Updated 9/9/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Decorah Parks and Recreation
Press Contact: Marc Holtey, Parks and Recreation Director, 563-382-4158
Community Prairie (Southwest Quadrant) Woody Plants Spot Spraying
Decorah, IA (September 9, 2026) – Update
Spot spraying for woody plants including buckthorn scheduled for Thursday, September 10 has been postponed due to Monarch butterflies roosting in proximity to the treatment area.
Decorah, IA (September 4, 2026) – Update
Due to forecasted rain this afternoon and following the application guidelines for Garlon, the spot spraying scheduled today for the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie is re-scheduled to Thursday, September 10.
Decorah, IA (September 1, 2026)
On Friday, September 4 (if conditions permit), the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie will be spot sprayed for woody plants with a mixture of Milestone and Garlon to reduce the proliferation of woody plant species including buckthorn.
The area will be closed until the re-entry period of 24 hours, and signage will remain up for 96 hours with additional information regarding the application.
This is an official city press release. Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author. Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Decorah Parks and Recreation
Press Contact: Marc Holtey, Parks and Recreation Director, 563-382-4158
Community Prairie (Southwest Quadrant) Woody Plants Spot Spraying
Decorah, IA (September 4, 2026) – Update
Due to forecasted rain this afternoon and following the application guidelines for Garlon, the spot spraying scheduled today for the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie is re-scheduled to Thursday, September 10.
Decorah, IA (September 1, 2026)
On Friday, September 4 (if conditions permit), the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie will be spot sprayed for woody plants with a mixture of Milestone and Garlon to reduce the proliferation of woody plant species including buckthorn.
The area will be closed until the re-entry period of 24 hours, and signage will remain up for 96 hours with additional information regarding the application.
This is an official city press release. Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author. Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Decorah Parks and Recreation
Press Contact: Marc Holtey, Parks and Recreation Director, 563-382-4158
Community Prairie (Southwest Quadrant) Woody Plants Spot Spraying
Decorah, IA (September 1, 2026)
On Friday, September 4 (if conditions permit), the southwest quadrant of the Community Prairie will be spot sprayed for woody plants with a mixture of Milestone and Garlon to reduce the proliferation of woody plant species including buckthorn.
The area will be closed until the re-entry period of 24 hours, and signage will remain up for 96 hours with additional information regarding the application.
This is an official city press release. Modifications of any kind are prohibited without express written consent of the author. Any reprint or broadcast of this information must include this entire communication.