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When Do Cattails Become Invasive? Lake Management & Control Strategies

Episode Summary

Cattails are native plants that can turn invasive under the right conditions. Discover the tipping point between ecological asset and aquatic nuisance, and learn integrated management strategies that balance habitat restoration with long-term lake health.

Episode Notes

Welcome back, everyone. Today we're tackling a plant that almost everyone recognizes but few people truly understand in the context of lake management. We're talking about cattails. Those iconic brown seed heads you see in wetlands? They're not always the good guys. Joining me is a lake management expert who's spent years working on cattail control strategies. Thanks for being here. AquaticWeed.org City: New York Address: 2399 Marshville Road Website: https://aquaticweed.org