Working In The Weeds

Hydrilla Deep Dive – Part 2 (The Intersection Where Science and Stakeholders Meet)

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In this episode, we are joined by FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Section Leader Jason Dotson. As a lifelong angler, Dotson grew up fishing the Potomac River and found a love for water systems and the life within them. After studying at Virginia Tech, he moved to Florida to get his master's degree in fisheries science (and it didn't hurt that Florida is also the Bass Fishing Capital of the World). Now, as FWC FWRI Section Leader, Dotson works to research everything from ecosystem health to fish populations and everything in between.

In this discussion, Dotson shares his experience and thoughts about hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) from the perspective of an angler and a biologist.

Featured Resources:

  • FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Informational Website
  • Research Guide: Does Hydrilla Grow An Inch A Day?
  • More Research Guides
  • Hydrilla verticillata (L.F.) Royle (Hydrocharitaceae), "The Perfect Aquatic Weed" (Kenneth A. Langeland, 1996)
  • Blog Post: Aquatic Plant Management from a Fisherman’s Perspective
  • Ask IFAS: Hydrilla Management In Florida Lakes

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