Preventing the spread of hydrilla

Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is a nonnative, invasive aquatic plant that is rooted and can grow to almost 30 feet, filling up the water column. Due to its invasive nature, it becomes overabundant and can reduce fish habitat, outcompete important native plants, clog irrigation canals and water control stations, and change water chemistry. Noble Research Institute Ag News and Views takes a look at controlling this aquatic pest. Read more…