Aquatic Plant Control

Santee Cooper's Biological Services unit is responsible for the identification and control of invasive and nuisance aquatic plants on the lakes.

Non-native and invasive aquatic vegetation like hydrilla, water hyacinth, giant salvinia and crested floating heart can have a detrimental effect on the lakes' ecosystem, which is why Santee Cooper is committed to controlling their spread. Treatments include use of the EPA-approved herbicides and stocking the lake with sterile carp that feed on hydrilla.

Please report nuisance vegetation to Biological Services at 843-761-4078 or 843-761-8000 ext. 4564. Also you can email us at AquaticPlantControl@santeecooper.com or report online using the form below.

First Name

Last Name

Location

Street Address

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Is the vegetation emergent (some of the plant above the water), floating leaf (ie:lily pad), or submersed (entire plant below the water)?
Emergent Floating Leaf Submersed

Description

Does the vegetation have flowers?
None Purple White Yellow

Description

Other Resources

Crested Floating Heart Brochure
Giant Salvinia Brochure

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