Texas A&M Webinar Tackles Aquatic Weed ID and Control
AgriLife experts will guide pond and lake owners through identifying and managing common aquatic plants at a July 21 online session.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a free webinar on Monday, July 21, to help landowners, pond managers, and outdoor enthusiasts learn how to identify and control common aquatic vegetation in Texas lakes, ponds, and waterways. The session will be held online, making it accessible to participants across the state.
Aquatic vegetation management is a critical concern for property owners whose water bodies are overtaken by invasive or nuisance plants, which can choke out fish habitats, impede recreational use, and degrade water quality. The webinar is designed to give attendees practical tools for distinguishing between beneficial and problematic plant species before deciding on a management strategy.
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Experts from AgriLife Extension are expected to walk participants through visual identification techniques for the most commonly encountered aquatic plants in the region, as well as discuss mechanical, biological, and chemical control options available to landowners. Understanding which approach fits a specific situation is key to effective, long-term management without causing unintended ecological harm.
Events like this reflect a broader push by AgriLife Extension to deliver science-based education directly to the public through accessible digital formats, particularly for rural landowners who may not have easy access to in-person workshops. Aquatic plant management, if neglected, can escalate quickly during warm summer months when vegetation growth accelerates.
Continue reading at agrilifetoday for registration details and additional information about the July 21 webinar.
