Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu
Contact: Brittany Grube, Brittany.grube@agnet.tamu.edu
Dr. Michael Masser, 979-845-7370, m-masser@tamu.edu
COLLEGE STATION – Too many plants in a pond cause problems. Producers seeking more ways to manage their private watering holes can join the Aug. 2 webinar, “Aquatic Vegetation Management.”
Part of a seminar series scheduled by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s ecosystem science and management unit, this webinar will be presented by Dr. Michael Masser, wildlife and fisheries sciences department head and AgriLife Extension specialist.
The webinar is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., according to Brittany Grube, graduate assistant and webinar coordinator. Only participants seeking Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units must pay a $10 fee on the website. This program will offer 0.5 in laws and regulations and 0.5 general.
Masser said aquatic vegetation in private ponds and tanks can increase water loss, sedimentation and mosquito breeding, as well as reduce opportunities for recreational activities and negatively impact water quality and fish populations.
“One of the most common problems in managing aquatic vegetation is identifying the plants and determining best practices,” he said. “This webinar will discuss impacts and identifying and integrating pest management approaches utilizing herbicides, biological agents or mechanical methods.”
This webinar, and others in the 2011 and 2012 series, can be accessed at http://naturalresourcewebinars.org. For more information on the webinars, contact Grube at Brittany.grube@agnet.tamu.edu .
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