Weed reduction with use of carp at the Oakes Test Area
The Garrison Diversion Oakes Test Area (OTA) irrigation facilities’ staff has been battling aquatic weed infestation in the water supply canals for over ten years. They have tried every possible method to deter the invasion, including chemicals and removing the weeds by hand. In 2003, Dale Esser, OTA Supervisor, decided to use nature, in the form of common carp, to solve the problem.