites.org Newsletter #24 - June 26, 2008
IT'S TIME TO GET A GOAT
I read this interesting article about a man who uses goats to cut his Phragmites.
"Unlikely Heroes: Goats Rescue N.Y. Bog Turtles"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91848016
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See http://www.phragmites.info for general information on phragmites and http://www.phragmites.org for detailed information on phragmites control.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #23D - June 23, 2008
MORE FEEDBACK ON CUTTING NOW
In newsletters 23, 23B & 23C we discussed the advantages of cutting Phragmites
prior to the chemical treatment and what affect this might have on the outcome
of the treatment. The result of the discussion and the research paper we found
online was that we should be able to cut up to one month prior to chemical
treatment without adversely affecting the treatment results. However, one
aspect of this decision which I completely overlooked was the affect on the
wildlife which might be nesting there. I received the following email from
Tracy Collin at the DEQ which I think gives us more to think about when deciding
when to cut the Phragmites.
" Hi Bob,
One of the problems with cutting phragmites in the late spring/early summer
is that it can have a severe impact on nesting birds. Our wildlife folks recommend
cutting (especially on lakeshores) after July 15 to reduce this impact. I
have heard reports of red winged black birds, marsh wrens and certain woodpeckers
using the area to nest. In areas where the vegetation consists of a mixture
of phragmites and other emergent vegetation birds such as pied billed grebes,
egrets, rails, and coots may also build nests. It is very important to limit
cutting in those areas.
With that in mind, we suggest cutting only after July 15. An even better option is to cut dead stems during the winter. This makes herbicide treatment the following year a little less cumbersome.
Also, just a reminder that cutting below the ordinary high water mark of the Great Lakes, including Lake St. Clair, requires a permit from the DEQ. Permit information can be found at www.michigan.gov/deqwetlands. Click on "Great Lakes Shoreline Management".
Tracy
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Tracy L. Collin
Department of Environmental Quality
Land and Water Management Division
Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Ecologist "
Thank you Tracy for reminding about this and one of the reasons we are fighting the Phragmies, to serve the wildlife and the environment.
With this new information when people who ask when they should cut their Phragmites I guess I would say:
"The best time to cut Phragmites is from two weeks following an herbicide treatment in the fall until March 1. If the area is wet, or you want to take all precautions to not disturb the soil with mechanical equipment, do it when the ground is frozen. Do not cut it in the spring or early summer. If you want to cut in the summer, do it after July 15 and then do the follow up chemical treatment at least a month after the last cutting. The herbicide treatment should be done in August or September. "
If anyone has additional input on the subject of cutting please email me.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
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See http://www.phragmites.info for general information on phragmites and http://www.phragmites.org for detailed information on phragmites control.
Phragmites.org Newsletter #23C - June 14, 2008
FOLLOW UP FEEDBACK ON CUTTING NOW
Yesterday I received the following additional comment on cutting Phragmites:
"In an article from the "Invasive Plant Science and Management" magazine, dated March 2008, by Jeffrey Derr (Virginia Tech, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center) indicating that cutting phragmites as soon as one month prior to chemical application has little difference in reduction of control effect as compared to no mowing. This was news to me and may allow for a cut to reduce thatch and growth in early summer, followed by a fall glyphosate application. This article seemed to slightly contradict the MDEQ advisory material, but may reflect more recent research."
I was very interested in this article and found a copy online at
http://wssa.allenpress.com/archive/1939-747X/1/1/pdf/i1939-747X-1-1-12.pdf
I read the report and am copying below Mr. Derr's Interpretive Summary
"Interpretive Summary
The selective postemergence grass and postemergence crabgrass herbicides used
in turf and ornamentals do not control common reed. Glyphosate alone provided
a high level of common reed control at the end of the growing season, with
significant suppression the following year. Mowing 1 mo prior to or 2 wk after
glyphosate application did not reduce control, so treated areas could be cut
back if desired. Mowing significantly reduced common reed growth during the
growing season, especially in the most frequently mowed plots, and would be
an option where one preferred a nonchemical control strategy. The mowing program
required more time, however, requiring three to 10 trips to the site compared
to a single herbicide application, and was less effective than a glyphosate
application when evaluated the following season. Additionally, mowing with
a saw blade poses a hazard to the user, especially in wet or sloped areas.
