The Problem with Aquatic Plants and Weeds

Although aquatic plants and weeds are not new to Discovery Bay, they are increasingly becoming a bigger problem.

What are we doing to reduce aquatic plants and weeds?
We’re taking action! Among other things, we are:

1. Working with the Department of Boating and Waterways and other government agencies to develop a solution to help control aquatic weed growth in Discovery Bay.
2. Providing Discovery Bay homeowners with a dump site at which to dispose of aquatic weeds.

What can you do?
Pull and properly dispose of aquatic plants and weeds! Here’s how:

1. Pull the plants and weeds from their roots. Remove the entire plant/weed, including the roots.
2. Place the entire plant/weed in garbage bags or cans and move them far away from the water. If plants/weeds are left to dry on the dock or near the water line, seeds will blow back into the water and cause more growth.
3. Encourage your friends and neighbors to properly remove and dispose of aquatic plants/weeds near their property.
4. Avoid any contamination of our waterways. All spraying MUST be done by a licensed pesticide applicator. This is required under the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.

AQUATIC WEEDS can be disposed of at the District’s dump site from 9:30 – 10 a.m. and from 2:30-3 p.m., Monday – Friday. For location information, please call us at (925) 634-2351. No plastic bags, garbage, or landscape trimmings are allowed. This is a aquatic weed dump site only.

Have a question or need further information on disposing of your aquatic plants/weeds? Call us at (925) 634-2351. Want to identify an aquatic plant/weed? Visit http://aquaplant.tamu.edu.