Elodea growth in Washington stream
Detailed Description
Elodea and other aquatic plants grow in a thick clump in Clarks Creek, WA. Plants growing in streams may change the water chemistry as well as how quickly water can flow through the stream. USGS scientists study these dynamics.
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