Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Site 7 monitoring and fall burn
Summary
Herbicide test plots are underway to gauge success before treating large areas of reed canary grass. Boardmember Truchon pushed for testing gentler methods — mowing, scraping, controlled burns — and staff will consult Stantec.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — test plots are meant to produce a confident cost estimate for large-scale treatment.
The wetland bank ecosystem and anyone who uses the sanctuary, if restoration succeeds.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Natural Resources Conservation Board - Oct 20, 2026
The wetland bank monitoring report is due in draft by December, and staff conducted trial herbicide plots and planned a small fall prescribed burn. A board member asked for herbicide chemical disclosure sheets before wider use.
Natural Resources Conservation Board - Aug 18, 2026
Herbicide test plots are underway to gauge success before treating large areas of reed canary grass. Boardmember Truchon pushed for testing gentler methods — mowing, scraping, controlled burns — and staff will consult Stantec.
Natural Resources Conservation Board - May 19, 2026
A controlled burn in the fen restoration zone is expected within the week, followed by spring monitoring and small-scale herbicide trials. Staff is also pursuing grants for sanctuary trails and seeking buckthorn-removal volunteers.
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