AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL

Aquatic Invasive Plant Control

Benthic barriers, hand-pulling, and Diver Assisted Suction Harvester (DASH) are all strategies used to combat invasive aquatic plant infestations.

The Friends plant control team is comprised of specially trained staff who deploy benthic barriers (mats used to smother invasive aquatic plants), and use hand-pulling techniques to combat invasive aquatic plants once they are found. In addition, the Friends hires a contractor to bring their Diver Assisted Suction Harvester (DASH) in areas where there are more significant infestations.