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EDIT these are not lily pads but plants that will have a much worse effect than just lily pads, photos to follow...

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I have found these plants to be Spatterdock (Cow Lily). For certain this will end any activities on the lake such as fishing, kayaking, etc. Ospreys frequently fish here which adds to the property value and wildlife habitat, it will be impossible for them to dive and fish once these fill in. I believe these two large main plants were possibly planted by a home owner. Lots along Piney Bark Drive do not have their property lines project into the lake as much as lots on the opposite side, I believe if the homeowner planted these, they did so on land they don't own.

Attached is a overall photo of one of the large plants to give a sense of scale.

This shows the the same plant shown above in the "overall photo". Already there are 3 new growths right next to the plant adding to the density of the mass.

The second plant in view behind trees along the bank.

This last photo is a two part, it is a panorama of behind my house showing the conditions with the new Spatterdock growths starting

And the same panorama highlighting the 28 locations of the new Spatterdock growths.

I have witnessed this pond take on the storm surge of a incoming hurricane before a rain drop fell and raise the water level to the top of bank, then the incoming hurricane's rain further raised the water level halfway up the back yard. I'm not a stormwater engineer but I'm very concerned how these plants will further advance the trapping of silt and filling in of this pond. I believe this is a serious issue for all the homeowners who live along this pond and hope the City of Virginia Beach can resolve this. Thank you.

Posting a September 12th update:
Plants are growing fast, increasing in size. New plants can be seen today.

The following article recommends Airmax WipeOut. I believe it is the best solution since it doesn't cause a fish kill and is very easy to deploy.

https://www.thepondguy.com/category/spatterdock