Project Phases
November 2024 → May 2025
Phase 2: Rotenone Application Complete and Wrap Up
The Rotenone application is complete:
November 2024:
- The levels of Rotenone are now below detectable limits. That means it is no longer strong enough to harm any aquatic life
- November 6 - 7: Unplugging the pond so it once again flow into the stormwater system
- The fences are coming down
- New signage is going up that includes messaging about abandoning pets
Spring 2025
- Fill in any ruts with grass seed
October 15 2024
Phase 2: Second Rotenone Application
Rotenone application:
- Rotenone is applied by a trained pesticide application team:
- You may notice a temporary change in the pond water colour or smell
- Our team will monitor the pond closely to check the effectiveness of the Rotenone
September 23 2024
Phase 2: Rotenone Application
Rotenone application:
- Rotenone is applied by a trained pesticide application team:
- You may notice a temporary change in the pond water colour or smell
- Our team will monitor the pond closely to check the effectiveness of the Rotenone
September 16 2024
Phase 2: Rotenone Preparation
Prepare the pond for the Rotenone application:
- Installation of safety fencing around the pond
- Fencing will remain in place until October 16, 2024
- Lowering the level of the pond to increase effectiveness of the Rotenone
September 13 2024
Phase 2: Open House Storm Pond Walk
2024 Goldfish Invasion Pond Walk
- September 13, 2024
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Lakeway Landing Central Storm Pond
- Get a detailed update on the project and a guided tour of the pond and work area
September 09 2024
Phase 2: Letter to Residents
Letter outlining the details of pesticide application delivered to residents in the Lakeway Landing storm pond area.
February 01 → November 30 2023
Phase 1: Manual removal of goldfish and eggs
We proceeded with this phase due to a supply chain disruption that made Rotenone unavailable in 2023. Fortunately, the necessary supply was secured in 2024 for the final treatment phase.
2023 Tasks completed:
October 2023: Cleared overgrowth
- Removed trees, brush, and cattails to improve access to the pond and remove hiding spots for goldfish
November 2023: Pumping the Pond
- Lowered water levels
- Netted goldfish from a boat and the shoreline to reduce the goldfish population
- This work was extended due to warmer than expected weather and spring water refilling the pond
November 2023: Sludge and Silt Removal
- Removed sludge, silt, and any remaining goldfish that may have burrowed into the mud after the pond froze over
- This work greatly reduced the number of goldfish in the pond, however many remained and were visible after spring thaw 2024