http://redriverradio.org en http://redriverradio.org/post/state-lawmaker-shreveport-wants-new-way-kill-aquatic-weeds <p>Louisiana Rep. Patrick Williams (D-Shreveport) is trying to draw attention to the invasive aquatic weed&nbsp;giant salvinia that&nbsp;continues to&nbsp;clog many waterways in the state. He invited the inventor of the "WaterMower" to address the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment during a May 8 hearing. Williams said his constituents want to see results that go beyond chemical sprays and weed eating weevils raised in university research labs.</p><p></p> Wed, 08 May 2013 15:28:42 +0000 Kate Archer Kent 27321 at http://redriverradio.org State lawmaker from Shreveport wants a new way to kill aquatic weeds http://redriverradio.org/post/giant-salvinia-growth-under-control-northwest-la-lakes <p>Fisheries biologist manager Evan Thames says the invasive&nbsp;aquatic weed giant&nbsp;salvinia is&nbsp;not growing out of control.&nbsp;The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and&nbsp;Fisheries is adhering to&nbsp;a four-day per&nbsp;week&nbsp;chemical&nbsp;spray&nbsp;schedule to keep the plant&nbsp;at&nbsp;bay. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:07:00 +0000 Kate Archer Kent 11589 at http://redriverradio.org Giant salvinia growth under control on northwest La. lakes