Habitats & Ecosystems
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Purple loosestrife is a widespread and serious problem that affects wetlands, lakes and waterways throughout the United States.  Control by conventional means (water level management, burning, herbicides, direct digging, cutting) has proven to be extremely difficult and is impractical on a large scale.  An alternative is the biological control of purple loosestrife by introduction of natural enemies from its native range.  Youth can contribute to controlling loosestrife if provided with the right tools and adult guidance.