Update to the Propagation and Establishment of Aquatic Plants Handbook
Abstract
Man-made reservoirs initially lack aquatic plants, and their operation for flood protection or water supply may result in extreme water level fluctuations that hinder natural establishment. In many cases natural establishment could take decades or even longer. In the interim these reservoirs provide relatively poor aquatic habitat and water quality. Unvegetated aquatic ecosystems are also at risk of invasion by problematic, non indigenous species. These unvegetated man-made systems would benefit from establishment of native aquatic plants. Even natural ecosystems such as lakes and ponds may have lost their aquatic flora due to chronic disturbance or long-term vegetation management. These systems also often suffer impaired water quality, are at risk of reinvasion by exotic species, and would benefit from native plant restoration. This report describes updated techniques for production of plant propagules and their use for establishment of native plant communities in unvegetated freshwater ecosystems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA433366
Entities
People
- Gary O. Dick
- Joe R. Snow
- R. Michael Smart
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center