Aquatic vegetation was planted in five North Carolina reservoirs during 2014. Completed by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff, the projects were designed to improve fish habitat and provide better fishing opportunities. Native vegetation, such as pickerelweed, water willow, soft … Continued
Fishing around lily pads (spatterdock) can be challenging, but productive. Spatterdock, commonly known as lily pads, yellow water lily, cow lily, or pond lily is a type of aquatic plant is found throughout Eurasia and North America. Spatterdock occurs in … Continued
The Potomac River in Washington, D.C. is showing multiple benefits from restoration efforts, newly published research suggests. Reduced nutrients and improved water clarity have increased the abundance and diversity of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Potomac, according to direct … Continued