IS THIS REALLY SUMMER? Aug 15, 2008
The water around Lafitte has freshened significantly enough to allow aquatic plants seldom seen south of Lake Cataouatche to begin taking up residence along Bayou Barataria. Water hyacinths float in Barataria Bay and salvinia, the invasive curse that has been choking freshwater environs across the state, can be spotted from Lafitte to Three Bayou Bay. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Moose: Pagan Symbol of Self-Esteem Aug 11, 2008
These animals graze on grasses, shrubs, moss, lichens, pine cones and aquatic plants below and on the water s surface. They are diurnal or daytime solitary animals. (Suite101.com)
'Instant' flowers and a backyard makeover Jul 31, 2008
Fill a metal pail or washtub with floating candles; low-maintenance aquatic plants, such as water lettuce, or delicate glass baubles. Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Water features enhance landscapes Jul 31, 2008
With the fish you also need to have enough aquatic plants ... - Water garden: A pond without fish, used primarily to display aquatic plants. (AZCentral -- Home)
Make a big splash with a little water Jul 31, 2008
We chose goldfish over koi because they don't grow as big and are less destructive to aquatic plants. Some of our fish are true characters. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Residents alerted to chlorine contaminants in village water Jul 29, 2008
Organic material may include decomposing vegetation such as tree leaves, algae or other aquatic plants. Additionally, the issued statement indicates that some studies of people who drank chlorinated drinking water for 20 to 30 years show that long term exposure to disinfection by-products (possibly including haloacetic acids) is associated with an increased risk for certain types of cancer. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Neighborhoods: Word on the street Jul 26, 2008
Survey aquatic plants at Black s Nook Sun. Come participate in this yearly survey of the aquatic plants of Black s Nook. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Rwanda: Water Hyacinth Threatens Tourism in Akagera Jul 20, 2008
According to the University of Texas's Center for Aquatic plants, water hyacinth is one of the worst weeds in the world - aquatic or terrestrial. Its growth rate is among the highest of any plant known: hyacinth populations can double in as little as 12 days. (allAfrica.com)
Oregon Recreation Report Jul 17, 2008
There are still lots of legal-sized trout to be caught yet but the aquatic plants are making a little tougher to find open water. Throwing a piece of night crawler into the pockets of open water is producing lots of trout. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Windermere proceeds with major stormwater drainage improvements Jul 17, 2008
The second site is located at 11729 Lake Butler Blvd. At this location, work crews cleaned an area alongside an existing retention pond and then planted it with tiers of aquatic plants. They also removed and replaced culverts to drain the stormwater under a driveway and across Lake Butler Boulevard toward the lake. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute announces new genome sequencing projects Jul 3, 2008
The CSP selections range from these tall pines to not-so-sizable aquatic plants in duckweedthe smallest, fastest growing, and simplest of flowering plants. Greater Duckweed, Spirodela polyrhiza, is still relatively small at less than 10 millimeters. (EurekAlert!)
New wave in energy: Turning algae into oil Jun 29, 2008
Algae, those simple, aquatic plants, are composed of carbohydrates, proteins and plant oil. The algal oil can be processed into biodiesel or nonpetroleum gasoline, the carbohydrates into ethanol, and the protein into animal feed or human nutritional supplements. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lotuses in L.A.'s Echo Park all but disappear Jun 29, 2008
Those who've taken in the beauty of the aquatic plants include Jack Nicholson's private eye in "Chinatown," who rowed around the lake in the 1974 film. Now only a smattering of sickly leaves remain, 13 at last count. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Summer Tadpole Patrol classes for youngsters offered again Jun 27, 2008
Participants will also learn about the threat of invasive aquatic plants, and begin to identify native and non-native species. Attendees will also receive a Friends waterproof knapsack in which to keep their LSI Journal and other items dry. (Courier Publications, ME)
Large eastern lubber grashopper becoming problem Jun 23, 2008
At one time this pest was only a problem for people living near water since they feed heavily on various aquatic plants. Now however, we see them throughout our county except in the very driest of neighborhoods (sandridge communities). (Florida Times-Union)
Water Garden tour is coming; plans to kick-off June 28 Jun 20, 2008
According to Webster s dictionary, a water garden is a garden in which aquatic plants predominate or a garden built around a stream or pool as a central feature. A number of area residents have added their own interpretations to that definition and their creativity is bounded only by their imaginations. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Marilyn Forman, 80, loved animals, wild garden Jun 20, 2008
A regular on garden tours, including the Olympic Paths of Gold, the sprawling yard features four ponds, aquatic plants, hydrangeas, roses, peonies, lilies, monarda, cleome, artemisia and any plant that strikes her fancy. File photo / 1997. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Combating an underwater enemy Jun 20, 2008
