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Aquatic Weeds


parrot_feather2.jpgAlligator weed 3 main.JPGThe New River suffers from infestations of Alligator Weed and Parrot Feather.  As urbanization has increased along the shores of the New River so also has the appearance of invasive aquatics.  Often stretching from shore to shore, large mats of these very invasive weeds significantly reduce the dissolved oxygen and light penetration necessary to support aquatic life in upstream spawning and nursery areas.  The runoff of fertilizers from urban areas as well as farms exacerbates the problem by providing a rich food source for aquatic weeds and algae while also reducing overall parrot_feather3.jpgwater quality. Eradication actions will continue to fail until we alligatorweed_large.jpgestablish effective riparian barriers and effective education for homeowners as well as farms and businesses.

 
 
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