Invasive Plants in New England New England's lakes, ponds, and wetlands are treasured natural resources that provide recreation, wildlife habitat, drinking water protection, and scenic beauty. Throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut, healthy waterbo...

If you own or manage a pond in Massachusetts, Connecticut, or anywhere in New England, you've likely noticed cattails growing along the shoreline. While these iconic wetland plants are a natural part of many freshwater ecosystems, they can quickly be...

Winter has settled in across New England, and ponds throughout the region are now facing prolonged cold, ice cover, and reduced biological activity. Proper winter pond management is essential to protect water quality, support fish health, and set the...

As fall arrives in New England, lake and pond owners have a key opportunity to manage aquatic invasive species (AIS) before winter dormancy sets in. Invasive plants, shoreline vegetation, and aquatic animals can spread rapidly, disrupt ecosystems, an...

Cattails are a common and often beautiful sight along ponds, lakes, and wetlands. They provide critical habitat for birds, amphibians, fish, and insects. However, when invasive species like Narrowleaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia) and Hybrid Cattail (...

Wetlands and shorelines are among the most valuable natural habitats in New England. They support countless species of wildlife, filter pollutants, prevent flooding, and provide spaces for recreation. Unfortunately, invasive plant species continue to...

In New England’s delicate wetland ecosystems, invasive plant species like Phragmites australis, commonly called the common reed, pose a growing challenge. At Water and Wetland, we help landowners, municipalities, and conservation groups across the re...

Targeted Invasive Weed Control for Lakes and Ponds Across the Northeast Curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus) is one of the most aggressive invasive aquatic weeds threatening waterbodies throughout the Northeast. With its crinkled, reddish-green ...