Invasive Aquatic Weeds introduction

Many people think of annoying little plants that pop up in their grass or garden when they hear the word “weed”. Unfortunately, our water can also get weeds, and get them badly. In this introductory topic, we’ll highlight common types and a basic understanding of how they operate and spread.

Floating Weeds:

Duckweed

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Salvinia

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Water Hyacinth

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Water Lettuce

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Watermeal

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Submersed Weeds:

Coontail

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Hydrilla

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Lily

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Milfoil

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Pondweed

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Shoreline Weeds:

• Cattails