Water Soldier
Dense mats of vegetation can form to crowd out native species and decrease biodiversity. Water soldier can potentially alter water chemistry and could harm other aquatic organisms. Mats also hinder recreational activities and the sharp edges of this plant can cut swimmers.
Yellow Floating Heart
Yellow floating heart can create dense mats that shade out native aquatic plants, decrease oxygen levels, increase mosquito breeding habitat and impede boating activity, fishing and swimming. Fragmented pieces of plants can establish new populations and seeds are engineered to disperse by attaching to the feathers of waterfowl.
