Giant Salvinia Control and Management in Lake Raven, Texas

Watch a 49-minute webinar presentation exploring the successful control of giant salvinia, an aggressive invasive aquatic plant, in Lake Raven at Huntsville State Park, Texas. Learn about the integrated pest management strategies implemented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) since 2015 to combat this floating fern that can double in size within 7-10 days. Discover how biologists manage this 203-acre reservoir while balancing recreational activities like kayaking, swimming, and fishing with invasive species control. Follow along as John Findeisen from TPWD details the historical treatments, management goals, herbicide applications, and challenges faced in controlling this significant ecological threat. Gain insights into the costs, policy constraints, collateral damage considerations, and impacts on native aquatic vegetation through this comprehensive case study of invasive species management in Texas waterways.