Everyday it seems, we hear about another invasive species affecting our water quality or recreation in the Finger Lakes. Another fairly recent invader; the water flea is significantly affecting recreation on lakes all over NY state. Presently it is mainly affecting fishing, but it is another story that highlights the need to clean and inspect for invasives on our equipment before we move them from lake to lake. Learn more about the water flea at these resource links:
Auburn Citizen article:
http://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/why-the-water-flea-makes-life-miserable-for-lake-fish/article_6b5c6737-b8cb-58d2-a7af-d7b32d4a5ed6.html
NY Invasives:
http://www.nyis.info/index.php?action=invasive_detail&id=35
Info from Sea Grant program:
http://www.iisgcp.org/exoticsp/fishhook.html
Learn about Hydrilla:
http://owascolake.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231
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