Additional data are needed to determine the effectiveness of mowing regimes
conducted over multiple growing seasons. Regardless of the control option,
treatments will need to be repeated in successive growing seasons if common
reed is to be eradicated."
This is good news. It looks like we can cut Phragmites up until one month prior to spraying without detrimentally affecting the outcome of our herbicide treatment. However, don't forget that cutting in the winter provides the advantages of easier access in areas which are wet when not frozen and, if you are using mechanical equipment for the cutting, gives some level protection to the ground from mechanical disturbance.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
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http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/archives.php
See http://www.phragmites.info for general information on phragmites and http://www.phragmites.org for detailed information on phragmites control.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #23B - June 13, 2008
FEEDBACK ON "COULD CUTTING NOW REDUCE THE SEED PRODUCTION?"
In response to Phragmites.org Newsletter #23 - June 10, 2008 (repeated below)
I received the following three comments:
"Timing is critical I think. If we wait too long, we won't get the growth back. However, eliminating the seed growth makes total sense- That's why we should endorse across-the-board burning of the cuttings. It's not merely a biomass issue."
"I have been cutting the tops off for the last two years about this time of year. My motivation was to improve my view of the water. My experience is that cutting this time of year will reduce the height of the eventual growth by about a foot and greatly reduce the tassels. There was plenty left to spray in the fall. It would be interesting to know what time of year would be most effective to do this first cut. "
"I understood that the seeds drop in late winter. With this in mind, we cut all the seed heads of the not so dense stands and organized patches in March using school aged teens. This was in a sensitive area of the Little Traverse Nature Preserve at Little Sand Bay where we have the Michigan Monkey flower growing. We hand swiped the area last year. We are doing a shoreline review later this month. Very little new growth along the areas that were treated last August. I have been telling people that they need to leave the stalks so that when the herbicide is applied, it will be sucked into the plant more efficiently. Also, FYI, we have a public meeting coming up on 6/24 where we will roll out a Phragmites ordinance and procedure for Beaver Island. I'll keep you posted."
Phragmites.org Newsletter #23 - June 10, 2008
COULD CUTTING NOW REDUCE THE SEED PRODUCTION?
Today I read an article, "Crews take machetes to invasive reed"
at http://www.mlive.com/news/chronicle/index.ssf?/base/news-14/121310911136420.xml&coll=8
about a Phragmites cutting being conducted yesterday in Muskegon. I thought
is seemed late to be cutting because they might reduce the fresh green growth
which we normally need to absorb the herbicide in the coming fall. Then I
read the following sentences in the article:
"Workers Monday used machetes to chop down hundreds of phragmites stalks along Muskegon Lake. The phragmites will be allowed to grow until late summer, when crews will return to spray them with a weed killer before the plants produce seeds. "
Normally I use the seed head development and maturation as a guide to when it should be sprayed with herbicide, however, these people may have an idea here. If we cut now we may be reducing the green surface area available in the fall for the herbicide absorption, but, it may be worth it to not add to the seed bank which we may have to deal with in the future. We have heard that not many of the Phragmites seeds will ever germinate; therefore it is not that important to worry about the seeds. We know there are about 2000 seeds per stalk head. If only one tenth of one percent ever germinate, that still means each year each seed head could produce two plants in the future. Maybe it is worth giving up a little of the green surface area for herbicide absorption in order to prevent this year's crop of seeds from entering our seed bank.
What do you think?
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http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/archives.php
See http://www.phragmites.info for general information on phragmites and http://www.phragmites.org for detailed information on phragmites control.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #23 - June 10, 2008
COULD CUTTING NOW REDUCE THE SEED PRODUCTION?
Today I read an article, "Crews take machetes to invasive reed"
at http://www.mlive.com/news/chronicle/index.ssf?/base/news-14/121310911136420.xml&coll=8
about a Phragmites cutting being conducted yesterday in Muskegon. I thought
is seemed late to be cutting because they might reduce the fresh green growth
which we normally need to absorb the herbicide in the coming fall. Then I
read the following sentences in the article:
"Workers Monday used machetes to chop down hundreds of phragmites stalks along Muskegon Lake. The phragmites will be allowed to grow until late summer, when crews will return to spray them with a weed killer before the plants produce seeds. "
Normally I use the seed head development and maturation as a guide to when it should be sprayed with herbicide, however, these people may have an idea here. If we cut now we may be reducing the green surface area available in the fall for the herbicide absorption, but, it may be worth it to not add to the seed bank which we may have to deal with in the future. We have heard that not many of the Phragmites seeds will ever germinate; therefore it is not that important to worry about the seeds. We know there are about 2000 seeds per stalk head. If only one tenth of one percent ever germinate, that still means each year each seed head could produce two plants in the future. Maybe it is worth giving up a little of the green surface area for herbicide absorption in order to prevent this year's crop of seeds from entering our seed bank.
