Small Pond, Big Problem
Watermeal, an invasive free-floating plant, has taken over the pond in front of the ODNR building on East State Street in Athens. A wildlife biologist says another herbicide treatment is planned as…
The Stewards of Water Blog
Hydrilla called 'the worst aquatic weed' in the US
Most people in the Ozarks have never seen a hydrilla plant. For the good of our aquatic habitats and the sake of everyone who likes to fish, let's hope it stays that way. Hydrilla is an invasive…
Wisconsin, other Great Lakes states launch campaign to prevent spread of invasive species
MADISON — Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota share many of the same boaters and anglers - now they're sharing the same message to help protect their iconic waters from aquatic invasive species such as…
Agricultural runoff fueling aquatic overgrowth
A Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources scientist collects water quality data to better understand nutrients' role in the overabundance of duckweed and algae. Too much nitrogen and phosphorus in…
Lake Erie Algae Blooms Point Out Need to Limit Phosphorus Pollution
Lake Erie, the smallest of the five Great Lakes, supports a billion-dollar angling and boating industry, not to mention beach-going tourists. However, the lake is in trouble: eutrophication, the…
Researchers take first look at outbreaks tied to toxic algal blooms
An algal bloom surrounds a dock on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie in this undated photo from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Photo: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Exposure to the…