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Ontario town turns to underwater weed-whacker to clear out Lake Alexandria
Description
August 2, 2016
Lake Alexandria, in eastern Ontario, has been choked by weeds for years. After trying to clean up the lake, town officials are finally finding success with what they're calling an underwater weed-whacker. Mike Armstrong explains.
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Ontario town turns to underwater weed-whacker to clear out Lake Alexandria
Description
August 2, 2016
Lake Alexandria, in eastern Ontario, has been choked by weeds for years. After trying to clean up the lake, town officials are finally finding success with what they're calling an underwater weed-whacker. Mike Armstrong explains.
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