Our 2nd annual potluck and OLMD meeting on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, was a big success thanks to our Steering Committee members and our special guest speaker, Barry Halverson.
Mr. Halverson has a wealth of experience and public service. Here are a few of his credentials:
- Co-Chair Lake Lawrence Lake Management District (LMD)
- Steering Committee Chair, Survey Committee
- Washington State LMD Coordinator (24 LMDs)
- Member Thurston County LMD Leadership Team (4 LMDs)
- Thurston County Planning Commissioner (District 2)
We were also fortunate to have Thurston County Commissioner, Rachel Grant (District 2) attend our event.
We started with a potluck from noon to 1pm with the annual meeting starting immediately after. Even if you missed the meeting you can view all the information and documents using this LINK. You can also find this link on our DOCS page under “Slideshows.” The file name is Annual Mtg Sept 2025v2.
Barry has a LOT of useful, information videos on his YouTube Channel. Here are a few that are worth checking out!
FROM BARRY HALVERSON’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Lake Weeds
Toxic Algae Myths and Answers LINK (22:36)
Manual Control of Lilys – No Chemicals LINK (10:17)
Yellow Flag Iris Control LINK (5:54)
Yellow Flag Iris is Dangerous – Control It! LINK (19:26)
Life Cycle of Yellow Flag Iris LINK (18:40)
Removing Curly Leaf Pond Weed – No Chemicals LINK (5:20)
Composting Aquatic Vegetation LINK (5:54)
Home and Garden Tips
Moss Be Gone in Seven Days LINK (6:18)
Mossy Roof No More LINK (6:56)
Wasp and Hornets Bee Gone LINK (2:57)
Kill Moss Around Your Home Safely LINK (7:37)
How to Kill Weeds with Salt and Vinegar LINK (12:01)
Environmentally Lake-Friendly Landscape Ideas LINK (6:15)
From Zen Garden Oasis
Safest Way to Kill Wasps/Hornets/Yellow Jackets (but NOT Bees) LINK (17:30)
