Tonight @CCETC: public meeting- Hydrilla and other invasives

[Sharon K. Anderson]

Hydrilla and other invasive threats

 

Monday, November 2, Free

Reception for volunteers at 6:00 p.m.

Program 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County

615 Willow Ave, Ithaca

 

Learn about the 2015 hydrilla control efforts, including the new techniques used in the southeast corner of Cayuga Lake, and three other invasive species that threaten local waters.

 

*Hydrilla eradication efforts for 2015  

*Aquatic plants:  monitoring hydrilla and exploring trends in plant growth in Cayuga Lake.

*Drinking water safety: monitoring the movement and dilution of herbicides

*Other invasives that threaten local waters: blue-green algae, hemlock wooly adelgid and water chestnuts

 

 

Sharon K. Anderson

Environment Team Leader

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County

615 Willow Avenue

Ithaca, NY 14850

Office 607-272-2292

Cell 607-280-5580