Invasive Species

Yellow Flag Iris (YFI) is present on the Spider Chain of Lakes. It is a fast-growing and fast-spreading poisonous land based invasive primarily found on shoreline. YFI can outcompete other wetland plants, forming almost impenetrable thickets in much the same way that cat-tails do. Small clumps can be dug out, though this is only effective if the rhizomes are entirely removed. Mowed plants will regenerate from the rhizomes, so plants must be cut multiple times to exhaust their energy reserves. The sap may cause skin irritation, so gloves should be worn when handling cut or otherwise damaged stems.

Educational & Community Programs

SCLA Education and AIS & Water Quality Committees sponsor programs to inform while bringing our community together:

• Spider Lake Environmental Education for Kids (S.L.E.E.K.)
• My Shoreline Week - Lake Monitor Training
• Shoreline Management & Restoration

Online and in-person presentations on lake ecology, shoreline restoration, best practices, and lake monitor training help improve habitat and water quality.  As summer events are scheduled they will be added to "EVENTS" tab in top menu.

SpiderLines Newsletter

SpiderLines is distributed to active members twice yearly: Fall and Spring. We rely on volunteers to suggest content, create content and help coordinate the newsletter. You too, can become a featured journalist to contribute to our community engagement! Email us to chat about your next article.   Members: Log In for complete list of "WHAT'S NEW" in "MEMBERSHIP" tab on top tool bar.