The IDNR describes hydrilla (hydrilla verticillata)as “one of the world ... Don’t buy banned plants or animals. Don’t dispose of plants or animals into our natural world.

Salisbury is taking action against two invasive threats to Shumaker Pond and other area waterways. Here's more to know about what's being done.

Hydrilla, an aggressive aquatic plant, and algae blooms, which occur when colonies of algae grow out of control, pose serious risks to aquatic ecosystems, fish, shellfish and even human health.