Common water hyacinth spreads in local waterways

September 21, 2026

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, an introduced aquatic plant from the Amazon basin, was recorded on 2026-09-19 in Village De L'Est and on 2026-09-17 in Orleans County.¹ This highly invasive species continues to be documented in local waterways and wetlands.¹

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