THE CITY OF NASHUA "The Gate City"
Division of Publte Works
Parks C Recreation Department
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 14, 2016
To: Dan Kooken Purchasing Manager
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From: Nicholas Caggiano Superintendent Parks and Recreation ie ie
Subject: 2016 Proposed Aquatic Weed Treatment of the Mine Falls Park Mill Pond and Canal
This proposal will treat the aquatic invasive weeds in the Mine Falis Mill Pond and Canal. The proposed
plan will include the permitting and treatment of the waterbodies in June at the time of plant emergence.
The treatment of these weeds will improve the overall health of the Mill Pond and Canal and will provide
residents with improved recreational opportunities. This treatment will help stop the spread of invasive
weeds in these waterbodies, and create a more thriving environment for the water wildlife, The results
will improve the water quality of the site and provide enhanced opportunities for recreation.
The treatment was previously done in 2012 and 2014 with great success. The Master Plan developed for
these waterbodies by DES recommended the use of these treaiments to reduce the spread of these invasive
weeds.
The vendor will be a sole source Solitude Lake Management formally Aquatic Control Technologies
(ACT) did the previous treatment and is the licensed recommended vendor by the NH DES. The vendor is
one of the few vendors in New England licensed to treat waterbodies, and has worked closely with NH
DES, NH Fish and Game and the NII Department of Agriculture Pesticide Control Division.
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Mine Falls Advisory Committee, and the Waterways
Manager that the purchase be awarded to Solitude Lake Management of Shrewsbury MA.
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