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