A Beginner's Guide to Water Management—Aquatic Plants in Florida Lakes

Release Date: 8/2/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-fa163-2014

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Abstract

This circular represents a summary of current knowledge on aquatic plants and aquatic plant management strategies, highlighting the Florida situation. The major focus of this circular is the management of aquatic plants as opposed to dealing with nutrients, algae, or water clarity. Included are sections on 1) Aquatic Plant Biology, 2) Aquatic Plant Management Problems, and 3) Aquatic Plant Management Techniques.

About this Publication

This document, CIR 111, is the eleventh of a series of information circulars dedicated to familiarizing citizens with the language and techniques used by those involved in water management within the state of Florida. First printed in October 2007. Published on EDIS December 2009. Revised June 2014, February 2017, and June 2026. Printed copies are available through UF/IFAS Extension and/or from the LAKEWATCH program itself. However, they may also be downloaded by visiting the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication or the Florida LAKEWATCH website at https://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu.

How to Cite

LAKEWATCH, F., & Hoyer, M. (2014). Beginner’s Guide to Water Management—Aquatic Plants in Florida Lakes. EDIS, 2014(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fa163-2014

Contacts

Elizabeth Moreau

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University of Florida

research administration manager, LAKEWATCH, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences

A Beginner's Guide to Water Management—Aquatic Plants in Florida Lakes

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