The invasive plant has now made its way to Lanark County. (Peter Duck/CBC)It's not bad to look at, but an aggressive and invasive plant called phragmites is threatening the biodiversity of wetlands and waterways in Lanark County. Dave Overholt has been working with Lanark County, environmental groups and lake associations to manage the spread of the invasive phragmites in Lanark County. Here’s why Lanark County is waging war on this plant species 0:56 Michelle Vala, environmental coordinator at Lanark County Public Works, explains why phragmites, an invasive species of reed, can be damaging to biodiversity and local watersheds. 0:56'Phragmites sighters and fighters'Southern Ontario has been hit particularly hard by the invasive species, but in Lanark County the spread is still manageable, according to Michelle Vala, environmental coordinator at Lanark County Public Works.

Source: CBC News April 23, 2021 08:00 UTC