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DocuSign Envelope ID: F87DCE8F-260A-454E-9AE2-1754E3B2A3D7 <br /> Hydrilla in the Eno River <br /> Public Information Open House <br /> A Public Information Open House will be held on April 29, 2015 at 6:00 pm to allow <br /> interested members of the public to learn more about the proposed two-year pilot study <br /> for management of hydrilla in the Eno River. This meeting will be held in Conference <br /> Room 230 in the Whitted Building at 300 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough, 27278. <br /> Directions are available on-line at: http://server2.co.orange.nc.us/servicelocator/default.aspx?LocationID=19 <br /> r <br /> 4-r <br /> �.� � • 'it'�� <br /> " 7-ws Ford Access Area, Eno River State Park r:, <br /> Hydrilla is an invasive submerged aquatic weed native to Asia. It grows quickly, reproduces <br /> easily and can infest water bodies. Hydrilla is regulated by the Federal and many State <br /> governments. This highly invasive plant is illegal to transport, grow or sell. Hydrilla is <br /> considered the biggest threat to the natural resources of Eno River State Park. If management <br /> steps are not undertaken, hydrilla is likely to spread further downstream in the Eno River and <br /> into Falls Lake and beyond, negatively impacting important natural resources and recreational <br /> activities. <br /> The Eno River Hydrilla Management Task Force, a group of Federal, State, and local <br /> government representatives, has been working to evaluate and address this situation. The <br /> options available for addressing the infestation of the Eno River are limited. The Task Force is <br /> working to finalize a two-year pilot study to evaluate the use of EPA-approved herbicide to <br /> manage hydrilla within a section of the Eno River. <br /> Further information: http://nc-ipc.org http://www.ncwater.orq/?page=72/ <br /> http://www.weedscience.ncsu.edu/aguaticweeds/default.asp <br /> Contacts: <br /> Rob Emens, NCDENR, DWR, Aquatic Weed Control Program rob.emens(o)-ncdenr.gov <br /> Dr. Rob Richardson, Assistant Professor of Crop Science, NCSU rob richardson(a)ncsu.edu <br />