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DocuSign Envelope ID: CCD5A630-F3A4-4984-86E5-2F9BFE4A9469 <br /> 6 <br /> Attachment C. NC State Parks Hydrilla in the Eno trifold flyer, front and back <br /> Cooperative How Can Partners R ! YDRILLA <br /> YOU M <br /> . . 01 �rIl in the <br /> 7-, <br /> L Educate yourself and others on Hydrilla <br /> ' }�illslann`ugh <br /> 2.Report sightings of Hydrilla to Eno <br /> PA <br /> River State Park staff 1_.. - 0 <br /> 3.Clean your boat and equipment "c=° <br /> STEPS to clean your wuaa�, <br /> boat and 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 ncwater.org/?page=72 <br /> bucket for plants,mud or debris. <br /> Beforeleavingandbeforelavmhing.,. Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council <br /> inspect everything! se-eppc.org/manual/HYVE.htmi <br /> �L r� vwl i <br /> Point of ' <br /> F Eno River State Park <br /> /f 913383-1686 Pravrd.d Lyth.RC.owff—&Pams.nd R..r..don <br /> W ." r. as ,. - Inc paranon with Nc.oivken o7 wsmr R.xnumes <br /> eno.river6z�ncparks.AOv <br /> Hydrilla Hydrilla Facts Current Infestation <br /> •Even a small fragment of hydrilla can Hydrilla verticillata r i <br /> grow into a new plant. <br /> •Hydrilla is an invasive exotic species _ <br /> (native to Asia). Y �`°�""•'"""°"""" <br /> 'Hydrilla is one of the worst aquatic <br /> weeds in the United States. <br /> It is illegal to transport hydrilla. <br /> Most of the Hydrilla plant is <br /> below the surface of the water. <br /> Management Strategies <br /> .. <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 /> impact <br /> p s< ?r a s s a , `Do not restrict recreational activity at <br /> •Interferes with recreation(boating, r,: application rates. <br /> fishing and swimming) - � <br /> •Harmful to native aquatic communities >~ t r 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 seasons!•Harbors toxic cyanobacteria that leads E' <br /> to bird deaths from AVM " — _ People play a critical role in preventing, <br /> detecting and reporting new infestations. <br />