Specimen Information

Elodea sp.
(water weed)
Plants
Native Transplant
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map

Specimen ID1724199
GroupPlants
GenusElodea
Speciessp.
Common Namewater weed
StateAK
CountyFairbanks North Star
LocalityHarding Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSalcha River
HUC8 Number19080305
HUC10 NameOutlet Salcha River
HUC10 Number1908030508
HUC12 NameHarding Lake-Salcha River
HUC12 Number190803050809
Map
Collection Day6
Collection Month10
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsThe elodea infestation at Harding Lake has spread to roughly 2/3 of the lake perimeter and can be found in scattered patches and a handful of mats.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierColin Mckenzie, Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District
Number Collected1000
Photo
Elodea sp.

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/22/2025].

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