Mechanical Harvesting Removes Invasive Water Chestnut from Mystic River

/ Published in Aquatic Invasive Species, Aquatic Plant Management
Invasive Water Chestnut forms dense mats that displace native species and interfere with recreational activities.
Water chestnuts are fast-growing invasive aquatic plants that choke waterways, damaging recreational opportunities and natural habitats. These plants displace native species, reduce biodiversity, hamper recreational uses and diminish the aesthetic value of bodies of water. They can negatively impact native vegetation and fish populations by forming large dense mats of vegetation on the water surface,