Littleton - Last week, the nonprofit Toxics Action Center of Boston issued a guide to non-toxic treatment alternatives for invasive aquatic plants that proliferate in lakes and ponds, including those in Littleton. A photo in the Clear as a Lake report (www. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Stow committee wins environmental grant Jun 19, 2008
For example, phosphorous, a common mineral in fertilizer, is washed off lawns and into nearby streams, fueling the growth of aquatic plants. Left unchecked, weeds can choke once-clear bodies of water, destroying habitats and killing fish. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Water hyacinth a menace: Scientists Jun 13, 2008
KOCHI: Water hyacinth, popularly known as 'Kulavazha', has become a menace for human beings as it adversely affects the ecosystem of water bodies and upsets the aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity and suppresses growth of other aquatic plants, scientists, who spoke at a seminar, said. Renowned scientist Dr P J George of Allahabad Agricultural Institute University said water hyacinth is a troublesome aquatic weed that has spread to almost all wetlands, marshes, lakes streams, backwater area and... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Taking gorilla health to heart Jun 11, 2008
Wild lowland gorillas eat aquatic plants that grow in lakes. Another staple is a member of the ginger plant family, which may help protect their hearts. (Globe and Mail)
* Scientists argue over mega-rat hH Jun 3, 2008
Despite its terrifying teeth, the creature was a peaceable herbivore that ate aquatic plants. (STAFF WRITER, WITH AFP). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beware the beavers in East Anchorage lake May 29, 2008
Beavers eat bark, numerous aquatic plants, roots and grasses. As they exhaust their food supply near their dam, they must forage farther from their homes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Across the Pond and Beyond : Dont be fooled by a pretty plant May 23, 2008
For those who would be interested in learning about non-native invasive aquatic plants, the Pembroke Watershed Association is sponsoring a free two-hour Weed Watchers class at the library at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. The instructor will be from the Department of Conservation and Recreation. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
It's time to look at new plants that we love May 10, 2008
Also, a large selection of new aquatic plants; indoor plants and unusual herbs and vegetables. Urban Gardener, 1901 Brighton Road, North Side. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Woody And Aquatic Plants Pose Greatest Invasive Threat To China May 3, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 2, 2008) The relatively recent expansion of China's overseas trade probably accounts for China's being less invaded than the United States by alien plants, but the potential for invasion of China by shrubs, trees, climbers and aquatic plants is high ... Of the plants that are already invasive in China, annuals are more common than shrubs, trees, climbers, and aquatic plants. (Science Daily)
Late spring to impact fishing opener May 2, 2008
Launching a boat with aquatic plants attached costs 154. 50. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Across the Pond and Beyond: Pond activity starting to pick up May 2, 2008
The water level is up, there are no aquatic plants to get in the way of fishing or boating, and there s no visible algae. Soon the pollen from evergreens will be floating along the shores of some of the ponds not a pretty sight, but it disappears with time. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Winterkill blamed on Lake Goodview’s surfacing fish Apr 19, 2008
High levels of phosphorus and nitrogen in land-locked water bodies such as Lake Goodview and Lake Bartlett grow thick, aquatic plants, Dieterman said. When snow and ice cover the lake, it limits photosynthesis, and plants decompose, taking up more oxygen. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Exxon Valdez spill still a danger Apr 18, 2008
Vice President Frank Sprow said in a statement: "Hundreds of peer-reviewed studies conducted by researchers from major independent scientific laboratories and academic institutions resoundingly demonstrate the recovery of the Prince William Sound ecosystem and strongly contradict the news release's claim that wildlife and aquatic plants continue to suffer as a result of the 1989 Valdez oil spill.". SEE ALSO: 07 Dec 02 | Americas 08 Nov 01 | Americas 02 Oct 00 | Americas 06 Apr 99 |... (Yahoo News -- Oil Spills)
Frustrations in Aquascaping Apr 17, 2008
Unlike the more easily available species of fish, there is often demand for aquatic plants ... Tips Towards Aquatic Plants. (Suite101.com)
St. Johns River joins list of most in peril Apr 17, 2008
Critics of the plans say diverting such quantities of water upstream could disrupt the ecologically sensitive mix of salt and fresh water that makes the northern St. Johns home to a wide variety of aquatic plants and animals, hurting fishing, tourism and recreation. And, they say, the St. Johns Water Management District should take stricter conservation measures before tapping the river. (Florida Times-Union)
Manayunk pursues dredging funds Apr 9, 2008
