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6 <br /> Attachment C. NC State Parks Hydrilla in the Eno trifold flyer, front and back <br /> Yaw How Can MIL .7 Cooperative Pa"rtn - HYDRILLA <br /> YOU <br /> . . the Spread of A. in the <br /> HYDRILLA? <br /> 1.Educate yourself and others on Hydrilla [W I <br /> Wkbonugh <br /> `` <br /> 2-Report sightings of Hydrilla to Eno <br /> River State Parkstaff <br /> 3.Clean your boat and equipment ,1 _ _ Nc PC a <br /> STEPS to clean your <br /> boat • equipment <br /> 1.Remove,brush and wash any visible <br /> mud,plants,other debris before Center for Aquatic&Invasive Plants <br /> transporting. plants.ifas.ufl,edu/ <br /> 2.Drain water from boat before <br /> going into another water body. NCSU <br /> 3.Let boat/trailer/equipment completely www.weedscience.ncsu.edu/ <br /> dry out prior to using at another site. aquaticweeds/hydrilla.pdf <br /> 4.Check your canoe or kayak storage <br /> areas,paddles and carry straps. NC Aquatic Weed Control Program <br /> S.Check your fishing pole,gear and bait ncwatecorg/?page=72 <br /> bucket for plants,mud or debris. <br /> Beforeleaving and befofe launching.,. Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council <br /> inspect everything! se-eppc.org/marival/HYVE.f t-1 <br /> l <br /> Point of contact <br /> FF Eno River State Park <br /> .,•,f.� I + 919-383_1696 Praidadnye,•N.C.DHisi.&P.rRS•nd Rwr•.Ui, <br /> w —p•r.mn rah NC-D...i ei wow R-..—,enO.rlVer(R7 nCDarkS.�OV <br /> Hydrilla Facts Hydrilla r.Current <br /> •Even a small fragment of hydrilla can Hydrilla r ► s RIVER <br /> grow into a new plant. <br /> •Hydrilla is an invasive exotic species <br /> (native to Asia). 3 <br /> •Hydrilla is one of the worst aquatic - - -• _ <br /> weeds in the United States. <br /> •It is illegal to transport hydrilla. <br /> ;,V,;4ost of the Hydrilla plant is <br /> below the surface of the water. 7414, <br /> —, <br /> Management Strategies <br /> re..ar.oe i.a <br /> Key Characteristics to look for: Herbicide applications in summer. <br /> •Leaflet Number:3-10 leaves per whorl <br /> Effects of Hydrilla •Leaf Margin:Finely serrated Selected herbicides are: <br /> •Leaf/Leaflet Shape:Oblong •Approved by the EPA for aquatic sites. <br /> •It has the potential to negatively •Leaf Length:1/3—1/2 inch •Pet safe/non-toxic to fish. <br /> impart fish communities Imo^1_;1 �4 s'''a'''�' 8 '9' ' •Do not restrict recreational activity at <br /> •Interferes with recreation(boating, ' application rates. <br /> fishing and swimming) <br /> •Harmful to native aquatic communities Hydrilla Is invading North Carolina and it <br /> •Reduces water flow can overwhelm waterways after only a <br /> •Loss of property values and tourism \ few growing seasons3 <br /> •Harbors toxic cyanobacteria that leads 42 f <br /> to bird deaths from AVM People play a critical role in preventing, <br /> detecting and reporting new infestations. <br />