Alaska Online Public Notices #224407

Aquatic Herbicide Application for Invasive Species Control in Kodiak, Alaska

This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reviewing a permit application for aquatic pesticide use in Kodiak, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Pesticide Control Program - OEMs and Vendors: - Bayer CropScience LP (OEM of Roundup Custom Herbicide) - Agri-Dex (adjuvant) - Hi-Light Dye (adjuvant) - Products/Services Requested: - Roundup Custom Herbicide (EPA Reg. No. 524-343) - Agri-Dex adjuvant - Hi-Light Dye adjuvant - Pesticide application services targeting approximately 3.95 acres - Notable Requirements: - Application targets invasive reed canarygrass in Lake Orbin and Lower Buskin watersheds - Spot application methods: low-pressure backpack or hand sprayers, and wipe application - Project aims to protect native vegetation and salmon spawning habitat - Manual and mechanical controls have been deemed insufficient - No threatened or endangered species in the treatment area - No public or private drinking water systems within 200 feet - Application period is weather and plant growth stage dependent, between May 15 and October 30 - Public comments on the permit application are being solicited

Description

This solicitation is a notice of application to apply pesticides in the Lake Orbin and Lower Buskin Watersheds near Kodiak, Alaska. The project aims to control invasive reed canarygrass threatening native habitat and salmon spawning areas. The pesticide proposed for use is Roundup Custom Herbicide, applied via spot application using low-pressure backpack or hand sprayers. The application period is between May 15 and October 30, dependent on weather and plant growth stage. Public comments are open until August 15, 2026.

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