2023 FOVLAP Winter Seminar (via Zoom)
Emerging Aquatic Invasive Species in Vermont Inland Lakes
January 19, 2023
Sponsored by the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
The prevention and control of aquatic invasive species is a growing challenge for Vermont inland lakes. In neighboring regions, new invasive threats are moving towards Vermont. This seminar will discuss three emerging threats, providing detailed descriptions, the geography of current infestations, the impacts to lake ecosystems, and available control techniques. Experts will discuss hydrilla, the round goby, and spiny and fishhook waterfleas.