Ecology of Aquatic Plants

Elizabeth Carroll - Holy Family University
ecarroll2@holyfamily.edu

Aquatic plants are vital components of lake ecosystems. This workshop focuses on learning the role of these organisms in lake ecology, how to recognize native and invasive aquatic plants, and ​ways citizens can help survey Pocono lakes for invasive species.

This workshop includes hands-on aquatic plant sampling, field identification, and training in the PLEON Citizen Science Aquatic Plant Survey protocols.

Workshop Materials

Slides from the 2020 workshop
Handouts from the 2020 Workshop
Video clips from the 2020 Zoom Workshop:

• Benefits and Management of Aquatic Plants
• Types of Aquatic Plants
• Invasive Aquatic Plants in PA: Citizen Science Survey
• Hands on ID and Sampling Techniques

Aquatic Plant Survey Guidelines
Survey Datasheet