Creve Coeur Lake in Maryland Heights will temporarily close for six months, as the Missouri Department of Conservation and the U.S. Geological Survey work to remove invasive carp from the water.
The lake, one of the largest natural lakes in Missouri, will close to public boating and other watercraft access on Nov. 1. The next day, crews will install nets in the lake to direct and concentrate the carp for removal.
Invasive carp consume large amounts of plankton, a key food source for native fish and other aquatic organisms. Their feeding habits can reduce the food available to native species…