It only takes one plant fragment to start a new population of Eurasian watermilfoil.

A prevention program can help stop aquatic invasive species from being introduced.

If you boat on a lake infested with Eurasian watermilfoil or other aquatic weeds, what is the best way to prevent the plants from spreading somewhere else?

In the state of Washington you can be fined for towing a boat/trailer on the road with plant fragments attached.

Zebra and quagga mussels can create long-term taste and odor issues in drinking water supplies and clog water intake structures.

Aquatic invasive species can clog water intake pipes and impede the flow of water to municipal water supplies, irrigation operations, and power plants.