Finger Lakes Institute Hydrilla Survey
An overview of the Finger Lakes Institute's survey efforts to detect Hydrilla infestations
Hydrilla in the Finger Lakes
- Although Hydrilla had been documented in New York since 2008, it wasn't observed in the Finger Lakes until 2011.
- It was discovered by a volunteer on Discover Cayuga Lake (formerly the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom) in Linderman Creek.
- After thorough plant surveys, Hydrilla was found throughout the rest of the Cayuga inlet (highlighted in red).
2011 Cayuga Inlet Outbreak
Be on the lookout for Hydrilla!
Hydrilla verticillata Most Wanted Video
