More than 100 tonnes (approximately 110 U.S. tons, or about 220,000 pounds)of invasive Frogbit have been removed from properties around Anna Bay in New South Wales, Australia, following the discovery of the first known infestation in the Port Stephens region. Frogbit is a prohibited aquatic weed in New South Wales because of its ability to
A closer look at how Eurasian milfoil and chemical treatments are harming aquatic life Flint Lake on Valparaiso’s north side is in trouble. Invasive aquatic weeds, especially Eurasian milfoil, have become so overgrown that they’re even interfering with fish population surveys. During a recent Department of Natural Resources (DNR) survey, biologists had to stop two
Oakland town councilors will be considering whether to become a test site for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to research composting milfoil as an option for disposing of the fast spreading aquatic weed. The town and other municipalities in the Belgrade lakes region, along with area lake associations, have spent thousands of dollars eradicating