AUSTIN (KXAN) 一 In a move to mow down a wave of invasive plants, the city of Austin will release sterile grass carp in Lake Austin later this fall.
Hydrilla, an aquatic plant native to Asia, first appeared in Lake Austin in 1999. What makes the plant so concerning is that it can grow at a rate of over one inch per day, can cause flooding, choke waterways, make navigation difficult for swimmers and boats.
“Grass carp prefer to eat hydrilla and are the most environmentally responsible tool available to manage the plant,” the release states…