Water weeds overtaking Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE, Mich. (WZZM)-- The summer weather has been great for those who live on or spend time enjoying Spring Lake. But all the sunlight is also adding to what some say is the biggest weed problem in a decade.
"It has come on strong this year," says Emil VanCura of Ferrysburg.
He says the weeds blanketing the lake bottom are almost solid near her dock.
"[It's] the worst I have seen it since [19]90," she says.
But the out of control Milfoil weed growth isn't just on his side of the lake. Spring Lake President John Nash sees it behind his home too.
"Who was to expect a summer like this," Nash says. "I think because of the unusual warmth and some heavy rain events, we have had more weed growth then we have had in previous summers."