Dredging the upper canal would remove toxic coal silt and accumulated waste, fostering the return of native aquatic plants and wildlife. Officials hope to have an answer from Washington by November, Burns said. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Read more. . Apr 3, 2008
The new ANS rules are a key topic because they represent a transition from what previously were mostly voluntary guidelines to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive aquatic plants and animals. Now, it s illegal to transport aquatic vegetation anywhere in the state. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Full Story » Mar 28, 2008
Runoff from the property is filtered through aquatic plants that remove many toxins as the water flows into a creek to the south of the property and eventually to the Laguna. We re trying to detain as much water as possible on the property, Sheldon said. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Students see ditch, envision ecosystem Mar 28, 2008
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Gwinnett's small nurseries push hard to survive Mar 27, 2008
He also retails a wide selection of aquatic plants, fish and supplies for backyard ponds. Kimberly Smith/AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Some animals are seriously affected by drugs in water Mar 24, 2008
While some researchers have captured wildlife and tested it for pharmaceuticals, many more have brought wildlife into their laboratories and exposed them to traces of human pharmaceuticals at levels similar to those found in water, aquatic plants and animals. The results have been troubling. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Group hopes celery weed will eat hydrilla Mar 22, 2008
In the ongoing battle against hydrilla on Lake Conroe, volunteers will incorporate 500 additional aquatic plants Saturday in an effort to stymie the nonnative plant s continued growth. The project, funded through a federal grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Stow-A-Way Marina. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Keep striving to clean river Mar 20, 2008
Also, environmentalists said the dam would hinder the flow of the river and harm the fish and aquatic plants in the area ... The dam would not, they said, have a negative effect on fish and aquatic plants. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Do you have clean boating habits? Mar 15, 2008
Also, there are several protective measures applied to aquatic plants. Fines apply to infractions of all the protective laws. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Miles: Cleaner lake will require joint effort Mar 7, 2008
Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a program called Adopt-A-Stream to teach local residents how to identify aquatic plants and monitor their shoreline for invasive species. Another key component of my job is educating both residents and elected officials. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
phosphorus...Remediating Pollution at Mar 5, 2008
In a worst-case scenario, excess phosphates - a compound of phosphorus and oxygen - entering the waterway can cause algae and aquatic plants to grow wildly, choke up the waterway and remove large amounts of oxygen from the water column. This condition is known as "eutrophication" or over-fertilization of receiving waters. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Plant-munching insects could rescue bayous from invasive weeds Feb 25, 2008
HOUMA -- The state s effort to combat invasive aquatic plants that clog area bayous could get a boost to the tune of $2 million, and some of that could go to an unlikely cause: buying large quantities of plant-munching bugs ... The loss of native aquatic plants and open water also destroys the value of an area as waterfowl habitat. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Chemicals In Our Waters Are Affecting Humans And Aquatic Life In Unanticipated Ways Feb 21, 2008
15, 2004) Aquatic plants form the base of the food web ... Now, a study shows that aquatic plants are receiving a little. (Science Daily)
Harveys Lake Borough Council will conduct hearing on stormwater plan on Feb. 19 Feb 12, 2008
Pollutants include phosphorus, a nutrient that stimulates growth of algae and aquatic plants, and suspended solids, which cause sedimentation of shore areas. The Citizens Voice 2008. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
River Plants May Play Major Role In Health Of Ocean Coastal Waters Feb 6, 2008
5, 2008) Recent research at MIT s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering suggests how aquatic plants in rivers and streams may play a major role in the health of large areas of ocean coastal waters ... This work describes the physics of water flow around aquatic plants and demonstrates the importance of basic research to environmental engineering ... In addition, aquatic plants and the microbial populations they support remove excess nutrients from the water. (Science Daily)
Keeping Aquarium Plants Healthy Feb 4, 2008
Live aquatic plants require an optimal supply of light ... Always buy a fertilizer that is specially prepared for aquatic plants and sold by a pet store. (Suite101.com)
Rat science or myth Feb 2, 2008
Its incisors were more than a foot long. Scientists believe it ate fruit and aquatic plants. The big fellow goes by the scientific moniker of Josephoartigasia monesi. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Wildlife: Beavers busy in Lincoln Feb 1, 2008
Primarily nocturnal, beavers are vegetarians, eating a variety of aquatic plants and twigs, leaves, roots, and bark. Favorites are water lilies, willows, and birches. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
