By Dave Fidlin City of Delafield — Starry stonewort, the Asian-derived invasive species that has been spotted in isolated waterways in Southeastern Wisconsin, has not been detected in Lake Country, and Delafield officials have pledged to step up their efforts to ensure it stays that way. Similar to zebra mussels and other aquatic-based invasive species, starry stonewort has been noted for its ability to wreak havoc on ecosystems, wiping out native plants and, in the process, depriving fish and other species of a natural habitat. Starry stonewort, a form of algae known to grow in the bottom of a lake by forming a dense mat, has been widely reported in Michigan and Indiana. Its spread to...
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