Aquatic plant management


Aquatic plant management involves the science and methodologies used to control invasive and non-invasive aquatic plant species in waterways. Methods used include spraying herbicide, biological controls, mechanical removal as well as habitat modification. Preventing the introduction of invasive species is ideal.
Aquaculture has been a source of exotic and ultimately invasive species introductions such Oreochromis niloticus. Aquatic plants released from home fish tanks have also been an issue.

Organizations

In Florida the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has an aquatic plant management section. The State of Washington has an Aquatic Plant Management Program.
The Aquatic Plant Management Society is an organization in the U.S. and published the Journal of Aquatic Plant Management.
The City of Winter Park, Florida has a herbicide program.

Species

Invasive aquatic species include: