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Aquatic Vegetation
Management
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Aquatic Vegetation Management
Vegetation is an important part of every aquatic ecosystem, but sometimes it can get out of control. Additionly, certain non-native plant species are extremely invasive and can take over large areas of water.
Excessive Aquatic Plant Growth Can Lead To Several Common Problems
Activities
Too much vegetation can impair recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating.
Oxygen Levels
An overabundance of aquatic plants and algae can reduce oxygen levels in the water, which can contribute to fish kills.
Plant Material
Decomposing algae and plants
also contribute to oxygen depletion.
When plants die, bacteria and fungi break down the decaying plant material. This process uses up the oxygen in the water.
Drainage Ditches
Excessive plant growth can impede water flow in drainage ditches, irrigation canals, and culverts and cause water to back up.
Activities
Too much vegetation can impair recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating.
Oxygen Levels
An overabundance of aquatic plants and algae can reduce oxygen levels in the water, which can contribute to fish kills.
Plant Material
Decomposing algae and plants
also contribute to oxygen depletion.
When plants die, bacteria and fungi break down the decaying plant material. This process uses up the oxygen in the water.
Drainage Ditches
Excessive plant growth can impede water flow in drainage ditches, irrigation canals, and culverts and cause water to back up.