Hydrilla

Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Verena-Ulrike Lietze, Emma N. I. Weeks, andEmma N. I. Weeks
Other Contacts: Carey R. Minteer

The purpose of this book, published in August 2014, is to deliver up-to-date information on hydrilla management tactics that are available for developing hydrilla integrated management plans. Once introduced into a freshwater body, the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata [L.f.] Royle) can cause damaging infestations that impact stakeholders from various user groups with different interests in the affected water body. These user groups range from lakefront homeowners to recreational visitors to aquatic plant managers to businesses that support ecotourism.

Lyn A. Gettys and Stephen F. Enloe

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Invasive Species

Amanda Heinzmann, Olesya M. Savchenko, Candice Prince, and James Leary

In this publication, we present an overview of stakeholder concerns regarding hydrilla management, synthesizing insights gathered from the largest state-wide survey of Florida residents about invasive aquatic plant management in the state’s public waters. Our objective is to equip decision-makers, including agencies like FWC, with valuable insights. By understanding stakeholder concerns, decision-makers can formulate policies for the effective management of aquatic invasive species that garner public support.

Stephen F. Enloe, Lyn A. Gettys, James Leary, James Leary, andKenneth A. Langeland

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.