Aquatic Vegetation Management

 

There are several publications available on aquatic vegetation management, including information on general aquatic aquatic vegetation management, ISU Extension publication PM-1352J, use of copper compounds, PM-1352I, as well as general guidelines related to volume and area calculation, PM-1352D.

In recent years there have been inquiries into the use of barley straw for algae control. Purdue University has a current publication related to its use, publication APM-1-W.

Identification of aquatic plants is the first step in developing a sound management plan. Texas A&M has an excellent web site, Aquaplant, that describes various species of aquatic plans as well as management options. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a publication indicating rough estimations of applications costs .

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