Publication Summary

During the 1998 field season, aquatic plant data were gathered during 74 site visits to 68 waterbodies located throughout the state. The objectives of the Aquatic Plant Technical Assistance Program are to (1) provide advice on aquatic plant identification, biology, and management to government agencies and the public, (2) document aquatic plant distribution and habitat through site visits, and (3) assist with evaluating projects supported by Freshwater Aquatic Weed Program grant money.

The objectives of the Aquatic Plant Technical Assistance Program are to (1) provide advice on aquatic plant identification, biology, and management to government agencies and the public, (2) document aquatic plant distribution and habitat through site visits, and (3) assist with evaluating projects supported by Freshwater Aquatic Weed Program grant money.

During the 1998 field season, aquatic plant data were gathered during 74 site visits to 68 waterbodies located throughout the state. Several previously unknown populations of non-native invasive aquatic plants were recorded. These included eight previously unknown populations of Myriophyllum spicatum, and two populations of Egeria densa. A special project to create three different boatlaunch signs educating boaters about invasive aquatic plants was completed and the signs are available for distribution. Other accomplishments during 1998 included gathering additional plants for the herbarium collection, providing educational and technical outreach, taking part in an efficacy evaluation of the herbicide 2,4-D in Loon Lake, and assisting with projects funded by Freshwater Aquatic Weed Program grant money.