Phragmites australis, also known as common reed, is a native North American wetland grass that has grown in North America for thousands of years. More recently, a nonnative, invasive variety of Phragmites from Eurasia is rapidly invading wetlands across the continental United States and other parts of North America, where it negatively impacts humans and the environment. U.S. Geological Survey scientists, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, are leading innovative efforts to improve management of nonnative Phragmites in the Great Lakes Basin.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2016 |
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Title | Collaborations, research, and adaptive management to address nonnative Phragmites australis in the Great Lakes Basin |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20163031 |
Authors | Kurt P. Kowalski |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2016-3031 |
Index ID | fs20163031 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Great Lakes Science Center |