For centuries, aquatic plants in Chautauqua Lake have sparked debate – usually over whether to remove them or leave them alone, but rarely about planting more. Many lake users believe there are already too many plants, especially invasive ones, a perception not without reason given the challenges dense vegetation creates for recreation, navigation, and lakefront enjoyment.   Battling invasive species is a continual and demanding effort, especially as new threats emerge each y

This might be a little controversial, but it’s been on my mind for a while. I was recently sitting in my backyard with my friend Mackenzie beneath the coverage of the 200+ trees that surround my home. We started talking about invasive trees, and I found myself asking her a question I’ve been wondering about for some time:   What if we were to intentionally keep some non-native trees, or even some invasive ones?   We all know invasive species are a problem. Invasive plants, in

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