The presence of endangered, rare, or sensitive plants or animals utilizing aquatic plant beds could also limit the use of certain control methodologies. Balancing enhancement of beneficial uses with environmental protection. Possible mitigation techniques and costs, including replacement of untargeted plants that are removed. Some aquatic plant control techniques pose higher risks of removing non-target organisms, particularly emergent vegetation along the shoreline. Estimates should be made of the types and areas of plant species that may be affected by the control techniques.
Volunteers can often help with revegetation efforts, if needed.
Local, county, state or Federal permit requirements. You have come a long way in gathering critical information and evaluating plant control options with regard to the specifics of your water body and user needs. Now is a good time to update the community on the status of the emerging plan. The information can be presented to the community for discussion and approval through the public process. After obtaining group consensus on a treatment scenario, the steering committee can finalize the long-term action program.