Watermilfoil
Eurasian watermilfoil is a non-native aquatic plant that currently infests a number of vermont lakes, including the states largest, Lake Champlain, Memphremagog, and Bomoseen. This plant is known for its rapid growth and ability to spread, which can lead to significant problems in a lake. commonly found in shallow bays and along the shoreline, watermilfoil forms dense beds that can seriously impair the recreational use of a lake, reduce the availability of fish spawning grounds, out-compete beneficial native plants, and otherwise alter a lakes natural environment.
The growth and spread of Eurasian watermilfoil is a threat to all our lakes and ponds. Once Eurasian watermilfoil has infested a lake there is no known way to eradicate it. Lake managers can only seek to control it by integrating the most effective, economically feasible, and environmentally sound methods available.
The growth and spread of Eurasian watermilfoil is a threat to all our lakes and ponds. Once Eurasian watermilfoil has infested a lake there is no known way to eradicate it. Lake managers can only seek to control it by integrating the most effective, economically feasible, and environmentally sound methods available.
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Eurasian Watermilfoil
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Native Northern Watermilfoil
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How can you help
Prevent further spread of eurasian watermilfoil and other non-native aquatic species. Before moving boats between waterbodies remove all plant material from:
Prevent further spread of eurasian watermilfoil and other non-native aquatic species. Before moving boats between waterbodies remove all plant material from:
- Discard removed material in a trash receptacle or on high, dry ground where there is no danger of it washing into any waterbody.
- Drain all water from boat, boat engine, and other equipment.
- Rinse all boat parts with tap water (preferably hot) or leave boat out of water and in sun for at least five days.
- Learn to Identify Eurasian Watermilfoil. Know which lakes are infested.
- Spread the word, not the plant!
From: Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
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