No one method of removal is the best in every circumstance, but hand pulling seedlings and digging Spartina up by the roots are simple methods that can be used on small clumps or plants without having a permit. Any plants removed in this manner must be disposed of far from shore, preferably in a landfill. Pieces left on the beach may float away and spread elsewhere. The best way of controlling Spartina is to locate infestations before they become firmly established. No only will early sighting save the beach where Spartina has been removed, it will also save the many other beaches where seeds from that Spartina stand could have spread.
Caution is advised in proceeding with Spartina removal.
If Spartina is on your beach and you wish to remove it, refer to the contact list provided below.