Every right of way, whether highway, railroad, pipeline, electric delivery line, communications line, canal, and commercial waterway needs this service to get the things we need to our homes and places of work. Without this service, our asphalt roads would crumble, our power lines would be downed, and our communication would come to a grinding halt. Every major system in the United States would eventually fail! Vegetation, contrary to our normal way of thinking, is not passive. It is extremely aggressive! If left untended in right of ways, it will encroach on asphalt and concrete roadways, and over time, make them disappear.
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April 29, 2008
What Is Commercial Vegetation Management?
April 28, 2008
Exotic Plants Destroying Biodiversity In the United States
Exotic plants are great in their exotic homelands. Preserving them in their jungles and biodiverse rainforests is a worthy goal, but when these plants come to live in our forests and waters, they can destroy biodiversity here at home! Invasive exotic plant species, (I call them Alien Pests) are a serious threat not just in terms of the cost of damage, or the cost of control, but mostly in the loss of biodiversity! Save the rainforests, just don’t bring them to live here!
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April 26, 2008
Calling All East Texas Bass Fishermen!
I wanted to put out a call to all the local fishermen who might venture online, to get your perspective on the invasive plant issue. While surfing some of the fishing forums, I came across some interesting comments and questions like: “Why hasn’t anyone told us about this before?” That in reference to the problem of giant salvinia.
I would like to get your comments and concerns on this issue. Feel free to comment on this blog.
Aquatic weeds are one of our biggest problems in Texas lakes, they limit water intake, and can pose obstacles and hazards to recreational use.
According to the National Invasive Species Information Center the cost in damage and control from invasive species in the United States annually is at least 100 billion dollars. A very large portion of this is aquatic weed damage and control cost.
I would love to get your perspective.
True Green Solutions Topics
This site provides a variety of perspectives on environmental issues so users can make informed environmental decisions. A variety of opinions on a variety of topics dealing with environmental themes are covered.
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April 24, 2008
Freshwater Lakes Texas | By Region
Texas has a lot of lake, and more area covered by water than the Land of Lakes state, Minnesota! This page contains a list of the statistically larger ones. The site owner invites others to report any errors, additions, or corrections. There is more information added daily. The site is also undergoing a few changes.
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Stocking Small East Texas Ponds For Recreational Fishing and
There are many small ponds in Texas. Many people buy properties where a livestock pond still exists, and want to stock them with fish. This tutorial explains what to do, and how to do it! The site is adding material on a daily basis, but there is plenty of information to get you started down the right road!
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April 23, 2008
Lake Resources Page From TexPest
TexPest Services has added several new pages on lake vegetation control subjects. In order to make it easier to find these resources, an aquatics directory page has been added. Lake weed control is on the minds of a lot of people in our area lately. It is a subject that has a much higher level of importance than most people understand.
You can go to TexPest Services Aquatic Weed Control Directory to gain a better understanding of lake vegetation problems.
April 22, 2008
East Texas Bass Fishermen | Help Prevent Invasive Exotic Wee
The first line of defense in the war with invasive aquatic weeds is the people who frequent our lakes. Bass fishermen in East Texas know just about every nook and cranny of every body of water big enough to drop a hook into, so they are now, the first source of information on lake conditions. This page is a call for their help!
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April 21, 2008
Help Stop The Spread | Exotic Aquatic Lake Weeds East Texas
Some advice on stopping the spread of prohibited exotic species in Texas lakes. The information should be applicable to this subject in any part of the country. This is a very serious issue in Texas, where our lakes provide water for agriculture, industry, and personal use. Learn the steps to keeping our lakes clean and healthy! Everyone who uses our lakes and ponds for recreation can help. Do your part in stopping the invasion!
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