How clean is your detergent? Jan 30, 2008
Besides letting you know how well the product cleans, CR also tells you the cost per load and whether you will find chlorine, phosphates and NPEs, Nonylphenol ethoxylates, which are recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as toxic to aquatic plants and animals. They re also banned in parts of the European Union. (The Palm Beach Post)
Las Vegas Park Gets Historic Designation Jan 29, 2008
Tules are aquatic plants that still flourish here. A gushing supply of fresh water made this place a popular stop for dusty travelers in the 1800's. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Town Endorses Law On Child Sex Abuse Jan 24, 2008
Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication Grant The town will receive a $50,000 New York State grant for the removal of phragmites, tall aquatic plants that Russell said "choke the life out" of certain waterways such as Marion Lake in East Marion. Since getting rid of phragmites is no easy task, they will have to be dug out and then incinerated, Russell said. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Pet Ohana: Don't dump fish and aquarium casually Jan 18, 2008
When disposing of aquatic plants, seal them in a plastic bag and dispose with green waste or the trash. The Hawaiian Humane Society welcomes questions by e-mail. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Holy mouse traps - a rodent big as a bull and weighing a ton Jan 18, 2008
He said the animal's teeth pointed to a diet of aquatic plants. "From what we can tell, we know it was a herbivore that lived on the shores of rivers or alongside streams in woodland areas," Rinderknecht said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Pictures: Giant Rodent Found; Big as a Bull Jan 17, 2008
Though found in a cliff in , the animal lived in lowland rain forests close to river deltas or estuaries, where it feasted on fruit and aquatic plants, said the study, published in the journal Procedings of the Royal Society: B.. Image courtesy Royal Society/reconstruction (drawing and sculpture) by Gustavo Lecuona. (National Geographic)
Scientists: Ancient rodent was big as a bull Jan 17, 2008
Blanco said the animal's teeth pointed to a diet of aquatic plants, and the geological record suggested the rodent lived in forested areas close to fresh water. The creature could have been a contemporary to the saber-toothed cats and giant carnivorous birds that roamed the area millions of years ago, but Blanco said it was not clear whether such predators had the power necessary to bring down the huge beast. (USA Today -- Tech)
King of the rats weighed a ton Jan 16, 2008
Its small grinding teeth suggest it had only weak masticatory muscles for chewing food, and probably tucked into soft vegetation, fruit and squidgy aquatic plants in deltas, the experts say. Its food intake must have been vast, given its huge size. (iAfrica.com)
Rat was a one-tonne horror story Jan 16, 2008
The incisors of the mega rodent were around 10 centimetres and characteristics of its teeth suggest that it dined on aquatic plants, perhaps even fruit, Dr Blanco said. Rodents are a very successful group of mammals - accounting for four in every 10 species of mammal - but they are usually small, generally less than one kilogram. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Indian village where the wealthy pay to live like peasants Jan 15, 2008
Designed to be environmentally-friendly, the village swimming pool is in fact a pond, and kept clean by aquatic plants rather than chemicals. The plants feed on the skin tissue shed when swimming. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Walls of waves tackled at Mavericks Jan 13, 2008
Contest organizers worked with federal officials to try to avoid a repeat of the 2006 contest, during which hundreds of people walked onto the reefs to get a closer look at the surfing and trampled aquatic plants and animals. "That's one of the reasons the organizers encouraged people to watch [the contest] online," Schramm said. (Los Angeles Times)
Blood-thirsty weasels a farmer's best friend Jan 11, 2008
In some cases, in the deeper lakes, the water gets warmer due to the decomposition of the aquatic plants in the lake. Wind Chill. (Forest Republican, WI)
GGNRA asks for public's help to halt decline of wildlife species Jan 3, 2008
That volunteer work is scheduled every Saturday this month - a time when frogs lay eggs on aquatic plants. "By increasing the frog population, our goal is to create an abundant and fine-dining experience for the snake. We hope snakes will slither in, be happy and will procreate and increase in numbers," said Sue Gardener, an ecologist with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a nonprofit partner of the park. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More of this story Jan 1, 2008
In this area, we've seen the problems that Eurasian watermilfoil, Japanese knotweed and other aquatic plants can cause. These invaders crowd out plants native to the area and grow so rapidly that waterways can become clogged with them, ruining sports, recreation and aesthetics. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A Natural View Dec 29, 2007
Trumpeters winter throughout Greater Yellowstone, congregating wherever open water provides access to the aquatic plants upon which the swans forage. Smaller tundra swans typically migrate through our area in November. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
