Hydrilla verticillata
Hydrilla verticillata
(hydrilla)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID9234
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionIn the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Florida, USA, the net costs of Hydrilla verticillata research and management cost $19.5 million (2017 dollars). However, the benefits of management (neglecting research costs) was estimated to be $6.1M per year.
Reference42773
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationKissimmee Chain of Lakes, Florida, USA

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/9/2024].

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