HYDRILLA UPDATE, CROTON RIVER--DEC SAYS REDUCED INFESTATIONS BY 80%, 1/24 MEETING IN CROTON

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As you know, the village embarked on a hydrilla control program in early to mid 2017--here is a report/press release from the DEC:

1/12/18
DEC Announces First Year of Croton River Hydrilla Control Project Has Reduced Infestations of Invasive Pest By 80 Percent - Public Meeting Scheduled Jan. 24 in Croton-on-Hudson to Release Project - New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the first year of DEC's five-year Croton River Hydrilla Control Project to combat hydrilla in the Croton River has reduced infestations of the aquatic invasive plant by 80 percent. Surveys of inlets and bays along the Hudson River indicated that hydrilla did not spread beyond the Croton River system in 2017.

"The Croton River Hydrilla Control Project is the latest example of New York's comprehensive approach to protecting our environment by investing in projects that effectively combat the spread of invasive species threatening the vitality of our state's precious natural resources," Commissioner Seggos said. "DEC has worked closely with the community and key stakeholders to gather the most up-to-date information regarding hydrilla control and build a solid foundation for a successful long-term project." READ MORE HERE http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/112382.html

2021 UPDATE  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/06/hydrilla-update-2021-removal-in-new.html