Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata)
Hydrilla: An Invasive Water Weed
Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), dubbed one of the world's most invasive aquatic plants, was found in the Cayuga Inlet in 2011. The Hydrilla Task Force is working to eradicate hydrilla in the Cayuga Lake Watershed
Treatment off Stewart Park
4 acres of hydrilla treated with copper compound August 13. At no time will the herbicide concentration exceed safe water use standards for humans, wildlife, or fish.
Report Hydrilla Suspects!
Think you've found hydrilla among the Cayuga Lake Watershed? Report a suspect by clicking here!
How You Can Help!
Everyone can help in the fight against hydrilla. Learn more about what you can do to stop the spread of this invasive water weed.
Management Options
There are four main management options for hydrilla: biological, chemical, mechanical, and physical.
Economic Impacts
Hydrilla can reduce water flow, clog or damage water control structures, reduce fish populations, and compromise recreational uses such as boating & swimming.
Blue-Green Algae
Studies have linked invasive hydrilla to a deadly toxin produced by blue-green algae, resulting in illness and death of wild birds and domestic pets.
Contact
Sharon Anderson
Environment Team Leader
ska2@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 156
Last updated February 25, 2019
Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative
Recorded webinars on Hydrilla such as basic biology, detection, monitoring and more.
Stop Hydrilla
Two-page brochure, STOP HYDRILLA! (471kb pdf), covers the discovery of hydrilla in Cayuga Inlet, what is being done to eradicate it, and how you can help.
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