# Managing Invasive Aquatic Weeds: Why US Lakes Need Science-Based Help

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Podcast: [UBC News World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ubc-news-world-468831)
Published: 2026-05-23T15:31:00+00:00
Episode link: http://ubcnews.world/
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## Resource

Invasive aquatic weeds are silently devastating U.S. lakes, costing communities tens of millions in annual damages. How do species like Hydrilla spread so aggressively, and why do single-method control approaches fail? AquaticWeed.org City: New York Address: 2399 Marshville Road Website: https://aquaticweed.org

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