Tuesday, October 25, 2016

MN: Watershed tackles flowering rush in 4 Becker County lakes

MN: Watershed tackles flowering rush in 4 Becker County lakes (10/3/16) <http://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/10/03/science-aids-fight-minnesota-aquatic-invasive-species>


Stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species can seem like an uphill battle but one Minnesota group is claiming success keeping non-native flowering rush in check in four Becker County lakes. Minnesota spends millions of dollars every year trying to slow the spread of zebra mussels, Eurasian milfoil and other non-native invaders with mixed results. The experience with flowering rush could offer lessons on how to manage those other threats, chief among them that a scientific approach and persistence can lead to success….