Invasive Plant Species
The Swift Creek Reservoir is a popular place for neighborhoods, parks, boating, and recreation. However, it is important to be aware of invasive species that pose a threat to the health of the reservoir and the patrons who use the reservoir for recreation and for drinking water. Over the past decade or so, the Swift Creek Reservoir has struggled with an invasive species called hydrilla ( hydrilla verticillata ). Check out my presentation about hydrilla in the Swift Creek Reservoir and learn what to look for and the dangers the species may cause.
Holly, nice profile of HAL. I am happy to see other non-profit education and advocacy groups focusing on watershed health rather than strictly one body of water. It's often a much more comprehensive approach than even some public agencies take.
ReplyDeleteProtection of the watershed and addressing threats to quality drinking water are admirable goals, but I tend not to equate environmental consciousness with advocacy for reservoirs -- which are purely anthropocentric and quite environmentally destructive (though perhaps more lovable than a sewer line). I suppose that this is one of those occasions when issues create unlikely bedfellows.
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