When it comes to their role in aquatic ecosystems, exotic water plants are generally no different than indigenous species. In fact, they can be an asset. That doesn’t mean all exotic species should be given free rein. But they can be managed more effectively if you focus on their properties and not their place of
A study published in the September issue of BioScience, estimates that by 2050 , eighty-six species of fish may be extinct. That rate is 877 times higher than normal and has been accelerating in the past 20 years leading study author, Noel M. Burkhead of the U.S. Geological Survey to believe that “something’s up.” Many
The 2016 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife annual electro shocking survey of fish populations in the upper Wild & Scenic section of the Crooked River revealed that, during the past year, the wild redband trout population suffered a catastrophic 86.4 percent reduction in numbers while the native mountain whitefish mortality was an alarming 45.3
Spring Lake located in Connecticut is weed and algae free. At first residents didn’t notice, but when they did, it caused lots of concern. Spring Lake was missing algae, weeds, water lilies, and other aquatic plants that are an important part of the ecosystem. This small body of water is surrounded by 30 private homes
The “pristine” Charleston estuary waters in South Carolina, are in worse shape than most people think. At least 7- ½ tons worse. That’s how much plastic is estimated to be breaking down in the tide and waves of Charlestown Harbor, its tidal rivers and creeks. The total comes from a study by a research team
Haven Lake located in the State of Washington is facing the same problem many lakes nationwide are facing. Well of course aquatic vegetation, but it is the controversy surrounding the vegetation that is causing problems. A fierce battle is ongoing over the use of chemicals to kill the aquatic plants. Some argue that chemicals are
An aquatic plant harvester has been used to scoop up the floating islands of vegetation that have built up on the lake for decades. The process will make the lake easier to navigate for fishermen and other boaters, and should improve the fishing there as well, state experts say. “It will improve the habitat of
Lake Conroe has a volatile history of aquatic vegetation management. Hydrilla infested the reservoir soon after the reservoir filled, resulting in coverage of approximately 10,000 acres by the early 1980’s. To control hydrilla, large numbers diploid grass carp were stocked. Grass carp not only controlled hydrilla, but also eliminated most other aquatic vegetation in the
State officials say they’re investigating the chemical treatment of an Allegan County lake after the reported deaths of a dog and wildlife. The state-issued permit allowed the contractor to use copper sulfate, flumioxazin and diquat dibromide along the shore of seven properties to control aquatic plants and algae on Dumont Lake, located about five miles
A crew from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocked 7,500 channel catfish in Braunig Lake which is owned by CPS Energy, San Antonio’s municipal electric and gas utility as part of their regular replenishment of the fish populations. CPS Energy manages two such lakes. Braunig Lake cools the utility’s V.H. Braunig Power Station, a