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The primary function of the Lake Gaston Weed Control Council (LGWCC) is to establish policies and procedures focused on promoting research, control, and /or eradication of undesirable aquatic weeds within Lake Gaston and to improve the quality of the water related to pollution control in and around Lake Gaston.

Our Mission Statement

To promote research, control or eradicate undesirable aquatic weeds, improve the quality of water and control pollution in and around Lake Gaston. This mission will be accomplished by serving as an advisory council and making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in North Carolina and the Board of Supervisors in Virginia and by making recommendations to all local, state, and federal agencies concerned with quality of human life, water, pollution, recreation, wildlife, fish and fishing conditions, in and around Lake Gaston.

Our Goals

The primary goal of the LGWCC is to develop & maintain a healthy lake ecosystem based on a diverse aquatic vegetation community dominated by native species.

Our Objectives

• Obtain guidance from Technical Advisory Council (TAG) regarding the Aquatic Vegetation Management (AVM) Process
• Support the Pete Deschenes Lake Gaston Stakeholder process allowing stakeholder input to the AVM Process
• Utilize TAG recommendations, Stakeholder input, and latest Shoreline Vegetation Survey to develop treatment plans within financial constraints utilizing a 3-5 year time frame.
• Coordinate Biological Controls and Native Aquatic Vegetation/Habitat enhancement (HE) with North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and Dominion Energy.
• Utilize best available technology in herbicide selection, protocols and applicator capabilities.
• Support the NCSU Crop Science/Aquatic Plant Management Program through targeted research and a Cooperative Extension Associate position (EAP). Maximize benefits of the EAP in all aspects and work of the LGWCC.
• Promote Community involvement by coordinating HE and annual vegetation survey with the Lake Gaston Association (LGA) volunteers.