I think the importance of this discussion is to make all of us aware of the
fact WH is on the noxious weed list. Unless there is a difference between
anchored water hyacinths and the ones we float in the pond?

It is a shame that instead of banning something, the requirement isn't that
the seller needs to educate the buyer. Pesticides have warning labels and
have done a hectic of a lot more damage to our environment nation wide than
the WH, yet they aren't banned, the public is educated. Granted there will
always be fools who think they know better, but fools aren't banned
either.....

What I see right now is ponders trying to winter these plants over in the
pond by sinking them, the few that survive will most likely breed more that
survive the cold and therefore we eventually may have a winter adapted
species. I know that situation is what one of our state's weed PhD is
worried about.

So IMO, the plants should be sold with "Do Not" information so ponders
don't ever feel the need to harbor them.

After all that's what they've done with the gambusia, the mosquito district
brings them out free, but only they can transport them. WH could similarity
be restricted in states w/winter. ~ jan

See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

~Keep 'em Wet!~
Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
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