Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation

Consumer Alert for Aquarium Owners! The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is warning anyone who has recently purchased aquarium moss balls that they may contain ...an invasive species of mussel called the zebra mussel and should be carefully discarded immediately. Disposal information from the USFWS: www.fws.gov/fisheries/ANS/zebra-mussel-disposal.html Not only are zebra mussels harmful to other aquatic wildlife, they can also clog water pipes and restrict water supplies. For the most up-to-date information, including proper disposal techniques, view our latest news release at: bit.ly/3bjl0xs

There is a lot of misinformation circulating about #pesticides. Learn the facts about their use & development at: https://pesticidestewardship.org//hazard-toxi...city-exposur/ #riskmanagement #hazard #toxicity #exposure #aquaticIPM #aquaticplantmanagement #aquaticplants #herbicides @pesticidesafete : WHO

#DYK if "homemade" pesticides are legal? Are you doing more harm than good? Especially important as these products affect #aquatic life. To learn more, visit: ... https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi288 #aquaticplantmanagement #aquaticIPM @pesticidesafete #aquaticplants : BB, @UFIFASCAIP

**Call for submissions for Spring 2021 issue of Aquatics magazine** Please email text and photos to [email protected] by March 15 for consideration in the next publication. #aquaticIPM #aquaticplantmanagement #botany #lakemanagement #wetlands #mangroves #aquaticplants