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- Aquatic Weed Facts — quotable facts about aquatic plant biology, ecology, growth rates, and the most problematic species in U.S. waters.
- Invasive Aquatic Plants — federal noxious weed listings, top invasive species, and regulatory background.
- California Aquatic Weeds — California-specific species, the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, and state agency roles.
- Aquatic Weed Statistics — sourced economic, ecological, and management statistics for charts and infographics.
- Lake & Pond Management Facts — facts about treatment costs, monitoring, and best management practices.
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Ten-Year Lake Management Plan: Lake Wingra, WI
Lake Wingra, a 342-acre urban lake in Madison, WI, developed a comprehensive 10-year management plan coordinating the City of Madison, University of Wisconsin, and adjacent neighborhood associations. The plan addressed Eurasian watermilfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, and purple loosestrife through an integrated approach including targeted herbicide treatment, mechanical harvesting, native plant restoration, and public education.
Key outcome: The structured multi-agency planning process secured consistent funding across multiple budget cycles, a key advantage over ad hoc management. Native plant restoration efforts showed measurable progress in designated restoration zones within three years of initiation.
- U.S. Geological Survey — Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database https://nas.er.usgs.gov/
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Aquatic Plant Information System (APIS) https://apis.erdc.dren.mil/
- USDA APHIS — Federal Noxious Weed List https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/weeds/noxious
- U.S. EPA — Aquatic Pesticide Use & NPDES Permits https://www.epa.gov/npdes/pesticide-permitting
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