Hi-Tech Solution To Aquatic Weed Monitoring

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Cattails and Lily Pads
The summer heat came early to the Tennessee Valley, upping the pressure for Dr. Brett Hartis, Tennessee Valley Authority aquatic plant management specialist, to get his job just right. He is charged with the task of monitoring and managing nuisance aquatic plants in the Tennessee River system. Over the roar of the airboat Hartis can

Columbia Irrigation District Uses Aquatic Weed Cutter To Restore Water Flow

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Mechanical Weed Harvester in Wisconsin
With this drought season being a rough one, the Columbia Irrigation District tried their best to do everything they could to make sure they can get all their customers the water they need. A lot of weeds are clogging up the Yakima River preventing it from flowing into a canal near the Wanawish Dam. The

Aquatic Vegetation Goal for DeGray Lake Project

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Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
DeGray Lake was once known for thick beds of aquatic vegetation, which included non-native species such as hydrilla and Brazilian elodea that grew to as deep as 20 feet in some places and caused issues with boating and other recreation. In 2008 and 2009, extremely low water throughout winter exposed the root systems of this

Sterile Grass Carp Consume Beneficial Native Plants

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Triploid Grass Carp
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is planning to add 100 artificial and natural structures at 37 sites to provide additional fishing areas for the angling public at the Tuckertown Reservoir.  These fish attractors are intended to help offset the loss of aquatic vegetation in the presence of sterile grass carp. Sterile grass carp are a practical

Focus on Restoration of Aquatic Vegetation

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Cattails and Lily Pads
For years it has been about getting rid of aquatic vegetation, but perhaps 2016 will be a year to focus on the restoration and the necessity of these plants to create a healthy fishery and the overall health of the ecosystem. Marsh Lake lies within the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management area, which is managed