Weed Control Spraying on Floodwall
CONTACT:
John Klostermann, Public Works Director
563-589-4250, jkloster@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org/publicworks
August 7, 2019 -- For Immediate Release
DUBUQUE, Iowa – As weather permits starting Thursday, August 8, the City of Dubuque Public Works Department will spray weed control in various areas of rip-rap on the river side of Dubuque’s flood control system (U.S. Senator John C. Culver Floodwall).
The work is being done in accordance to the United States Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Technical Letter (110-2-583) which requires the removal of unacceptable growth within the “Vegetation-Free Zone.” The requirement applies to all vegetation except grass along the flood control system. Signs along the flood control system will identify the area being sprayed. With no weather delays, the project is expected to be completed by Friday, August 16. The Public Works Department cautions people to keep their children and pets out of direct contact with the sprayed weeds for 24 hours after application.
For additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 563-589-4250.
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