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Removing invasive weeds growing near a stream

Remove invasive weeds growing near the stream so they don’t spread. Invasive weeds can choke out native plants that our fish depend on and can also block water flow.

Acknowledgement: Alligator weed image courtesy of Cheri van Schravendijk

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Rights: Cheri van Schravendijk
Published: 11 December 2017Size: 1.31 MB
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