• Grass carp were brought into the United States in 1963 as a possible bio-control for aquatic plants, but controversy over their impact on native plant and wildlife communities ensued.<br /><i>(FWC photo)</i>
  • Hydrilla and other nonnative plants can take up virtually the entire water column, causing navigation and other problems.<br /><i>(FWC photo)</i>
  • Mechanical equipment is a costly way to remove plants and can injure fish and wildlife.<br /><i>(FWC photo)</i>
  • Triploid grass carp live 15 years and frequently exceed 30 pounds.<br /><i>(FWC photo)</i>