What do you think?
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Archived copies of past newsletters are available online at
http://www.stewartfarm.org/phragmites/archives.php
See http://www.phragmites.info for general information on phragmites and http://www.phragmites.org for detailed information on phragmites control.
Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #22 - May 29, 2008
A CUTTING REMINDER
In response to a few questions people have emailed to me this week here is
a reminder about cutting Phragmites.
Do not cut the green Phragmites shoots which have emerged this spring if you are trying to reduce the amount of Phragmites you have. You can cut the brown dead stalks from last season because it will not absorb the herbicide you spray on it this coming fall. In fact, cutting down those brown parts will get it out of the way for your fall spraying of the green parts. The green parts, this year's growth, are the only parts of the plant which will absorb the chemicals and translocate the herbicide to the roots, which is the part of the plant that we really need to get the chemicals to. If you cut the green now you will be reducing the amount of absorbing green surface area in the fall. That is not good.
Also, another reminder, don't bother spraying the Phragmites with Glyphosate now. You may see the plant go brown, but, you will only be killing the part above the ground and the root system will remain alive and will sprout again next year, maybe even again this year. The fall is the only time that Glyphosate will be taken down to the roots.
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Bob Williams
Bob@phragmites.org
StewartFarm.org
Phragmites.org Newsletter #21 - May 28, 2008
Phragmites replacement plants learning opportunity
If you are one of us who are beginning to or planning to knock out some Phragmites
you might be interested in the following opportunity. You can volunteer for
a few hours at Algonac State Park planting native wetland species and learn
what to plant to replace your Phragmites and the right way to do it.
From Laurel Malvitz, Natural Resource Steward, Stewardship Unit, Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Hi all,
Join us for a native planting workday at Algonac State Park this Saturday:
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Algonac State Park , 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Want to enjoy a day of planting native wetland plants? The site may be wet
so bring your waterproof boots and meet us on Roberts Road. From the headquarters,
head north on M-29 and turn left onto Roberts Road. Roadside parking. If you're
interested in planting during the week, please call for more information.
For more information, a map or directions, and to register please visit www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers ; click on the "Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays" link under Current Volunteer Opportunities. If you scroll down to the schedule and click on the name of the park you will go to the parks main page. From there you can view a Unit Map and get driving directions.
Please remember to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work including long pants and closed-toe shoes and to bring drinking water! We will have work gloves and shovels/trowels, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.
If a workday must be canceled due to inclement weather, a voice mail message saying so will be posted at 248-359-9057 by 8 p.m. the night before the scheduled workday. If there is no cancellation message, the workday will go on as planned.
The Motor Vehicle Permit requirement has been waived for this volunteer stewardship workday, but purchasing an MVP will help support our state parks and recreation areas. Please support Michigan's state parks and recreation areas by purchasing a Motor Vehicle Permit (MVP). Resident annual ($24) and daily ($6) permits are available at all parks and recreation areas.
If you need to contact me over the weekend, please call my work cell phone
at 517-719-2285. Hope to see you at the workday,
Laurel
Laurel Malvitz
Natural Resource Steward
Stewardship Unit, Parks and Recreation Division
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
web: www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers
email: malvitzl@michigan.gov
phone: 248-359-9057
fax: 248-355-2669
I am generally in the office Wednesday through Friday.
I am generally in the parks Saturday and Sunday.
I will respond to your email as soon as I'm back in the office.
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Bob Williams
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StewartFarm.org
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Bob Williams and Chuck Miller are forming a committee of Harsens
Islanders to continue to study the phragmites problem on Harsens Island and
its solutions. They welcome others who would like to join the effort by further
researching the topic and sharing knowledge on eliminating phragmites. If
you are interested contact Bob Williams at Bob@StewartFarm.org
or call Chuck Miller at 810-748-7209.