Water soldier, an invasive aquatic plant, has been spotted in Lake Simcoe, Ontario. This perennial plant forms dense mats, crowds out native vegetation, and can alter water chemistry. It poses a severe risk to recreational activities and impacts wildlife including fishes, waterfowl, and migratory birds. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters noted its potential economic effects. Currently, efforts are underway to evaluate the extent of the invasion, which is limited to Cook's Bay, and to develop management strategies for control and treatment.
Water soldier is a severe risk to recreational activities and it's a threat to wildlife such as fishes, waterfowl and migratory birds. This plant forms dense mats that crowd out other vegetation and may alter water chemistry, impacting native aquatic species.
Experts are warning about the harmful impacts of the invasive aquatic plant, water soldier, which has long, thin, serrated leaves that grow in a circular pattern.
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