I know Lake Vilbig.
Mild winter temperatures and warm days kept Chara from becoming dormant. It's got a head start into 2017.
Even if the carp were helping keep it in check, I'd trade more Chara for fewer carp any day.
Three feet thick is about as invasive as I've ever seen that plant. It's great habitat for newly hatched bluegills, and other sunfish. If it becomes a problem in areas frequented by people, it's not hard to control.


Teach a man to grow fish...
He can teach to catch fish...