The non-native ISLAND APPLE SNAIL was discovered in Newnans Lake near the Windsor public boat ramp last fall. This is the first discovery of this invasive snail in Alachua County.
Eradication of these exotic plant-eating snails is underway by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, St. Johns River Water Management District, and the University of Florida IFAS.
If you see long pink egg masses on Newnans Lake that look like the photo above, immediately call Gary Warren with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (352) 955-3220 extension 110.
For more information see the attached flier that is being posted at the Newnans Lake boat ramps and go to:
http://myfwc.com/nonnatives/Docs/FWC_applesnails_FLMS_handout.pdf