Flowering Rush News Today

We recently received news that both the Big Sioux River and Big Stone Lake have become infested with Zebra Mussels, an invasive aquatic invertebrate.

In an effort to eradicate an invasive plant in Flathead Lake, Missoula County will look to Switzerland and become the first in the U.S to farm and introduce a weevil suited for the task.

Invasive species come in all shapes and sizes, affecting Montana’s ecosystems as they may outcompete native plants and wildlife.

Notice is hereby given the Pelican River Watershed District is conducting an aquatic invasive species control project involving herbicide treatments of Curly-leaf pondweed and Flowering Rush infestations for lakes Big and Little Detroit, Curfman, Sallie, Melissa, and Muskrat. Maps containing treatment information can be found on our website at www.prwd.org or at our District office at 211 Holmes Street West, Suite 201, Detroit Lakes, MN Curly-leaf Pondweed - The chemical treatment is restricted ...

Author of the article: Postmedia Staff Publishing date: Apr 01, 2021  •  2 hours ago  •  1 minute read  •  The Gypsy Moth is one of several invasive species that are wiping out many of our native plants and threatening creature habitat. The fifth presentation in the 2021 online Winter Speaker Series hosted by Friends of Salmon River and Friends of Napanee River, and supported by the Hastings Stewardship Council is slated for Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. SUBMITTED PHOTO jpg, BI ...