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Over 40 of New Hampshire's waterbodies are impacted by various species of EXOTIC aquatic plants. |
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The dispersal of plant fragments poses the greatest threat to our waterbodies. Each fragment is capable of producing another plant. |
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EXOTIC aquatic plants can reduce the diversity of native plant, animal, and insect species. |
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Most NATIVE plant species are very beneficial to our waterbodies, providing food, shelter, and oxygen for organisms in and around the water. |
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EXOTIC aquatic plants can reduce the value of waterfront properties. |
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EXOTIC aquatic plants can make boating and swimming
difficult and dangerous. |
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Dense growths of EXOTIC aquatic plants can stunt
fish growth, impacting the fisheries in our waterbodies. |
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Milfoil and fanwort can grow as tall as 20 feet in waterbodies they infest. |
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Of the fourteen species of prohibited exotic plants, eight are currently found in New Hampshire. Others are already present in neighboring states! |
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YOU can help prevent the spread of exotic aquatic
plants. |
