Wash. Ag department continues fight against invasive Spartina
Spartina alterniflora - also known as smooth cordgrass - is a noxious weed native to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America. Since the plant is non-native to Washington, it can destroy fish habitat and be a nuisance for waterfowl and other marine life, according to the Washington Noxious Weed Control Board.
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OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced June 24 that this year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed, began June 1 and will continue through November.
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