Aquatic Invasive Invaders - Part 2 The Hated Hydrilla

Chris and Don interview, Curt Wagner from Ohio Division of Wildlife where he is the District 3 Fishery Management Supervisor. Our other guest is Mark Warmen. He is the Aquatic Invasive Species Project Coordinator for the Cleveland Metro Parks & Ohio Department Of Natural Resources. They discuss the history and life cycle of hydrilla and how it effects our lakes. They review the current treatment and the funding process. Curt shares the changes the ODNR implemented because of the hydrilla and talks about what we can do to slow the spread. Hydrilla story @2:00. Hydrilla life cycle @7:00. Hydrilla effects on fishing @9:30. Treatment of hydrilla @18:46. Are fish and game safe to eat? @24:08. Current treatment plans for Pymatuning & Mosquito Lakes @28:15. The cost of treatment @33:25. Changes in fish management @43:18. How can we stop the spread @48:07.