by Michael Grimm | Apr 22, 2013 | Lake Environment
Many of us are familiar with the food chain, especially that of which we find ourselves a part of, but what about aquatic ecosystems? This week we will take a break from hydrilla and talk a little about “who eats who” and the importance of balance in the...
by Michael Grimm | Apr 8, 2013 | Lake Environment
In terms of general recreation, economic value, and public health, Hydrilla and other aquatic invasive species are bad news….. but what about for a fishery, especially that of one of the most sought after species in the United States; The Largemouth Bass? The opinions...
by Michael Grimm | Mar 25, 2013 | Lake Environment
Contrary to popular belief, there is no “one size fits all” model for aquatic invasive plant management. There are only a handful of aquatic invasive plant control methods suitable for the management of hydrilla in Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, and other...
by Michael Grimm | Mar 12, 2013 | Lake Environment
Over the past few weeks we have discussed aquatic invasive plant species that cause issues in Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston as well as many other water bodies in our State. Now that we have a better handle on these plants, where they came from, how they grow and what...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 25, 2013 | Lake Environment
Last week we discussed the environmental and ecological impacts resultant from hydrilla infestations and spread. This week we will continue our discussion, talking a little more about the economic and cultural impacts that most often affect us. Hydrilla can directly...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 11, 2013 | Lake Environment
This week we will talk a little more about Hydrilla, specifically the severe environmental and ecological impacts of unregulated Hydrilla growth. Many of the potential impacts of Hydrilla have not been fully studied, however those that have been realized have had...
