Waterweed (Elodea spp.): A submerged aquatic plant that provides cover and food for fish and invertebrates. Its leaves and stems are consumed by various herbivorous fish species.

Duckweed (Lemna spp.): A floating aquatic plant that reproduces rapidly, forming dense mats on the water surface. Mallards and wood ducks readily feed on it. Turtles and many other aquatic animals eat it as well and some amphibians use it as shelter.

Cattails (Typha spp.): Emergent plants that grow in the shallow edges of lakes. They provide shelter and breeding grounds for fish and serve as a food source for various invertebrates.

Filamentous Algae: This type of algae forms long, stringy strands and is an essential food source for many aquatic invertebrates like snails and small crustaceans.

Green algae (Chlorophyta): Various species of green algae are important as a primary food source for small aquatic organisms like zooplankton, which are consumed by fish and other higher trophic levels.

White water lily (Nymphaea odorata): Floating plants that provide shelter and shade for fish. Their flowers attract pollinators as well.

Wild rice (Zizania spp.): Grows in shallow waters. It provides habitat for various aquatic species and serves as a crucial food source for waterfowl, fish, and invertebrates.

Spadderdock (Nuphar spp.): Also known as yellow pond lily, an emergent plant with large floating leaves. It provides shelter and basking spots for fish and supports various insects.

Flat-stem pondweed (Potamogeton zosteriformis): An important food source for waterfowl and fish, providing both habitat and nutrition.

Coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum): A submerged aquatic plant. It offers shelter and habitat for fish and invertebrates.