2015-204-E DEAPR - NCDENR Division of Water Resources for aquatic weed (hydrilla) in the Eno River

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