Invasive Plants

Last year, an invasive species of Hydrilla was discovered in Gardner Lake, prompting Connecticut legislators to propose building boat washing stations with high-pressure hot water or compressed air to prevent its spread to other bodies of water.

The invasive water plant Hydrilla is choking the Connecticut River, but efforts to remove it have shown promising results.

An invasive aquatic plant is taking over the Connecticut River, and scientists are putting red dye in the river to figure out a solution. Hydrilla, also called waterthymes, is a threat to aquatic wildlife and drinking water.

A study of flora in Windham County has revealed 49 new plant species in the region. While some plants are native to Connecticut, others are invasive.

Over 700 species of plants and wildlife were recorded in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County, New York, as part of the City Nature Challenge.

Goldencreeper is extremely aggressive, with large patches twining and climbing on neighboring trees until they cover them completely.