Purple Loosestrife

​Do you know your aquatic invasives?
Purple Loosestrife is a very hardy perennial which can rapidly degrade wetlands, diminishing their value for wildlife habitat. Wetlands are the most biologically diverse, productive component of our ecosystem. Hundreds of species of plants, birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, fish and amphibians rely on healthy wetland habitat for their survival.
However, when purple loosestrife gets a foothold, the habitat where fish and wildlife feed, seek shelter, reproduce and rear young, quickly becomes choked under a sea of purple flowers.
If you see this plant on your shoreline, please remove it! If you are unable to remove it, cut the blossoms off so the plant does not go to seed.
It's imperative we steward our environment and its natural resources well. Let's ensure Amos Lake and all other bodies of water survive and thrive to be enjoyed by the next generation!
Thank you so much for your support and partnership in our efforts to protect and preserve Amos Lake and spread awareness of common environmental issues.

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