Invasive plants have been a fact of life for years in the lower Connecticut River and its coves, with remediation or eradication being in the hands of the many volunteer organizations active in land, water and wildlife preservation. The arrival of Hydrilla in the inner and outer cove has become a major issue, with growth exponential on a year on year basis. Field trials elsewhere by the Army Corps of Engineers have determined a set of herbicides are effect at eradication . A plan has been put forward for them to be used in Hamburg Cove, but it is subject to funding. We will update members on progress her and in the log.
For those wishing to understand better the threat this video explains it.